Study Guide

Objective

Upon completion of the course, the student is able to interpret and explain basic chemical phenomena. The student is able to use the periodic table and other most common chemistry tables. The student is able to write and read reaction equations and calculate related calculations. The student is able to calculate the concentrations of mixtures and knows the factors that affect the balance of a chemical reaction. The student is able to distinguish acids and bases from each other on the basis of chemical structure and knows the properties of acids and bases and is able to perform basic calculations related to them. The student is able to classify organic hydrocarbon compounds into their own functional groups and name the most important reactions in organic chemistry.
The student is able to define the basic principles of chemical occupational safety and identify the biggest risk factors in handling chemicals.

Content

The course includes both an inorganic and organic chemistry phenomenons:
- periodic table
- elements, atoms and ions
- chemical bonding
- identifying and writing formulas for chemical compounds
- reading and writing reaction equations
- acids, bases, ph, neutralization
- oxidation and reduction
- electrochemical voltage series
- chemical calculations
- functional groups of organic chemistry and naming criteria
- basic reactions of organic compounds

Materials

Tekniikan kemia 2018: Hänninen, Karppinen, Leskelä & Pohjakallio
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Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises

Exam schedules

The course has 2 assessment exams: 1) General chemistry and 2) Organic chem + test of basic calculations (admitted/ rejected). Two re-examinations.

Completion alternatives

Exam based on the book

Student workload

Total work for student 135 h,
including lectures and exercises 50h and
independent study 85h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has successfully completed the given tasks/assignments. The student can name the basic concepts and methods related to the topics to the satisfactory degree.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has successfully completed the given tasks /assignments and has actively participated in the course. The student is familiar with the basic concepts and methods related to the topic and can apply new knowledge to different types of problems. The student can combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has successfully completed the given tasks /assignments and has actively participated in the course. The student is familiar with the basic concepts and methods related to the topic and can apply new knowledge to different types of problems. The student can creatively combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject and can justify his choices.