Safety of household chemicals and glyphosateLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the basic principles of the safe use of different kind of chemicals. You can look for information on the properties of chemicals in reliable sources. You know how chemicals may behave in the environment and how they can affect your health.

Content

What are the properties of chemical substances? What kind of health hazards chemicals may have? What happens when a chemical gets into the environment? Where can I find information on chemicals?

Evaluation

Based on entry-level know-how and skills students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.