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 fibers and is familiar with their principal areas of application
  • understands fiber ultrastructure and morphology
  • understands basics of fiber webs and networks
  • is able to describe the key fiber extraction and processing operations
  • knows the basics of fiber swelling and fiber/water interactions
  • knows the basics of most common fiber analyzing methods
  • has been exposed to case examples of the latest fiber research and development

Credits: 5

Schedule: 22.10.2024 - 29.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Thaddeus Maloney

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:

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

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    1. Quizes or exercises completed during course

    2. Project work report

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

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

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Autumn II

    Registration:

    A maximum number of 100 students is admitted to the course.

    Priority is given to degree students with Bioproducts Engineering, Fibre and Polymer Engineering or Biomass Refining as their major and students in the Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy master’s programme.