The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Mechanical and production engineering 2006 - Polymer technology
- Plastics technology 2007 (swedish) - General studies
- Plastics technology 2008 (swedish) - General studies
- 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) - General studies
- Plastics technology 2007 (native finnish speaking students) - General studies
- Plastics technology 2007 (native swedish speaking students) - General studies
- Plastics technology 2008 (international students) - General studies
- 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) - Methodology and thesis work
- Materials processing technology 2015 (swe) - Methodology and degree thesis
- Materials processing technology 2016 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Materials processing technology 2017 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Materials processing technology 2018 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Materials processing technology 2019 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Materials processing technology 2020 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Materials processing technology 2021 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2014 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Materials processing technology 2015 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Materials processing technology 2016 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Materials processing technology 2017 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Materials processing technology 2018 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Materials processing technology 2019 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Mechanical and sustainability engineering 2020 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2021 - Materials
The course takes place in period
2 (2021-10-25 to 2021-12-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
4
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is to teach the modern
methods of analysing and identifying materials,
in order to successfully apply the taught
techniques
to solve realistic engineering problems.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is
expected to be able to understand modern
analytical methods used and choose an
appropriate testing method for the analysis
and
identification of different materials.
Course contents
Lectures and theoretical exercises on selecting
analytical methods, spectroscopic methods,
thermal
methods, chromatographic methoods, microscopic
methods and failure analysis.
Laboratory exercises on optical microscopy, UV-
Vis, FTIR, DSC and chromatography.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Laboratory Safety for Engineers or Introduction to
University Studies (2017-18 or earlier)
Recommended or required reading
Material provided in itslearning
Study activities
- Lectures - 21 hours
- Practical exercises - 8 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 17 hours
- Individual studies - 86 hours
- Seminars - 3 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Online exam, lab reports, group project
Teacher
Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Examiner
Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (16 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Course enrolment period
2021-10-11 to 2021-11-07
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2021-10-26 | 09:00 - 12:00 | D4109 | Material Analysis | Lectures | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2021-10-28 | 09:00 - 12:00 | B327 | Material Analysis | Lectures | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2021-11-02 | 09:00 - 12:00 | B327 | Material Analysis | Lectures | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2021-11-04 | 09:00 - 12:00 | B327 | Material Analysis | Lectures | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2021-11-09 | 09:00 - 12:00 | B320 | Material Analysis | Lectures | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2021-11-11 | 09:00 - 12:00 | B327 | Material Analysis | Lectures | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2021-11-16 | 09:00 - 12:00 | B327 | Material Analysis | Lectures | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2021-11-18 | 09:00 - 12:00 | B328 | Material Analysis | Lectures | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2021-11-23 | 09:00 - 12:00 | D3100 | Material Analysis | Lectures | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2021-11-25 | 09:00 - 12:00 | Material Analysis | Excursion to the University of Helsinki. Come a little before 9:00 to Physicum (https://goo.gl/maps/ic1aGa5PHqfzJPp76). | Makkonen-Craig Stewart | |
2021-11-30 | 09:00 - 15:00 | D3100 | Material Analysis | Lab exercises | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2021-12-02 | 09:00 - 15:00 | D3100 | Material Analysis | Lab exercises | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2021-12-07 | 09:00 - 15:00 | D3100 | Material Analysis | Lab exercises | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2021-12-09 | 09:00 - 15:00 | D3100 | Material Analysis | Lab exercises | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2021-12-14 | 09:00 - 12:00 | D3100 | Material Analysis | Failure analysis group project | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2021-12-16 | 09:00 - 12:00 | B327 | Material Analysis | Failure analysis group project presentations | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |