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CHEM IDBM (minor)
Basic information
Code:
CHEM3066
Extent:
25
ECTS
Curriculum:
2026–2028
2024–2026
Level:
Advanced studies
Language of learning:
English
Target group:
All Aalto students
Teacher in charge:
Kristiina Lillqvist
Administrative contact:
Taru Korkalainen
Organising department:
Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
Department of Chemistry and Materials Science
Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems
Organiser:
School of Chemical Engineering
Prerequisites:
Enrolment to IDBM MSc Tech in the School of Chemical Engineering.
Quotas and restrictions:
Only available to students of IDBM MSc Tech in the School of Chemical Engineering.
Application process:
-
Content and structure of the minor
About the minor
CHEM IDBM comprises courses in Bioproducts Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, or Chemistry and Materials Science. CHEM IDBM minor courses are recommended to be completed in the spring semester of the first academic year and/or the Autumn semester of the second academic year.
After studying the minor, the graduate is able to:
• identify and discuss the relevant theoretical knowledge base in the specialisation area;
• apply the relevant theoretical knowledge in practical applications of the specialisation area;
• apply profound engineering knowledge in an international, competitive and highly innovative working environment.
Content
Structure of the minor
Select courses from any of the topics below to fulfill the 25 ECTS requirement. Selecting one of the topics to follow is recommended, but you can choose courses freely. Pay special attention to course prerequisites.
In addition, if you have not yet completed a corresponding course in the bachelor’s degree, complete also the course CHEM-E0111 Laboratory Safety Practices at CHEM (0 ECTS).
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Teaching |
|---|---|---|---|
Bioproducts Engineering |
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Recommended fundamental courses |
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| CHEM-E1170 | Introduction to Sustainability in the Bioeconomy | 5 | I-II English |
| CHEM-E2122 | Fibre Processes | 5 | II English |
| CHEM-E2123 | Characterization of Bio-based Materials | 5 | I-II English |
Recommended optional courses |
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| CHEM-E2126 | Introduction to the Packaging Value Chain | 5 | III English |
| CHEM-E2225 | Wood Material Science | 5 | III English |
| CHEM-E0200 | Textile Finishing | 5 | I-II English |
| CHEM-E1175 | Sustainability Assessments for Bioproducts | 5 | V-IV English |
| CHEM-E2128 | Wood Science Laboratory | 5 | IV English |
| CHEM-E0215 | Textile Fibres | 5 | I-II English |
| CHEM-E0115 | Planning and Execution of a Biorefinery Investment Project | 5 | I-II English |
Biotechnology courses |
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| CHEM-E8120 | Cell Biology | 5 | I English |
| CHEM-E3190 | Metabolism | 5 | I English |
| CHEM-E3111 | Cell Engineering | 5 | II English |
| CHEM-E3115 | Industrial Biotechnology | 5 | III English |
| CHEM-E3150 | Biophysical Chemistry | 5 | III English |
| CHEM-E3121 | Microbial Physiology | 5 | II English |
| CHEM-E3117 | Enzyme Technology | 5 | IV English |
Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering courses |
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| CHEM-E0112 | Scientific Article Exercise | 1 | I English |
| CHEM-E0113 | Introduction to MATLAB and Python | 2 | I English |
| CHEM-E7122 | Statistical Data Treatment | 2 | I English |
| CHEM-E6111 | Engineering Principles for Metallurgical Processes | 5 | I English |
| CHEM-E7121 | Separation Processes 1 | 5 | I -II English |
| CHEM-E6230 | Recycling Technologies | 5 | II English |
| CHEM-E7130 | Process Modeling | 5 | I-II English |
| CHEM-E7190 | Process Dynamics and Control | 5 | II English |
| CHEM-E7150 | Reaction Engineering | 5 | II English |
| CHEM-E7126 | Separation Processes 2 | 5 | III English |
| CHEM-E6140 | Fundamentals of Minerals Engineering and Recycling | 5 | I English |
| CHEM-E6180 | Fundamentals of Hydrometallurgy | 5 | II English |
| CHEM-E6160 | Fundamentals of Pyrometallurgy | 5 | II English |
| CHEM-E6100 | Fundamentals of Chemical Thermodynamics | 5 | II English |
Chemistry and Materials Science courses |
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Recommended fundamental courses |
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| CHEM-E4114 | Computational Methods | 5 | I-II English |
| CHEM-E5170 | Surfaces and Films | 5 | I-II English |
| CHEM-E4111 | Chemical Structure and Reactivity | 5 | I English |
| CHEM-E4112 | Research Techniques | 5 | I-II English |
Recommended optional courses |
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| CHEM-E4151 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 5 | II English |
| CHEM-E4155 | Solid State Chemistry | 5 | IV English |
| CHEM-E4170 | Advanced Organic Chemistry | 5 | II English |
| CHEM-E4106 | Electrochemistry | 5 | III English |
| CHEM-C3230 | Molecular Quantum Mechanics | 5 | I English |
| CHEM-E5160 | Functional Soft Materials | 5 | III English |
| CHEM-C3410 | Nanomaterials | 5 | I-II English |
Code: CHEM3066
Extent: 25 ECTS
Curriculum: 2024–2026
Level: Advanced studies
Language of learning: English
Theme: Materials and sustainable use of natural resources
Target group: All Aalto students
Teacher in charge: Kristiina Lillqvist
Administrative contact: Taru Korkalainen
Organising department: Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Department of Chemistry and Materials Science Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems
School: School of Chemical Engineering
Prerequisites: Enrolment to IDBM MSc Tech in the School of Chemical Engineering.
Quotas and restrictions: Only available to students of IDBM MSc Tech in the School of Chemical Engineering.
Application process: -
Content and structure of the minor
About the minor
Description of the minor
CHEM IDBM comprises courses in Bioproducts Engineering; Biotechnology; Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering; or Chemistry and Materials Science.
Intended learning outcomes
- After studying the minor, the graduate is able to:
identify and discuss the relevant theoretical knowledge base in the specialisation area; - apply the relevant theoretical knowledge in practical applications of the specialisation area;
- apply profound engineering knowledge in an international, competitive and highly innovative working environment.
You can find course descriptions in Sisu. In your study plan, choose the course and click the course code or search courses by code or name. Learning environments are found in MyCourses through search or after registration in "My own courses".
Content
Structure of the minor
| Code | Course name | ECTS Credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select courses to fulfill the 25 credit requirement. In addition, students need to complete the course CHEM-E0111 Laboratory Safety Practices at CHEM (0 ECTS). | |||
Bioproducts Engineering courses (25 ECTS) |
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Select 15-25 ECTS of the following 25 ECTS |
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| CHEM-E1170 | Introduction to Sustainability in the Bioeconomy D | 5 | I-II / 1st |
| CHEM-E2122 | Fibre Processes | 5 | II / 1st |
| CHEM-E2123 | Characterization of Bio-based Materials | 5 | I-II / 1st |
| CHEM-E2121 | Surface Chemistry of Bio-based Materials D | 5 | I / 1st |
| CHEM-E1180 | Plant Resources | 5 | I / 1st |
Select 0-10 ECTS of the following 15 ECTS |
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| CHEM-E2126 | Introduction to the Packaging Value Chain | 5 | III / 1st |
| CHEM-E2225 | Wood Material Science | 5 | III / 1st |
| CHEM-E0200 | Textile Finishing D | 5 | I-II / 1st |
Biotechnology courses (25 ECTS) |
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Select 25 ECTS of the following 35 ECTS |
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| CHEM-E8120 | Cell Biology D | 5 | I/1st |
| CHEM-E3190 | Metabolism D | 5 | I/1st |
| CHEM-E3111 | Cell Engineering D | 5 | II/1st |
| CHEM-E3115 | Industrial Biotechnology D | 5 | III/1st |
| CHEM-E3150 | Biophysical Chemistry D | 5 | III/1st |
| CHEM-E3121 | Microbial Physiology D | 5 | II/1st |
| CHEM-E3117 | Enzyme Technology D | 5 | IV/1st |
Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering courses (25 ECTS) |
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Select 25 ECTS of the following 60 ECTS |
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| CHEM-E0112 | Scientific Article Exercise D | 1 | I / 1st |
| CHEM-E0113 | Introduction to MATLAB and Python | 2 | I / 1st |
| CHEM-E7122 | Statistical Data Treatment D | 2 | I / 1st |
| CHEM-E6111 | Engineering Principles for Metallurgical Processes | 5 | I / 1st |
| CHEM-E7121 | Separation Processes 1 D | 5 | I / 1st or 2nd |
| CHEM-E6230 | Recycling Technologies D | 5 | II / 2nd |
| CHEM-E7130 | Process Modeling | 5 | I / 1st |
| CHEM-E7190 | Process Dynamics and Control D | 5 | II / 1st |
| CHEM-E7150 | Reaction Engineering | 5 | II / 1st |
| CHEM-E7126 | Separation Processes 2 D | 5 | III / 1st |
| CHEM-E6140 | Fundamentals of Minerals Engineering and Recycling D | 5 | I / 1st |
| CHEM-E6180 | Fundamentals of Hydrometallurgy | 5 | II / 1st |
| CHEM-E6160 | Fundamentals of Pyrometallurgy | 5 | II / 1st |
| CHEM-E6100 | Fundamentals of Chemical Thermodynamics | 5 | II / 1st |
Chemistry and Materials Science courses (25 ECTS) |
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Compulsory courses (20 ECTS) |
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| CHEM-E4114 | Computational Methods D | 5 | I-II/1st |
| CHEM-E5170 | Surfaces and Films | 5 | I-II/1st |
| CHEM-E4111 | Chemical Structure and Reactivity | 5 | I/1st |
| CHEM-E4112 | Research Techniques | 5 | I-II/1st |
Select 5 ECTS of the following 35 ECTS |
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| CHEM-E4130 | Chemistry of the Elements | 5 | II / 1st |
| CHEM-E4155 | Solid State Chemistry | 5 | III-IV / 1st |
| CHEM-E4170 | Advanced Organic Chemistry D | 5 | II / 1st |
| CHEM-E4106 | Electrochemistry D | 5 | III / 1st |
| CHEM-C3230 | Molecular Quantum Mechanics | 5 | I / 1st or 2nd |
| CHEM-E5160 | Functional Soft Materials D | 5 | III / 1st |
| CHEM-C3410 | Nanomaterials | 5 | I-II / 1st |