The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Polymer tecnology 2001 - 2004 - Polymer technology
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
3 cr
Competency aims
The aim is to deepen the knowledge in polymers that the students have reached during the course Polymer materials 1
Learning outcomes
A thorough knowledge of various polymer materials and their usage.
Course contents
Lectures in
- The effect of crystallinity on polymer properties
- Flammability of polymers
- Biopolymers, biodegradability
- Thermosets
- Optical and acoustical properties of polymers
- Polymer permeability
Training with the simulation software Moldflow MPA
Company visits
Prerequisites and co-requisites
POLYMER MATERIALS 1
Additional information
Further information (for enrolled students only) on WebCT
Recommended or required reading
Klason C & Kubát J, Plaster - materialval och materialdata, VI Sveriges Verkstadsindustrier, 2001
Study activities
- Lectures - 36 hours
- Excursions and demonstrations - 5 hours
- Tuition managed by students but supervised by the teacher - 20 hours
- Individual studies - 20 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 81 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 20 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 61 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams
- Reports and productions
Examiner
Meinander Kerstin
Home page of the course
Finns på WebCT
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Assessment methods
- 2006-10-30 - Exams
- 2006-11-03 - Reports and productions