Mathematics and Physics in Chemical Analysis (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student has a deepened understanding of the topics introduced in Math and Science Basics 1. The student can understand how physical phenomena are related to the laboratory analysis and gains a deeper understanding of a natural scientific phenomenon that underlies a technical application. Student can apply scientific methods in laboratory analytics problems. Student can use Excel applied to the laboratory analysis.

Content

1. Excel-exercises integrated to the course of analytical chemistry in laboratory analytics (derivation of the titration curve, regression analysis, using the logarithmic scale in laboratory analysis
2. Basic probability, random variables, common probabilty distributions applied to the problems in laboratory analysis.
3. Derivation and integration in laboratory analysis
4. Kinematics: motion in one dimension
5. Dynamics: Newton’s laws 1 - 3
6. Energy and power
7. Circular motion
8. Pressure of fluids
9. Arkhimedes principle
10. Flow of fluids
11. Viscosity
12. Temperature
13. Thermal expansion
14. Heat capacity and chemical calorimetry
15. Heat transfer
16. Electric current and basic DC circuits (Ohm’s law)

Prerequisites

Student has participated to the course of Basic science 1

Teaching methods

Lessons, guided assignments and homework problems

Learning materials and recommended literature

Math:
Phys: Material will be uploaded on OMA.

Internship and working life connections

N/A

International connections

N/A

Student workload

Total workload 5 cr = 138 h

Content scheduling

Math:
1. Excel-exercises integrated to the course of analytical chemistry in laboratory analytics (derivation of the titration curve, regression analysis, using the logarithmic scale in laboratory analysis
2. Basic probability, random variables, common probabilty distributions applied to the problems in laboratory analysis.
3. Derivation and integration in laboratory analysis

Physics:
Kinematics: motion in one dimension
Dynamics: Newton’s laws 1 - 3
Energy and power
Circular motion
Pressure of fluids
Arkhimedes principle
Flow of fluids
Viscosity
Temperature
Thermal expansion
Heat capacity and chemical calorimetry
Heat transfer
Electric current and basic DC circuits (Ohm’s law)

Assessment methods and criteria

Final grade is based on math 60%, phys 40%

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student recognizes the fundamental concepts and methods introduced in the course, and can solve simple problems related to the laboratory analysis. Student knows the basic functions of Excel program needed in the laboratory analytics.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can apply the fundamental concepts and methods introduced in the course to common scientific or technical problems in laboratory analytics. Student can use the Excel to make various graphs in the assignments in the laboratory analysis.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can apply the fundamental concepts and methods introduced in the course to more advanced scientific or technical problems in the area of laboratory analysis. Student can use Excel in statistical analysis related to the problems in the laboratory analysis.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student recognizes the fundamental concepts and methods introduced in the course, and can solve simple problems related to the laboratory analysis. Student knows the basic functions of Excel program needed in the laboratory analytics.