Fundamentals of Chemistry (5 cr)
Code: TX00EW40-3002
General information
Enrollment
01.05.2023 - 27.08.2023
Timing
21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Smart and Clean Solutions
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 70
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
- Mia Ruismäki
- Sanni Ilmaranta
Teacher in charge
Mia Ruismäki
Groups
-
TXO23S1Energia- ja ympäristötekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
Objective
After completion of the course the student understands the essential concepts related to the structure of elements and compounds. He/she is also able to conduct basic calculations concerning the amount of substance, irreversible reactions, the contents of solutions and the pH of strong acids and bases. In addition, he/she is familiar with the behavior 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
-The 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
Materials
Hänninen, Karppinen, Leskelä ja Pohjakallio: Tekniikan kemia (16. ed, 2022, Edita)
Teaching methods
Activating lectures and exercises.
Laboratory Exercises (compulsory)
Exam schedules
1. osatentti pidetään 10.10.2023 Myyrmäessä (uusintatentti pidetään ke 1.11.2023 klo 15-17)
2. osatentti pidetään 12.12.2023 Myyrmäessä (uusintatentti pidetään xx.xx.2024)
Kevätlukukaudella 2024 pidetään lisäksi yksi uusintatenttikerta, jolloin tentitään kerralla koko koealue (voi myös korottaa kurssin arvosanaa). Ajankohta sovitaan myöhemmin.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows the basic concepts of chemistry, is able to conduct basic calculations and shows that he or she has reached the goals of core competence
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has become familiar with the concepts and principles of chemistry. The student 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 and solve applied exercises of chemistry related to the field of energy and environmental engineering.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student knows the basic concepts of chemistry, is able to conduct basic calculations and shows that he or she has reached the goals of core competence
Assessment methods and criteria
The evaluation is based on the exam and activity in doing the tasks.
Prerequisites
No previous knowledge required.