Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- describe the structure and the most important reactions of biomolecules
- describe the significance of biomolecules to body functions
- define the most common reactions of metabolism, their significance, and the factors affecting to them
- explain the principles of methods used in protein analytics

Content (course unit)

- structure, characteristic properties, reactions, and functions of biomolecules
- genetic information flow
- structure and function of enzymes
- metabolic reactions and their regulation
- methods used in protein analytics

Prerequisites (course unit)

Organic Chemistry in part (5O00CV16) or equivalent

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

The student is able to recognize and define the most important structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The student is able to recognize the different classes of biomolecules and knows their most important functions in cells. The student has a basic knowledge of how the genes regulate different cellular functions. The student knows the basic principles of cellular metabolism. The student knows the bacic principles of protein analytics.

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

The student is able to describe the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as well as cell organelles and their most important functions. The student is able to recognise and explain the different classes of biomolecules and knows their functions in cells. The student understands the central principles and mechanisms of the transfer of biological information. The student is able to explain the central metabolic routes and knows their importance for the cells. The student has learnt the general view of the cellular functions. The student knows the principles of protein analytics, and is able to evaluate their use and bias.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to describe elaborately the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as well as cell organelles and their functions. The student is able to describe the different reactions, structure and functions of biomolecules and is able to describe their significance for vital functions. The student can explain the principles, mechanisms, and factors affecting to the transfer of biological information. The student knows the central cellular metabolic routes and the factors affecting to them. The student is also able to evaluate their interactions. The student has learnt a good general view of the cellular functions. The student knows the principles of protein analytics, and is comprehensively able to evaluate their use and bias.

Exam schedules

Dates of the in-class exams will be announced later.
Re-exams can be done in Exam-system.
Please note that exams must be passed before the start of the Biochemistry Laboratory Course (beginning in Period 3, January 2024).
Group work and assignments in the course can have an increasing effect on the grade. Analysis method group work is obligatory.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Independent work
Contact and virtual lessons
Group work
Assignments
Exams

Learning materials

Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal: Biochemistry, 9th Edition. ISBN: 978-1-305-96113-5.
Teaching material in Moodle.

Student workload

Contact or virtual lessons 51 hours
Independent studying about 80 hours.

Further information

Prerequisites: Organic chemistry (at least partly completed or course simultaneously ongoing).

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- describe the structure and the most important reactions of biomolecules
- describe the significance of biomolecules to body functions
- define the most common reactions of metabolism, their significance, and the factors affecting to them
- explain the principles of methods used in protein analytics

Content (course unit)

- structure, characteristic properties, reactions, and functions of biomolecules
- genetic information flow
- structure and function of enzymes
- metabolic reactions and their regulation
- methods used in protein analytics

Prerequisites (course unit)

Organic Chemistry in part (5O00CV16) or equivalent

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

The student is able to recognize and define the most important structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The student is able to recognize the different classes of biomolecules and knows their most important functions in cells. The student has a basic knowledge of how the genes regulate different cellular functions. The student knows the basic principles of cellular metabolism. The student knows the bacic principles of protein analytics.

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

The student is able to describe the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as well as cell organelles and their most important functions. The student is able to recognise and explain the different classes of biomolecules and knows their functions in cells. The student understands the central principles and mechanisms of the transfer of biological information. The student is able to explain the central metabolic routes and knows their importance for the cells. The student has learnt the general view of the cellular functions. The student knows the principles of protein analytics, and is able to evaluate their use and bias.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to describe elaborately the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as well as cell organelles and their functions. The student is able to describe the different reactions, structure and functions of biomolecules and is able to describe their significance for vital functions. The student can explain the principles, mechanisms, and factors affecting to the transfer of biological information. The student knows the central cellular metabolic routes and the factors affecting to them. The student is also able to evaluate their interactions. The student has learnt a good general view of the cellular functions. The student knows the principles of protein analytics, and is comprehensively able to evaluate their use and bias.

Exam schedules

Dates of the in-class exams will be announced later.
Re-exams can be done in Exam-system.
Please note that at least one of the two exams must be passed before the start of the Biochemistry Laboratory Course (beginning in Period 4, May 2024).
Exams + bonus points 70% of the final grade
Group work 30% of the final grade

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Independent work
Virtual lessons
Group work
Assignments
Exams

Learning materials

Teaching material in Moodle.

Textbook as applicable:
Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal: Biochemistry, 9th Edition, as applicable. ISBN: 978-1-305-96113-5. Earlier editions of the same book can also be used in the course.
OR
Appling et al. Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections. Second edition. Harlow, England: Pearson Education Limited, 2019. Available as an e-book through the TUNI library.

Student workload

Virtual lessons 45 hours
Independent studying about 90 hours.

Further information

Prerequisites: Organic chemistry (at least partly completed or course simultaneously ongoing).

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- work safely in biochemistry laboratory
- utilize the most common laboratory devices and equipment used in the biochemistry laboratory
- perform analyses using most common biochemical methods
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- Protein and enzymatic analyses

Prerequisites (course unit)

Biochemistry (5O00CV15) or equivalent

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

Students are able to carry out analyses using the most common biochemical methods with guidance. Students understand the principles of the analysis methods at the basic level. Students report the results obtained but their interpretation of the results may have significant shortcomings. There are shortcoming in the students' laboratory working skills. The student participates in the group work.

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

Students are able to carry out analyses using the most common biochemical methods. Students are capable of self-directed work in the laboratory using mainly written instructions and are able to plan and schedule their work. Students understand the principles of the analysis methods and are able to interpret the results obtained and evaluate their reliability. Students are able to report the results clearly. Students work in the laboratory skillfully. The student is capable of working in a group, and is able to plan the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students are able to competently carry out analyses using biochemical methods presented in the course. Students are capable of self-directed and well-planned working in the laboratory with the help of written instructions. In their lab work students show their problem solving and organizational skills. Students can explain the principles of the analysis methods in detail. The students are able to interpret their results in a versatile and critical manner and assess their reliability and evaluate their reliability. Students are able to report the results with expertise, compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous evaluation (pre-lab preparation, laboratory work and laboratory skills), seminar, laboratory report, and assignments.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lecture
Laboratory work
Seminar
Laboratory report, assignments

Learning materials

Material in Moodle
Literature on Biochemical methods, e.g. Wilson, Walker: Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Student workload

Contact teaching: 50 h
Independent work. ~85 h

Further information

A qualified grade from the course Biochemistry is required for attending the laboratory course.
Daily attendance is necessary to carry out the course. Absences are reported beforehand to the teacher and the lab partner. Compensation for absence is agreed with the teacher.

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- work safely in biochemistry laboratory
- utilize the most common laboratory devices and equipment used in the biochemistry laboratory
- perform analyses using most common biochemical methods
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- Protein and enzymatic analyses

Prerequisites (course unit)

Biochemistry (5O00CV15) or equivalent

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

Students are able to carry out analyses using the most common biochemical methods with guidance. Students understand the principles of the analysis methods at the basic level. Students report the results obtained but their interpretation of the results may have significant shortcomings. There are shortcoming in the students' laboratory working skills. The student participates in the group work.

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

Students are able to carry out analyses using the most common biochemical methods. Students are capable of self-directed work in the laboratory using mainly written instructions and are able to plan and schedule their work. Students understand the principles of the analysis methods and are able to interpret the results obtained and evaluate their reliability. Students are able to report the results clearly. Students work in the laboratory skillfully. The student is capable of working in a group, and is able to plan the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students are able to competently carry out analyses using biochemical methods presented in the course. Students are capable of self-directed and well-planned working in the laboratory with the help of written instructions. In their lab work students show their problem solving and organizational skills. Students can explain the principles of the analysis methods in detail. The students are able to interpret their results in a versatile and critical manner and assess their reliability and evaluate their reliability. Students are able to report the results with expertise, compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous evaluation (pre-lab preparation, laboratory work and laboratory skills), seminar, laboratory report, and assignments.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Laboratory work
Seminar
Laboratory report, assignments

Learning materials

Material in Moodle
Literature on Biochemical methods, e.g. Wilson, Walker: Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Student workload

Contact teaching: 36 h
Independent work. ~99 h

Further information

Admission to the laboratory work course requires an approved grade from at least one sub-exam of the Biochemistry theory course 5O00EW34-3006 and completion of the method section (method presentation and tasks).
Daily attendance is necessary to carry out the course. Absences are reported beforehand to the teacher and the lab partner. Compensation for absence is agreed with the teacher.

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- explain the principles of the most common techniques used in biotechnology
- describe the most important laws and regulations and consider the ethical questions associated with gene technology
- perform analyses using most common methods used in biotechnology and acknowledge the working safety and aseptic techniques in the laboratory
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- theoretical background of the most common techniques used in biotechnology
- legislation and ethics of gene technology
- methods of biotechnology
- analyses using common methods in biotechnology

Prerequisites (course unit)

Biochemistry (5O00CV15) and Laboratory course in biochemistry (5O00CE66)

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

The student is able to understand the principles of biotechnology: What is biotechnology, the terminology, the basic principles of common the methods used in biotechnology, and the laws and regulations in gene technology. The student is able to reflect the ethical issues related to gene technology. The student participates in the group work . The student is able to do the laboratory work under supervision. The student is able to report the laboratory results as instructed.

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

The student is able to understand the principles of gene technology well: What is gene technology, the terminology, the principles of the methods used in gene technology, and the laws and regulations in gene technology. The student is able to reflect the ethical issues related to gene technology. The student is capable of working in a group, and is able to plan the laboratory work. The student is able to do the laboratory work independently mainly using the written instructions. The student is able to document and analyse laboratory results and report them clearly as instructed.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to understand the principles of biotechnology comprehensively: What is biotechnology, the terminology, the principles of the common methods used in biotechnology, and the laws and regulations in gene technology. The student is able to deeply reflect the ethical issues related to gene technology. The student is capable of working in a group in a target-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work. The student is able to comprise a general view of the methodology on biotechnology. The student is able to work independently in the laboratory and is able to help other students. The student is able to develop his/her own working skills. The student is able to document the laboratory results, and report and analyse them comprehensively.

Exam schedules

Two interim exams, dates to be discussed, or one final exam.
Retake exams in Exam in the autumn term 2023 and in spring term 2024, if necessary.

Assessment methods and criteria

Interim exams or a final exam. The students must achieve 50 % on the examination in to pass the course. Grading 0-5. 60 % of the course final grade.
Laboratory practice (incl. lab work, reporting, and assignments), grading 0-5. 40 % of the course final grade.
Obligatory assignments, compulsory for passing the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Theory, assignments, group work, compulsory laboratory exercises, exams.

Learning materials

Materials in Moodle, materials prepared on the course.
Several Biotechnology books may be used as reference materials, e.g.
Clark, D.P. & Pazdernik, N.J. 2016. Biotechnology. 2nd ed. Academic Cell
Kück, U. & Frankenberg-Dinkel, N (Eds). 2015. Biotechnology. De Gryuter
Wink, M. (Ed.). 2021. An introduction to molecular biotechnology. Fundamentals, methods and applications. 3 rd ed. Wiley-VCH

Student workload

Contact lessons 50 hours, independent work 85 hours.
Theory 3 ECTS, laboratory exercises 2 ECTS.

Content scheduling

In Moodle.

Further information

Prerequisites Biochemistry (5O00EW34) or equal and Laboratory Course in Biochemistry (5O00EX24) or equal.

Objectives (course unit)

Student
- knows the principles and terminology of chromatography
- can present the structures and principles of chromatographic instruments (GC, HPLC)
- is able to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis by various chromatographic techniques (TLC, column, gas, liquid)
- can do the calculations involved in chromatographic analyses
- can interpret the results
- can document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- principle and terminology of chromatography
- calculations for chromatographic analysis
- structures and operating principles of the chromatographic instruments (GC and HPLC) and factors affecting analysis
- chromatographic analyses, interpretation of results and reporting

Prerequisites (course unit)

Occupational safety and laboratory technology, Introduction to chemistry, Chemistry practice 1 and 2

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

The student knows the basics of chromatography and basic working methods. The student perform chromatographic analyses and interprets the results. The student do laboratory reports according the instructions. The student is able to work safely in the laboratory.

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

In addition. The student shows that he / she understands the function of the instruments and the importance of the instrument parameters and analysis conditions. He / she presents the analysis results with the correct accuracy and is able to interpret the results and make conclusions.
The student's assignments and reports are well structured, done according the instructions and show good knowledge of the subject. The student takes responsibility for the laboratory work. He / she is able to plan and schedule his / her work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition. Student is capable of self-directed and well-planned working in the laboratory. The student has a good overview of the subject. He / she is able to evaluate the suitability of chromatographic methods and sources of errors. The student is able to interpret their results in a versatile and critical manner and assess their reliability and evaluate their reliability. Student is able to report the results with expertise and compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Exam schedules

Course exam
Retakes and grade improvements. The dates will be defined later.
Retake 1: (retakes and improvements)
Retake 2: (only retakes)

The student has to pass the course exam to take part to the laboratory works.

The student can improve thte grade of passed course once in connection with the course retake examination.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam, excercises, laboratory work, reports

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises, presentations

Learning materials

Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Harris, D.C.
Material given on lessons / in Moodle

Content scheduling

-Chromatograhy
-Plane chromatography
-Column chromatography
-Gas chromatography
-Liquid chromatography (HPLC)
-Exam

International connections

Materials are in English.
Also the teachgin language (spoken) is in English if exchange students participate the course.

Further information

When the course starts, information updates will be on Moodle.
The solutions for the excercises won't be in the Tabula.

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- apply the concepts of limit and derivative when solving practical problems
- interpret derivative as rate of change
- determine the derivative using graphical, numerical and symbolical methods
- construct error estimates using the differential method

Content (course unit)

Limit, Derivative, Partial Derivative, Graphical Differentiation, Numerical Differentiation, Symbolic Differentiation, Applications of Derivative, Error Estimation with Differential.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Orientation for Engineering Mathematics and Functions and Matrices or similar skills

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

Student understands the basic concept of derivative and is able to solve simple applications that are similar to the model problems solved during the course. Student also knows how to interpret derivative in graphs and how to compute it numerically. Justification of solutions and using mathematical concepts may still be somewhat vague. Student takes care of his/her own studies and can cope with exercises with some help from the group.

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

In addition, student is able to apply derivative to basic technical problems, for example to optimization. Student is also able to explain the methods of her/his solutions. Mathematical notations and concepts are mainly used correctly. Student is able to solve the given exercises independently and also helps other students in the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition, student has an overall understanding of course topics. He/she can solve more demanding engineering problems and has the ability to present and justify the chosen methods of solution. Mathematical notations and concepts are used precisely. Student is motivated and committed to help the group to manage the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- apply the concepts of limit and derivative when solving practical problems
- interpret derivative as rate of change
- determine the derivative using graphical, numerical and symbolical methods
- construct error estimates using the differential method

Content (course unit)

Limit, Derivative, Partial Derivative, Graphical Differentiation, Numerical Differentiation, Symbolic Differentiation, Applications of Derivative, Error Estimation with Differential.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Orientation for Engineering Mathematics and Functions and Matrices or similar skills

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

Student understands the basic concept of derivative and is able to solve simple applications that are similar to the model problems solved during the course. Student also knows how to interpret derivative in graphs and how to compute it numerically. Justification of solutions and using mathematical concepts may still be somewhat vague. Student takes care of his/her own studies and can cope with exercises with some help from the group.

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

In addition, student is able to apply derivative to basic technical problems, for example to optimization. Student is also able to explain the methods of her/his solutions. Mathematical notations and concepts are mainly used correctly. Student is able to solve the given exercises independently and also helps other students in the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition, student has an overall understanding of course topics. He/she can solve more demanding engineering problems and has the ability to present and justify the chosen methods of solution. Mathematical notations and concepts are used precisely. Student is motivated and committed to help the group to manage the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to:
- understand the concept of a function and recognizes the characteristic properties of different basic functions
- solve equations involving basic functions and apply them in practical problems
- recognize graphs of basic functions
- perform basic calculations with matrices and apply them in practical problems

Content (course unit)

Basic Functions and Terminology (Polynomial, Rational, Power, Exponential, Logarithmic and Trigonometric Functions), Graphs of Basic Functions, Equations, Matrix Operations, Group of Linear Equations.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Orientation for engineering mathematics or similar skills.

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

Student understands the basic concepts of functions and matrices and recognizes typical graphs of elementary functions. Student is able to solve simple equations involving exponential, logarithmic or trigonometric functions. Justification of solutions and the usage of mathematical concepts may still be somewhat vague. Student takes care of his/her own studies and can cope with exercises with some help from the group.

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

In addition, student is able to solve equations involving basic functions and knows how to perform calculations with matrices. Student is also able to explain the methods of her/his solutions. Mathematical notations and concepts are mainly used correctly. Student is able to solve the given exercises independently and also helps other students in the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition, student has an overall understanding of using course topics to solve various applications and the ability to present and justify the chosen methods of solution. Mathematical notations and concepts are used precisely. Student is motivated and also committed to help the group to manage the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to:
- understand the concept of a function and recognizes the characteristic properties of different basic functions
- solve equations involving basic functions and apply them in practical problems
- recognize graphs of basic functions
- perform basic calculations with matrices and apply them in practical problems

Content (course unit)

Basic Functions and Terminology (Polynomial, Rational, Power, Exponential, Logarithmic and Trigonometric Functions), Graphs of Basic Functions, Equations, Matrix Operations, Group of Linear Equations.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Orientation for engineering mathematics or similar skills.

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

Student understands the basic concepts of functions and matrices and recognizes typical graphs of elementary functions. Student is able to solve simple equations involving exponential, logarithmic or trigonometric functions. Justification of solutions and the usage of mathematical concepts may still be somewhat vague. Student takes care of his/her own studies and can cope with exercises with some help from the group.

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

In addition, student is able to solve equations involving basic functions and knows how to perform calculations with matrices. Student is also able to explain the methods of her/his solutions. Mathematical notations and concepts are mainly used correctly. Student is able to solve the given exercises independently and also helps other students in the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition, student has an overall understanding of using course topics to solve various applications and the ability to present and justify the chosen methods of solution. Mathematical notations and concepts are used precisely. Student is motivated and also committed to help the group to manage the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students are able to
- make controlled measurements
- make plans of measurements
- evaluate reliability of measurements
- evaluate importance of measurements

Content (course unit)

Measurements of students own technical area
Reporting of laboratory works made
Project learning applications

Prerequisites (course unit)

Basics of Measuring and Reporting

Further information (course unit)

Alternative ways for project learning implementations

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

Student has accomplished all required learning tasks. Student is able to plan and carry out measurements in physics and his/her engineering field. Reports may contain small errors or are slightly inadequate.The reports don't fully follow reporting guidelines.

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

Student is able to plan and carry out measurements in physics and his/her engineering field. Student is able to report the results according to the guidelines and so that all important aspects are included. Report forms a coherent entity.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student is able to plan and carry out measurements independently in physics and his/her engineering field.Student is able to report the results well and clearly following the reporting guidelines. Reports form a coherent and comprehensive entity that covers all relevant aspects and topics.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Fail: Not all required assignments are fulfilled or student has been absent.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students are able to
- make controlled measurements
- make plans of measurements
- evaluate reliability of measurements
- evaluate importance of measurements

Content (course unit)

Measurements of students own technical area
Reporting of laboratory works made
Project learning applications

Prerequisites (course unit)

Basics of Measuring and Reporting

Further information (course unit)

Alternative ways for project learning implementations

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

Student has accomplished all required learning tasks. Student is able to plan and carry out measurements in physics and his/her engineering field. Reports may contain small errors or are slightly inadequate.The reports don't fully follow reporting guidelines.

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

Student is able to plan and carry out measurements in physics and his/her engineering field. Student is able to report the results according to the guidelines and so that all important aspects are included. Report forms a coherent entity.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student is able to plan and carry out measurements independently in physics and his/her engineering field.Student is able to report the results well and clearly following the reporting guidelines. Reports form a coherent and comprehensive entity that covers all relevant aspects and topics.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Fail: Not all required assignments are fulfilled or student has been absent.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- calculate rates and times of reactions and to determine reaction factors and activation energies
- explain the function of electrochemical cells
- apply the phenomena of electrochemistry in preventing corrosion
- explain radiochemical reactions and calculate half times of reactions

Content (course unit)

- reaction kinetics
- electrochemistry
- radiochemistry

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- calculate rates and times of reactions and to determine reaction factors and activation energies
- explain the function of electrochemical cells
- apply the phenomena of electrochemistry in preventing corrosion
- explain radiochemical reactions and calculate half times of reactions

Content (course unit)

- reaction kinetics
- electrochemistry
- radiochemistry

Assessment scale

0-5

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student
- is able to work as a member of the work community in technical field
- is able to describe working methods and tasks
- can utilise the knowledge and skills acquired in previous studies
- takes into account environmental protection and occupational safety

Content (course unit)

-applying for practical training placement
-practicing the basic working methods
-practical training assignments

Prerequisites (course unit)

- Basic and professional studies in laboratory technology in accordance with curriculum

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Student
-delivers the required contracts before the start of the practical training.
-does the practical training in the workplace according to the credit points.
-does the required practical training assignments.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Discussions, independent work, reporting, presentations

Practical training and working life cooperation

Practical training is done in collaboration with working life.

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

Student
-delivers the required contracts before the start of the practical training.
-does the practical training in the workplace according to the credit points.
-does the required practical training assignments.

Objectives (course unit)

Student
- is able to work independently and as a member of the work community in the field of laboratory engineering
- is able to describe the work tasks and working methods using professional terminology
- is able to utilise, apply and evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in professional studies
- takes into account environmental protection and occupational safety
- is able to identify work and career opportunities

Content (course unit)

- applying for practical training placement
- working in the field of laboratory engineering in a company/research institute
- practical training assignments

The practical training should be versatile and promote professional development. Practical training should provide a student new skills compared to Practical training 1.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Student
-delivers the required contracts before the start of practical training
-does the practical training in the workplace according to the credit points
-does the required practical training assignments

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- understand basic terminology of integral calculus
- determine integral graphically, numerically and symbolically
- calculate areas using definite integral
- solve basic differential equations and use differential equations for modeling physical phenomena

Content (course unit)

Integral Function, Definite Integral, Graphical Integration, Numerical Integration, Symbolic Integration, Calculation of Areas and Volumes with Integral, Differential Equations and Applications.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Orientation for Engineering Mathematics, Functions and Matrices and Differential Calculus or similar skills

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

Student understands the basic concepts of integration and is able to solve simple applications that are similar to the model problems solved during the course. Student is also familiar to solution methods of simple differential equations. Justification of solutions and using mathematical concepts may still be somewhat vague. Student takes care of his/her own studies and can cope with exercises with some help from the group.

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

In addition, student understands how to apply definite integrals to solve technical problems. Student is also able to explain the methods of her/his solutions. Mathematical notations and concepts are mainly used correctly. Student is able to solve the given exercises independently and also helps other students in the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition, student has an overall understanding of course topics. He/she can solve more demanding engineering problems and has the ability to present and justify the chosen methods of solution. Mathematical notations and concepts are used precisely. Student is motivated and committed to help the group to manage the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student can
- tasks, rights and responsibilities of the manager
- main content of the labour legislation
- the labour market system in Finland
- the collective agreement of the field choosen
- contract of employment
- the role of manager in developing of work atmosphere
- the role of manager in motivating of subordinates
- models and challenges of the team management
- models and challenges of the management of change
- basics of psychology in leadership
- estimate the progress of managers

Content (course unit)

tasks of managers
- rights and responsibilities of managers
- main content of the labour legislation
- the labour market system in Finland
- the collective agreement of the field choosen
- contract of employment
- the role of manager in developing of work atmosphere
- the role of manager in motivating of subordinates
- models and challenges of the team management
- models and challenges of the management of change
- basics of psychology in leadership
- estimate the progress of managers

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student
- can explain atom structure, periodic system and chemical bond formation
- can write formulas for chemical compounds, name inorganic compounds and write reaction equations
- knows the concept of mole and applies it to chemical calculations
- can explain the importance of chemical equilibrium in the course of reactions and knows the factors that influence equilibrium
- understands the concept of acid / base and pH and can apply them in practical work

Content (course unit)

- atomic structure and cyclic system, chemical bonds, formulas and nomenclature of inorganic compounds
- writing reaction equations, mole concept, chemical calculations
- oxidation and reduction
- chemical balance
- acids and bases
- pH concept and buffer solutions; exercises

Prerequisites (course unit)

-

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

The student passes the exam (exams). Restores required tasks almost in time and partially correctly resolved.

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

Exam value (s) H3 - H4 levels, participate in classroom lessons and return assignments on time, most of the solved.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Exam value (s) close to K5, tasks restored and resolved, attending lessons and helping other students.

Assessment scale

0-5

Assessment scale

0-5

Assessment scale

0-5

Location and time

The 1st and 2nd study periods, study term 2023-2024.

Exam schedules

Exam, the 1st and the 2nd study period, fall 2023 (4.9- 31.12.2023).
Re-take in Exam, the 3rd study period, spring 2024 (week 02/ 2024 and week 05/2024).

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation is based on the exam grade. T(1) 50% of the max. points.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Independent studies in Moodle. Electronic examination at Exam.

Learning materials

Material in Moodle, consisits of materials discussing the circular economy.

Student workload

The extent of the study is 3 cr. Independent work 80h Exam time 3 h. Possible states of emergency may affect the exam times.

Content scheduling

In Moodle.
The implementation consists of following parts:
1) Ìntroduction to circular economy (1 cr)
2) Directions and statutes (0.5 cr)
3) Examples of business models in circular economy (0.5 cr)
4) Circular chemistry (1 cr)

Completion alternatives

-

Practical training and working life cooperation

-

International connections

-

Further information

The course material does not rely a specific book. The course material is both in Finnish and in English.

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

T(1) criteria are not fulfilled.

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

The student has acquired satisfactory knowledge and skills of the course contents.

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

The student has acquired good knowledge and skills and a basic understanding of the course contents. The student shows some ability to appply the knoelwdge learnt.

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

The student has acquired excellent knowledge and skills and a in-depth understanding of the course contents and shows extensively that he/she is able to apply the knowledge learnt.

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- explicate the laboratory quality systems and to use them in practice
- explain the significance of quality systems with regard to reliability of analysis results and to take the uncertainty into account in decision making
- name things affecting to measurement uncertainty

Content (course unit)

- quality systems in laboratory
- quality assurance of an analysis
- quality assurance of laboratory instruments and equipments

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- carry out procurement of laboratory supplies by the book
- maintain equipments and carry out maintenance procedures
- plan laboratory facilities and operation
- plan laboratory ergonomics and working methods
- is aware of the legislation concerning the subject
- is aware of the things to consider when launching a laboratory and its equipment

Content (course unit)

- procurement of laboratory supplies
- maintenance of laboratory equipment
- planning of laboratory facilities
- legislation concerning the subject
- ergonomics planning
- starting a laboratory and its equipment

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to:
- modify and work with mathematical expressions related to technical sciences
- solve equations related to technical sciences
- calculate areas and volumes of simple geographic objects
- the basic operations of 2-dimensional vectors

Content (course unit)

- scientific notation
- unit conversions
- logarithm
- percent calculations (especially those related to chemistry)
- solving linear and quadratic equations
- writing and modifying mathematical expressions
- circle, cylinder
- 2-dimensional vectors: summation and multiplication with real numbers

Assessment scale

0-5

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student
- can identify relevant legislation in this field
- recognize the hazards of a chemistry laboratory and be able to work safely in a chemistry laboratory
- is able to name the basic equipment required for laboratory work and knows their principles of operation, use and quality assurance
- know the basic knowledge and skills required for laboratory water and reagent maintenance
- knows how to give first aid to the most common for people of different ages sickness and accident (EMERGENCY FIRST AID)
- can carry out maintenance of small appliances according to instructions
- carry out an occupational safety card

Content (course unit)

- laws, regulations and other regulations
- hazards and protection against laboratory work
- laboratory chemicals; handling and safety, warning signs and MSDs
- basic laboratory equipment
- clean water in the laboratory
- Occupational Safety card

Prerequisites (course unit)

-

Further information (course unit)

Occupational safety; 80% of the section to be present

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

The student is present during the required lessons, returns the assignments incomplete and late, with the help of the tutor gets to an acceptable level, the results of the exams are satisfactory. Emergency first aid and occupational safety card need to be passed.

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

The student attendance and recovery functions and their content varies, but control to achieve good results and level of exams H level.
Emergency first aid and occupational safety card must be completed.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is very active in class, participates in discussions and returns written assignments on time. The answers to the tasks are well structured and thoroughly addressed. Exams are commendable.Emergency first aid and occupational safety card must be completed.

Location and time

According to the timetable.
Emergency First Aid; in order of numbers, groups of 4

Exam schedules

Occupational safety:
Laboratory Technology:
Renewal in EXAM

Emergency First Aid: Notified in autumn
Both sections of occupational safety card training include a sub-exam
Renewals on general re-exam dates, to be specified in the fall

Assessment methods and criteria

Occupational safety and Laboratory Technology:
- grading 0-5
- exams, exercises possible, teamwork

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Occupational Safety and Laboratory Technology: Lectures, Exercises and Practical Exercises, Teamwork - Presenting Outputs to Other Groups. Possibly also distance learning.

Emergency First Aid
Occupational safety card: 2x4h lectures + exams, attendance 8h! (https://www.tyoturvallisuuskortti.fi/)

Learning materials

- Material in Moodle
- Recommended textbook: Introduction to Laboratory Work (H. Hänninen, M. Ruismäki, A. Seikola, S. Slöör)

Student workload

-

Content scheduling

-

International connections

-

Further information

Execution of the occupational safety card - obligation to be present
Emergency First Aid
Introduction to the laboratory facilities - obligation to be present

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- is able to search information of analytical methods using literature and plan laboratory works
- perform the analyses
- interpret the results
- document the laboratory work to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- applying and deepening previously acquired knowledge of intrumental analysis
- searching for information and making plans for laboratory work
- analyses, interpretation of results and reporting

Prerequisites (course unit)

Isntrumental Analysis, Laboratory Work of Instrumental Analysis

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

The student serch for information, make plans and perform analyses and interprets the resuts with guidance. The student do laboratory reports according the instructions. The student is able to work safely in the laboratory.

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

In addition. The student independently search for the information and evaluates the suitability for the desired purpose. The student is able to choose the most appropriate procedure from the various options and justify his / her choice. He / she presents the analysis results with the correct accuracy and is able to interpret the results and make conclusions.
The student's assignments and reports are well structured, done according the instructions and show good knowledge of the subject. He / she is able to plan and schedule his / her work. The student takes responsibility for the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition. The student competently carry out analyses in the laboratory. The student shows problem solving and organizational skills. The student is able to interpret the results in a versatile and critical manner and assess their reliability and evaluate their reliability. Student is able to report the results with expertise and compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- choose the most suitable sample processing technique for the analysis
- present the principles of operation of various laboratory analytical instruments
- perform analyses with analytical instruments
- explain and take into account the influence of analysis conditions and instruument parameters on analyses
- perform basic maintenance on the analytical instruments and test the functioning of the instruments
- interpret the results (spectra and chromatograms, etc.)
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- sample treatment
- operation of laboratory analytical instruments
- instrument parameters
- analytical parameters and factors affecting to the analytical performance
- interferences with analyses
- maintenance of laboratory analysis instruments
- laboratory analyses with analytical intruments

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Occupational safety and laboratory technology, Introduction to chemistry, Chemistry practice 1 and 2, Chromatography, Spectrometry. Instrumental Analysis

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

The student performs various analyses with analytical instruments and interprets the results with guidance. The student do laboratory reports according the instructions. The student is able to work safely in the laboratory.

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

In addition. The student shows that he / she understands the function of the instruments and the importance of the instrument parameters and analysis conditions. The student is able to choose the most appropriate procedure from the various options and justify his / her choice. He / she presents the analysis results with the correct accuracy and is able to interpret the results and make conclusions. The student's assignments and reports are well structured, done according the instructions and show good knowledge of the subject. The student takes responsibility for the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition. The student has a good overview of the subject. He / she is able to evaluate the suitability of analytical methods and sources of errors. The student is able to interpret the results in a versatile and critical manner and assess their reliability and evaluate their reliability. Student is able to report the results with expertise and compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Exam schedules

No exam

Assessment methods and criteria

Laboratory work, reports, laboratory notebook, self-evaluation, group-evaluation

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Laboratory work and reports

Learning materials

Moodle
Harris; Quantitative Chemical Analysis

Student workload

Laboratory work
Other tasks:
-Preparing for the labwork (work instructions, chemical safety sheets, calculations, theory etc.)
-Reports

Content scheduling

Introductory lesson
Work instruction lesson
Laboratory works according to the schedule in the Moodle

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- choose the most suitable sample processing technique for the analysis
- present the principles of operation of various laboratory instruments
- explain basic maintenance on the instruments and test the functioning of the instruments
- explain the influence of instrument parameters and analysis conditions on the analysis
- do the calculation for instrumental analysis
- interpret the results

Content (course unit)

- sample treatment
- theory of analytical instruments in laboratory
- analytical parameters and factors affecting to the analytical performance
- interferences with analyses
- maintenance of laboratory analysis instruments

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Occupational safety and laboratory technology, Introduction to chemistry, Chemistry practice 1 and 2, Chromatography, Spectrometry

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

The student is able to present the principles of various laboratory analysis instruments. He / she knows the principles of analytical methods, is able to list issues affecting analysis and calculate results. He / she is able to explain the uses of different analysis techniques. The student knows sample processing techniques.

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

In addition. The student shows that he / she understands the function of the instruments and the importance of the instrument parameters and analysis conditions. He / she presents the analysis results with the correct accuracy and is able to interpret the results and make conclusions. The student is able to choose the right sample processing and analysis technique. The student's assignments and reports are well structured, done according the instructions and show good knowledge of the subject. He / she is able to plan and schedule his / her work. The student takes responsibility for the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition. Student is capable of self-directed and well-planned working. The student has a good overview of the subject. He / she is able to evaluate the suitability of analytical methods and sources of errors. The student is able to interpret the results in a versatile and critical manner and assess their reliability and evaluate their reliability.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to:
- use physical quantities and units
- apply the basic laws of work and energy to the related problems
- interpret a problem to physical quantities and relations between them
- justify the chosen solution and method from technical and physical point of view
- produce and understand graphical presentations
The student knows:
- basic laws in thermodynamics
The student is able to:
- interpret a problem to physical quantities and relations between them
- calculate the state of a thermodynamic system
The student understands:
- the importance of heat and fluid flows in machines and devices

Content (course unit)

SI-system, unit calculation, work, energy and power, energy principles, thermal expansion, heat, calorimetry, heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics

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

Student is able to use quantities, units and equations in mechanics, thermophysics, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Student is able to solve problems which resemble those given as examples during the course or needs guidance in problem solving.

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

In addition to previous, student is able to solve new problems, which doesn't resemble examples given during the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to previous, student is able to justify the solution exactly. Student is able to utilize the learned knowledge and skills to more challenging problems and analyze the correctness of the solution.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to:
- use physical quantities and units
- apply the basic laws of work and energy to the related problems
- interpret a problem to physical quantities and relations between them
- justify the chosen solution and method from technical and physical point of view
- produce and understand graphical presentations
The student knows:
- basic laws in thermodynamics
The student is able to:
- interpret a problem to physical quantities and relations between them
- calculate the state of a thermodynamic system
The student understands:
- the importance of heat and fluid flows in machines and devices

Content (course unit)

SI-system, unit calculation, work, energy and power, energy principles, thermal expansion, heat, calorimetry, heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics

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

Student is able to use quantities, units and equations in mechanics, thermophysics, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Student is able to solve problems which resemble those given as examples during the course or needs guidance in problem solving.

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

In addition to previous, student is able to solve new problems, which doesn't resemble examples given during the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to previous, student is able to justify the solution exactly. Student is able to utilize the learned knowledge and skills to more challenging problems and analyze the correctness of the solution.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- plan and develop analytical method
- plan and perform validation of the analytical method
- evaluate results, also with statistical methods
- document the laboratory work to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- planning and developing an analytical method
- write the validation plan and perform the measurements
- statistical analysis of results
- reporting

Prerequisites (course unit)

Instrumental Analysis, Laboratory Work of Instrumental Analysis, Laboratory Quality and Statistical Methods

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

The student is able to develop the analysis method with guidance. He / she is able to plan the method validation and perform validation with guidance. The student interprets and evaluates results with guidance. The student evaluates method performance with statistical methods, but interpretation of the results may have significant shortcomings. The student do laboratory reports according to the instructions. The student is able to work safely in the laboratory. The student participates in the group work.

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

In addition. The student is able to search for information and evaluate its suitability for the desired purpose. The student is able to choose the most appropriate procedure from the various options and justify his / her choice. He / she is able to interpret the analysis results and evaluate their reliability and make a method validation plan and perform method validation. He / she presents the analysis results with the correct accuracy and is able to interpret the results and make conclusions. The student's assignments and reports are well structured, done according the instructions and show good knowledge of the subject. He / she is able to plan and schedule his / her work. The student takes responsibility for the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition. The student competently carry out analyses in the laboratory. The student shows problem solving and organizational skills. The student is able to evaluate the suitability of method and sources of errors. The student is able to interpret the results in a versatile and critical manner and assess and evaluate their reliability. Student is able to report the results with expertise and compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- describe the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
- describe the characteristic properties, growth, nutritional and environmental needs of microbes, and based on them, draw conclusions on growing microbes in the laboratory
- explain the significance of microbes to health, environment and industrial production
- explain the most important methods used for microbiological sample preparation, culture and identification
- explain the most important sterilization methods

Content (course unit)

- principles of cell classification
- structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
- microbial nutrition and growth
- utilization of microbes and the injurious effects of the microbes
- aseptic work and safety in the microbiology laboratory
- microbiological sample preparation, culture and identification
- sterilization techniques

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

The student is able to identify and define the most important structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The student knows the basics of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions and is able to describe the most important basic properties of microbes. The student understands the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student knows the basic principles of the methods used in microbiological work.

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

The student is able to describe the structure of the pro- and eukaryotic cell, the cellular organelles and their main functions. The student is able to identify and explain the requirements of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions and is able to describe the most important properties of microbes. The student can explain the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student is able to explain the principles of the methods used in microbiological work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to explain the structure of the pro and eukaryotic cell in detail, the cell organelles and their functions. The student is able to identify and explain in detail the requirements of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions, and to describe the most important properties of microbes, and to draw conclusions about microbial growth. The student is able to explain in depth the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student is able to explain in depth the principles of the methods used in microbiological work. The student has a good overview of the properties and functions of microbes.

Exam schedules

Two midterm exams, announced at the first lesson of the course. It is also possible to take the exam in one go, the day will be nnounced at the first lesson.
Retake exams in Exam.

The microbiology theory course (5O00EW30 Microbiology) or equivalent is a prerequisite for the microbiology laboratory work course (5O00EW31 Microbiology laboratory work) in the 2nd period.

Assessment methods and criteria

Passed midterm exams 1 and 2/final exam, passed Moodle assignments and weekly assignments.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact lessons (distant learning), independent studying, class and homework, Moodle assignments and weekly assignments, midterm exams/final exam.

Learning materials

Material in Moodle.
As additional materials, general microbiology textbooks may be used, e.g.
- Willey, Sherwood, Woolverton, Prescott: Prescott's Principles of Microbiology, McGraw-Hill
- Willey, Sherwood, Woolverton: Prescott's Microbiology, McGraw-Hill
- Willey, Sherwood, Woolverton: Prescott, Harley, and Klein's Microbiology, McGraw-Hill
- Bauman: Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy, Pearson
- Madigan, Bender, Buckley, Sattley, and Stahl: Brock Biology of Microorganisms, Pearson
- Tortora, Funke, Case: Microbiology. An Introduction, Pearson

Student workload

Distant teaching 30 h. Independent study approx. 50 h.

Content scheduling

In Moodle.

Completion alternatives

Credit Transfer.

Further information

The microbiology theory course (5O00EW30 Microbiology) or equivalent is a prerequisite for the microbiology laboratory work course (5O00EW31 Microbiology laboratory work) in the 2nd period.

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

Failed assignments or midterm exams/final exam or if mandatory assignments are missing.

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- describe the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
- describe the characteristic properties, growth, nutritional and environmental needs of microbes, and based on them, draw conclusions on growing microbes in the laboratory
- explain the significance of microbes to health, environment and industrial production
- explain the most important methods used for microbiological sample preparation, culture and identification
- explain the most important sterilization methods

Content (course unit)

- principles of cell classification
- structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
- microbial nutrition and growth
- utilization of microbes and the injurious effects of the microbes
- aseptic work and safety in the microbiology laboratory
- microbiological sample preparation, culture and identification
- sterilization techniques

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

The student is able to identify and define the most important structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The student knows the basics of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions and is able to describe the most important basic properties of microbes. The student understands the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student knows the basic principles of the methods used in microbiological work.

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

The student is able to describe the structure of the pro- and eukaryotic cell, the cellular organelles and their main functions. The student is able to identify and explain the requirements of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions and is able to describe the most important properties of microbes. The student can explain the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student is able to explain the principles of the methods used in microbiological work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to explain the structure of the pro and eukaryotic cell in detail, the cell organelles and their functions. The student is able to identify and explain in detail the requirements of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions, and to describe the most important properties of microbes, and to draw conclusions about microbial growth. The student is able to explain in depth the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student is able to explain in depth the principles of the methods used in microbiological work. The student has a good overview of the properties and functions of microbes.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- work aseptically and safely in microbiology laboratory
- utilize the most common laboratory devices (including automatic pipettes) and equipment used in the microbiology laboratory
- prepare and sterilize culture media
- culture microbiological samples and identify microbes using common methods
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report
- use the professional vocabulary of the field

Content (course unit)

- aseptic working techniques
- microscopy
- preparation and sterilization of culture media
- microbiological analysis of different samples
- microbe identification project

Prerequisites (course unit)

Microbiology (5O00CE57) or equivalent

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

The student can work aseptically and safely in microbiology laboratory. He is able to prepare and sterilize culture media, to make microbiological cultures using the most common techniques, and perform the most common microbial identification tests under supervision. Students are able to report the results in the form of a work report. The student participates in the group work.

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

The student can work aseptically and safely in microbiology laboratory. He is able to independently prepare and sterilize culture media. Students are able to do microbiological cultures using different techniques. The student is able to perform microbial identification tests independently following written instructions. The student is able to interpret the results. Students are able to report the results in accordance with the instructions in the form of a work report. The student is capable of working in a group, and is able to plan the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student can work aseptically and safely in microbiology laboratory. He is able to independently prepare and sterilize culture media, as well as perform microbiological cultures using different techniques. The student is able to perform microbial identification tests independently following and applying written guidelines. The student is able to interpret the results independently. The student is able to report the results in accordance with the instructions in the form of a work report, and in written reports the student is able to reflect on and evaluate the results, their reliability and the importance in comprehensive and versatile manner. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Location and time

Laboratory work will be carried out during the intensive week of 11-15 December 2023 at TAMK's main campus

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Classroom teaching, report, laboratory work

Learning materials

Material in Moodle.
Supplementary material, for example
Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual / James G. Cappuccino, Natalie Sherman.
Collins and Lyne's Microbiological Methods / C.H. Collins et al.
Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook / B.P. Dey et al.

Content scheduling

At the beginning of the course : instructions for work, division to groups, group work and the general guidelines for laboratory work. Preparation of media, laboratory work. Preparing reports from the lab work.

Further information

Prerequisites: Microbiology theory course of Laboratory engineering degree programme, or equivalent course. The theory course must be successfully completed before the start of the laboratory course.

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- work aseptically and safely in microbiology laboratory
- utilize the most common laboratory devices (including automatic pipettes) and equipment used in the microbiology laboratory
- prepare and sterilize culture media
- culture microbiological samples and identify microbes using common methods
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report
- use the professional vocabulary of the field

Content (course unit)

- aseptic working techniques
- microscopy
- preparation and sterilization of culture media
- microbiological analysis of different samples
- microbe identification project

Prerequisites (course unit)

Microbiology (5O00CE57) or equivalent

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

The student can work aseptically and safely in microbiology laboratory. He is able to prepare and sterilize culture media, to make microbiological cultures using the most common techniques, and perform the most common microbial identification tests under supervision. Students are able to report the results in the form of a work report. The student participates in the group work.

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

The student can work aseptically and safely in microbiology laboratory. He is able to independently prepare and sterilize culture media. Students are able to do microbiological cultures using different techniques. The student is able to perform microbial identification tests independently following written instructions. The student is able to interpret the results. Students are able to report the results in accordance with the instructions in the form of a work report. The student is capable of working in a group, and is able to plan the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student can work aseptically and safely in microbiology laboratory. He is able to independently prepare and sterilize culture media, as well as perform microbiological cultures using different techniques. The student is able to perform microbial identification tests independently following and applying written guidelines. The student is able to interpret the results independently. The student is able to report the results in accordance with the instructions in the form of a work report, and in written reports the student is able to reflect on and evaluate the results, their reliability and the importance in comprehensive and versatile manner. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Classroom teaching, report, laboratory work

Learning materials

Material in Moodle.
Supplementary material such as Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual / James G. Cappuccino, Natalie Sherman.
Collins and Lyne's Microbiological Methods / C.H. Collins et al.
Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook / B.P. Dey et al.

Content scheduling

At the beginning of the course : instructions for work, division to groups, group work and the general guidelines for laboratory work. Preparation of media, laboratory work. Preparing reports from the lab work.

Further information

Prerequisites: Microbiology theory course of Laboratory engineering degree programme, or equivalent course. The theory course must be successfully completed before the start of the laboratory course.

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- make a measurement task under supervision
- make a data sheet under supervision
- calculate the results of the measurement task
- make a graph representing the results
- make an appropriate error analysis
- draw up a report in accordance with standards

Content (course unit)

Measurements in students own field of technology.
Calculations of the results including linear regression. Drawing up reports about the measuring tasks.

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

Student has completed all required learning tasks. Reports have small errors or are incomplete in some way. Reports don't fully follow the given reporting guidelines.

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

The errors in reports are sparse. Student is able to supplement text with images, tables and equations. Student is able to present the final result correctly with calculated uncertainty. The text is mostly faultless. The reports follow the given reporting guidelines.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The reports follow the given reporting guidelines and student show deeper understanding in the reports. Student can reflect the quality of the measurements and final results. Student is able to relate the topics of the laboratory measurements to his/her own engineering field.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Fail: Not all required assignments are fulfilled or student has been absent.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student
- develops as a specialist in his / her field
- applies his / her knowledge and skills in working life specialist positions
- conducts a thesis project, applying what he / she has learned and is able to independently learn new things
- deepens his / her own professional skills and develops to be independently responsible for work projects
- is able to evaluate his / her own competence and supplement his / her competence areas appropriately
- is able to apply information acquisition methods in his / her field
- is able to report his / her results in the form of a thesis
- is able to demonstrate his / her knowledge of the field and proficiency in Finnish or Swedish with a maturity test.

The bachelor's thesis may be a designing task, development task, clarification task or a research task.

Content (course unit)

- acquisition of a topic for thesis project
- kick-off meeting
- thesis plan
- thesis implementation
- reporting and presenting the thesis in a seminar and as a poster
- maturity test showing knowledge of the field and proficiency in Finnish or Swedish.

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

TAMK's joint assessment criteria for the thesis are followed.

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

TAMK's joint assessment criteria for the thesis are followed.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

TAMK's joint assessment criteria for the thesis are followed.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

During this course, you will learn study practices and become part of the study community.

After completing of the course, the student
• feels a sense of belonging to the university, degree program, and student community.
• receives guidance for their studies and can plan their coursework effectively.
• familiarizes themselves with TAMK's practices and services.
• recognizes TAMK's services that support learning and well-being.
• understands the services supporting learning and well-being provided by key stakeholders.

Content (course unit)

• Engagement in Higher Education Studies
• Orientation to Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) and Degree Program
• Curriculum of the Degree Program and Creating a Individual Study Plan (ISP)
• Course Offerings and Cross-Enrollment
• Internship as Part of a University of Applied Sciences Degree
• Services Offered by Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)
• Monitoring the Progress of Studies
• Orientation to the Next Study Year

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The course is approved when the student proves that they
- are able to plan their studies at TAMK and are familiar with the curriculum of their degree programme.
- know what kind of support is available for their studies.
- understand the importance of the group as part of the learning environment.

A course is failed if the student does not have evidence of achieving the objectives of the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Location and time

According to the class schedule, bring your own laptop

Exam schedules

Information technology: No exam. Course qualified by personal assignments.
Digitalisation: No exam. Course qualified by passed essay assignments. In addition, bonus points, in total 6 p
Learning skills: No exam. Course qualified by passed open ISP assignment and obligatory assignments.
Laboratory Related Software and Applications:

Assessment methods and criteria

The quaification is based on:
Information technology (2 cr): Assignments published during the first contact lessons returned to the O365
Digitalisation (1 cr): Individual assignments made in Moodle
Learning skills (1 cr): Open ISP assignment returned to Moodle, attendance to the contact lessons
Laboratory Related Software and Applications (1 cr):

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Information technology: demonstrations, competence-based tasks, independent work, teaching videos
Digitalisation: lectures, demonstrations, independent working, network excercises
Learning skills: group meetings, group assignments, independent work
Laboratory Related Software and Applications:

Learning materials

Information technology: model templates and instructions at O365, explanatory videos in Youtube
Digitalisation: online course abailable in Moodle
Learning skills: material available in Moodle
Laboratory Related Software and Applications

Student workload

Information technology: 3-4 h contact lessons, independent work 35 h
Digitalisation: 5-6 h contact lessons, independent work 20 h
Learning skills: 10 h contact lessons + alumni meetings, independent work 15 h
Laboratory Related Software and Applications: reading order

Content scheduling

Bring your own laptop (all parts)
Learning skills: attendance to the group meetings min 3/5. Extra non-attendanced must be compensated. Attendance in the alumni meeting and in at least one Practical Training 1 seminar event.
Information seach training is included in the course.

Completion alternatives

Learning skills: previous applicable studies can be credited (HyväHot). The open ISP is done as a competence-based qualification

Practical training and working life cooperation

Alumni collaboration

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

Information technology: Assignments retured to the O365 correctly and in time (all assignments made according to the instructions returned plus self evaluation)
Digitalisation: In total minimun 33 points from the assignments (max 3x15 = 45 points)
Learning skills: Open ISP assignment containing the required information returned to Tabula in time, attendance to the contact lessons 3/5. Attendance in the alumni meeting and in at least one Practical Training 1 seminar event.
Laboratory Related Software and Applications:

Objectives (course unit)

The student can
- name hydrocarbon or carbonyl compounds and basic compounds of alcohols, phenols, ethers and esters
- write the structural formulas and basic chemical reaction formulas
- explain isomerization
- explain the chemical and physical properties of organic compounds
- recognize and name the heterocyclic compounds and organic bases
- determine the stereochemistry of the concept and application of the exercises

Content (course unit)

- amines
- hydrocarbon compounds
- aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids
- alcohols, phenols, ethers and esters
- names, structural formulas and isomerization of groups mentioned above
- basic reactions: substitution, addition and elimination reactions
- hydrocarbon compounds
- aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids
- alcohols, phenols, ethers and esters
- names, structural formulas and isomerization of groups mentioned above
- basic reactions: substitution, addition and elimination reactions

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student can
- name hydrocarbon or carbonyl compounds and basic compounds of alcohols, phenols, ethers and esters
- write the structural formulas and basic chemical reaction formulas
- explain isomerization
- explain the chemical and physical properties of organic compounds
- recognize and name the heterocyclic compounds and organic bases
- determine the stereochemistry of the concept and application of the exercises

Content (course unit)

- amines
- hydrocarbon compounds
- aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids
- alcohols, phenols, ethers and esters
- names, structural formulas and isomerization of groups mentioned above
- basic reactions: substitution, addition and elimination reactions
- hydrocarbon compounds
- aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids
- alcohols, phenols, ethers and esters
- names, structural formulas and isomerization of groups mentioned above
- basic reactions: substitution, addition and elimination reactions

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- identify and name the most common organic chemistry laboratory equipment and is able to use them safely
- synthesize and isolate organic compounds according to the instructions
- identify synthesis / isolation product by various methods (mp, bp, refractive index, IR spectrometry, GC)
- analyse the purity of the synthesis / isolation product
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- occupational safety in organic laboratory work
- methods for organic chemistry laboratory work
- product purity analyses
- identification of products
- reporting

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Occupational safety and laboratory technology, Introduction to chemistry, Chemistry practice 1 and 2, Chromatography, Spectrometry, Organic Chemistry

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

The student identify and name the most common organic chemistry laboratory equipment and is able to use them safely. The student will do organic synthesis, isolations, product idenfication and purity analyses with guidance. The student do laboratory reports according the instructions. The student is able to work safely in the laboratory.

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

In addition. The student shows that he / she understands the importance of the conditions for the synthesis and isolations.He / she presents the analysis results with the correct accuracy and is able to interpret the results and make conclusions.The student's assignments and reports are well structured, done according the instructions and show good knowledge of the subject. The student takes responsibility for the laboratory work. He / she is able to plan and schedule his / her work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition. The student has a good overview of the subject. He / she is able to evaluate the methods and sources of errors. The student is able to interpret the results in a versatile and critical manner and assess and evaluate their reliability. Student is able to report the results with expertise and compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- identify and name the most common organic chemistry laboratory equipment and is able to use them safely
- synthesize and isolate organic compounds according to the instructions
- identify synthesis / isolation product by various methods (mp, bp, refractive index, IR spectrometry, GC)
- analyse the purity of the synthesis / isolation product
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- occupational safety in organic laboratory work
- methods for organic chemistry laboratory work
- product purity analyses
- identification of products
- reporting

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Occupational safety and laboratory technology, Introduction to chemistry, Chemistry practice 1 and 2, Chromatography, Spectrometry, Organic Chemistry

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

The student identify and name the most common organic chemistry laboratory equipment and is able to use them safely. The student will do organic synthesis, isolations, product idenfication and purity analyses with guidance. The student do laboratory reports according the instructions. The student is able to work safely in the laboratory.

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

In addition. The student shows that he / she understands the importance of the conditions for the synthesis and isolations.He / she presents the analysis results with the correct accuracy and is able to interpret the results and make conclusions.The student's assignments and reports are well structured, done according the instructions and show good knowledge of the subject. The student takes responsibility for the laboratory work. He / she is able to plan and schedule his / her work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition. The student has a good overview of the subject. He / she is able to evaluate the methods and sources of errors. The student is able to interpret the results in a versatile and critical manner and assess and evaluate their reliability. Student is able to report the results with expertise and compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course, student knows the concepts related to contaminated sites, knows the main contaminants in soil, groundwater and sediments. Student understands the main processes of soil contamination, knows remediation and management technologies of contaminated soils. Student will also gain soil and groundwater sampling skills. Other types of environmental sampling, such as sediment sampling, are covered during the course. After the course, student has preparedness to design and implement sampling programmes, which gives him/her preparedness to participate different remediation projects.

Content (course unit)

Soil contaminants, soil and grondwater sampling, analysis and measurement methods, remediation methods, principles of sustainable remediation, field visits and practical work, occupational health and safety issues related to contaminated site remediation.

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

Student manages the assigned tasks under supervision and is able to do routine operations. Student knows courses of action but cannot necessarily justify his/her choices, for example, when choosing a remediation method and sampling methods. Student can give and receive feedback and can work in a group. Student is able to consider and assess the topics from his/her viewpoint. Student takes responsibility for his/her own work. Student can describe sustainability related effects of his/her own work related to contaminated site remediation.

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

Student is able to apply, explain and compare the basic concepts related to contaminated site remediation. Student is also able to structure things in relation to one another. Student can select the most appropriate course of action from different remediation options and justify his/her choices. In practice, this means that the student is able apply his/her skills and make plans accordingly. Student is able to limit tasks and solve problems during the course. Student can give and receive feedback actively and constructively. Student is able to consider and assess the topics both from his/her and the close community’s viewpoint. Student can cooperate responsibly 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. Can describe and assess the sustainability related effects of his/her own work in relation to contaminated site remediation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student understands extensive entities and relations between them, and is able to generalize, analyze and relate contaminated site remediation to the professional context. Student can search for diverse courses of action and solution alternatives for remediation and sampling, justify his/her choices and try new courses of action. Student is also able to assess diverse site remediation solution and sampling alternatives, combine solution alternatives creatively or creates new ones. Student uses feedback systematically as a professional growth tool in his/her own work and the community. Student considers and assesses himself/herself and his/her professional community or task. Student can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively, and develops his/her own and the group’s interaction. Student works responsibly and in a committed manner considering the community and field requirements and needs. Student understands the sustainability related effects of his/her work and can anticipate them in his/her work in relation to contaminated site remediation.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- Knows terminology and usual work methods relating to the project management
- Can analyze results and work methods of projects
- Can make a project plan, which related to a work life
- Can utilize co-operation and communication skills and is able to utilize these skills in developing and deciding processes
- Can identify and define own special know how.

Content (course unit)

- Operating environment of project management and terminology
- Project planning and organize
- Phasing, planning and budgeting of a project
- Management of resources, costs, risks and time table of a project
- Project's execute and management
- Project reporting, project communication and project finishing

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
• can evaluate their communication skills
• can take advantage of the feedback given
• understand the importance of communication skills and communication processes
• understand what purposeful communication and proper project management is
• want to develop their skills in Finnish and communication and project management as a part of their professional skills
• can cope in the communication situations of their own field
• can give and receive feedback in working life communication situations
• can listen to, observe and interpret communication
• has expert communication skills: the message is structured, understandable and convincing
• can take into account the demands of the respondent, situation and the field
• can acquire and use information of their own field critically
• can create a written and spoken presentation for a target audience and also, if required, include visual aids
• know the most usual text types needed in working life taking into consideration also project management as well as ways to use language
• use the language of their field following the practices and guidelines
• understand the impact of culture in communication and the significance of collaborating with people from various cultural backgrounds

Content (course unit)

• basics of spoken communication: theory and practice
• grammar
• writing documents (e.g. job applications, notifications)
.bassics of project management: theory and practice

Further information (course unit)

Project management 2 ect, Finnish language and communicational skills 3 ect.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
-explain the basic terminology of building health
-describe the quality classification of indoor air
-describe the building health and indoor air quality-related physical conditions, chemical and biological contaminants, and factors affecting them
-analysis and measurement methods used in building health and indoor air quality assessment and associated sampling
-assessment of the built environment and the quality of indoor air based on the analysis results
-key legislation related to building health and indoor air quality

Content (course unit)

-the basic terminology and legislation related to building health
-the quality classification and the factors affecting the quality of indoor air
-key analysis and measurement methods and sampling
-analysis of the results

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

Students are familiar with the most common concepts related to building health. The student knows the principles of indoor climate classification. The student knows the most common chemical, microbiological and physical factors related to indoor air quality. The student knows the most common methods of research and measurement used in the assessment of health and indoor air quality and the related sampling.

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

The student is able to explain the most common concepts related to building health. The student is familiar with the quality classification of the indoor climate and understands how the legislation regulates indoor air quality. The student is able to describe the chemical, microbiological and physical factors related to indoor air quality and their effects. The student is able to describe the key sampling and measurement methods used in the assessment of health and indoor air quality and related sampling, and understand the sources of error related to sampling and analysis methods.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to explain the concepts related to building health and the classification of the indoor climate and is familiar with the relevant legislation. The student is able to explain the chemical, microbiological and physical factors related to indoor air quality and understand how they affect building health as a whole.
The student is able to explain the key research and measurement methods used in the assessment of health and indoor air quality and related sampling, is able to evaluate the quality factors of the samples and analyzes and the results obtained on the basis of literature and guidelines.

Location and time

1st period

Exam schedules

No exams

Assessment methods and criteria

The theory part:
-The course consists of 6 lectures. The lectures will include assignments. The outputs are evaluated as a whole on a scale of 0-5.
The laboratory work:
The laboratory work and report are evaluated on scale 0-5.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

lectures, assignments, presentations, laboratory work and reporting

Learning materials

Lecture material
Asumisterveysohje - Asuntojen ja muiden oleskelutilojen
fysikaaliset, kemialliset ja mikrobiologiset tekijät. Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön oppaita 2003.
Asumisterveysopas : Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön Asumisterveysohjeen (STM:n oppaita 2003:1) soveltamisopas
Palomäki, Eero: Rakennusmateriaalit ja terveys
Seuri, Markku ; Reiman, Marjut: Rakennusten kosteusvauriot, home ja terveys

Student workload

lectures 18 h
laboratory work 16 h
independent work ~45 h

Completion alternatives

It is also possible to take a more extensive 5 cr course, in which case the course contatains also additional literature and an exam.

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- can explain the essential terms of cell culture
- knows the most common concepts and methods
- has basic skills to perform cell culture in practice

Content (course unit)

Terms and theoretical background of cell culture
Ranges of use
Cell culture equipment
Basic methods of cell culture
Behavior of cells in culture, handling and maintaining cells

Further information (course unit)

Laboratory work: full attendance in compulsory.

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

The student knows the main principles of cell culture work. He can explain the main terms and concepts. The student knows the areas of use of cell culture work. The student can work aseptically and safely in cell culture laboratory. The student can maintain and handle cultured cells with guidance.

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

The student can extensively interpret the terms and concepts of cell culture work. He can explain the behavior of animal cells in culture and name the factors needed for their growth. The student knows the areas of use of cell culture. The student can work aseptically and safely in cell culture laboratory and apply the theoretical knowledge to laboratory work. The student can maintain and handle cultured cells according to written instructions, and plan cell culture experiments with guidance.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student can extensively interpret the terms, concepts and principles of cell culture work. He can explain the behavior of animal cells in culture, name factors needed for their growth and explain their mechanisms. The student knows the areas of use of cell culture. The student can work aseptically and safely in cell culture laboratory and apply the theoretical knowledge to laboratory work. The student can independently search for information and according to that plan cell culture experiments.

Location and time

1st period

Exam schedules

Exam in Moodle. Date will be announced later. Re-take exams in Exam system.

Assessment methods and criteria

Laboratory work: full attendance is compulsory
Lectures: active participation and assignments may raise the grade obtained on the basis of the exam.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

lectures
assignments
laboratory work
exam

Learning materials

Lecture material
Forss, Heinonen: Soluviljelijän käsikirja. Oppimateriaalia soluviljelymenetelmäkurssille.

Student workload

Lectures and exam 20 h
Laboratory work 8 h
Independent work ~50 h.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Cell culture laboratory work is supervised by laboratory technician Janette Hinkka. The laboratory work will be done in the premises of Tampere University, in the cell culture laboratory in Arvo-building.

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- explain the principles of methods and terminology used in spectrometry
- present structures and principles of spectrometric (UV-VIS, FAAS, FTIR) instruments
- explain the principles of methods used in spectrometry
- perform quantitative and qualitative analysis by various spectrometric techniques
- do the calculations ifor spectrometric analyses
- interpret the results
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- principle and terminology of spectrometry
- calculation in spectrometry
- the construction and operation of spectrometric instruments
- spectrometric analyses, interpretation and reporting of spectra and results

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Occupational safety and laboratory technology, Introduction to chemistry, Chemistry practice 1 and 2

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

The student knows the basics of spectrometry and basic working methods. The student perform spectrometic analyses and interprets the results with guidance. The student do laboratory reports according the instructions. The student is able to work safely in the laboratory.

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

In addition. The student shows that he / she understands the function of the instruments and the importance of the instrument parameters and analysis conditions. He / she presents the analysis results with the correct accuracy and is able to interpret the results and make conclusions.
The student's assignments and reports are well structured, done according the instructions and show good knowledge of the subject. He / she is able to plan and schedule his / her work. The student takes responsibility for the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition. Student is capable of self-directed and well-planned working. The student has a good overview of the subject. He / she is able to evaluate the suitability of spectrometric methods and sources of errors. The student is able to interpret the results in a versatile and critical manner and assess their reliability and evaluate their reliability. Student is able to report the results with expertise and compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Exam schedules

Course exam
Retakes and grade improvements. The dates will be defined later.
Retake 1: (retakes and improvements)
Retake 2: (only retakes)

The student has to pass the course exam to be able to take part to the laboratory works.

The student can improve thte grade of passed course once in connection with the course retake examination.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam, excercises, laboratory work, reports

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises, presentation

Learning materials

Harris, D.C., Quantitative Chemical Analysis
Material given on lessons / in Moodle

Content scheduling

Schedule (Changes are possible)
-Introduction to spectrometry and chromatography
-Calculations
-UV-VIS
-AAS
-IR spectrometry
-Fluorometry (execise is on the Tabula)
-Demonstrations and work instructions
-Laboratory Work

International connections

Materials are in English.
Also the teachgin language (spoken) is in English if exchange students participate the course.

Further information

When the course starts, information updates will be on Moodle.
The solutions for the excercises won't be in the Tabula.

Objectives (course unit)

The course is for native Finnish speakers only.

After completing the course, student is able to tell orally about his / her education, work experience and tasks, eg in a job search situation. Student is able to present the activities, products, processes and services of companies and organizations orally and discuss these topics. Student is able to cope with working life contacts in his / her own field of technology, eg telephone situations and presentations. Students are able to give technical instructions in their field orally.

Content (course unit)

The course is for native Finnish speakers only. Oral communication situations in working life; Business Swedish; The terminology of your study field; Key grammar.

Further information (course unit)

The course is for native Finnish speakers only.

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

Evaluation criteria in Finnish only.

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

Evaluation criteria in Finnish only.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria in Finnish only.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the course is to prepare students to act in various communication situations in working life in Swedish.   
  
 After completing the course, the student   
- is able to communicate appropriately in Swedish in professional written communication situations 
- masters the key terminology of automotive engineering  
- is able to tell about his/her own professional expertise  
- is able to search for and interpret professional information in their field from Swedish-language publications  
- is able to evaluate, maintain and develop their own language skills and language learning skills  
  - achieves the oral and written skills of the second domestic language required by the legislation of the universities of applied sciences, required for work in their own field  

Content (course unit)

- authentic professional texts, automotive engineering vocabulary  
- duties in the field  
- telling about one's own education  
- telling about productions in one's own field  
- various sector-specific communication situations 

Prerequisites (course unit)

Starting level: High school Swedish syllabus or equivalent level European Framework of Reference skill level.  
Take the Swedish entry level test and, if necessary, complete the preparatory studies before the course begins. 

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

(Level B1.1) Student   
- is able to communicate simply about his/her own professional skills (e.g. job application)  
- is able to tell about his own professional field in a concise manner   
- handles mainly the most important predictable interaction situations and customer contacts in their own field in a comprehensible manner   
- writes somewhat intelligibly   
- uses the basic vocabulary of the field in such a way that the essential message is conveyed   
- uses simple grammatical basic structures   
- finds the information they are looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics   

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

(Level B1.2) Student  
- is able to communicate clearly in a way appropriate to the situation from his/her own professional expertise (e.g. job application)  
- can tell about his own professional field quite well  
- handles everyday interaction situations and customer contacts in their own field fairly well  
-mostly writes well.  
- uses the basic vocabulary of the field in such a way that the key message is conveyed   
- uses basic grammatical structures mostly correctly  
- understands the main points and most details of the professional text they read 

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

(Skill level B2.2-C1) Student   
- is able to communicate fluently in a way appropriate to the situation from his/her own professional expertise (e.g. job application)  
- can tell about their own professional field in a versatile and fluent manner   
- handles diverse interaction situations and customer contacts in their own field in a natural way   
- writes fluently  
- uses the basic vocabulary of their field so that the message is clearly conveyed   
- uses basic grammatical structures almost flawlessly  
- understands both the main points and the details of the professional text and is able to apply what they read   

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- knows how to describe electromagnetic phenomena and electric circuits with physical quantities and their dependencies
- is able to give justifiable solutions to related problems.
- knows how the electric and magnetic fields are generated and how these fields are used in analytic devices

Content (course unit)

Electric and magnetic fields, electric and magnetic properties of matter, electromagnetic induction, principals of electric sensors and analytic devices

Prerequisites (course unit)

Particle and fluid mechanics, thermophysics

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

The student is able to use quantities and units related to electrostatics and magnetism, is able to analyze phenomena qualitatively and solve simple problems that are similar to the examples presented.

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

In addition, the student is also able to apply the basic laws of electrostatics and magnetism to new situations and is able to justify his/her solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has a comprehensive understanding of the basic laws of electrostatics and magnetism, the connections between them and their use in problem solving, and the ability to analyse problems and justify their solutions.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- knows how to describe electromagnetic phenomena and electric circuits with physical quantities and their dependencies
- is able to give justifiable solutions to related problems.
- knows how the electric and magnetic fields are generated and how these fields are used in analytic devices

Content (course unit)

Electric and magnetic fields, electric and magnetic properties of matter, electromagnetic induction, principals of electric sensors and analytic devices

Prerequisites (course unit)

Particle and fluid mechanics, thermophysics

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

The student is able to use quantities and units related to electrostatics and magnetism, is able to analyze phenomena qualitatively and solve simple problems that are similar to the examples presented.

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

In addition, the student is also able to apply the basic laws of electrostatics and magnetism to new situations and is able to justify his/her solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has a comprehensive understanding of the basic laws of electrostatics and magnetism, the connections between them and their use in problem solving, and the ability to analyse problems and justify their solutions.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The aim is to further develop the written and spoken competence in English needed in the working life as an engineer.

The students have a good command of the special terms in their particular field and are able to read technical texts. They know the job application process in English. The students gain experience of negotiating in English. They know how to give an effective professional presentation and how to write reports.

Content (course unit)

Terms needed in engineering. Meetings and negotiations. Presenting a technical process or product. CV, job application and job interview. Grammar and intercultural communication if necessary.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Working English for Engineers or equivalent

Further information (course unit)

The students have passed the course when they have been present to 80% of the classes, completed the agreed tasks and taken part in the exam.

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

The student completes the tasks.
The student is able to
- enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
- briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
- write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. I can write personal letters describing experiences and impressions

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

The student is able to
- interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible.
- take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts
- present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects.
- explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
- write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects as well as abstracts of material related to one's own field

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student:
- can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
- is able to use language flexibly and effectively for social and professional purposes
- is able to formulate ideas and opinions with precision and relate his/her contribution skillfully to those of other speakers.
- can present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects integrating sub-themes, developing particular points and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion
- can express him/herself in clear, well-structured text, expressing points of view at some length.
- can write about complex subjects in a letter, an essay or a report, underlining what I consider to be the salient issues
- can select a style appropriate to the reader in mind

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student
-knows the research process and understands the significance of research for the development of working practices
-can plan an experimental research study
-knows the procedure of the thesis process at TAMK and requirements of a thesis
-knows the processes of searching information and is able to evaluate information critically.
-understands the importance of productization and commercialization in development of products and services
-knows the basic principles of innovation, and tools and methods of innovating products and services

Content (course unit)

-phases of scientific problem solving and the research process
-research ethics
-reporting, scientific publications
-critical evaluation/analysis of research
-basic concepts of product development and commercialization
-innovation tools
-innovation project

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

The student knows the research process with its stages and is able to analyse the quality and reliability of research. The student's written output corresponds to the TAMK's reporting guidelines and the satisfactory level of the thesis. The student is partly familiar with the tools and basic principles of innovation. The student is able to recognise and develop product and service concepts. The student makes, reports, and submits tasks according to the instructions. The participation in group work is relatively poor. The student's own contribution to the group's activities is small. The use of references contains shortages.

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

The student is able to master the research process with its stages and is able to analyse the themes of research in versatile ways. The student's written output corresponds to the TAMK's reporting guidelines and the good level of the thesis. The student is familiar with the tools and basic principles of innovation. The student is able to analyse and develop realistic product and service concepts. The student makes, reports, and submits tasks clearly and in versatile way. The student is able to use his own experience as well as literature as a source. The student participates actively in work. The student's own contribution to the group's activities is moderate. The student uses references appropriately.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to master the research process with its stages and is able to independently analyse the themes of research in versatile ways. The student's written output corresponds to the TAMK's reporting guidelines and the commendable level of the thesis. The student is excellently familiar with the tools and basic principles of innovation. The student is able to analyse, develop and evaluate critically realistic product and service concepts. The student makes, reports, and submits tasks excellently. The student is able to use his own experience as well as literature as a source. The student demonstrate understanding of the subject. The student participates very actively in work. The student's own contribution to the group's activities is significant. The use of references is versatile and of high quality.

Location and time

Spring 2024

Exam schedules

The date of the research module exam will be announced in Moodle.

The date of the product development module exam will be announced in Moodle.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

lectures
exams
presentations
exercises
contact lessons
workshops
project work in groups

Learning materials

Material in Moodle

Student workload

Research: 21 h contact, 33 h independent and group work
Product Development: 23 h contact, 58 h independent and group work

Further information

Completion of the course requires presence in teaching. In case of absence, please contact the teacher, with whom the replacement tasks and the timetable for their return will be agreed.

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- can use the basic laws of oscillation, wave and sound physics, and atom- and nuclear physics and apply observations of phenomena
- can reduce the problem into quantities and equations connected to various kind of oscillation and wave mechanics, atom and nuclear physics, and electromagnetic waves
- can solve and state arguments for problems based on the scientific and technical point of view
- knows the technical applications connected to electromagnetic waves

Content (course unit)

The oscillation modes and mathematical modeling
Wave and sound physics
Electromagnetic radiation
Structure of atom and energy levels
Basics of nuclear physics
Radioactivity and nuclear power

Prerequisites (course unit)

Mechanics, Thermal physics, Flow mechanics, Electrostatics, electrical circuits and magnetism

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

Student is able to use correct quantities and units for the topics, is able to analyze phenomena quantitatively and solve simple problems, which resemble examples given on the course.

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

In addition to exemplary problems, student is able to utilize the basic laws of oscillation, wave motion, atomic physics and nuclear physics in new situations and problems and is able to justify the solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student has a comprehensive understanding of the basic laws of oscillation, wave motion, atomic physics and nuclear physics. Student understands the interrelations between the laws and is able to use them in problem solving. Student is fluent in solving problems and can justify the solutions.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study

Content (course unit)

• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required

Prerequisites (course unit)

Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills

Further information (course unit)

Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.

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

Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries

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

Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study

Content (course unit)

• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required

Prerequisites (course unit)

Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills

Further information (course unit)

Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.

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

Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries

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

Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- take environmental samples
- analyse environmental samples
- document the laboratory work to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report
- interpret the results
- work on a project

Content (course unit)

- project work
- environmental sampling
- analysis of environmental samples
- interpretation and reporting of results

Prerequisites (course unit)

Spectrometry, Chromatography, Instrumental Analysis, Laboratory Work of Instrumental Analysis

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

The student takes, process and analyses environmental samples and report work according to instructions. The student is able to work safely in the laboratory. The student works as a part of the project group.

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

In addition. The student is able to plan and perform environmental sampling, processing and analysis. He / she presents the analysis results with the correct accuracy and is able to interpret the results and make conclusions. The student's assignments and reports are well structured, done according the instructions and show good knowledge of the subject. The student is able to have the presentation of project. The student participates actively in the team work. The project work has achieved its objectives.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition. The student has a good overview of the subject. The student is able to interpret the results in a versatile and critical manner and assess their reliability and evaluate their reliability. Student is able to report the results with expertise and compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the group work.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

During this course, you will learn study practices and become part of the study community.

After completing of the course, the student
• feels a sense of belonging to the university, degree program, and student community.
• receives guidance for their studies and can plan their coursework effectively.
• familiarizes themselves with TAMK's practices and services.
• recognizes TAMK's services that support learning and well-being.
• understands the services supporting learning and well-being provided by key stakeholders.

Content (course unit)

• Engagement in Higher Education Studies
• Orientation to Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) and Degree Program
• Curriculum of the Degree Program and Creating a Individual Study Plan (ISP)
• Course Offerings and Cross-Enrollment
• Internship as Part of a University of Applied Sciences Degree
• Services Offered by Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)
• Monitoring the Progress of Studies
• Orientation to the Next Study Year

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The course is approved when the student proves that they
- are able to plan their studies at TAMK and are familiar with the curriculum of their degree programme.
- know what kind of support is available for their studies.
- understand the importance of the group as part of the learning environment.

A course is failed if the student does not have evidence of achieving the objectives of the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- work safely in biochemistry laboratory
- utilize the most common laboratory devices and equipment used in the biochemistry laboratory
- perform analyses using most common biochemical methods
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- Protein and enzymatic analyses

Prerequisites (course unit)

Biochemistry (5O00CV15) or equivalent

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

Students are able to carry out analyses using the most common biochemical methods with guidance. Students understand the principles of the analysis methods at the basic level. Students report the results obtained but their interpretation of the results may have significant shortcomings. There are shortcoming in the students' laboratory working skills. The student participates in the group work.

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

Students are able to carry out analyses using the most common biochemical methods. Students are capable of self-directed work in the laboratory using mainly written instructions and are able to plan and schedule their work. Students understand the principles of the analysis methods and are able to interpret the results obtained and evaluate their reliability. Students are able to report the results clearly. Students work in the laboratory skillfully. The student is capable of working in a group, and is able to plan the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students are able to competently carry out analyses using biochemical methods presented in the course. Students are capable of self-directed and well-planned working in the laboratory with the help of written instructions. In their lab work students show their problem solving and organizational skills. Students can explain the principles of the analysis methods in detail. The students are able to interpret their results in a versatile and critical manner and assess their reliability and evaluate their reliability. Students are able to report the results with expertise, compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous evaluation (pre-lab preparation, laboratory work and laboratory skills), seminar, laboratory report, and assignments.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Laboratory work
Seminar
Laboratory report, assignments

Learning materials

Material in Moodle
Literature on Biochemical methods, e.g. Wilson, Walker: Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Student workload

Contact teaching: 36 h
Independent work. ~99 h

Further information

Admission to the laboratory work course requires an approved grade from at least one sub-exam of the Biochemistry theory course 5O00EW34-3006 and completion of the method section (method presentation and tasks).
Daily attendance is necessary to carry out the course. Absences are reported beforehand to the teacher and the lab partner. Compensation for absence is agreed with the teacher.

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- identify and name the most common organic chemistry laboratory equipment and is able to use them safely
- synthesize and isolate organic compounds according to the instructions
- identify synthesis / isolation product by various methods (mp, bp, refractive index, IR spectrometry, GC)
- analyse the purity of the synthesis / isolation product
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- occupational safety in organic laboratory work
- methods for organic chemistry laboratory work
- product purity analyses
- identification of products
- reporting

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Occupational safety and laboratory technology, Introduction to chemistry, Chemistry practice 1 and 2, Chromatography, Spectrometry, Organic Chemistry

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

The student identify and name the most common organic chemistry laboratory equipment and is able to use them safely. The student will do organic synthesis, isolations, product idenfication and purity analyses with guidance. The student do laboratory reports according the instructions. The student is able to work safely in the laboratory.

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

In addition. The student shows that he / she understands the importance of the conditions for the synthesis and isolations.He / she presents the analysis results with the correct accuracy and is able to interpret the results and make conclusions.The student's assignments and reports are well structured, done according the instructions and show good knowledge of the subject. The student takes responsibility for the laboratory work. He / she is able to plan and schedule his / her work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition. The student has a good overview of the subject. He / she is able to evaluate the methods and sources of errors. The student is able to interpret the results in a versatile and critical manner and assess and evaluate their reliability. Student is able to report the results with expertise and compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- understand basic terminology of integral calculus
- determine integral graphically, numerically and symbolically
- calculate areas using definite integral
- solve basic differential equations and use differential equations for modeling physical phenomena

Content (course unit)

Integral Function, Definite Integral, Graphical Integration, Numerical Integration, Symbolic Integration, Calculation of Areas and Volumes with Integral, Differential Equations and Applications.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Orientation for Engineering Mathematics, Functions and Matrices and Differential Calculus or similar skills

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

Student understands the basic concepts of integration and is able to solve simple applications that are similar to the model problems solved during the course. Student is also familiar to solution methods of simple differential equations. Justification of solutions and using mathematical concepts may still be somewhat vague. Student takes care of his/her own studies and can cope with exercises with some help from the group.

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

In addition, student understands how to apply definite integrals to solve technical problems. Student is also able to explain the methods of her/his solutions. Mathematical notations and concepts are mainly used correctly. Student is able to solve the given exercises independently and also helps other students in the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition, student has an overall understanding of course topics. He/she can solve more demanding engineering problems and has the ability to present and justify the chosen methods of solution. Mathematical notations and concepts are used precisely. Student is motivated and committed to help the group to manage the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- knows how to describe electromagnetic phenomena and electric circuits with physical quantities and their dependencies
- is able to give justifiable solutions to related problems.
- knows how the electric and magnetic fields are generated and how these fields are used in analytic devices

Content (course unit)

Electric and magnetic fields, electric and magnetic properties of matter, electromagnetic induction, principals of electric sensors and analytic devices

Prerequisites (course unit)

Particle and fluid mechanics, thermophysics

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

The student is able to use quantities and units related to electrostatics and magnetism, is able to analyze phenomena qualitatively and solve simple problems that are similar to the examples presented.

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

In addition, the student is also able to apply the basic laws of electrostatics and magnetism to new situations and is able to justify his/her solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has a comprehensive understanding of the basic laws of electrostatics and magnetism, the connections between them and their use in problem solving, and the ability to analyse problems and justify their solutions.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- is able to search information of analytical methods using literature and plan laboratory works
- perform the analyses
- interpret the results
- document the laboratory work to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- applying and deepening previously acquired knowledge of intrumental analysis
- searching for information and making plans for laboratory work
- analyses, interpretation of results and reporting

Prerequisites (course unit)

Isntrumental Analysis, Laboratory Work of Instrumental Analysis

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

The student serch for information, make plans and perform analyses and interprets the resuts with guidance. The student do laboratory reports according the instructions. The student is able to work safely in the laboratory.

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

In addition. The student independently search for the information and evaluates the suitability for the desired purpose. The student is able to choose the most appropriate procedure from the various options and justify his / her choice. He / she presents the analysis results with the correct accuracy and is able to interpret the results and make conclusions.
The student's assignments and reports are well structured, done according the instructions and show good knowledge of the subject. He / she is able to plan and schedule his / her work. The student takes responsibility for the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition. The student competently carry out analyses in the laboratory. The student shows problem solving and organizational skills. The student is able to interpret the results in a versatile and critical manner and assess their reliability and evaluate their reliability. Student is able to report the results with expertise and compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student
- is able to work as a member of the work community in technical field
- is able to describe working methods and tasks
- can utilise the knowledge and skills acquired in previous studies
- takes into account environmental protection and occupational safety

Content (course unit)

-applying for practical training placement
-practicing the basic working methods
-practical training assignments

Prerequisites (course unit)

- Basic and professional studies in laboratory technology in accordance with curriculum

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Student
-delivers the required contracts before the start of the practical training.
-does the practical training in the workplace according to the credit points.
-does the required practical training assignments.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Discussions, independent work, reporting, presentations

Practical training and working life cooperation

Practical training is done in collaboration with working life.

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

Student
-delivers the required contracts before the start of the practical training.
-does the practical training in the workplace according to the credit points.
-does the required practical training assignments.

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- work aseptically and safely in microbiology laboratory
- utilize the most common laboratory devices (including automatic pipettes) and equipment used in the microbiology laboratory
- prepare and sterilize culture media
- culture microbiological samples and identify microbes using common methods
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report
- use the professional vocabulary of the field

Content (course unit)

- aseptic working techniques
- microscopy
- preparation and sterilization of culture media
- microbiological analysis of different samples
- microbe identification project

Prerequisites (course unit)

Microbiology (5O00CE57) or equivalent

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

The student can work aseptically and safely in microbiology laboratory. He is able to prepare and sterilize culture media, to make microbiological cultures using the most common techniques, and perform the most common microbial identification tests under supervision. Students are able to report the results in the form of a work report. The student participates in the group work.

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

The student can work aseptically and safely in microbiology laboratory. He is able to independently prepare and sterilize culture media. Students are able to do microbiological cultures using different techniques. The student is able to perform microbial identification tests independently following written instructions. The student is able to interpret the results. Students are able to report the results in accordance with the instructions in the form of a work report. The student is capable of working in a group, and is able to plan the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student can work aseptically and safely in microbiology laboratory. He is able to independently prepare and sterilize culture media, as well as perform microbiological cultures using different techniques. The student is able to perform microbial identification tests independently following and applying written guidelines. The student is able to interpret the results independently. The student is able to report the results in accordance with the instructions in the form of a work report, and in written reports the student is able to reflect on and evaluate the results, their reliability and the importance in comprehensive and versatile manner. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Classroom teaching, report, laboratory work

Learning materials

Material in Moodle.
Supplementary material such as Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual / James G. Cappuccino, Natalie Sherman.
Collins and Lyne's Microbiological Methods / C.H. Collins et al.
Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook / B.P. Dey et al.

Content scheduling

At the beginning of the course : instructions for work, division to groups, group work and the general guidelines for laboratory work. Preparation of media, laboratory work. Preparing reports from the lab work.

Further information

Prerequisites: Microbiology theory course of Laboratory engineering degree programme, or equivalent course. The theory course must be successfully completed before the start of the laboratory course.

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- apply the concepts of limit and derivative when solving practical problems
- interpret derivative as rate of change
- determine the derivative using graphical, numerical and symbolical methods
- construct error estimates using the differential method

Content (course unit)

Limit, Derivative, Partial Derivative, Graphical Differentiation, Numerical Differentiation, Symbolic Differentiation, Applications of Derivative, Error Estimation with Differential.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Orientation for Engineering Mathematics and Functions and Matrices or similar skills

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

Student understands the basic concept of derivative and is able to solve simple applications that are similar to the model problems solved during the course. Student also knows how to interpret derivative in graphs and how to compute it numerically. Justification of solutions and using mathematical concepts may still be somewhat vague. Student takes care of his/her own studies and can cope with exercises with some help from the group.

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

In addition, student is able to apply derivative to basic technical problems, for example to optimization. Student is also able to explain the methods of her/his solutions. Mathematical notations and concepts are mainly used correctly. Student is able to solve the given exercises independently and also helps other students in the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition, student has an overall understanding of course topics. He/she can solve more demanding engineering problems and has the ability to present and justify the chosen methods of solution. Mathematical notations and concepts are used precisely. Student is motivated and committed to help the group to manage the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study

Content (course unit)

• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required

Prerequisites (course unit)

Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills

Further information (course unit)

Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.

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

Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries

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

Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- explicate the laboratory quality systems and to use them in practice
- explain the significance of quality systems with regard to reliability of analysis results and to take the uncertainty into account in decision making
- name things affecting to measurement uncertainty

Content (course unit)

- quality systems in laboratory
- quality assurance of an analysis
- quality assurance of laboratory instruments and equipments

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- choose the most suitable sample processing technique for the analysis
- present the principles of operation of various laboratory analytical instruments
- perform analyses with analytical instruments
- explain and take into account the influence of analysis conditions and instruument parameters on analyses
- perform basic maintenance on the analytical instruments and test the functioning of the instruments
- interpret the results (spectra and chromatograms, etc.)
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- sample treatment
- operation of laboratory analytical instruments
- instrument parameters
- analytical parameters and factors affecting to the analytical performance
- interferences with analyses
- maintenance of laboratory analysis instruments
- laboratory analyses with analytical intruments

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Occupational safety and laboratory technology, Introduction to chemistry, Chemistry practice 1 and 2, Chromatography, Spectrometry. Instrumental Analysis

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

The student performs various analyses with analytical instruments and interprets the results with guidance. The student do laboratory reports according the instructions. The student is able to work safely in the laboratory.

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

In addition. The student shows that he / she understands the function of the instruments and the importance of the instrument parameters and analysis conditions. The student is able to choose the most appropriate procedure from the various options and justify his / her choice. He / she presents the analysis results with the correct accuracy and is able to interpret the results and make conclusions. The student's assignments and reports are well structured, done according the instructions and show good knowledge of the subject. The student takes responsibility for the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition. The student has a good overview of the subject. He / she is able to evaluate the suitability of analytical methods and sources of errors. The student is able to interpret the results in a versatile and critical manner and assess their reliability and evaluate their reliability. Student is able to report the results with expertise and compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Exam schedules

No exam

Assessment methods and criteria

Laboratory work, reports, laboratory notebook, self-evaluation, group-evaluation

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Laboratory work and reports

Learning materials

Moodle
Harris; Quantitative Chemical Analysis

Student workload

Laboratory work
Other tasks:
-Preparing for the labwork (work instructions, chemical safety sheets, calculations, theory etc.)
-Reports

Content scheduling

Introductory lesson
Work instruction lesson
Laboratory works according to the schedule in the Moodle

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- identify and name the most common organic chemistry laboratory equipment and is able to use them safely
- synthesize and isolate organic compounds according to the instructions
- identify synthesis / isolation product by various methods (mp, bp, refractive index, IR spectrometry, GC)
- analyse the purity of the synthesis / isolation product
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- occupational safety in organic laboratory work
- methods for organic chemistry laboratory work
- product purity analyses
- identification of products
- reporting

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Occupational safety and laboratory technology, Introduction to chemistry, Chemistry practice 1 and 2, Chromatography, Spectrometry, Organic Chemistry

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

The student identify and name the most common organic chemistry laboratory equipment and is able to use them safely. The student will do organic synthesis, isolations, product idenfication and purity analyses with guidance. The student do laboratory reports according the instructions. The student is able to work safely in the laboratory.

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

In addition. The student shows that he / she understands the importance of the conditions for the synthesis and isolations.He / she presents the analysis results with the correct accuracy and is able to interpret the results and make conclusions.The student's assignments and reports are well structured, done according the instructions and show good knowledge of the subject. The student takes responsibility for the laboratory work. He / she is able to plan and schedule his / her work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition. The student has a good overview of the subject. He / she is able to evaluate the methods and sources of errors. The student is able to interpret the results in a versatile and critical manner and assess and evaluate their reliability. Student is able to report the results with expertise and compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- plan and develop analytical method
- plan and perform validation of the analytical method
- evaluate results, also with statistical methods
- document the laboratory work to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- planning and developing an analytical method
- write the validation plan and perform the measurements
- statistical analysis of results
- reporting

Prerequisites (course unit)

Instrumental Analysis, Laboratory Work of Instrumental Analysis, Laboratory Quality and Statistical Methods

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

The student is able to develop the analysis method with guidance. He / she is able to plan the method validation and perform validation with guidance. The student interprets and evaluates results with guidance. The student evaluates method performance with statistical methods, but interpretation of the results may have significant shortcomings. The student do laboratory reports according to the instructions. The student is able to work safely in the laboratory. The student participates in the group work.

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

In addition. The student is able to search for information and evaluate its suitability for the desired purpose. The student is able to choose the most appropriate procedure from the various options and justify his / her choice. He / she is able to interpret the analysis results and evaluate their reliability and make a method validation plan and perform method validation. He / she presents the analysis results with the correct accuracy and is able to interpret the results and make conclusions. The student's assignments and reports are well structured, done according the instructions and show good knowledge of the subject. He / she is able to plan and schedule his / her work. The student takes responsibility for the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition. The student competently carry out analyses in the laboratory. The student shows problem solving and organizational skills. The student is able to evaluate the suitability of method and sources of errors. The student is able to interpret the results in a versatile and critical manner and assess and evaluate their reliability. Student is able to report the results with expertise and compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student can
- name hydrocarbon or carbonyl compounds and basic compounds of alcohols, phenols, ethers and esters
- write the structural formulas and basic chemical reaction formulas
- explain isomerization
- explain the chemical and physical properties of organic compounds
- recognize and name the heterocyclic compounds and organic bases
- determine the stereochemistry of the concept and application of the exercises

Content (course unit)

- amines
- hydrocarbon compounds
- aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids
- alcohols, phenols, ethers and esters
- names, structural formulas and isomerization of groups mentioned above
- basic reactions: substitution, addition and elimination reactions
- hydrocarbon compounds
- aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids
- alcohols, phenols, ethers and esters
- names, structural formulas and isomerization of groups mentioned above
- basic reactions: substitution, addition and elimination reactions

Assessment scale

0-5

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- work safely in biochemistry laboratory
- utilize the most common laboratory devices and equipment used in the biochemistry laboratory
- perform analyses using most common biochemical methods
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- Protein and enzymatic analyses

Prerequisites (course unit)

Biochemistry (5O00CV15) or equivalent

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

Students are able to carry out analyses using the most common biochemical methods with guidance. Students understand the principles of the analysis methods at the basic level. Students report the results obtained but their interpretation of the results may have significant shortcomings. There are shortcoming in the students' laboratory working skills. The student participates in the group work.

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

Students are able to carry out analyses using the most common biochemical methods. Students are capable of self-directed work in the laboratory using mainly written instructions and are able to plan and schedule their work. Students understand the principles of the analysis methods and are able to interpret the results obtained and evaluate their reliability. Students are able to report the results clearly. Students work in the laboratory skillfully. The student is capable of working in a group, and is able to plan the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students are able to competently carry out analyses using biochemical methods presented in the course. Students are capable of self-directed and well-planned working in the laboratory with the help of written instructions. In their lab work students show their problem solving and organizational skills. Students can explain the principles of the analysis methods in detail. The students are able to interpret their results in a versatile and critical manner and assess their reliability and evaluate their reliability. Students are able to report the results with expertise, compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous evaluation (pre-lab preparation, laboratory work and laboratory skills), seminar, laboratory report, and assignments.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lecture
Laboratory work
Seminar
Laboratory report, assignments

Learning materials

Material in Moodle
Literature on Biochemical methods, e.g. Wilson, Walker: Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Student workload

Contact teaching: 50 h
Independent work. ~85 h

Further information

A qualified grade from the course Biochemistry is required for attending the laboratory course.
Daily attendance is necessary to carry out the course. Absences are reported beforehand to the teacher and the lab partner. Compensation for absence is agreed with the teacher.

Objectives (course unit)

The aim is to further develop the written and spoken competence in English needed in the working life as an engineer.

The students have a good command of the special terms in their particular field and are able to read technical texts. They know the job application process in English. The students gain experience of negotiating in English. They know how to give an effective professional presentation and how to write reports.

Content (course unit)

Terms needed in engineering. Meetings and negotiations. Presenting a technical process or product. CV, job application and job interview. Grammar and intercultural communication if necessary.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Working English for Engineers or equivalent

Further information (course unit)

The students have passed the course when they have been present to 80% of the classes, completed the agreed tasks and taken part in the exam.

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

The student completes the tasks.
The student is able to
- enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
- briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
- write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. I can write personal letters describing experiences and impressions

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

The student is able to
- interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible.
- take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts
- present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects.
- explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
- write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects as well as abstracts of material related to one's own field

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student:
- can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
- is able to use language flexibly and effectively for social and professional purposes
- is able to formulate ideas and opinions with precision and relate his/her contribution skillfully to those of other speakers.
- can present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects integrating sub-themes, developing particular points and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion
- can express him/herself in clear, well-structured text, expressing points of view at some length.
- can write about complex subjects in a letter, an essay or a report, underlining what I consider to be the salient issues
- can select a style appropriate to the reader in mind

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- can use the basic laws of oscillation, wave and sound physics, and atom- and nuclear physics and apply observations of phenomena
- can reduce the problem into quantities and equations connected to various kind of oscillation and wave mechanics, atom and nuclear physics, and electromagnetic waves
- can solve and state arguments for problems based on the scientific and technical point of view
- knows the technical applications connected to electromagnetic waves

Content (course unit)

The oscillation modes and mathematical modeling
Wave and sound physics
Electromagnetic radiation
Structure of atom and energy levels
Basics of nuclear physics
Radioactivity and nuclear power

Prerequisites (course unit)

Mechanics, Thermal physics, Flow mechanics, Electrostatics, electrical circuits and magnetism

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

Student is able to use correct quantities and units for the topics, is able to analyze phenomena quantitatively and solve simple problems, which resemble examples given on the course.

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

In addition to exemplary problems, student is able to utilize the basic laws of oscillation, wave motion, atomic physics and nuclear physics in new situations and problems and is able to justify the solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student has a comprehensive understanding of the basic laws of oscillation, wave motion, atomic physics and nuclear physics. Student understands the interrelations between the laws and is able to use them in problem solving. Student is fluent in solving problems and can justify the solutions.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students are able to
- make controlled measurements
- make plans of measurements
- evaluate reliability of measurements
- evaluate importance of measurements

Content (course unit)

Measurements of students own technical area
Reporting of laboratory works made
Project learning applications

Prerequisites (course unit)

Basics of Measuring and Reporting

Further information (course unit)

Alternative ways for project learning implementations

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

Student has accomplished all required learning tasks. Student is able to plan and carry out measurements in physics and his/her engineering field. Reports may contain small errors or are slightly inadequate.The reports don't fully follow reporting guidelines.

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

Student is able to plan and carry out measurements in physics and his/her engineering field. Student is able to report the results according to the guidelines and so that all important aspects are included. Report forms a coherent entity.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student is able to plan and carry out measurements independently in physics and his/her engineering field.Student is able to report the results well and clearly following the reporting guidelines. Reports form a coherent and comprehensive entity that covers all relevant aspects and topics.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Fail: Not all required assignments are fulfilled or student has been absent.

Assessment scale

0-5

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- describe the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
- describe the characteristic properties, growth, nutritional and environmental needs of microbes, and based on them, draw conclusions on growing microbes in the laboratory
- explain the significance of microbes to health, environment and industrial production
- explain the most important methods used for microbiological sample preparation, culture and identification
- explain the most important sterilization methods

Content (course unit)

- principles of cell classification
- structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
- microbial nutrition and growth
- utilization of microbes and the injurious effects of the microbes
- aseptic work and safety in the microbiology laboratory
- microbiological sample preparation, culture and identification
- sterilization techniques

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

The student is able to identify and define the most important structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The student knows the basics of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions and is able to describe the most important basic properties of microbes. The student understands the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student knows the basic principles of the methods used in microbiological work.

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

The student is able to describe the structure of the pro- and eukaryotic cell, the cellular organelles and their main functions. The student is able to identify and explain the requirements of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions and is able to describe the most important properties of microbes. The student can explain the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student is able to explain the principles of the methods used in microbiological work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to explain the structure of the pro and eukaryotic cell in detail, the cell organelles and their functions. The student is able to identify and explain in detail the requirements of microbial growth, nutrition and living conditions, and to describe the most important properties of microbes, and to draw conclusions about microbial growth. The student is able to explain in depth the importance of microbes for health, environment and industrial production. The student is able to explain in depth the principles of the methods used in microbiological work. The student has a good overview of the properties and functions of microbes.

Assessment scale