Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course, student understands the laws behind basic natural phenomena and can explain the chemical structure of liquids and solids, behavior of gases, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, buffers, oxidation and reduction, and radioactivity. Student can calculate the energy provided by spontaneous redox reactions and the amount of chemicals produced by electrolysis. Student understands the theory behind analytical methods such as titration and spectrophotometry. Student also knows and is able to measure essential water quality indicators and is able to characterize natural water systems based on the analytical results.

Content (course unit)

Chemical equilibrium; acids and bases; redox reactions; legislation concerning chemicals; chemical equipments; basic qualitative and quantitative methods with use in analysis of environmental samples.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Student should have completed the Basic Chemistry course or some other corresponding course before taking this course.

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

Overall the achieved competence is sufficient but narrow.

Student shows throughout the course that is familiar with the basic concepts and phenomena related to the subjects discussed during the course. Student has basic skills in reporting the results of the analysis.

Student can solve model exercise correctly, has the basic skills in water sampling and is able to perform the analysis of water samples under supervision. Overall knows the courses of action but cannot justify his/her choices. Completion of the tasks is based on routine and pre-learned performance.

Student can give and receive feedback, and considers and assesses things from his/her viewpoint. Student can work in a group and recognizes his/her interaction skills. Student takes responsibility for his/her own work.

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

Overall the achieved competence is structural. Student shows throughout the course that is fluent in the basic concepts and phenomena related to the subjects discussed during the course, can solve model exercise and new exercises correctly.

Student has sufficient skills to be able to perform water sampling and analysis independently, the reporting of the results of the analysis shows that the student can apply the theoretical knowledge in explaining the results, understands the background of analytical method. Overall student is able to select appropriate course of action from diverse options, can make plans and apply his/her knowledge when solving problems and can justify the choices.

Student can give and receive constructive feedback and considers and assesses things both from his/her and the close community's viewpoint. Cooperates and is ready to develop his/her interaction skills. Student recognizes and follows the important courses of action in the field. Student takes responsibility and commits to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Overall the achieved competence is wide. Student shows throughout the course (assignments, classroom discussions, laboratory exercises and exam) that is fluent in the basic concepts and phenomena related to the subjects discussed during the course.

Can solve model exercises and new exercises correctly, shows creativity in solving tasks, has sufficient skills to be able to perform water sampling and analysis independently, understands the background of the analytical method. The reporting of the results of the analysis shows that the student can apply the theoretical knowledge in explaining the results and can think about alternative solutions. Overall student is able to search for diverse courses of action and solution alternatives, justify his/her choices, try new courses of action and assess diverse solution alternatives.

Student uses feedback systematically as a professional growth tool in his/her own work and the community. Can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively, and develops his/her own and the group's interaction. Student takes responsibility and commits to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course, student understands the laws behind basic natural phenomena and can explain the chemical structure of liquids and solids, behavior of gases, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, buffers, oxidation and reduction, and radioactivity. Student can calculate the energy provided by spontaneous redox reactions and the amount of chemicals produced by electrolysis. Student understands the theory behind analytical methods such as titration and spectrophotometry. Student also knows and is able to measure essential water quality indicators and is able to characterize natural water systems based on the analytical results.

Content (course unit)

Chemical equilibrium; acids and bases; redox reactions; legislation concerning chemicals; chemical equipments; basic qualitative and quantitative methods with use in analysis of environmental samples.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Student should have completed the Basic Chemistry course or some other corresponding course before taking this course.

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

Overall the achieved competence is sufficient but narrow.

Student shows throughout the course that is familiar with the basic concepts and phenomena related to the subjects discussed during the course. Student has basic skills in reporting the results of the analysis.

Student can solve model exercise correctly, has the basic skills in water sampling and is able to perform the analysis of water samples under supervision. Overall knows the courses of action but cannot justify his/her choices. Completion of the tasks is based on routine and pre-learned performance.

Student can give and receive feedback, and considers and assesses things from his/her viewpoint. Student can work in a group and recognizes his/her interaction skills. Student takes responsibility for his/her own work.

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

Overall the achieved competence is structural. Student shows throughout the course that is fluent in the basic concepts and phenomena related to the subjects discussed during the course, can solve model exercise and new exercises correctly.

Student has sufficient skills to be able to perform water sampling and analysis independently, the reporting of the results of the analysis shows that the student can apply the theoretical knowledge in explaining the results, understands the background of analytical method. Overall student is able to select appropriate course of action from diverse options, can make plans and apply his/her knowledge when solving problems and can justify the choices.

Student can give and receive constructive feedback and considers and assesses things both from his/her and the close community's viewpoint. Cooperates and is ready to develop his/her interaction skills. Student recognizes and follows the important courses of action in the field. Student takes responsibility and commits to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Overall the achieved competence is wide. Student shows throughout the course (assignments, classroom discussions, laboratory exercises and exam) that is fluent in the basic concepts and phenomena related to the subjects discussed during the course.

Can solve model exercises and new exercises correctly, shows creativity in solving tasks, has sufficient skills to be able to perform water sampling and analysis independently, understands the background of the analytical method. The reporting of the results of the analysis shows that the student can apply the theoretical knowledge in explaining the results and can think about alternative solutions. Overall student is able to search for diverse courses of action and solution alternatives, justify his/her choices, try new courses of action and assess diverse solution alternatives.

Student uses feedback systematically as a professional growth tool in his/her own work and the community. Can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively, and develops his/her own and the group's interaction. Student takes responsibility and commits to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Exam schedules

Two partial exams: one in the middle and the second at the end of the course. Retakes will be agreed later.

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading scale is 0-5. Laboratory exercises and exam(s) are compulsory part of the course.The course grade will form according to achievments gained from the assignments and exam(s), quality of laboratory report and activity and interest shown throughout the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching and discussions,calculation exercises, assignments, group work, field- and laboartory work, exam.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of work

Content scheduling

Structure of liquids and solids, gases, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, buffers, oxidation and reduction, energy in redox reactions, radioactivity, titration, water quality indicators, spectrophotometry

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student did not participated the exam and/or the laboratory exercises, or student participateed the exam and laboratoey exercises but the achieved competence is insufficient. This means that the student is not familiar with the basic concepts related to the subjects dicussed during the course.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student participated in the exam and laboratory exercises.
Overall the achieved competence is sufficient but narrow.
Student shows throughout the course (assignments, classroom discussions,laboratory exercises and exam) that:
-is familiar with the basic concepts and phenomena related to the subjects discussed during the course:structure of matter, gases, equilibrium, acids , bases and buffers, redox processes, radioactivity.
-can solve model exercise correcctly
-has the basic skills in water sampling and is able to perform the analysis of water samples under supervision
-has basic skills in reporting the results of the analysis

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student participated in the exam and laboratory exercises.
Overall the achieved competence is structural.
Student shows throughout the course (assignments, classroom discussions,laboratory exercises and exam) that:
-is fluent in the basic concepts and phenomena related to the subjects discussed during the course:structure of matter, gases, equilibrium, acids , bases and buffers, redox processes, radioactivity.
-can solve model exercise and new exercises correctly
-has sufficient skills to be able to perform water sampling and analysis independently
-the reporting of the the results of the analysis shows that the student can apply the theoretical knowledge in explaining the results
-understands the background of analytical method
-student is clearly motivated and interested in the subjects discussed

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student participated in the exam and laboratory exercises.
Overall the achieved competence is wide.
Student shows throughout the course (assignments, classroom discussions,laboratory exercises and exam) that:
-is fluent in the basic concepts and phenomena related to the subjects discussed during the course:structure of matter, gases, equilibrium, acids , bases and buffers, redox processes, radioactivity.
-can solve model exercise and new exercises correctly, shows creativity in solving tasks
-has sufficient skills to be able to perform water sampling and analysis independently
-understands the background of the analyrtical method
-the reporting of the the results of the analysis shows that the student can apply the theoretical knowledge in explaining the results and can think about alternative solutions
-student is clearly motivated and interested in the subjects discussed

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course, student understands the laws behind basic natural phenomena and can explain the chemical structure of liquids and solids, behavior of gases, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, buffers, oxidation and reduction, and radioactivity. Student can calculate the energy provided by spontaneous redox reactions and the amount of chemicals produced by electrolysis. Student understands the theory behind analytical methods such as titration and spectrophotometry. Student also knows and is able to measure essential water quality indicators and is able to characterize natural water systems based on the analytical results.

Content (course unit)

Chemical equilibrium; acids and bases; redox reactions; legislation concerning chemicals; chemical equipments; basic qualitative and quantitative methods with use in analysis of environmental samples.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Student should have completed the Basic Chemistry course or some other corresponding course before taking this course.

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

Overall the achieved competence is sufficient but narrow.

Student shows throughout the course that is familiar with the basic concepts and phenomena related to the subjects discussed during the course. Student has basic skills in reporting the results of the analysis.

Student can solve model exercise correctly, has the basic skills in water sampling and is able to perform the analysis of water samples under supervision. Overall knows the courses of action but cannot justify his/her choices. Completion of the tasks is based on routine and pre-learned performance.

Student can give and receive feedback, and considers and assesses things from his/her viewpoint. Student can work in a group and recognizes his/her interaction skills. Student takes responsibility for his/her own work.

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

Overall the achieved competence is structural. Student shows throughout the course that is fluent in the basic concepts and phenomena related to the subjects discussed during the course, can solve model exercise and new exercises correctly.

Student has sufficient skills to be able to perform water sampling and analysis independently, the reporting of the results of the analysis shows that the student can apply the theoretical knowledge in explaining the results, understands the background of analytical method. Overall student is able to select appropriate course of action from diverse options, can make plans and apply his/her knowledge when solving problems and can justify the choices.

Student can give and receive constructive feedback and considers and assesses things both from his/her and the close community's viewpoint. Cooperates and is ready to develop his/her interaction skills. Student recognizes and follows the important courses of action in the field. Student takes responsibility and commits to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Overall the achieved competence is wide. Student shows throughout the course (assignments, classroom discussions, laboratory exercises and exam) that is fluent in the basic concepts and phenomena related to the subjects discussed during the course.

Can solve model exercises and new exercises correctly, shows creativity in solving tasks, has sufficient skills to be able to perform water sampling and analysis independently, understands the background of the analytical method. The reporting of the results of the analysis shows that the student can apply the theoretical knowledge in explaining the results and can think about alternative solutions. Overall student is able to search for diverse courses of action and solution alternatives, justify his/her choices, try new courses of action and assess diverse solution alternatives.

Student uses feedback systematically as a professional growth tool in his/her own work and the community. Can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively, and develops his/her own and the group's interaction. Student takes responsibility and commits to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Exam schedules

Two partial exams: one in the middle and the second at the end of the course. Retakes will be agreed later.

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading scale is 0-5. Laboratory exercises and exam(s) are compulsory part of the course.The course grade will form according to achievments gained from the assignments and exam(s), quality of laboratory report and activity and interest shown throughout the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of work

Content scheduling

Structure of liquids and solids, gases, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, buffers, oxidation and reduction, energy in redox reactions, radioactivity, titration, water quality indicators, spectrophotometry

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student did not participated the exam and/or the laboratory exercises, or student participateed the exam and laboratoey exercises but the achieved competence is insufficient. This means that the student is not familiar with the basic concepts related to the subjects dicussed during the course.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student participated in the exam and laboratory exercises.
Overall the achieved competence is sufficient but narrow.
Student shows throughout the course (assignments, classroom discussions,laboratory exercises and exam) that:
-is familiar with the basic concepts and phenomena related to the subjects discussed during the course:structure of matter, gases, equilibrium, acids , bases and buffers, redox processes, radioactivity.
-can solve model exercise correcctly
-has the basic skills in water sampling and is able to perform the analysis of water samples under supervision
-has basic skills in reporting the results of the analysis

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student participated in the exam and laboratory exercises.
Overall the achieved competence is structural.
Student shows throughout the course (assignments, classroom discussions,laboratory exercises and exam) that:
-is fluent in the basic concepts and phenomena related to the subjects discussed during the course:structure of matter, gases, equilibrium, acids , bases and buffers, redox processes, radioactivity.
-can solve model exercise and new exercises correctly
-has sufficient skills to be able to perform water sampling and analysis independently
-the reporting of the the results of the analysis shows that the student can apply the theoretical knowledge in explaining the results
-understands the background of analytical method
-student is clearly motivated and interested in the subjects discussed

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student participated in the exam and laboratory exercises.
Overall the achieved competence is wide.
Student shows throughout the course (assignments, classroom discussions,laboratory exercises and exam) that:
-is fluent in the basic concepts and phenomena related to the subjects discussed during the course:structure of matter, gases, equilibrium, acids , bases and buffers, redox processes, radioactivity.
-can solve model exercise and new exercises correctly, shows creativity in solving tasks
-has sufficient skills to be able to perform water sampling and analysis independently
-understands the background of the analyrtical method
-the reporting of the the results of the analysis shows that the student can apply the theoretical knowledge in explaining the results and can think about alternative solutions
-student is clearly motivated and interested in the subjects discussed