CHEM-C1220 - Principles of General and Organic Chemistry, Lecture, 6.9.2022-21.10.2022

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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:

  1. explain the atomic structure and the basic principles of periodic table
  2. describe different types of chemical bonds in inorganic and organic compounds
  3. explain the significance of bonding for the structure and properties of matter, also from the point of view of applications
  4. write chemical reaction equations as well as know the basics of chemical equilibrium, and is able to apply them in practice
  5. understand how the structure of a molecule is connected to its reactivity
  6. work safely in a laboratory and document the work carried out in the laboratory

Credits: 5

Schedule: 06.09.2022 - 21.10.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

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

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:

    • Atomic structure, elements and periodic table
    • Bonding and intermolecular forces in inorganic and organic compounds
    • Concept of stoichiometry and reaction equations
    • Characteristics of structure and reactions of organic compounds
    • Concept of chemical equilibrium
    • Basics of laboratory work and reporting results

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    • Preparatory study assignments
    • Assignments related to learning sessions
    • Exercises
    • Laboratory work and reporting
    • Exam

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    5 cr = 135 h 

    The course employs flipped classroom and blended learning methods:

    • Mandatory all-digital safety course CHEM-E0140 before lab work (enroll and finish beforehand/early in the course)
    • Independent preparatory studying with assignments
    • Learning sessions with activities
    • Exercises by digital submission
    • Mandatory laboratory work, reporting of lab results
    • Mandatory exam

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

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

    Enrollment :

    This course cannot be a part of a BSc degree in Chemical Engineering taught in Finnish (Kemian tekniikan kandidaattiohjelma)

    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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