The course is included in these curricula and study modules

Level/category

Professional studies

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

The aim of the course is to give the skills to select an appropriate processing method and specially simulate processing environment during part design and production phase.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected to be able:
-to select an appropriate processing method for polymer products

Course contents

Injection Molding
Extrusion
Blow Molding
Thermoforming
Rotational Molding

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Polymer chemistry

Previous course names

None

Additional information

None

Recommended or required reading

Materials announced in Itslearning.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 20 hours
  • Excursions and demonstrations - 25 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 35 hours
  • Practical exercises - 0 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 25 hours
  • Individual studies - 20 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 10 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Supported virtual education

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Teacher

Gebrehiwot Silas

Examiner

Gebrehiwot Silas

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

The timetable of the course

Period 4

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

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