Chemistry and Chemistry Education II
30.0 ECTS creditsModule 1 Physical Chemistry B, 7.5 ECTS cr
Instruction is in the form of lectures, exercises, and laboratory sessions. Students are expected to study certain units on their own, which means that they have to understand literature written in English. Instruction may take the form of video recordings.
The module comprises two parts which are assessed separately: Theory unit and Laboratory unit.
The theory unit (5 ECTS cr) introduces basic chemical thermodynamics, linked to the priciple of equlibrium regarding both phase equilibrium and electrochemical processes. The quantum mechanical and spectroscopic concepts are treated theoretically. The theory unit provides the theory and calculation basis required for students to reach the learning outcomes.
The laboratory module (1.5 ECTS cr) includes laboratory components and is integrated with the theory module. Access to individual laboratory units requires students to be well prepared through having studied the relevant instructions and applicable parts of the course literature.
Module 2: Analytical Chemistry, 7.5 ECTS cr
The course is divided into a theoretical and a laboratory unit.
The theoretical unit deals with the following concepts and components related to the learning outcomes:
i) analytical chemical nomenclature and methodology (calibration and validation of analytical methods, sampling, accuracy, precision, outliers, detection limits, measuring uncertainty) and basic applied statistics (confidence intervals, hypothesis testing with F- and t-tests and Grubbs' test, linear regression analysis);
ii) molecular spectroscopy (UV/VIS, fluorescence, IR, and NMR spectroscopy) and atomic spectroscopy (emission and absorption in flames and plasmas);
iii) pH and other ion selective measurements, amperometry, coulometry, conductometry; iv) gas and liquid chromatrography;
v) mass spectrometry
In the laboratory unit some of the instrumental techniques are applied to quantitative analyses in the areas of process chemistry, environmental chemistry, and food production, and to qualitative chemical analyses.
Module 3 Chemistry in Society, 7 ECT
Instruction is in the form of seminars on the aims of the course based on a selection of texts and debate
contributions, and possibly video recordings.
The module comprises two parts, which are assessed separately: the seminar unit and an independent project.
The seminar unit (3.5 ECTS cr) deals with the learning outcomes 1-2. The unit requires students to participate actively in group discussions, which are outlined in short group reports (PMs).
The independent project (3.5 ECTS cr) deals with the learning outcomes 3-6. The independent project is reported in an individual essay, presented and discussed in a group seminar. The presentation should make use of ICT.
Module 4 Surfaces, Interfaces and Colliods, 6 ECTS cr
Students are expected to work independently. Instruction is in the form of lectures and exercises. The lectures present the course content, and the exercises provide an opportunity for students to apply the presented theories.
The module presents basic theories of surfaces, interfaces, and colloids in terms of their physical chemistry, as well as surface tension activities, surface activity interactions, electrostatics, adsorption, adhesion, colloidal stability, emulsions, microemulsions, foaming, association colloids, solubility, humidification and dissipation, friction and lubrication, and aerosols.
Module 5, Chemistry Education (3 ECTS cr)
The module comprises two independent projects, each of 1.5 ECTS cr, assessed separately. The first project deals with upper secondary school students' areas of difficulty in chemistry and is presented as a teacher training lesson in a seminar. In the second projetc a laboratory experiment for upper secondary education, derived from the education literature, is conducted and demonstrated to a seminar group.
Instruction is in the form of lectures, exercises, and laboratory sessions. Students are expected to study certain units on their own, which means that they have to understand literature written in English. Instruction may take the form of video recordings.
The module comprises two parts which are assessed separately: Theory unit and Laboratory unit.
The theory unit (5 ECTS cr) introduces basic chemical thermodynamics, linked to the priciple of equlibrium regarding both phase equilibrium and electrochemical processes. The quantum mechanical and spectroscopic concepts are treated theoretically. The theory unit provides the theory and calculation basis required for students to reach the learning outcomes.
The laboratory module (1.5 ECTS cr) includes laboratory components and is integrated with the theory module. Access to individual laboratory units requires students to be well prepared through having studied the relevant instructions and applicable parts of the course literature.
Module 2: Analytical Chemistry, 7.5 ECTS cr
The course is divided into a theoretical and a laboratory unit.
The theoretical unit deals with the following concepts and components related to the learning outcomes:
i) analytical chemical nomenclature and methodology (calibration and validation of analytical methods, sampling, accuracy, precision, outliers, detection limits, measuring uncertainty) and basic applied statistics (confidence intervals, hypothesis testing with F- and t-tests and Grubbs' test, linear regression analysis);
ii) molecular spectroscopy (UV/VIS, fluorescence, IR, and NMR spectroscopy) and atomic spectroscopy (emission and absorption in flames and plasmas);
iii) pH and other ion selective measurements, amperometry, coulometry, conductometry; iv) gas and liquid chromatrography;
v) mass spectrometry
In the laboratory unit some of the instrumental techniques are applied to quantitative analyses in the areas of process chemistry, environmental chemistry, and food production, and to qualitative chemical analyses.
Module 3 Chemistry in Society, 7 ECT
Instruction is in the form of seminars on the aims of the course based on a selection of texts and debate
contributions, and possibly video recordings.
The module comprises two parts, which are assessed separately: the seminar unit and an independent project.
The seminar unit (3.5 ECTS cr) deals with the learning outcomes 1-2. The unit requires students to participate actively in group discussions, which are outlined in short group reports (PMs).
The independent project (3.5 ECTS cr) deals with the learning outcomes 3-6. The independent project is reported in an individual essay, presented and discussed in a group seminar. The presentation should make use of ICT.
Module 4 Surfaces, Interfaces and Colliods, 6 ECTS cr
Students are expected to work independently. Instruction is in the form of lectures and exercises. The lectures present the course content, and the exercises provide an opportunity for students to apply the presented theories.
The module presents basic theories of surfaces, interfaces, and colloids in terms of their physical chemistry, as well as surface tension activities, surface activity interactions, electrostatics, adsorption, adhesion, colloidal stability, emulsions, microemulsions, foaming, association colloids, solubility, humidification and dissipation, friction and lubrication, and aerosols.
Module 5, Chemistry Education (3 ECTS cr)
The module comprises two independent projects, each of 1.5 ECTS cr, assessed separately. The first project deals with upper secondary school students' areas of difficulty in chemistry and is presented as a teacher training lesson in a seminar. In the second projetc a laboratory experiment for upper secondary education, derived from the education literature, is conducted and demonstrated to a seminar group.
Progressive specialisation:
G1F (has less than 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements:
Chemistry 1-30 ECTS cr (with 7.5 ECTS cr completed), or equivalent
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
Course code:
KEGL12
The course is not included in the course offerings for the next period.