Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED B/K
Date of Decision: 2024-04-17
Effective: 2024-05-08
Main field: Technology
Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Elective mandatory for: B2, K3
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand
The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge in understanding, judging, and predicting the effects of chemicals on health and environment.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
The chemical basis for how health-damaging and environmentally hazardous compounds are absorbed and metabolized by organisms and the mechanisms behind their effects are discussed thoroughly. Emphasis is put on relationships between structure, chemical properties, and biological effects. The impacts of hazardous chemicals on external environments, such as in the water and air, will be discussed. The course will also discuss environmental legislation.
Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Written assessment and a written report.
The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.
Modules
Code: 0117. Name: Examination.
Credits: 6.0. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5).
Assessment: For a passing grade the student must pass a written final exam.
Code: 0217. Name: Report.
Credits: 1.5. Grading scale: UG - (U, G).
Assessment: For a passing grade the student must complete and pass a written assignment.
Assumed prior knowledge:
KOKA25 Organic Chemistry
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser:
KOK060
KOK032
Course coordinator: Baozhong Zhang,
baozhong.zhang@chem.lu.se
Course homepage: https://canvas.education.lu.se/
The course is based on independent work. The use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is permitted for self-study but may not be used for examination activities such as laboratory reports, assignments, assignments and exams.