The course is included in these curricula and study modules

Polymer tecnology 2001 - 2004 - Polymer technology

Level/category

Extension studies

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

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