Program Overview

Program Details

The program in question is Ymp‰ristˆkemia kemian aineenopettajille (AVOIN YO), which translates to Environmental Chemistry for Chemistry Teachers.

Program Description

This is a 5-credit course offered during the academic year, specifically from September 28, 2024, to December 14, 2024. The course focuses on environmental chemistry, covering topics such as the chemistry of the atmosphere, water, and soil, the circulation of substances in nature, and the safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.

Target Audience

The course is designed for open university students, particularly those who are or aim to be upper secondary school and high school mathematics teachers. It is also suitable for biology and geography teachers.

Teaching Methods

The course combines online learning with two face-to-face meetings at the beginning and end of the course. It includes 50 hours of active teaching methods, 20 hours of workshop activities, and 64 hours of independent study. Participants will plan and implement a teaching session, and the materials developed will be shared among all participants.

Assessment

The course assessment is based on a portfolio and a workshop assignment, with a pass/fail grading system.

Instructor

The course instructor is Minna Tiainen.

Language

The course is taught in Finnish.

Additional Information

The course is part of the open university's offerings and is scheduled for the autumn semester. The responsible person for the course is Minna Tiainen.

• Duration: 5 credits, from September 28, 2024, to December 14, 2024
• Registration Period: August 8, 2024 - September 19, 2024
• Field of Study: Natural Sciences
• Subject: Chemistry
• Price: 75
• Prerequisites: None mentioned, but it is an independent study unit.
• Objectives: Upon completion, students will be able to define the twelve principles of green chemistry and explain their significance in chemistry teaching and sustainable development. They will understand key environmental chemistry phenomena and the circulation of elements and compounds in nature. Students will also be able to identify harmful chemicals and apply safe handling, storage, and disposal methods in teaching.
• Teaching Methods: Includes face-to-face meetings, online activities, workshop assignments, and independent study.
• Assessment Criteria: Pass/Fail based on portfolio and workshop assignment.