Environmental Chemistry for Chemistry Teachers (OPEN UNI)

Recommended optional programme components The course is an independent entity and does not require additional studies carried out at the same time.

Upon completion the student should have understanding of twelve principles of green chemistry. The student should have acquired an understanding of chemistry of atmosphere, hydrosphere and terrestrial environment. The student is acquainted with the limitations of the use of dangerous chemicals and is able to find updated information of them.

Mode of delivery Web-based teaching, with face-to-face meetings at the beginning and end of the course 50 hours of the activating learning methods, portfolio work 20h, self-study 64 h. During the course, participants will design and implement a teaching session with materials distributed to all participants.

Portfolio and project work

The course utilizes verbal grading scale “Pass/ Fail”

Language of instruction Finnish

Timing The course is held in the autumn semester

Target group Open university students. The course is aimed at secondary school and high school natural science teachers, the course is also suitable for biology and geography teachers.

Person responsible Minna Tiainen