Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to work safely in laboratory taking into consideration personal work safety, risks caused by chemical compounds and waste disposal.
The student is able to name and draw formulas of chemical compounds and identify functional groups of molecules. The student understands how the chemical construction and solubility of non-polar and polar solvents differ from each other.

Content

Accurate and safe work in laboratory, safety data sheets, waste disposal.
Basic organic chemistry, constructions and functional groups. Characteristics and solubility of solvents.

Location and time

Possible virtual lectures are held via TEAMS.
Laboratory works are kept at Arabia campus, Hämeentie 135 D

Materials

Literature list and study hand out given by the lecturer.

Teaching methods

Tuition mostly in Finnish, lecture, contact teaching, guided assignments, laboratory works, independent work with literature.

Exam schedules

Tentti pidetään opintojakson lopussa. Tentin uusiminen on mahdollista erikseen järjestettävänä uusintatenttiajankohtana.

Student workload

The weekly working hours of a student is 1,5 cr which is equivalent to 40 hours of studies. 40 hours is formed from approx. 23 hours of contact studies with a lecturer. The remaining hours is spent by independent literature survey or practical work. 1 credit (cr) is equivalent to 26 hours (h).

Content scheduling

Kurssin alussa on luentoja ja tehtäviä, minkä jälkeen kurssi jatkuu laboratoriotyöskentelyn päivillä.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to understand the basic concepts and theory related to the course. The student masters the basic skills and is able to draw and name formulas of basic organic compounds. The student is able to acquire information independently. The student as a group member encouraging and strengthening the group work. The student knows how to work safely in laboratory.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows well the basic theme and concepts of the course. The student shows good theoretical and practical knowledge. The student masters the basic skills related to the course and is able to draw and name formulas of organic compounds. The student works as a group member encouraging and strengthening the work in the group. The student knows how to work safety in laboratory.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the course theme and has achieved excellent level in his/her knowledge and skills. The student shows excellent theoretical and practical knowledge and is able to apply learned during the course skills and knowledge. The student is able to draw and name formulas complicated organic compounds. The student is able to acquire information independently and is able to analyze and apply this information. The student acts as a group member encouraging and strengthening the group. The student masters safe laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to understand the basic concepts and theory related to the course. The student masters the basic skills and is able to draw and name formulas of basic organic compounds. The student is able to acquire information independently. The student as a group member encouraging and strengthening the group work. The student knows how to work safely in laboratory.

Assessment methods and criteria

Kurssin arvionnissa käytetään jatkuvaa arviointia. Arvosanaan vaikuttaa osallistuminen opetukseen, tehtävien suorittaminen ja tentin arvosana.