Chemistry Laboratory Exercises
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IYA0204 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-YT 2007 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Stén, Pekka |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2009-03-09 – 2009-05-02 | Pekka Stén | Finnish | 2009-02-16 – 2009-03-15 |
Learning Outcomes
The student will get acquainted with working in a chemical laboratory by performing simple experiments. Writing laboratory reports prepares the student to produce reports on empirical research, and to perform simple calculations on yield, concentration and dilution.
Student's Workload
The total amount of student´s work is 54 h, which contains 38 h of contact studies.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Chemistry and Environment, Occupational Safety and Safety in the Laboratory, Introduction to Technical Mathematics
Contents
Simple solution analyses and organic syntheses.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material prepared by the lecturer, and suitable parts of the following books:
Pekka O. Lehtonen and Marja-Liisa Sihvonen 2004. Laboratorioalan analyyttinen kemia. Opetushallitus.
Pekka O. Lehtonen 2006. Kemian laskut laboratoriossa. Opetushallitus.
Tapio Simonen 2000. Orgaanisen kemian synteettiset työmenetelmät. Opetushallitus.
Hanna Hänninen, Mia Ruismäki, Aila Seikola, Sari Slöör, Laboratoriotyön perusteet, Edita 2007
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Laboratory exercises and reports in groups of two to three students.
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
Numeric Assessment. Exam 60% and laboratory reports 40%.