CHEM-E2120 - Fibres and Fibre Products, Lecture, 14.9.2021-28.10.2021

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course the student

  • knows about the range of natural fibres and is familiar with the their principal areas of application
  • understands fibre ultrastructure and morphology
  • understands basics of fibre webs and networks
  • is able to describe the key fibre processing operations
  • knows the basics of fiber swelling and fiber/water interactions
  • can analyze fibre properties in the laboratory
  • has been exposed to case examples of the latest fibre research and development

Credits: 5

Schedule: 14.09.2021 - 28.10.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Eero Hiltunen, Thaddeus Maloney

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

Responsible teacher: Professor thaddeus.maloney(at)aalto.fi

Other teacher: Lecturer eero.hiltunen(at)aalto.fi

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:

    Fibre types, fibre processing, fibre ultrastructure, fiber/water interactions, fibre analysis methods, fibre research case examples

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    1. Exercise

    2. Project work


  • applies in this implementation

    Grade is based mainly on the exam and also partially on the exercise.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    5 cr = 135 h
    Combination of lectures, reading and project work 110 h
    Self-study for exam 25 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecture slides + some additional reading material. Details announced during course.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I

    2021-2022 Autumn I

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=CHEM-E2120

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

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