An Introduction to Chemistry (3 cr)
Code: TK00CK40-3002
General information
- Enrollment
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26.09.2026 - 25.10.2026
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
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26.10.2026 - 31.12.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- Teknologia
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Objective
To provide an overview of high school chemistry and to increase students' knowledge of environmental chemistry.
Execution methods
Lectures, calculation exercises and passing the exam(s).
Accomplishment methods
The course includes lectures and calculation exercises. Teaching is mainly organized as face-to-face teaching. Passing the course requires active calculation exercises and passing the final exam. The course contains approx. 81 hours of student work. A more detailed course description is presented in the course implementation plan.
Content
Periodic table, mole and reactions
Concentration and pH concept
Acids and bases
Oxidation and reduction
Corrosion
Electrochemistry
Materials
We will announce it during the course.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student recognizes the basic quantities of the subject area. The student finds the equations needed to solve problems in the subject area and knows how to solve them.
A satisfactory level requires that approximately 50 - 69% of the maximum points in the exam are obtained.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student can draw conclusions in the problems of the subject area.
A good level requires that you get about 70 - 89% of the maximum points in the exam.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can analyze problems in the subject area and produce alternative solution methods.
A commendable level requires that you get more than 90% of the maximum points in the exam.