Plastics technologyLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: 8C00CC63
Objective
Upon completion of the course, students will
- understand the basic concepts of polymer chemistry.
- be familiar with the more common engineering plastics.
- know the technical characteristics of plastics and the areas of application.
Content
- Structure of plastics
- Physical and mechanical characteristics of plastics
- Manufacturing, machining and bonding plastics
- Areas of application
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Level 1-2: The student knows the most general plastic materials and their usage environment.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Level 3-4: The student is able to identify the most general plastic materials and their properties and to know the manufacturing technique.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Level 5: The student can adapt the choice of plastic material in the locations which are in accordance with the demands utilising a modern manufacturing technique.
Materials
To be announced at the beginning of the course.
Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 09.09.2024
Timing
21.10.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Samuel Suvanto
Student groups
-
KONE22
Objective
Upon completion of the course, students will
- understand the basic concepts of polymer chemistry.
- be familiar with the more common engineering plastics.
- know the technical characteristics of plastics and the areas of application.
Content
- Structure of plastics
- Physical and mechanical characteristics of plastics
- Manufacturing, machining and bonding plastics
- Areas of application
Materials
Moodle
Teaching methods
Lecturing material
Completion alternatives
Dependent on the current circumstances course will be arranged via Teams-sessions such that distance-learning is possible.
Student workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Level 1-2: The student knows the most general plastic materials and their usage environment.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Level 3-4: The student is able to identify the most general plastic materials and their properties and to know the manufacturing technique.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Level 5: The student can adapt the choice of plastic material in the locations which are in accordance with the demands utilising a modern manufacturing technique.
Assessment methods and criteria
Will be announced at the beginning of the course
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024
Timing
19.02.2024 - 28.04.2024
Credits
3 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Samuel Suvanto
Student groups
-
MKONE22
Objective
Upon completion of the course, students will
- understand the basic concepts of polymer chemistry.
- be familiar with the more common engineering plastics.
- know the technical characteristics of plastics and the areas of application.
Content
- Structure of plastics
- Physical and mechanical characteristics of plastics
- Manufacturing, machining and bonding plastics
- Areas of application
Materials
Moodle
Teaching methods
Lecturing material
Completion alternatives
Dependent on the current circumstances course will be arranged via Teams-sessions such that distance-learning is possible.
Student workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Level 1-2: The student knows the most general plastic materials and their usage environment.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Level 3-4: The student is able to identify the most general plastic materials and their properties and to know the manufacturing technique.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Level 5: The student can adapt the choice of plastic material in the locations which are in accordance with the demands utilising a modern manufacturing technique.
Assessment methods and criteria
Will be announced at the beginning of the course
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023
Timing
23.10.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Samuel Suvanto
Student groups
-
KONE21
Objective
Upon completion of the course, students will
- understand the basic concepts of polymer chemistry.
- be familiar with the more common engineering plastics.
- know the technical characteristics of plastics and the areas of application.
Content
- Structure of plastics
- Physical and mechanical characteristics of plastics
- Manufacturing, machining and bonding plastics
- Areas of application
Materials
Moodle
Teaching methods
Lecturing material
Completion alternatives
Dependent on the current circumstances course will be arranged via Teams-sessions such that distance-learning is possible.
Student workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Level 1-2: The student knows the most general plastic materials and their usage environment.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Level 3-4: The student is able to identify the most general plastic materials and their properties and to know the manufacturing technique.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Level 5: The student can adapt the choice of plastic material in the locations which are in accordance with the demands utilising a modern manufacturing technique.
Assessment methods and criteria
Will be announced at the beginning of the course
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
14.11.2022 - 26.02.2023
Timing
13.02.2023 - 30.04.2023
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Samuel Suvanto
Student groups
-
MKONE21
Objective
Upon completion of the course, students will
- understand the basic concepts of polymer chemistry.
- be familiar with the more common engineering plastics.
- know the technical characteristics of plastics and the areas of application.
Content
- Structure of plastics
- Physical and mechanical characteristics of plastics
- Manufacturing, machining and bonding plastics
- Areas of application
Teaching methods
Lecturing material
Completion alternatives
Dependent on the current circumstances course will be arranged via Teams-sessions such that distance-learning is possible.
Student workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Level 1-2: The student knows the most general plastic materials and their usage environment.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Level 3-4: The student is able to identify the most general plastic materials and their properties and to know the manufacturing technique.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Level 5: The student can adapt the choice of plastic material in the locations which are in accordance with the demands utilising a modern manufacturing technique.
Assessment methods and criteria
Will be announced at the beginning of the course
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
16.04.2022 - 18.12.2022
Timing
24.10.2022 - 18.12.2022
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Samuel Suvanto
Student groups
-
KONE20
Objective
Upon completion of the course, students will
- understand the basic concepts of polymer chemistry.
- be familiar with the more common engineering plastics.
- know the technical characteristics of plastics and the areas of application.
Content
- Structure of plastics
- Physical and mechanical characteristics of plastics
- Manufacturing, machining and bonding plastics
- Areas of application
Teaching methods
Lecturing material
Completion alternatives
Dependent on the current circumstances course will be arranged via Teams-sessions such that distance-learning is possible.
Student workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Level 1-2: The student knows the most general plastic materials and their usage environment.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Level 3-4: The student is able to identify the most general plastic materials and their properties and to know the manufacturing technique.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Level 5: The student can adapt the choice of plastic material in the locations which are in accordance with the demands utilising a modern manufacturing technique.
Assessment methods and criteria
Will be announced at the beginning of the course
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
03.12.2021 - 23.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 08.05.2022
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Samuel Suvanto
Student groups
-
MKONE20
Objective
Upon completion of the course, students will
- understand the basic concepts of polymer chemistry.
- be familiar with the more common engineering plastics.
- know the technical characteristics of plastics and the areas of application.
Content
- Structure of plastics
- Physical and mechanical characteristics of plastics
- Manufacturing, machining and bonding plastics
- Areas of application
Materials
Material that is required is in Moodle
Teaching methods
Lecturing material
Student workload
Lectures, exercises and presentations
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Level 1-2: The student knows the most general plastic materials and their usage environment.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Level 3-4: The student is able to identify the most general plastic materials and their properties and to know the manufacturing technique.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Level 5: The student can adapt the choice of plastic material in the locations which are in accordance with the demands utilising a modern manufacturing technique.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam, exercises and presentations
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.