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Chemistry

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: ET00BN24
Curriculum: ETE 2023 / 2024 / 2025
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 1 (2023 / 2024 / 2025)
Semester: Autumn
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Niemelä, Riitta
Language of Instruction: English

Courses

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
3001ETE2023-1A, ETE2023-1B, ETE2023-1C, ETE2023-1D2023-08-29 – 2023-12-17Joel SongokEnglish2023-08-01 – 2023-09-06
3002ETE2024, ETE2024-1A, ETE2024-1B2024-09-03 – 2024-12-20Joel SongokEnglish2024-08-01 – 2024-09-06
3003ETE2025, ETE2025-A, ETE2025-B, ETE2025-C, ETE2025-D2025-09-02 – 2025-12-19Joel SongokEnglish2025-08-01 – 2025-09-06

The descriptions shown below are for the academic year: 2025-2026

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able
1. to explain (Understand) the fundamental concepts of matter, atoms, molecules, and ions, and relate them to applications in energy technologies.
2. to apply (Apply) scientific notation, significant figures, and stoichiometric principles to perform accurate chemical calculations.
3. to analyze (Analyze) and classify different types of chemical reactions, including gas-phase processes, in the context of energy systems.
4. to evaluate (Evaluate) energy changes in chemical reactions by interpreting thermochemical and electrochemical data relevant to energy production and storage.

Student's Workload

135 h including schedules contact teaching and autonomous studies.

Contents

Matter, Scientific notations, significant numbers, Atom, molecules and ions, Stoichiometry, Types of chemical reactions, Gases, Thermochemistry, Electrochemistry

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Material provided by the teacher.
Zumdahl, S. S., Zumdahl, S. A., & DeCoste, D. J. (2017). Chemistry. Tenth edition. Cengage

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, flipped classroom, group work and exercises.

Assessment Criteria

5: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently and is able apply the learnt knowledge in new contexts.
3: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently.
1: The student is able, with guidance, to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit.

Assessment Methods

Exams, assessed exercises.


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