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Compounds and Reactions in Cosmetic Chemistry (5 cr)

Code: PK00CC51-3002

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
Teija Hyppönen-Paloheimo
Teacher in charge
Teija Hyppönen-Paloheimo
Groups
PKV226SN
Kauneudenhoito- ja kosmetiikka-alan koulutus, päivätoteutus, S26, Tikkurila
Study unit
PK00CC51

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- name the different isomers of organic compounds and explain their meaning in the compounds used in cosmetics.
- identify and describe the basic principles of oxidation-reduction reactions and their significance in chemical reactions.
- determine the practical significance of oxidation numbers in oxidation and reduction reactions.
- explain the chemical properties of acids and bases and their effect on the pH level of substances.
- interpret the importance of pH values for the properties and chemical processes of a product.
- illustrate the importance of commonly used compound groups in cosmetic products at a general level.

Evaluation scale

H-5

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