CHEM-E2130 - Polymer Properties, 26.10.2020-11.12.2020

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course the student

  • understands basics of polymer physics
  • understands structure hierarchy of polymers
  • understands basics of most important methods of polymer analysis
  • understands basic theories of polymer rheology
  • knows basics of stability and degradation of polymers
  • is able to calculate the above mentioned phenomena

Credits: 5

Schedule: 26.10.2020 - 11.12.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Jukka Seppälä

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jukka Seppälä

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Structure hierarchy in polymers. Theoretical aspects related to polymer analysis, physics and rheology. Basics of stability and degradation of polymers. Calculation of polymer properties.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Lectures
    Demonstrations
    Exercises
    Other independent studying

Workload

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Lectures 24 h
    Exercises and demonstrations 12 h
    Other independent studying 120 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Fried: Polymer Science and Technology, 2nd ed., Prentice Hall, USA, 2003, lecture material.

Substitutes for Courses

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    KE-100.3410

Prerequisites

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Basics of polymer structures.

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