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Water Chemistry

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IYS1101
Type: Optional obligatory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: I-YT 2009V
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 3 (2011-2012)
Credits: 4 cr
Responsible Teacher: Stén, Pekka
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

The student will obtain basic knowledge on water chemistry that enables him/her to understand phenomena taking place in natural waters and during water and wastewater treatment.

Student's Workload

The total amount of student´s work is 108 h, which contains 56 h of contact studies.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Chemistry and Environment, Chemistry Laboratory Exercises, Environmental Laboratory Exercises, Introduction to Technical Mathematics

Contents

Properties of water and basics of solution chemistry, e.g. acids and bases, complexation of metals, redox reactions, dissolution and precipitation.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Alan G. Howard, Aquatic Environmental Chemistry, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2005

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, home work, exercises.

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. Two tests or one exam. It will be possible to improve the grade by active home work.


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