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

  • Can identify and separate the most important ideal mechanisms of polymerisations.
  • Is able to explain basics of initiation and catalysis.
  • Is able to explain the formation of polymer structures, their characterisation and ways to affect them.
  • Can apply theories of step and chain polymerizations.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 14.10.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Mauri Kostiainen, Eduardo Anaya Plaza

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:

    The course deepens the knowledge in the field of polymer synthesis, purification and analysis. Polymerisation mechanisms, kinetics and bioconjugates are discussed.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Assessment is based on exercises, project work and the exam.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures 24 h

    Exercises 60 h

    Other independent studying 48 h

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Odian: Principles of polymerization, fourth edition, 2004 (appropriate parts); Fried, J. R.: Polymer Science & Technology 2.ed., Prentice Hall, USA, 2003 (appropriate parts). Compendium

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

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