KEMP1155 Chemistry of the Living Environment (2 cr)

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Study level:
Basic studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Chemistry
Coordinating organisation:
Open University, Department of Chemistry
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Description

Introduction to the importance and general applications of chemistry in nature, industry and in the living environment of man.

Learning outcomes

After passing the course the student

  • understands the importance of chemistry in society
  • acknowledges the role of chemistry in society
  • recognizes the connection between chemical reactions and everyday life
  • recognizes and understands chemical processes, which are vital for nature and involved in naturally occurring phenomena
  • has a command of the principles of green chemistry
  • knows typical chemical phenomena and reactions occurring in the living environment.

Working life skills

  • Scientific writing 
  • Basic knowledge of chemical safety and regulations 
  • Information seeking and choosing scholarly and reliable sources
  • Time management.

Description of prerequisites

Basics of upper secondary school level chemistry or equivalent is recommended. This course does not require knowledge of other basic chemistry courses.

Study materials

Principles of Environmental Chemistry
Harrison, R M Monks, P Farmer, J G
Pages: 374
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Location: Cambridge, GBR
Date Published: 10/2007
Language: en
eISBN: 9781847557780

https://jyu.finna.fi/Record/jykdok.1296522

(can be read from the JyU web area or remotely with:

https://kirjasto.jyu.fi/collections/electronic/remote-access?set_language=en

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Kurssi arvioidaan verkkoympäristössä suoritettujen tehtävien perusteella. Kurssin hyväksyttyyn suoritukseen (1/5) vaaditaan vähintään 50% kurssin maksimipistemäärästä.
Time of teaching:
Period 3
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Method 2

Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course (1/5) requires at least 50% of the maximum score on the exam.
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Participation in teaching (2 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Study methods:

Opiskelu verkkoympäristössä - tarkempi kuvaus opinto-ohjelmassa.

Teaching

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Exam (2 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

If you want to take exam in English, please contact the teacher.

Study materials:

Principles of Environmental Chemistry
Harrison, R M Monks, P Farmer, J G
Pages: 374
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Location: Cambridge, GBR
Date Published: 10/2007
Language: en
eISBN: 9781847557780

https://jyu.finna.fi/Record/jykdok.1296522

(can be read from the JyU web area or remotely with:

https://kirjasto.jyu.fi/collections/electronic/remote-access?set_language=en )

Teaching