CHEM-E5180 - Vacuum Science and Technology D, Lecture, 22.10.2024-28.11.2024

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 having passed this course the student can:

  • understand the theoretical concepts related to vacuum and gases under reduced pressure
  • understand the dynamics of electromagnetic radiation, heat transfer and electrons in vacuum
  • select appropriate fundamental vacuum components based on system requirements
  • make the most common standard vacuum connections and run a He leak test in practice

Credits: 5

Schedule: 22.10.2024 - 28.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ville Miikkulainen

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:

    • Gas flows, gas laws
    • Sorption and diffusion
    • Vacuum pumps, gauges, materials, standard components, seals

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    • Individual and group assignments
    • Exercises
    • Learning journal

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    5 cr = 135 h

    • Lectures with activities and assignments
    • Exercises
    • Independent studying with assignments
    • Learning journal

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Distributed during the course, selected parts of K. Jousten: Handbook of Vacuum Technology

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 No teaching
    2025-2026 Autumn II

    Registration:

    A course implementation may be cancelled if the number of students enrolled to the course implementation does not meet the required minimum of five students. In the case of cancelled course implementations, the students enrolled to them must be provided with an alternative way of completing the course or be advised to take some other applicable course.

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