CHEM-E4130 - Chemistry of the Elements, Lecture, 7.9.2022-18.10.2022

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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: 07.09.2022 - 18.10.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

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

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:

    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 for whole curriculum period:

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

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures 30 h

    Home problem solving 30 h

    Independent homework 72 h

    Exam 3 h

     

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I
    2023-2024 Autumn I

    A course implementation may be cancelled if the number of students enrolled to the course implementation does not meet the required minimum of five students. In the case of cancelled course implementations, the students enrolled to them must be provided with an alternative way of completing the course or be advised to take some other applicable course.

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