Principles of General Chemistry
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Course information
Learning outcomes
After the course, student will be able to:
- explain the atomic structure and the basic principles of periodic table
- describe different types of chemical bonds in inorganic and organic compounds
- explain the significance of bonding for the structure and properties of matter, also from the point of view of applications
- write chemical reaction equations as well as know the basics of chemical equilibrium, and is able to apply them in practice
- understand how the structure of a molecule is connected to its reactivity
Content
- Atomic structure, elements and periodic table
- Bonding and intermolecular forces in inorganic and organic compounds
- Concept of stoichiometry and reaction equations
- Concept of chemical equilibrium
Teacher
Otto Mustonen
Study material
Available on the MyCources platform, mostly based on:
"Chemistry, A Molecular Approach" by N. J. Tro
Workload
5 cr = 135 h
The course employs flipped classroom and blended learning methods:
- Independent preparatory studying with assignments
- Learning sessions with activities
- Exercises by digital submission
- Mandatory exam
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Evaluation
- Preparatory study assignments
- Assignments related to learning sessions
- Exercises
- Exam
Teaching time and location
The teaching time and the location of the course can be found at Sisu information system
- The link leads to Completion methods tab of the course page
- From the top of the page (Version drop-down menu), check that academic year 2025-2026 is selected
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From the blue bar, click Lecture and open the Groups and teaching times tab to see the teaching time and the location of the course. Exam times can be seen by clicking Exam.
The teacher has four (4) weeks to grade the exam submissions starting from the exam date.
Online learning environment for the course
MyCourses online learning environment is a tool for both students and teachers for communication and managing everyday course work. You need an Aalto User ID to log in to the course's MyCourses workspace and participate in teaching.
Digital workspace of the course:
MyCourses
More details on completing the course will be available at MyCourses closer to the start of the course.
Registration and course fee
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Course registration
Registration for this course starts on 4.8.2025 at 9.00
Registration for this course ends on 8.9.2025 at 23.59
It is not possible to register before the registration period has started or after it has ended.
The number of participants is limited to 5.
This course is organized by the Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering
The course fee is paid upon registration for each course at a time and it is binding. Familiarize yourself with registration and payment rules as well as other guidelines for students:
Registration, payments and rules
Activating Aalto ID and Multifactor Authentication
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