Battery and electrochemistryLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You understand the principles of battery operation.
You know different battery chemistries.
You know the key concepts and calculations of electrochemistry.
You can identify the elements and compounds used in batteries.

Content

How does a battery work?
What are the different battery chemistries?
What are the key concepts and calculations of electrochemistry?
What elements and compounds are used in batteries?

Accomplishment methods

Students can:
a) use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
b) assess information sources critically.
e) choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.