Building Material ChemistryLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student will understand the central concepts of chemistry and will be able to apply them to his or her own field of study.

The purpose of the course is to give the student the basic knowledge of general and inorganic chemistry. The course will lay a foundation for the study of chemistry and environmental protection.
The course will also provide the student with the necessary knowledge of the basics of chemistry, calculus, atomic and molecular structure as well as of chemical thermodynamics. The course will include the chemistry of some elements and chemical applications.

The student will be provided with an overall understanding of environmental problems and their connection to society, economy and technology. The possibilities of technology to protect the environment as well as environmental legislation will be covered.

Content

Electrochemistry, corrosion, mineral materials, qualities of building materials

Basic concepts of chemistry, stoichiometry, gases, atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic system, oxidation and reduction, thermodynamics, phase equilibrium

Waste and hazardous waste, technology to reduce emissions, environmental legislation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is familiar with the basic atomic structure, is able to explain the connection between the electron system of an atom and the periodic system, is familiar with the concept of the quantity of matter and is able to determine the oxidation numbers of atoms. The student is familiar with the basics of the structure, chemical bonding and quantity of matter, and understands the quantitative meaning of a reaction equation. The student is familiar with the basic concepts related to compounds, concentration of a solution, chemical reaction, thermal chemistry and combustion, as well as with calculating problems mainly based on inserting into formula. The student is able to describe the role of electromotive series in corrosion. The student knows the definitions of acid and base, knows the difference between a weak and strong acid, is able to calculate the pH of an aqueous solution of a strong acid and strong base, is familiar with the basic concepts of electrochemistry and understands the structure of the periodic system.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to the above requirements:
The student is able to deduce some properties of elements on the basis of the periodic system. The student is able to calculate problems related to the concentration of a solution and preparation of solutions, balance reaction equations and calculate problems related to stoichiometry. The student is able to calculate problems related to acids, bases and electrochemistry. The student is familiar with the properties of some main group elements and the most important compounds of them.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the above requirements:
The student is familiar with the types of bonding between atoms and molecules and is able to explain the effect of bonding on the structure and chemical properties of a matter. The student is familiar with the basic theories and formulas of chemistry and is able to apply them in solving problems. The student is able to describe the structure and operation of an electrochemical cell. The student is familiar with the chemistry of main group elements and understands their significance in terms of his or her own field of study.