Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student will be able to
- calculate the thermodynamic quantities of chemical reactions and to explain the chemical equilibria using them
- describe the working principle of an electrochemical cell and it’s use for energy production and electrochemical analysis
- calculate the phase equilibria of pure substances and to interpret simple phase diagrams
- understand chemical kinetics of multi-step reactions and to solve the reaction rate law from elementary reactions
- understand the basics of surface chemistry, especially phenomena on liquid surfaces.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 08.09.2020 - 16.10.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Kari Laasonen
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kari Laasonen
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Thermodynamical quantities, chemical and electrochemical equilibria. Phase equilibria of pure substances. Phase equilibria of ideal and real mixtures. Simple phase diagrams. Multi-step chemical reactions and their kinetics, biokinetics. Surface chemistry, surface tension, adsorption on surfaces.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Homework and exam.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
5 cr = 135 h
The course consists of:
- Lectures
- Homework assignments
- Midterm exams
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
T. Engel and R. Reid: 'Thermodynamics, Statistical Thermdynamics & Kinetics', 3rd ed. (Pearson) or T. Engel and R. Reid: 'Physical Chemistry', 3rd ed. (Pearson).
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This course cannot be a part of a BSc degree in Chemical Engineering taught in Finnish (Kemian tekniikan kandidaattiohjelma)
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
CHEM-GOCHEM Principles of General and Organic Chemistry
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
3 Good Health and Well-being
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Teacher: Laasonen Kari