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, student will be able to

  • carry out laboratory experiments
  • document the laboratory experiments
  • analyse the results of the experiments and report them according to scientific and engineering practices.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 27.10.2020 - 03.12.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Ville Miikkulainen

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ville Miikkulainen

Contact information for the course (valid 12.10.2020-21.12.2112):

Teacher in charge: University teacher Ville Miikkulainen

Contact information: +358 50 467 1835, Room B202a, Kemistintie 1; ville.miikkulainen@aalto.fi


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:

    Laboratory exercises including chemical analytics and physical chemistry.

    Good working practices in laboratory.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Laboratory experiments and reporting of the experiments.

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Compulsory laboratory exercises

    Reporting the experiments carried out in the laboratory in written form.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    The workload is calculated based on topical sessions, MyCourses assignments, lab work and independent studying and reporting.

    • Topical learning sessions: 5 hours
    • Laboratory work: 30 hours
    • MyCourses assignments (lessons, exercises, pre-lab assignments, calculating results): 40 hours
    • Report writing: 60 hours

    Total = 135 hours


DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Available on the MyCourses platform.

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    CHEM-GOCHEM Principles of General and Organic Chemistry 

    Laboratory safety course CHEM-E0140 must have been passed before performing any laboratory work in this course.

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure