Chemistry and Environment
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IITA0501 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | KT 2014EM |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2014-2015) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Niemelä, Riitta |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses During the Academic Year 2014-2015
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-EM-4N, I-IT-3N | 2015-03-02 – 2015-05-02 | Riitta Niemelä | English | 2014-12-08 – 2015-03-06 |
Learning Outcomes
The student becomes familiar with the Periodic Table of the Elements and classification of matters. The student knows chemical reactions and phenomena connected with combustion and electrochemistry.
The student understands the constraints caused by industry to the environment and the necessity of minimising the constraint. The student is aware of the recent European environmental legislation affecting electric industry, namely EuP, WEEE and RoHS.
Student's Workload
The total amount of student's work is 81 h, which contains 42 h of contact studies.
Contents
Periodic Table of the Elements, classification of matters, chemical reactions, oxidation and reduction, acids and bases, electrochemistry, EU environmental legislation.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Any university textbook on Chemistry, lecture notes.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises and 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
An examination.