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Chemical Engineering (minor)
Basic information
Code:
CHEM3055
Extent:
20–25
ECTS
Curriculum:
2024–2026
Level:
Intermediate studies
Language of learning:
English
Theme:
Advanced energy solutions
Materials and sustainable use of natural resources
Target group:
All Aalto students
Teacher in charge:
Michael Hummel
Administrative contact:
Kari Lehti
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:
-
Quotas and restrictions:
Max 10 students per year. Not for Chemical Engineering major students or for students of the Bachelor's Programme in Chemical Engineering (ei Kemian tekniikan kandidaattiohjelman opiskelijoille). MSc students should check with their own study programme that this minor can be included in the degree.
Application process:
With an email to the administrative contact by the Wednesday of the week before the first evaluation period and orientation week. The minor should be included in the student’s study plan in Sisu when applying.
Content and structure of the minor
About the minor
Our society is facing rapid changes due to megatrends such as digitalization and the shift to an increased use of biobased and renewable resources. The Chemical Engineering minor is providing student the required fundamental understanding to contribute to the development of a sustainable society, moving away from the current non-circular processes and oil-based products. Responsible and circular utilisation of natural resources is vital for a sustainable way of living. It is also crucial for future economic growth, as it will provide new business opportunities. Many companies have started to redefine their activities accordingly and need forward-oriented specialists.
In a nutshell, this minor introduces the students to bio-based and circular “thinking” and how that will help to create innovative products and solutions for a more sustainable world. The field of applications ahead for these solutions is huge ranging from construction materials and textiles to biofuels and medicine.
By completing the studies in Chemical Engineering minor, students will be able to:
- Apply fundamental understanding to search for novel sustainable products and procedures
- Combine modern analytical methods, understanding of industrial bioprocesses and computational tools in solving chemical and biotechnological challenges
- Develop a bio-based and circular “thinking” to create innovative products and solutions for applications ranging from construction materials and textiles to biofuels and medicine
- Communicate scientific concepts to an interdisciplinary audience
The skillset obtained from this minor is very versatile and allows you to further specialize in many fields of chemistry and biotechnology.
Content
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory courses (10 ECTS) |
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| CHEM-A1211 | Principles of General Chemistry | 5 | I (Autumn) |
| CHEM-C1240 | General Chemistry Laboratory Course | 5 | II (Autumn) |
Choose 5-10 ECTS of the following |
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| CHEM-C1300 | Fundamental Biosciences | 5 | III–IV (Spring) |
| CHEM-C2340 | Industrial Biomass Processes | 5 | III–IV (Spring) |
Optional coursesChoose 0-10 ECTS from the following 33 ECTS to make up 20-25 ECTS for the extent of the whole minor. Please pay attention to course prerequisites. |
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| CHEM-C1230 | Principles of Physical Chemistry | 5 | I–II (Autumn) |
| CHEM-C2310 | Bioprocess Technology | 5 | IV-V (Spring) |
| CHEM-C2330 | Biochemistry | 5 | I (Autumn) |
| ELEC-D8710 | Principles of Materials Science | 5 | III–V (Spring) |
| CHEM-E1180 | Plant Resources | 5 | I (Autumn) |
| CHEM-C3420 | Basics of Polymer Technology | 5 | I–II (Autumn) |
| CHEM-A1630 | CHEMARTS Basics | 3 | I (Autumn) OR IV (Spring) |
Previous curricula
Code: CHEM3055
Extent: 20–25 ECTS
Curriculum: 2022–2024
Level: Bachelor
Language of learning: English
Theme: Advanced energy solutions Materials and sustainable use of natural resources
Teacher in charge: Michael Hummel
Administrative contact: Kari Lehti
Organising department: Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
Target group: All Aalto students
Prerequisites: -
Quotas and restrictions: Max 10 students per year.
Application process: With an email to the administrative contact before 1.9. The study plan should be attached to the application.
Study objectives: In the Chemical Engineering minor students get an insight to a transition from an oil-based to a sustainable society. Utilizing natural resources is vital for a sustainable way of living and will be crucial for future economic growth, as it will provide also new business opportunities.
The minor starts with basics in chemistry, and based on student’s interests, continues by getting familiar to biosciences, biomaterials, biomaterial processing, or by deepening the knowledge in basic chemistry.
Target Group: All Aalto students, with sufficient prerequisite knowledge. Not for Chemical Engineering major students or for students of the Bachelor's Programme in Chemical Technology (ei Kemian tekniikan kandidaattiohjelman opiskelijoille). MSc students should check with their own study programme that this minor can be included in the degree.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses, 15 cr. in total | |||
| CHEM-C1220 | Principles of General and Organic Chemistry | 5 | I (Autumn) |
| CHEM-C1240 | General Chemistry Laboratory Course | 5 | IV (Spring) |
| Choose either CHEM-C2310 OR CHEM-C2340 | |||
| CHEM-C2310 | Bioprocess Technology | 5 | IV-V (Spring) |
| CHEM-C2340 | Industrial Biomass Processes | 5 | III - IV (Spring) |
| Optional courses, choose 1 - 2 courses (note prerequisites) | |||
| CHEM-C1300 | Fundamental Biosciences | 5 | III-IV (Spring) |
| CHEM-C1230 | Principles of Physical Chemistry | 5 | I - II (Autumn) |
| CHEM-C2330 | Biochemistry | 5 | I (Autumn) |
| ELEC-D8710 | Principles of Materials Science | 5 | III-V (Spring) |
| CHEM-E1100 | Plant Biomass | 5 | I (Autumn) |
| CHEM-C3420 | Basics of Polymer Technology | 5 | I-II (Autumn) |
| CHEM-A1610 | Design Meets Biomaterials | 3 - 5 | IV-V (Spring) |
Code: CHEM3055
Language: English
Teacher in charge: Michael Hummel
Administrative contact: Jenny Thors
Extent: 20-25 cr.
Please check the minimum scope of the minor from your own programme.
Study objectives: In the Chemical engineering minor students get an insight to a transition from an oil-based to a sustainable society. Utilizing natural resources is vital for a sustainable way of living and will be crucial for future economic growth, as it will provide also new business opportunities.
The minor starts with basics in chemistry, and based on student’s interests, continues by getting familiar to biosciences, biomaterials, biomaterial processing, or by deepening the knowledge in basic chemistry.
Target Group: All Aalto students, with sufficient prerequisite knowledge. Not for Chemical Engineering major students or for students of the Bachelor's Programme in Chemical Technology (ei Kemian tekniikan kandidaattiohjelman opiskelijoille). MSc students should check with their own study programme that this minor can be included in the degree.
Application process: With an email to the administrative contact before 1.9. Study plan should be attached to the application.
Quotas and restrictions: Max 10 students per year.
Content and structure of the minor
| Code | Name | ECTS cr. | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses | |||
| CHEM-C1220 | Principles of General and Organic Chemistry | 5 | I (Autumn) |
| CHEM-C1240 | General Chemistry Laboratory Course | 5 | II (Autumn) |
| Optional courses, choose 2-3 courses (note prerequisities) | |||
| CHEM-C1300 | Fundamental Biosciences | 5 | III-IV (Spring) |
| CHEM-C1230 | Principles of Physical Chemistry | 5 | I - II (Autumn) |
| CHEM-C2310 | Bioprocess Technology | 5 | IV-V (Spring) |
| CHEM-C2330 | Biochemistry | 5 | I (Autumn) |
| CHEM-C2340 | Industrial Biomass Processes | 5 | III - IV (Spring) |
| ELEC-D8710 | Principles of Materials Science | 5 | III-V (Spring) |
| CHEM-E1100 | Plant Biomass | 5 | I (Autumn) |
| CHEM-C3420 | Basics of Polymer Technology | 5 | I-II (Autumn) |
| CHEM-A1610 | Design Meets Biomaterials | 3 - 5 | IV-V (Spring) |
Code: CHEM3055
Language: English
Teacher in charge: Prof. Ville Alopaeus
Administrative contact: Planning Officer Niina Arppe
Extent: 20-25 cr
Study objectives: In the Chemical engineering minor students get an insight to a transition from an oil-based to a sustainable society. Utilizing natural resources is vital for a sustainable way of living and will be crucial for future economic growth, as it will provide also new business opportunities.
The minor starts with basics in chemistry, and based on student’s interests, continues by getting familiar to biosciences, biomaterials, biomaterial processing, or by deepening the knowledge in basic chemistry.
Target Group: All Aalto students, with sufficient prerequisite knowledge. Not for Chemical Engineering major students or for students of the Bachelor's Programme in Chemical Technology (ei Kemian tekniikan kandidaattiohjelman opiskelijoille). MSc students should check with their own study programme that this minor can be included in the degree.
Application process: With an email to the administrative contact before 1.9. Study plan should be attached to the application.
Quotas and restrictions: Max 10 students per year.
Content and structure of the minor
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses | |||
| CHEM-C1200 | Chemistry I | 5 | I-II (Autumn) |
| CHEM-C1210 | Chemistry II | 5 | IV-V (Spring) |
| OPtional courses, choose 2-3 courses (note prerequisities) | |||
| CHEM-C1300 | Fundamental Biosciences | 5 | III-IV (Spring) |
| CHEM-C2250 | Chemistry III | 5 | III-IV (Spring) |
| CHEM-C2310 | Bioprocess Technology (available in 2020) | 5 | IV-V (Spring) |
| CHEM-C2330 | Biochemistry | 5 | I-II (Autumn) |
| CHEM-C2340 | Industrial Biomass Processes | 5 | IV-V (Spring) |
| CHEM-C2470 | Basics of Material Science (available in 2021) | 6 | I-II (Autumn) |
| CHEM-C3320 | Plant biomass | 5 | I (Autumn) |
| CHEM-C3420 | Basics of Polymer Technology | 5 | I-II (Autumn) |
| CHEM-A1610 | Design Meets Biomaterials | 5 | IV-V (Spring) |