Plastics technology (3 cr)
Code: 8C00CC63-3001
General information
Enrollment
17.07.2020 - 17.01.2021
Timing
14.12.2020 - 09.05.2021
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Samuel Suvanto
Student groups
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MKONE19
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
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.