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Objective

The student understands basics of qualitative and quantitative analysis, experimental error, use of standards and calibration. The course gives and introduction to spectroscopy and chromatography and volumetric methods. After this course the student has a good knowledge of chemistry calculations used in qualitative and quantitative analysis. Furthermore, the student knows structure and bonding of organic molecules and is able to identify functional groups and name simple organic molecules. The student can recognize common organic reactions and predict outcome of reactions
The student gets an understanding of the importance of the microbial activities both in nature and industrial environments as well as of the possibility to use microbes for solving environmental problems.
The student understands basics of qualitative and quantitative analysis, experimental error, use of standards and calibration. The course gives and introduction to spectroscopy and chromatography and volumetric methods. After this course the student has a good knowledge of chemistry calculations used in qualitative and quantitative analysis. Furthermore, the student knows structure and bonding of organic molecules and is able to identify functional groups and name simple organic molecules. The student can recognize common organic reactions and predict outcome of reactions
The student gets an understanding of the importance of the microbial activities both in nature and industrial environments as well as of the possibility to use microbes for solving environmental problems.
The student is familiar with basic microbiological work techniques and can handle microbes in a safe way.

Content

1. Spectroscopy, volumetric methods and chromatography.
2. Quantitative and qualitative analysis
3. Microbiology

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to calculate pH of strong acids and bases and equilibrium composition.
The student understands the working principle of spectroscopy, titrations and chromatography.
Student can list applications of quantitative and qualitative analysis
The student can name the different classes of microbial groups, their most important characteristics and the most important factors influencing microbial growth.
The student can name some of the most important microbes used in environmental protection processes.
The student knows the principle of aseptic work and can handle microbes safely under supervision

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to predict bonding and properties of compounds using the periodic table and is able to balance a chemical reaction.
The student is able to calculate pH of weak acids and bases and buffer solutions.
The student understands how spectroscopy, titrations and chromatography is applied to qualitative and quantitative analysis.
The student is able to prepare calibration curves and solve applied problems using quantitative and qualitative analysis data.
The student can name and draw monofunctional organic molecules.
The student is able to complete organic reaction equations and predict reaction outcome of given reactants.
The student knows how to identify the different classes of microbial groups. He/she is familiar with some common properties of environmentally important microbes.
The student can describe the functions of some important microbes used in environmental protection processes.
The student can independently do a microbiological analysis based on written laboratory instructions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to predict how elements and compounds react.
The student is able to calculate pH using activities.
The student is able to apply spectroscopy, volumetric methods and chromatography to solve applied problems. The student knows common analytical instruments, their components and working principle.
The student is able to describe capabilities and limitations of quantitative and qualitative analysis and is able to assess experimental error and reliability of the results. The student can use internal and external standards.
The student can name simple polyfunctional organic molecules and draw stereochemical structures.
The student can combine multiple reactions to design feasible reaction routes composed of given reactants, intermediates and/or products.
The student is familiar with some specific properties of environmentally important microbes
The student knows the microbiology of some environmental treatment processes on a specific level
The student can calculate the final microbial concentrations in different types of samples and assess the results.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student understands basics of qualitative and quantitative analysis, experimental error, use of standards and calibration. The course gives and introduction to spectroscopy and chromatography and volumetric methods. After this course the student has a good knowledge of chemistry calculations used in qualitative and quantitative analysis. Furthermore, the student knows structure and bonding of organic molecules and is able to identify functional groups and name simple organic molecules. The student can recognize common organic reactions and predict outcome of reactions
The student gets an understanding of the importance of the microbial activities both in nature and industrial environments as well as of the possibility to use microbes for solving environmental problems.
The student understands basics of qualitative and quantitative analysis, experimental error, use of standards and calibration. The course gives and introduction to spectroscopy and chromatography and volumetric methods. After this course the student has a good knowledge of chemistry calculations used in qualitative and quantitative analysis. Furthermore, the student knows structure and bonding of organic molecules and is able to identify functional groups and name simple organic molecules. The student can recognize common organic reactions and predict outcome of reactions
The student gets an understanding of the importance of the microbial activities both in nature and industrial environments as well as of the possibility to use microbes for solving environmental problems.
The student is familiar with basic microbiological work techniques and can handle microbes in a safe way.