Environmental Laboratory Excercises
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IE00BE79 |
| Curriculum: | EY 2025 / 2025V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2026-2027) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Mäkelä, Maarit |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the course, the student understands the hazards of chemicals and knows where to find more information about them. The student masters first aid skills related to the most common laboratory accidents and is familiar with basic fire extinguishing methods. The student recognizes laboratory equipment.
The student learns to work in a laboratory by planning and conducting chemical experiments. After the course, the student can compile written reports in accordance with good scientific practice based on experimental work. The student can apply scientific writing guidelines, including referencing, and creatively use national and international literature from their field to interpret results. The student can use the Excel program to present results.
The course develops teamwork skills. The student takes responsibility for the group's learning and sharing of knowledge. The student learns to utilize the opportunities provided by technology and digitalization
Student's Workload
The total workload is 135 hours, of which 45 hours are scheduled classes. The remaining 90 hours consist of independent work by the student: familiarizing themselves with the exercise instructions and the literature mentioned in them, as well as preparing exercise reports in student groups.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Chemistry, Mathematics.
Contents
The course begins with an introduction to laboratory safety. Passing the safety test is a prerequisite for performing the exercises. The course covers chemical and microbiological methods (such as distillation, extraction, separation) as well as calculations (such as concentration and reaction stoichiometry). Data processing and reporting.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Exercise instructions and the literature mentioned in them, including parts of the following books:
Pekka O. Lehtonen and Marja-Liisa Sihvonen, 2004. Analytical Chemistry for Laboratory Science. Finnish National Agency for Education.
Pekka O. Lehtonen, 2019. Chemical Calculations in the Laboratory. Finnish National Agency for Education.
Hanna Hänninen, Mia Ruismäki, Aila Seikola, Sari Slöör, 2007. Basics of Laboratory Work. Edita.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Learning takes place in small student work groups. Teachers guide the learning process
Assessment Methods
Safety section: All tasks and the entire section is graded on a pass/fail scale. Laboratory work: Assessment is based on submitted reports. The course includes attendance and mandatory sections that can only be completed during the course.