Polymeric Materials, 50 cr

Type of the study module

Advanced Studies

Contact

Jurkka Kuusipalo, Mikko Kanerva

Learning Outcomes

- S/he can evaluate the behavior of these materials based on the structure and relaxation of the material, as well as evaluate the interaction of these materials with their environment
- S/he will be able to work as an expert in the field of polymers.
- The student completing this module will obtain a good overall knowledge on a wide variety of polymers.
- The students can also apply the acquired knowledge in product development and process control considering also the economic and sustainability aspects.

Prerequisites

Study block Credit points Mandatory/Advisable
Minor in Materials Technology 26 cr Mandatory
Minor in Materials Technology, NS/ENG 20 cr Mandatory
Materials Engineering 25 cr Mandatory

Content

Compulsory courses

Course Credit points Class
MOL-12176 Laboratory Exercises in Materials Science 5 cr IV  
MOL-42106 Polymeric Materials 5 cr IV  
MOL-42136 Extrusion 5 cr IV  
MOL-42166 Rheology 5 cr IV  
MOL-42196 Adhesion and Surface Modifications 5 cr IV  
MOL-42226 Composites 4 cr IV  
MOL-42256 Elastomers 3 cr IV  
MOL-42286 Moulding of Polymers 3 cr IV  
MOL-72106 Converting and Packaging Processes 5 cr V  
MOL-72136 Packaging Materials 5 cr V  
Total 45 cr  

Complementary Courses

Should be completed to the minimum study module extent of 50 ETCS

Course Credit points Class
MOL-32326 Analysis of Materials Performance 6 cr IV  
MOL-92236 Special Treatise on Materials Science 1-8 cr IV  

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Updated by: Nykänen Juha, 20.02.2017