The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- 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 2016 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2017 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2018 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2019 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2020 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2021 - Chemistry
- Materials processing technology 2022 - Chemistry
- Materials processing technology 2014 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2015 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2016 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2017 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2018 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2019 - Materials
- Mechanical and sustainability engineering 2020 - Materials
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2021 - Sustainable chemistry
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2022 - Sustainable chemistry
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2023 - Sustainable chemistry
- Materials technology and sustainability 2023 - Chemistry
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
1
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:
#12 Responsible consumption and production
#13 Climate action
#14 Life below water
#15 Life on land
Learning outcomes
Understanding the nomenclature, structures,
properties and polymerization and degradation
reactions of synthetic and natural polymers.
(Knowledge)
Awareness of the importance of polymers in current
materials sustainability and circular economy
issues, with a focus on bio-based polymers.
(Attitude)
Ability to apply knowledge of polymeric
structures, properties, and sources to finding
solutions to theoretical and experimental
problems. (Skill)
Course contents
Lectures, theoretical exercises, laboratory
demonstrations, laboratory exercises, excursion
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Technology and Learning (or Laboratory Safety for
Engineers)
Engineering Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Recommended or required reading
Course material in itsLearning.
Study activities
- Lectures - 20 hours
- Individual studies - 60 hours
- Internet-based studies - 55 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 and laboratory reports
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