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Chemistry

Chemistry

The properties of all of the materials we come into contact with every day are highly dependent on their chemical composition. Students of Chemistry will learn about the structure of materials, how it is analysed and what processes and methods can be used to alter their properties and applications. Students are divided into four areas of specialisation: Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry. Physical Chemistry helps you to understand fundamental chemical principles, which can be used to anticipate complex phenomena. Organic Chemistry deals with carbon-based substances from living nature, synthetic equivalents to them, and the manufacture of consumer products, such as laundry detergent, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Inorganic Chemistry deals with inorganic materials and combustion processes. Analytical Chemistry will teach you how to use chemistry, technology, physics, mathematics, information technology and biology when looking for chemical compositions in various types of tests, such as in health care, industry and environmental management.


Link to our Swedish courses in Chemistry.

From clay to ceramics in a wood-fired kiln (5 ECTS), online with contact study weekend in Turku

Link to the studyguide for more information about the course.
Time: 4.9–27.10.2023
Teacher: TkD Johan Werkelin.
Enrollment 7.8–27.8.2023

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Link to our Swedish courses in Chemistry.

Energy Transition and Sustainable Economies (5 ECTS), online course

Link to the studyguide for more information about the course.
Time: MOOC open 4.9.2023-31.5.2024.
Teacher: prof. Margareta Björklund-Sänkiaho
Registration by e-mail to johanna.fredenberg@abo.fi. Registration is open 7.8.2023–30.4.2024.


MOOCs are open online courses that anyone can attend. There are no entry requirements for the courses, but some prior knowledge may be recommended. The MOOCs are distance courses, i.e. they can be carried out entirely online. The courses often allow you to start whenever you want during a certain period of time and deadlines are flexible.

Attending a MOOC is free, but if you want a certificate or registration of credits for completed coursework, you pay the Open University’s tuition fee, 50 euros/term (the fee does not apply to ÅAU’s enrolled undergraduate and doctoral students).


Link to our Swedish courses in Chemistry.

Fredenberg, Johanna

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Fabriksgatan 2, 20500 ÅBO
+3582 215 4177
johanna.fredenberg(a)abo.fi