Basics of ChemistryLaajuus (5 cr)
Study unit code: PK00CC50
Credits
5 op
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- review the necessary information on the basic concepts of chemistry, such as the atom, molecule, and periodic system
- distinguish between ionic bonds and covalent bonds and provide examples of typical bonds
- explain the polarity of a covalent bond and its significance for the properties of a compound
- determine the difference between strong and weak bonds, and the significance of weak bonds for the state of a substance
- describe common functional groups in general, and especially through examples of cosmetics compounds
- name organic compounds according to systematic naming conventions
- calculate the amounts and concentrations of substances and identify the significance of the Avogadro constant in substance amounts, including from the perspective of cosmetics
Enrollment
19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
2.5 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, service
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Kauneudenhoito- ja kosmetiikka-alan koulutus (PKV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
- Sari Viitala
Teacher in charge
Sari Viitala
Groups
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PKV225SAKauneudenhoito- ja kosmetiikka-alan koulutus, monimuotototeutus, S25, Tikkurila
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- review the necessary information on the basic concepts of chemistry, such as the atom, molecule, and periodic system
- distinguish between ionic bonds and covalent bonds and provide examples of typical bonds
- explain the polarity of a covalent bond and its significance for the properties of a compound
- determine the difference between strong and weak bonds, and the significance of weak bonds for the state of a substance
- describe common functional groups in general, and especially through examples of cosmetics compounds
- name organic compounds according to systematic naming conventions
- calculate the amounts and concentrations of substances and identify the significance of the Avogadro constant in substance amounts, including from the perspective of cosmetics
Grading scale
H-5