Opinto-opas

Tavoitteet (OJ)

The student can the basics of polymers such as classification, structures, characteristics, mechanical properties and testing methods. The student can the definition of composites and can name the most important matrixes and reinforcing materials.The students understands the role of circular economy in this context.

Sisältö (OJ)

Classification and abbreviated terms of polymers, general characteristics of plastics and elastics and polymer testing. Composites’ benefits and drawbacks. Matrixes and reinforcements and their properties.

Esitietovaatimukset (OJ)

Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Laboratory Course

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (OJ)

Knowing: The student knows the basics of polymers and composites. The student can tell about mechanical and physical properties of polymers and plastic composites. The student can expect the effect of planning on the properties of composites.
Acting: The student manages the assigned tasks under supervision/assistance.
Being: The student is a little bit motivated, takes his/her responsibity for studying and is capable of working in a group. The student can give and take feedback.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (OJ)

Knowing: The student knows well the basics of polymers and composites. The student can independently tell about mechanical properties of plastic composites. The student understands the effect of planning on the properties of composites.
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. The student recognizes and follows the important courses of action in the field. The student takes responsibility and commits to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (OJ)

Knowing: The student knows widely the basics of polymers and composites. The student can independently determine mechanical properties of polymers and plastic composites and can apply his/her knowledge. The student understands the effect of planning on the properties of composites and can represent it to other people.
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.

Aika ja paikka

Material on the Moodle
Structural Composite Materials: Campbell, F. C.
- Saarela, et al : Komposiittirakenteet, 2003
- ASM Handbook, Volume 21, Composites
- Mazumdar, Sanjay: Composites Manufacturing
- Material done by studentsi (videos + seminars)
- WWW-pages
- Baker, et al : Composite Materials for Aircraft Structures, Second Edition, 2004
- A.C.Long : Composites forming technologies, 2007
- M.C.Y. Niu : Composite airframe structures

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

Test: 28.11.2024
Resits in Exam
Resits in Exam
1. 13.1.-17.1.2025
2. 17.2.-21.2.2025 (only for students, who have failed the course)

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Evaluation: 0-5
It is necessary to give a feedback
20%: 4 Week tests
20%: Group assignments
20%: Group task: a poster and questions about it
40%: Final test

Group assessment in group assignments and poster.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures basically on Thursdays and Fridays
Group lessons on Mondays (groups work indipendently)
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4 Week tests
7 Group assignments
Group task: a video and a poster and questions about it
Final test

The course includes H5P assigments, which are done during the lessons and at home

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

27 h/cr eli 5*27=135 h

Sisällön jaksotus

Basics of Polymer Chemistry
Basics of Polymer Composites

Kansainvälisyys

depends on a student

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

Course includes week tests and assignments that you need to take according to the schedule in Moodle.
Keep your pen and paper with you so that you can write down the notes.