Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

After completing the course, the student
• can explain the basics of industrial processing and manufacturing methods of plastics and elastics
• can define composites and can name the most important matrixes and reinforcing materials
• understands the role of circular economy in this context
• can use safe laboratory working methods and can utilize information given in Safety Data Sheets
• can apply working instructions and polymer testing standards.

Sisältö

• Processing of plastics: extrusion, injection moulding/reaction injection moulding, blow forming, vacuum molding, roto moulding and calendering. Processing of elastics: compounding, extrusion, moulding, calendering, vulcanization and finishing
• Composites’ benefits and drawbacks. Matrixes and reinforcements and their properties.
• Processes for plastic recycling
• Sustainability of plastic processing
• Laboratory works related to polymer testing methods, processing methods and analytics

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

Knowing: The student knows the core contents of polymer and composite processing, like processing methods and concepts, on a general level. The student participates to all labs and writes necessary reports. The structure and analyses of student’s report may have some shortages and can be partly erroneous or discussion contains very few, simple conclusions.
Acting: The student manages the assigned tasks under supervision/assistance.
Being: The student can give and receive feedback, can work in a group, takes responsibility for his/her own work.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

Knowing: The student knows the core contents of polymer and composite processing and also some special techniques. The student can choose a suitable processing method for a product. The student participates to all labs and writes necessary reports. Reports have been done correctly according to the reporting standards of TAMK. Discussion contains some relevant comments relating to the results and applications.
Acting: The student applies substance matter learnt in previous studies, makes a plan/plans before carrying out tasks, limits tasks/problems to have an appropriate scope, solves problems.
Being: The student can give and receive feedback actively and constructively, can cooperate responsibly and is ready to develop his/her interaction skills. Recognizes and follows the important courses of action in the field. Takes responsibility and commits to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Knowing: The student knows the core contents of polymer and composite processing very well and knows also the special techniques. The student can choose the most suitable processing method for a product. The student has done measurements and reports with comprehensive, active, collaborative working and his/her results and analyses are correct. His/her reports include structured, fluent, especially transparent text, vision of limitations and improvements, broad mature discussion and own conclusions related to the topics.
Acting: The student can search for diverse solution alternatives, justify his/her choices, assesses new solution alternatives, combines solution alternatives creatively or creates new ones.
Being: The student can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively, develops his/her own and the group's interaction, works responsibly and in a committed manner considering the community and field requirements and needs.