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:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

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Ymmärtämällä kemiaa opit, minkälaisia haasteita elinympäristössämme on ja minkälaisia mahdollisuuksia voidaan löytää ratkaisuksi.

Description

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

Learning outcomes

After passing the course the student

  • Knows typical chemical phenomena and reactions occurring in the living environment and recognizes their connection to everyday life.

  • Recognizes and understands chemical processes, which are vital for nature and involved in naturally occurring phenomena.

  • Knows principles of circular economy and green chemistry.

  • Understands the importance of chemistry in society.

  • Acknowledges the role and influence of chemistry in society. 

Working life skills

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

Additional information

Only book exam available in English.

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

BOOK EXAM:

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

See JYU library instructions for availability as e-book: https://kirjasto.jyu.fi/en/books-journals-databases/books-e-books/for-e-book-and-other-e-resource-users/for-e-book-and-other-e-resource-users


Literature

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 opetusohjelmassa.

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 in advance.

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

See JYU library instructions for availability as e-book: https://kirjasto.jyu.fi/en/books-journals-databases/books-e-books/for-e-book-and-other-e-resource-users/for-e-book-and-other-e-resource-users

Teaching