Mathematics, Chemistry and PhysicsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

MATHEMATICS
- the basic mathematical notations and calculations required in the laboratory and in work

CHEMISTRY
The students
- Understand the most important basic concepts of chemistry
- Understand the foundation for the reactions and reagents’ attributes used in clinical chemistry

PHYSICS
The students
- Understand the most important physics concepts regarding clinical laboratory

Content

MATHEMATICS
Exponentiation
Unit conversions (also units of concentration)
First-degree equations
Proportions
Percentage calculations
Graphs (especially lines: slope and interception)
Logarithm

CHEMISTRY
Definition and scope of chemistry
Periodic table
The main types of chemical bonding
Amount of Substance
Molar concentration, mass concentration, mass fraction, volume concentration
Dilution and dilution ratio
Oxidation and reduction
Chemical reaction and stoichiometry
The rate and equilibrium of chemical reaction
Brönstedt’s acid-base definition
pH
The concepts of strong and weak acids
Buffer solutions

PHYSICS
Quantum mechanics: electromagnetic waves and photons, absorption, prism, lattice, laser, paramagnetic substance
Hydrostatic pressure, viscosity, capillary rise, osmosis
States of matter, phase transitions, expansion and contraction
Optics: reflection and refraction, microscope