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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
  • PKV225SA
    Kauneudenhoito- 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