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Chemistry and Environment

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IRTP0407
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: I-RT 2013
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 1 (2013-2014)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Stén, Pekka
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2013-2014

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
5I-RT-1N2014-03-10 – 2014-05-03Marja-Leena RipattiFinnish2013-12-09 – 2014-03-14

Learning Outcomes

Almost all engineers, independently of their field of technology, will at some stage of their career need basic understanding of chemistry. For example, most choices of materials and corrosion prevention require chemical knowledge, as well as use and production of fuels. Acting as a foreperson in production, the engineer will be responsible of occupational safety issues including chemical hazards.
The student will understand the importance of chemistry in the real world, and especially for environmental issues. She/he will have the ability to follow and analyse media discussion about current issues including climate change, bio-fuels and state of water bodies. The course aims to help the student to build an understanding about the environmental challenges of the field of technology. Many of the important choices concerning the future of our environment are made by design and production engineers as part of their daily work.

Student's Workload

The total amount of student´s work is 81 h, which contains 36 h of contact studies.
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Introduction to Technical Mathematics

Contents

Basics of general chemistry including the structure and states of matter, the mole and molar masses, chemical reactions, acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Some essential environmental issues and the chemical processes behind them.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Antila, Karppinen, Leskelä, Mölsä, Pohjakallio: Tekniikan kemia, Edita 2008 or Lehtonen, Lehtonen: Teknisten alojen kemia, WSOY 2008.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures with selected demonstrations, homework.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 1: The student knows those subjects of the course, which are necessary for the forthcoming studies and working life.

Grade 3: The student is well-abled to utilize the course contents.

Grade 5: The student is able to apply creatively the contents of the course.

Assessment Methods

Examination.


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