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MGLU5508

Environmental chemistry (5-10)

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Oral and practical exam

About

About the course

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student

  • has in-depth knowledge of proper organization of chemical equipment and chemicals in the school's science rooms
  • has in-depth knowledge of various chemical reactions
  • has knowledge of selected analytical methods in chemistry
  • has knowledge of the environmental impact of some chemical substances

Skills

The student

  • can operate a science room take responsibility for proper organization of chemical equipment and chemicals in science rooms
  • is capable of planning, implementing and analysing a chemistry teaching programme
  • can apply simple mathematical tools to solve quantitative tasks related to chemical reactions
  • can apply knowledge in chemical analysis methods to relevant science teaching
  • can apply chemistry knowledge to provide an explanation of human impact on climate and the environment

General Competence

The student

  • can find, assess and refer to relevant chemical and chemical didactic research, information and subject matter and apply this in working as a teacher
  • can discuss the importance of human impact on the environment

Learning methods and activities

  • Lectures
  • Laboratory activities
  • Work on assignments, individually and in groups

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory assignment according to course description

Further on evaluation

Mandatory work requirements:

  • Practical task
  • Submissions
  • Academic presentation
  • Participation in practical activities (75 % attendance)

Exam: Practical oral exam. Duration 45 minutes, plus 1 hour for preparation. Aid: Chemical Formula Booklet.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes

Course materials

List will be available prior to course start.

Subject areas

  • Teacher Education
  • Life Sciences

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral and practical exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Oral and practical exam (1)
Weighting 100/100 Date From 2025-12-15
To 2025-12-18
Duration 45 minutes
  • Other comments
  • 1) Individual time for the oral exam will be published later in Blackboard.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Oral and practical exam
Weighting 100/100 Duration 45 minutes