CHEM-E2130 - Polymer Properties, Lecture, 2.11.2021-17.12.2021

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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: 02.11.2021 - 17.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

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

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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 for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures
    Demonstrations
    Exercises
    Other independent studying

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

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

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

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

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn II

    2021-2022 Autumn II

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