Basics of Battery Chemistry
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TT00BI92 |
| Curriculum: | TT 2023 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2025-2026) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Mäkinen, Seppo |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
After the course student understands the basics of electrochemical energy storage. The student also has a good grasp of various battery chemistries and how to choose the correct one for the application.
Student's Workload
135 hours, with 50 hours of contact teaching.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Technology field basic studies.
Contents
Basic electrochemistry and the applicability to batteries, electrochemical measurements, electrochemical energy storages, the materials of Li-ion batteries now and in the future, and the other non-active components of Li-ion batteries.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material shared by the teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Contact teaching, exercises, online teaching, and independent studies.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5: The student can provide creative solutions in all the course-related exercises.
Grade 3: The student can solve the course-related exercises.
Grade 1: The student can solve the basic course-related exercises.
Assessment Methods
Teacher's evaluation, assignments, and an exam.
Further Information
Juho.Heiska@vamk.fi