LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, student will be able to:
- explain the atomic structure and the basic principles of periodic table
- describe different types of chemical bonds in inorganic and organic compounds
- explain the significance of bonding for the structure and properties of matter, also from the point of view of applications
- write chemical reaction equations as well as know the basics of chemical equilibrium, and is able to apply them in practice
- understand how the structure of a molecule is connected to its reactivity
Credits: 5
Schedule: 03.09.2024 - 15.10.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Otto Mustonen
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
- Concept of chemical equilibrium
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
- Preparatory study assignments
- Assignments related to learning sessions
- Exercises
- Exam
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
5 cr = 135 h
The course employs flipped classroom and blended learning methods:
- Independent preparatory studying with assignments
- Learning sessions with activities
- Exercises by digital submission
- Mandatory exam
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Available on the MyCources platform, mostly based on:
"Chemistry, A Molecular Approach" by N. J. Tro
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
6 Clean Water and Sanitation
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
13 Climate Action
14 Life Below Water
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
2025-2026 Autumn IRegistration:
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.