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
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
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 IIRegistration:
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.