Current active subject description (last updated 2020/21)
Chemistry, Environment and Pollution
BIO101
Current active subject description (last updated 2020/21)
Chemistry, Environment and Pollution
BIO101
The course provides an introduction to basic inorganic and organic chemistry. Environmental and pollution problems will also be highlighted.
General chemistry:
- the structure of atoms and the structure of the periodic system
- bond conditions, nomenclature and stoichiometri
- water solutions and gases
- acids, bases and buffers, salts and oxids in water
- reduction and oxidation, the voltage range
- organic chemistry, functional groups and nomenclature
Environmental knowledge:
- pollution's effect on biological systems
- key themes like pollutants, climate gases, acid rain, petroleum pollution and radioactivity will be highlighted
Admission is based on general competance from studies or specific competance in this area, in line with the relevant regulations.
Upon successful completion of this programme, the student shall:
Knowledge:
- has knowledge of the naming and composition of atoms and molecules
- has knowledge of different kinds of reactions and chemical bonds
- has knowledge related to pollution of soil, air and water
- has an understanding of the effect of pollutants on organisms, populations and eco-systems
Skills:
- can apply basic methods and principles in non-organic as well as organic chemistry
- can apply basic skills in practical lab work and lab. security
- can apply and communicate knowledge of basic naming rules for chemical compounds
- can communicate basic knowledge of pollutants and other pollution issues
General competence:
- can account for basic chemical terms and principles that form the background for chemical processes taking place in living organisms
- has knowledge of issues related to the pollution of air and water, as well as the effect of pollutants on animals, plants and eco-systems
No tuition fees. Costs for semester registration and course literature apply.
Compulsory for the Animal Sciences -welfare and production programme and Nature Management. Elective course for Animal Welfare.
Lectures, assignments and lab exercises.
Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.
Calculator (Casio fx-82 series - marked with model name fx-82, with one or more letters in addition (but not numbers)).
There is no previous knowledge needed beyond that described in the admission requirements.
Curriculum literature
Subject language
Norwegian
Credits
10
Responsible faculty
Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture
Course coordinator
