Chemistry and Environment
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IXP0505 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-ST 2007 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Käräjämäki, Esa |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 2008-08-25 – 2008-10-25 | Pekka Stén | Finnish | 2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31 |
| 21 | 2008-10-27 – 2008-12-20 | Paavo Leppänen | Finnish | 2008-10-06 – 2008-11-02 |
| 22 | 2008-10-27 – 2009-03-07 | Paavo Leppänen | Finnish | 2008-10-06 – 2008-11-02 |
| 23 | 2009-01-05 – 2009-03-07 | Pekka Stén | Finnish | 2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11 |
| 26 | 2009-03-09 – 2009-05-02 | Paavo Leppänen | Finnish | 2009-02-16 – 2009-03-15 |
Learning Outcomes
The student will become familiar with the basic concepts of chemistry and conscious about the importance of chemistry in relation to environmental issues.
Student's Workload
The total amount of student's work is 81 h, which contains 32 h of contact studies.
Contents
Structure of matter, states of matter, amount of substance, chemical reaction, basic concepts of solution chemistry and electrochemistry. Applications especially to energy production and its environmental effects.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Antila, Karppinen, Leskelä, Mölsä, Pohjakallio: "Tekniikan kemia". Edita.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, excercises and classroom demonstrations.
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. In the Environmental Engineering program, the given laboratory exercises must have been completed by the end of the course.