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

1. explain the basic features of the transition metal chemistry

2. derive the basic chemical and physical properties of d-block and f-block transition metals from their electron structures

3. describe the most important compounds of transition elements and name their applications

4. find and read basic scientific literature on a given topic related to the chemistry of elements

 

Credits: 5

Schedule: 26.10.2020 - 10.12.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Maarit Karppinen

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Maarit Karppinen

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:

    The course covers the basics of the chemistry of elements. The emphasis is on the d-block transition metals and lanthanoids.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Lectures, seminar presentation, homework and class-room problems and final examination

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Lectures 30 h

    Home problem solving 30 h

    Independent homework 72 h

    Exam 3 h

     

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    As agreed

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action