Practical physics and chemistry (5 cr)

Objective

You know the basic phenomena, most important quantities, units, definitions and laws of fluid and solid state mechanics, thermal physics, electricity and wave motion. You can apply the concepts, for example, to calculations in fluid flow, to compute the effects of thermal expansion and to discuss different wave motions. You can study different phenomena and determine quantities experimentally. You know the operation principles of equipment commonly used in environmental measurements. You know how to interpret analysis results and how to write a consistent report.

Content

What are the basic phenomena, most important quantities, units, definitions and laws of fluid and solid state mechanics, thermal physics, electricity and wave motion?
How can you apply the concepts, for example, to calculations in fluid flow, to compute the effects of thermal expansion and to discuss different wave motions?
How can you study different phenomena and determine quantities experimentally?
What kind of methods are used to pretreat and analyse samples?
What kind of analyses and measurements are made to assess the state of the environment?
How is analytical equipment calibrated?
What factors affect the analysis result?
How to assure the quality of analytical results?

Course material

Lab experiment instructions and other theory materials will be on Learn.

Study forms and methods

You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the weekly schedule.
Your study routine is determined by the scheduled group sessions and by the self-study assignments. You will do the labs in small groups.

Both parts of the course consists of three lectures and three laboratory sessions. From each chemistry laboratory session a report is written either individually or in working pairs/groups.

RDI and work-related cooperation

No external co-operation on this course.

Timing of exams and assignments

To be settled at the course kick off.

International cooperation

International study group

Student workload

Student work load is about 135 h, consisting of 32 hours of laboratory work in small groups and 16 hours of theory sessions with the whole group. Homework, report writing takes the rest of the time.

Course part description

This course has two parts: Chemistry and Physics

Parts consist of laboratory works, self-study and reporting.

Labs are based on spring term Environmental Physics and chemistry course theory materials and beyond. Lab notes give detailed instructions of experiments and reporting.

Further information

Attendance on the laboratory sessions is mandatory.

In chemistry laboratory sessions it is mandatory to wear laboratory coat and safety goggles. A notebook and pen, as well as a calculator, are helpful to have with you also.

It is not recommended to work in chemistry laboratory if you are pregnant. In this case, please contact the teacher in advance. In addition, if you have other conditions, such as asthma, epilepsy, inform the teacher in person.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Each part (Chemistry and Physics) give the 50% of the final grade.

Lectures and laboratory exercises are collected into a lab report.
To be settled at the course kick off.

Qualifications

Environmental physics and chemistry