Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 (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

Materials

Hänninen, Karppinen, Leskelä ja Pohjakallio: Tekniikan kemia (16. painos, 2022, Edita)

MAOL-tables

Teaching methods

Interactive lectures and assignments

Exam schedules

1. osatentti pidetään ma 16.9.2024 Myyrmäessä (uusintatentti pidetään ke 2.10.2024 klo 8 - 10)
2. osatentti pidetään to 10.10.2024 Myyrmäessä (uusintatentti pidetään 30.10.2024 klo 16-18, MMA238.2)

2-periodissa 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
• 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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Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on exam performance and participation in completing the given assignments.

Additional points for the exam can be earned from completed assignments:
50-59%: 1 point
60-69%: 2 points
70-79%: 3 points
80-89%: 4 points
90-100%: 5 points

The maximum score for each partial exam is 30 points. A minimum of 14 points is required to pass the exam. Additionally: If more than 80% of the students submit the course feedback at the end of the course, an extra point will be added to the 2nd exam.

Grading scale for the partial exams:
14 points: grade 1
15 points: grade 1+
16 points: grade 1.5
17 points: grade 2-
...
29 points: grade 5-
30 points: grade 5

The final grade for the course is based on the average of the partial exam grades.