Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student
• knows the basics of analytical chemistry
• knows how to calculate calculations related to analytics and acquires good theoretical knowledge and skills related to the use of basic analytical work methods
• knows the principles of formation and structure of organic compounds
• is able to name and draw organic compounds and understands the fundamentals of organic reactions.

Content

• Acid-base equilibria, pH, buffer solutions
• Gravimetric analysis
• Titrimetric analysis (acid-base, complexometric, precipitation and redox titrations)
• Structure and nomenclature of organic compounds
• Fundamentals of organic reactions and reaction mechanism

Materials

Quantitative Chemical Analysis (Harris & Lucy) 10. ed, Macmillan learning

Literature for organic Chemistry:
Lecture materia (in Moodle)
Wade L.G., Organic Chemistry, 7th/8th ed. Chapters 3 - 11 and 14 - 21 (selected parts)
McMurry, Organic Chemistry (selected parts)
P. Napari, Orgaaninen kemia (selected parts)

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises in Moodle

Exam schedules

The final exam in Analytical Chemistry (Mia's part) will be held on Thursday 28th November 2024
The resit exam dates for Analytical Chemistry are as follows:
1) Monday, January 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM (room MMA238.2)
2) Monday, February 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM (room MMA238.2)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• knows how to prepare different chemical solutions
• knows the principles of gravimetric analysis
• knows titrations based on different reaction types and is able to calculate the amount of analyte in the sample after sample treatment and based on the direct titration
• reports the results with the right number of significant figures
• knows the principles of the structure and nomenclature of organic compounds
• knows the different reaction types and the fundamentals of reaction mechanism.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• understands the solution equilibria
• understands the importance of different factors in doing gravimetric analyses
• understands the more complex analytical processes such as the back-and indirect titrations
• is able to determine titration end points with the first and second derivate
• understands how the structure affects the properties of an organic compound and is able to name organic compounds
• understands how the different compounds react and the fundamentals of reaction mechanism.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• is able to calculate the buffer solution equilibrium calculations and prepare buffer solutions without further instructions
• is able to apply the theory and practice of gravimetric analysis
• understands the solution equilibria and the theoretical basis of the analysis
• knows the factors that influence the success of the analysis
• is able to name polyfuctional organic compounds
• is able to explain with the reaction type and reaction mechanism a reaction product.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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Assessment methods and criteria

Analytical Chemistry (60%), Mia:
- Exam 50 % (The passing threshold for the exam is 50% of the maximum points)
- Moodle Exercises 50%
- In the "solution calculation" exam, all tasks must be correct (one retake is allowed).

Organic Chemistry (40%), Kari:
- Moodle Exam 50%
- Moodle Exercises 50%

Qualifications

Fundamentals of Chemistry 1