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 completing the course, a student will 

-gain a deepened understanding of the chemistry of elements

-familiarise oneself with basic concepts in systematic inorganic materials design

-perform hands-on experience with laboratory instruments

-demonstrate advanced data interpretation and reporting

 

Credits: 5

Schedule: 14.09.2021 - 14.10.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Eeva-Leena Rautama, Jenny Thors

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Practical laboratory works focusing on both fundamental and advanced phenomena of inorganic chemistry.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Active presence in all the laboratory exercises and a returned report

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    5 op = 135 h.

    Three separate laboratory works with varying lenghts, one full scientific report.

     

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Mainly handouts provided by the teacher

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    4 Quality Education

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn II

    2021-2022 Autumn I

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=CHEM-E4101

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

    Sisu

    Max. 15 students. However, all students in Chemistry major are selected if enrolled in time. If more than 15 students enroll to this course, the number of participants can be limited, and Chemistry major students are prioritized.