Building Materials and ChemistryLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• is able to solve problems in the field of construction engineering by using their knowledge of the regularities and phenomena of chemistry
• is familiar with the chemical properties of main building materials and the effects of chemical stress on the most common building materials
• is able to compare the suitability of different materials for their intended use
• knows products and how they are used, installed and maintained
• knows the physical and chemical quality of different materials
• knows how to combine different materials
• is able to compare material qualities and evaluate suitability of the materials for different uses
• is able to search for, process and share information with others.

Content

• Natural laws and phenomena of chemistry
• Main characteristics of building materials
• Chemical properties and the effects of chemical stress on common building materials
• Suitability of different materials for their intended use
• Calculations related to chemical reactions and chemical energy changes
• Laws, regulations and instructions supporting the subject

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is familiar with the key concepts and their meaning in the topics covered in the course and is able to calculate basic functions. The student is able to name typical building materials, give examples of their use and explain their properties. The student is able to search for information on building materials and products.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the key concepts related to the topics of the course and their applications. The student is able to solve problems that apply to the basics of chemistry. The student is able to explain how different materials are used, describe their characteristics and evaluate their suitability in different circumstances. The student is able to search for information about building materials and building products.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is familiar with the concepts and phenomena related to the topics of the course and is able to apply their knowledge independently. The student is able to solve applied problems related to the topics of the course. The student is able to analyse, compare and choose building materials based on independently conducted information searches, and evaluate their suitability in different circumstances.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is familiar with the key concepts and their meaning in the topics covered in the course and is able to calculate basic functions. The student is able to name typical building materials, give examples of their use and explain their properties. The student is able to search for information on building materials and products.