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
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Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
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