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Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
Within this study unit we will focus on the
following
competencies:
Competence in natural sciences
SDGs in focus:
#3 Good health and well-being
#6 Clean water and sanitation
#7 Affordable and clean energy
#12 Responsible consumption and production
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this study unit:
You can understand the foundation chemical
concepts relevant to engineering materials and
processes. (Knowledge)
You have the ability to approach and
investigate chemistry problems systematically
and derive and communicate solutions to
challenges in engineering and related sciences.
Skills
You have the ability to work safely in the
chemistry laboratory, perform experiments
competently and interpret results critically.
(Skills)
You recognize the importance of safety and
environmental constraints. (Attitude)
Course contents
The lectures will cover the following topics:
Molecules and compounds
Chemical Reactions and Quantities
Introduction to Solutions and Aqueous Reactions
Intermolecular Forces
Introduction to organic chemistry
Electrochemistry and Corrosion
The calculation and lab exercises will cover
the same topics as the lectures.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Current participation in Technology and Learning
Recommended or required reading
Lecture material provided in itslearning.
Much of this course is based upon the
textbook by Tro "Chemistry: Structure and
properties" (Pearson).
Study activities
- Lectures - 24 hours
- Practical exercises - 6 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 20 hours
- Individual studies - 85 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Exam, group project, completion of all lab
exercises and satisfactory lab notes
Teacher
Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Examiner
Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions