Building Chemistry (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Purpose of the course
You will learn the basics of chemistry to understand the chemical behavior of different building materials and understand the basics of building technology such as corrosion of metals and concrete. You will also learn logical thinking and problem solving.

Learning outcomes of the course

EA-KW EUR-ACE Knowledge and understanding: You understand the basics of chemistry in construction.
EA-EC EUR-ACE Applying Technology to Practice: You can apply chemical phenomena to solve practical problems using well-established calculation methods.
EA-MC EUR-ACE Multidisciplinary Knowledge: Understand the environmental and economic implications of chemistry

Learning outcomes in the course
After completing the course, you will be able to calculate the quantities of substances, their volumes and / or masses, and you will be able to manage the concentration calculation. You will understand the essential information contained in the chemical reaction equation and apply it to pH, concentration, and combustion calculations, as well as oxidation-reduction calculations.

Content

The following topics are covered in the course:
Basics of Chemistry. Atomic structure, cyclic system of elements, chemical bonds, polarity, oxidation index, amount of substance, state of matter, mixtures, chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, energy production and combustion, and especially chemistry related to construction engineering such as oxidation, corrosion, solvents, paints, adhesives, concrete

Teaching methods

Kurssi koostuu perinteisestä luento-opetuksesta, harjoitustehtävistä, laboratoriotöistä sekä tentistä.

Mikäli opiskelija ei ole ollut aloitusviikon tunneilla eikä palauta pakollista taustatehtävää määräajassa eli 20.9.2024 mennessä, poistetaan hänet opintojaksolta ja hän ei voi osallistua enää tälle toteutukselle.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
You are able to recognize phenomena and the models attached to the field of the course.
You can solve simple course related problems. You can read different kinds of tables and graphs to get the right information. Your calculations may have some mistakes.

Satisfactory 2
You are able to understand phenomena and the models attached to the field of the course.
You can solve basic problems with the help of examples. You can read different kinds of tables and graphs to get the right information. Your calculations may have some mistakes.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
You are able to understand phenomena and the models attached to the field of the course.
You can solve basic problems. You can read different kinds of tables and graphs and you are also able to produce them yourself. Your calculations may have some mistakes.

Very good 4
You are able to understand phenomena and the models attached to the field of the course.
You can solve challenging problems. You can read different kinds of tables and graphs and you are able to produce them yourself. You are also able to evaluate the assumptions and applicabilities of the models you are using. Your calculations are mainly right.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to understand phenomena and the models attached to the field of the course.
You can solve challenging problems. You can read different kinds of tables and graphs and you are able to make them yourself. You are also able to evaluate the assumptions and applicabilities of the models you are using. You can apply your knowledge to new situations. Your calculations are right but may have some careless errors.