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Applied chemistry

Language of instruction

lithuanian

Qualification degree and (or) qualification to be awarded

Bachelor of Physical Sciences

Place of delivery

Kaunas, K. Donelaičio g. 73, LT-44249

Institution that has carried out assessment

Studijų kokybės vertinimo centras

Institution that has performed accreditation, accreditation term

Studijų kokybės vertinimo centras, 8/31/2020

Data provided or updated (date)

10/14/2021

Order on accreditation

SV6-15
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Summary of the Profile

General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
The aim is to educate chemists who understand the methods and principles of chemical materials synthesis and analysis, processes in biological systems, who know the principles of pharmaceutical, cosmetic, functional organic and inorganic material chemistry and technology, are able to perform standard synthesis, analytical procedures and work with standard instrumental technique, understand chemical processes that take place during the production and can solve production problems, monitor, analyze and critically evaluate innovations in the field of chemistry.

Learning outcomes:
Knowledge and its Application:
A1 Able to choose the proper terminology, nomenclature, and units of measurement to describe the structure and properties of chemicals.
A2 Able to define the processes of biochemical and biological systems along with the structure and chemical properties of biomolecules.
A3 Able to explain known chemical phenomena based on the theory and facts of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.
A4 Able to outline the fundamentals of the most important technological processes applicable in chemical industry.
A5 Able to describe the structure of functional organic and inorganic materials and their main research methods.
A6 Able to employ knowledge in the field of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry during decision-making for the routine qualitative and quantitative problems of the functional materials or cosmetics design and development.
A7 Able to apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, physics, information technology to numerical description and modelling of chemical phenomena.
Research Skills:
B1 Able to formulate the aim and objectives of the research.
B2 Able to apply modern information retrieval tools to collect and evaluate information and data.
B3 Able to review the latest scientific literature in the field of functional organic and inorganic materials chemistry.
B4 Able to select proper materials and methodologies for the development and analysis of chemical products to achieve a specific goal.
B5 Able to analyse the results of research using theoretical knowledge of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.
B6 Able to summarize the results of chemical research and formulate conclusions.
Specific Skills:
C1 Able to use standard equipment and devices in chemical compound synthesis and analysis laboratories.
C2 Able to behave safely in a chemistry laboratory according to material safety data sheets along with safety and health requirements.
C3 Able to apply chemical product development, qualitative and quantitative analysis methods for the production and characterization of functional materials or cosmetics.
C4 Able to analyse the results of experimental research using computer programs.
C5 Able to reliably perform chemical experiments and properly describe standard laboratory procedures.
C6 Able to select solutions for chemical problems and control their implementation.
Social Skills:
D1 Able to systematize and present the results of research in written and oral form to an audience of different background.
D2 Able to communicate fluently in the correct Lithuanian and foreign language (oral and written forms).
D3 Able to organize safe work in chemistry laboratories and chemical companies.
Personal Skills:
E1 Able to plan and organize independent work and learning.
E2 Able to adapt to the changing conditions.
E3 Able to raise their professional competencies.
E4 Able to work independently, responsibly, thoroughly.


Activities of teaching and learning:
Theoretical lectures, practical exercises, laboratory works, problem solving sessions, project implementation and presentation, group projects, scientific research project and professional practice.

Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
The ten-grade scale and the cumulative evaluation system are applied. The final evaluations in courses consist of the sum of multiplications of the grades of the intermediate assessments and the final assessment multiplied by weighting coefficients (percentage components).

Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Information Technologies 1,
Introduction to Applied Chemistry,
Mathematics 1,
Inorganic Chemistry 1,
Physics 1,
Cell Biology,
Mathematics 2,
Inorganic Chemistry 2,
Physical Chemistry 1,
Basics of Physiology and Anatomy,
Software for Chemistry,
Organic Chemistry 1,
Theory of Probability and Statistics,
Chemical Analysis,
Physical Chemistry 2,
Organic Chemistry 2,
Polymer Chemistry,
General Chemical and Biotechnology,
Bioinorganic Chemistry,
Bioorganic Chemistry,
Microbiology,
Process Engineering 1,
Biochemistry,
Quality Control of Chemical Products and their Manufacturing,
Instrumental Analysis,
Surface and Colloid Chemistry,
Process Engineering 2,
Human Safety and Toxicology,
Semester Project,
Bachelor's Final Project,
Professional Practice.
Specialisations:
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Optional courses:
Electives of Philosophy and Sustainable Development:
Foreign Language Electives (Level C1);
Electives of Entrepreneurship Education and Economics:
Technology Entrepreneurship,
Engineering Economics,
Fundamentals of Enterprises Management,
Marketing,
Fundamentals of Enterprises Accounting and Financial, Management;
Electives of Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Module:
Chemical Pharmacology,
Drug Chemistry,
Biocosmetics,
Technology of Pharmaceutical Formulations,
Chemistry and Technology of Cosmetics,
Electives of Functional Materials Module:
Chemistry of Functional Inorganic Materials,
Sustainable Chemistry,
Chemistry of Functional Organic Materials,
Chemistry of Crystals,
Synthesis of High Temperature Materials,
Biomedical Polymers,
Basic Dyes Chemistry,
Colour Science.

Distinctive features of a study programme:
A graduate has fundamental knowledge of organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, is familiar with the processes and apparatuses of chemical engineering, pharmaceutical technologies, chemistry and technology of cosmetics, and is able to conduct synthesis and analysis of chemical compounds.

Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
The graduate can work at enterprises of chemical industry, pharmacy, cosmetics and household chemicals and laboratories.
Access to further study:
Master's studies in chemistry.