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Basics of Chemistry (5 cr)

Code: PK00CC50-3002

General information


Enrollment
18.05.2026 - 24.05.2026
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Timing
01.08.2026 - 31.12.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
10 Liiketalous-, tietojenkäsittely- ja palvelualat
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 45
Degree programmes
Kauneudenhoito- ja kosmetiikka-alan koulutus (PKV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
Sari Viitala
Teacher in charge
Sari Viitala
Study unit
PK00CC50

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

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