Fundamentals of Chemistry 1Laajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completion of the course, the student
• understands the essential concepts related to the structure of elements and compounds
• is able to conduct basic calculations concerning the amount of substance, irreversible reactions, the contents of solutions and the pH of strong acids and bases
• is familiar with the behaviour of element groups on a general level and with the most important organic compounds and their naming.

Content

• Atomic structure, periodic table
• Chemical bonding
• Amount of substance, stoichiometry of compounds
• States of matter, simple calculations based on the ideal gas law
• Heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures, calculation of contents
• Chemical reaction equation, stoichiometry of reactions
• Concepts of acids and bases, the pH of strong acids and bases
• Chemistry of element groups
• Introduction to organic chemistry: types of compounds, functional groups, basics of naming

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• knows the basic concepts of chemistry
• is able to conduct basic calculations
• has reached the goals of core competence.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• is familiar with the concepts and principles of chemistry
• is able to explain and interpret chemical formulae and equations related to chemical phenomena.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• can use basic concepts and knowledge logically
• is able to solve applied exercises of chemistry related to their study field.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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