Environmental Chemistry (KJE100)
This is a basic course in both chemistry (naming of inorganic and organic chemicals, acids/bases, equilibria, aqueous solutions, electrochemistry, structural organic chemistry) and environmental science (general ecology, green production, sustainable development, air and water pollution, gass and water cleaning, solid waste management and recycling, non-renewable and renewable energy sources, energy saving and efficiency)
Course description for study year 2023-2024
Facts
Course code
KJE100
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Content
Chemistry: The structure of the atom. Chemical bonds. Intermolecular interactions. The Naming of compounds, use of the mole concept in solids, solutions and the gas phase, reaction equations, equilibrium, acids and bases, reduction/oxidation, water-solubility of compounds, electrochemistry, and organic chemistry. Environmental science: general ecology, sustainable development, water and air pollution, water purification, wastewater treatment, energy, wastes, cleaner technology. Work environment, chemical and physical environmental factors.
Learning outcome
After completing the course the student should:
- Be able to name inorganic compounds.
- Have a basic knowledge of organic chemistry including naming simple compounds.
- Understand and be able to use the concept of moles in reactions, solutions, gas phase.
- Have understood the principles of equilibria.
- Have a basic knowledge of the water-solubility of compounds.
- Have a basic knowledge of redox reactions.
- Have a basic knowledge of acid and bases.
- Understand electrochemistry, simple batteries and the basic process of corrosion.
- Have a basic knowledge of general ecology, sustainable development, air and water pollution and remedial treatments, fresh water availability, treatment of rubbish and solid waste, non-renewable and renewable energy resources, energy saving methods and HSE/work environment issues.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | Calculator , Cappelen, Dalen et. al.: Compendium of tables and formulae, |
Method of work
4 hrs lectures and 2 hrs problem solving per week.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Chemistry and environmental science (BIK280_1) | 9 |
| Chemistry and environmental science (BIT280_1) | 9 |
| Chemistry and environmental science (TE0552_1) | 9 |
| Chemistry and environmental science (TE0552_A) | 9 |
| Chemistry for data/electro (RED101_1) | 5 |
Open for
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
City and Regional Planning - Master of Science Degree Programme, Five Years
Industrial Economics - Master of Science Degree Programme, Five Year
Structural and Mechanical Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme. Five Years
Advanced teacher education for levels 8-13
Marine and Subsea Technology, Master of Science Degree Programme, Five Years
Petroleum Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme, Five Years
Course assessment
There must be an early dialogue between the course coordinator, the student representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.