The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Industrial management 2005 (native finnish speaking students) - Plastics engineering
- Industrial management 2005 (native swedish speaking students) - Plastics engineering
- Industrial management 2005 (international students) - Plastics engineering
- Industrial management 2006 (native finnish speaking students) - Plastics engineering
- Industrial management 2006 (native swedish speaking students) - Plastics engineering
- Industrial management 2006 (international students) - Plastics engineering
- Mechanical and production engineering 2006 - Mechanical design
- Plastics technology 2007 (swedish) - Plastics and processing
- Plastics technology 2008 (swedish) - Plastics and processing
- Plastics technology 2009 (swedish) - Material science
- Plastics technology 2010 (swedish) - Material science
- Plastics technology 2011 (swedish) - Material science
- Plastics technology 2012 (swedish) - Material science
- Plastics technology 2013 (swedish) - Material science
- Plastics technology 2007 (international students) - Plastics and processing
- Plastics technology 2007 (native finnish speaking students) - Plastics and processing
- Plastics technology 2007 (native swedish speaking students) - Plastics and processing
- Plastics technology 2008 (international students) - Plastics and processing
- Plastics technology 2008 (native finnish speaking students) - Plastics and processing
- Plastics technology 2008 (native swedish speaking students) - Plastics and processing
- Plastics technology 2009 - Material science
- Plastics technology 2010 - Material science
- Plastics technology 2011 - Material science
- Plastics technology 2012 - Material science
- Plastics technology 2013 - Material science
- Materials processing technology 2014 (swe) - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2015 (swe) - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2021 - Advanced materials technology
- Materials processing technology 2022 - Advanced materials technology
- Materials processing technology 2014 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2015 - Materials
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2021 - Advanced materials technology
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2022 - Advanced materials technology
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2023 - Advanced materials technology
- Materials technology and sustainability 2023 - Advanced materials technology
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
Within this study unit we will focus on the
following competencies:
Natural science, Sustainability, Materials
technology
SDGs in focus:
#6 Clean water and sanitation
#7 Affordable and clean energy
#11 Sustainable cities and communities
#12 Responsible consumption and production
Learning outcomes
Understanding of the structures and compositions
of advanced modern engineering materials, with a
focus on nanomaterials, smart responsive
materials, biomimetic materials and additive
manufacturing materials. (Knowledge)
Awareness of the latest research, demand and
sustainability implications of modern engineering
materials. (Attitude)
Ability to investigate theoretically and
experimentally modern engineering materials.
(Skill)
Course contents
Lectures, theoretical exercises, laboratory
exercises, individual assignments, guest lectures,
excursions
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Technology and Learning (or Laboratory Safety for
Engineers)
Engineering Chemistry
Preferably also Materials Chemistry and Material
Properties
Previous course names
Functional Materials, PT-2-024 (0), 5 ECTS
Additional information
None
Study activities
- Lectures - 30 hours
- Excursions and demonstrations - 5 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 30 hours
- Practical exercises - 15 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 15 hours
- Individual studies - 40 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Exam, assignment presentations
Teacher
Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Examiner
Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions