The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Level/category
Extension studies
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Learning outcomes
Having successfully completed this course the student will be able to:
- understand the chemical, physical and mechanical features of polymers
- understand the basic principles of polymerisation
Course contents
Functional groups of monomers and polymers
Structure and features of polymers
Polymerisation techiques
Methods of analysing polymers
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Basics of plastics
Chemistry
Recommended or required reading
Strong,A.Brent: Plastics materials and Processing, Pearson Prentice Hall 2006
Challa,G.: Polymer Chemistry, Ellis Horwood 1993
Föreläsningsanteckningar
Study activities
- Lectures - 45 hours
- Excursions and demonstrations - 20 hours
- Exercise based learning - 10 hours
- Laboratory lessons and tasks in a simulated environment - 25 hours
- Individual studies - 40 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 140 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 40 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 100 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams
- Reports and productions
Teacher
Holmberg Mariann
Examiner
Holmberg Mariann
Group size
No limit
Course completion date
Date for course completion will be announced later
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Assessment methods
- 2008-02-06 - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions