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Organic ChemistryLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 5E00GN92

Credits

5 op

Objectives

After completing this course, the student
• knows the different groups of hydrocarbons, compounds with functional groups, large molecular compounds of biological importance – their properties, naming and roles
• is familiar with the basic structure of polymers
• understands the theory behind analytical methods such as titration and spectrophotometry
• can measure essential water quality indicators and is able to characterize natural water systems based on the results of measurements.

Content

Hydrocarbons; organic compounds with functional groups; organic pollutants; chemical equipment; basic qualitative and quantitative methods with use in analysis of environmental samples.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Has a basic understanding of various groups of hydrocarbons, compounds with functional groups, and large molecular compounds of biological importance, including their properties and naming. Familiar with the basic structure of polymers at a fundamental level. Understands the basic theory behind analytical methods such as titration and spectrophotometry. Can measure essential water quality indicators and characterize natural water systems based on the measurement results.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Demonstrates a solid knowledge of different groups of hydrocarbons, compounds with functional groups, and large molecular compounds, including their roles and detailed naming conventions. Has a good understanding of the structure of polymers. Understands and explains the theory behind analytical methods such as titration and spectrophotometry. Can measure essential water quality indicators and accurately characterizes natural water systems based on the measurement results.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exhibits comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of hydrocarbons, compounds with functional groups, and large molecular compounds of biological importance, including their complex properties, detailed naming, and significant roles. Has an advanced understanding of polymer structures. Understands and explains comprehensively the theory behind analytical methods like titration and spectrophotometry. Proficiently measures essential water quality indicators and accurately characterizes natural water systems, providing insightful analysis based on the results of measurements.

Enrolment period

25.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Textile and Material Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering and Green Transition
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Textile and Material Engineering
Teachers
  • Seija Haapamäki
  • Hilda Szabo
Person in charge

Pauliina Mansikkamäki

Groups
  • 24ENVEGT
  • 24TEMA

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course, the student
• knows the different groups of hydrocarbons, compounds with functional groups, large molecular compounds of biological importance – their properties, naming and roles
• is familiar with the basic structure of polymers
• understands the theory behind analytical methods such as titration and spectrophotometry
• can measure essential water quality indicators and is able to characterize natural water systems based on the results of measurements.

Content (course unit)

Hydrocarbons; organic compounds with functional groups; organic pollutants; chemical equipment; basic qualitative and quantitative methods with use in analysis of environmental samples.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Has a basic understanding of various groups of hydrocarbons, compounds with functional groups, and large molecular compounds of biological importance, including their properties and naming. Familiar with the basic structure of polymers at a fundamental level. Understands the basic theory behind analytical methods such as titration and spectrophotometry. Can measure essential water quality indicators and characterize natural water systems based on the measurement results.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Demonstrates a solid knowledge of different groups of hydrocarbons, compounds with functional groups, and large molecular compounds, including their roles and detailed naming conventions. Has a good understanding of the structure of polymers. Understands and explains the theory behind analytical methods such as titration and spectrophotometry. Can measure essential water quality indicators and accurately characterizes natural water systems based on the measurement results.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Exhibits comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of hydrocarbons, compounds with functional groups, and large molecular compounds of biological importance, including their complex properties, detailed naming, and significant roles. Has an advanced understanding of polymer structures. Understands and explains comprehensively the theory behind analytical methods like titration and spectrophotometry. Proficiently measures essential water quality indicators and accurately characterizes natural water systems, providing insightful analysis based on the results of measurements.

Assessment scale

0-5