Study Guide

Location and time

Contact teaching in Qilu University 20 hours
On line teaching 10 hours

Exam schedules

Moodle exam at the end of the course. Date to be confirmed later.
Retake exam date to be confirmed later.

Assessment methods and criteria

Course exam 50 %
Tasks 50 %
The assignments must be done and submitted

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lessons and activities
Excercises and tasks at home

Learning materials

Material given in Moodle learning environment

Student workload

Participating in lectures 30 hours
Studying materials, doing the excercises and tasks outside lectures

Content scheduling

Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, students
- Master the basic characteristics and end uses of various bio products
- Master the basic principle, common technology and production process of bio products
- Understand the new manufacturing technology & future trends of bio products and related industry, so as to lay a good foundation for future work related to bio products

Preliminary plan and contents for the course:
- Introduction to course
- Introduction to (wood fibre based) bio products

- Introduction bio products industry and trends affecting it

- Sustainability and corporate responsibility

- Basics of the production technologies of bio products
- Production and end uses of bio products

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student hasn't completed assignments and tasks and hasn't passed the course exam.

Objectives (course unit)

The target of the course is to give the basic knowledge of forest bio-products, different raw materials used in paper industry, classification of paper and board grades and their end uses. The student knows the global production and consumption of paper and board today and in the future. The student knows the global forest resources, how the forests are managed and common wood procurement practices.

Content (course unit)

Fiber raw materials and pulping (chemical pulp, mechanical pulp and recycled pulp), other raw materials for paper making, printing and writing papers, packaging material, grafical paperboards, special papers and paperboards. Unit processes in paper and board making. The global trends in production and consumption of paper and board today and in the future. Global forest resources, forestry principles and wood procurement.

Assessment scale

0-5

Exam schedules

14.11.2024

Assessment methods and criteria

The grade will account for
-50% online activity during lessons and daily assignments
-50% of final exam.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- Online teaching, theory lessons
- Assignments and short exams taken in the Moodle
- Final exam

Learning materials

Lecture material

Student workload

Contact lessons and exam 28 h
Independent work

Completion alternatives

none

Practical training and working life cooperation

none

International connections

International study group

Further information

Moodle news is used as an information channel of the course

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The total student performance, including online activity during lessons, assignments and final exam has not reached the level of acceptance. The total score of the course is less than 50%.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The total student performance, including online activity during lessons, assignments and final exam is at a satisfactory level. The total score of the course is between 50% to 70%.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The total student performance, including online activity during lessons, assignments and final exam is at a good level. The total score of the course is between 70% to 90%.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The total student performance, including online activity during lessons, assignments and final exam is at an excellent level. The total score of the course is over 90%.

Objectives (course unit)

Student will understand from the process industry point of view
- Energy resources and power resources
-Unit processes of power production
- Use of energy and energy markets
- Principles of calculations (use of energy and energy production)
- Student will have skills to work in power production.

Content (course unit)

- Energy and energy resources,
- Fossil fuels and renewable energy resources
- Power production (Heat, Steam and Electricity)
- Small scale and industrial scale power production
- Energy network and use of energy,
- Energy efficiency and energy recovery
- Energy balance calculation
- Environmental impacts
- Bioeconomy

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

This course is conducted in Finnsih

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

This course is conducted in Finnish.

Content (course unit)

This course is conducted in Finnish.

Assessment scale

0-5

Exam schedules

More detailed schedule in moodle.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated on a scale of 0-5.

Evaluation is based on the following parts:

Measurement Tasks 4 x 5 p = 20 p
Topic Test 8 x 5 p = 40 p
Homework 4 p (bonus)


Total points is 60 (+ 4 bonus points) and preliminary score limits are:

Grade 1: 20-27 p
Grade 2: 28-35 p
Grade 3: 36-43 p
Grade 4: 44-51 p
Grade 5: 52-60 p

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

demonstrations/measurement tasks
independent e-learning
online teaching + videos
exercises
cooperative learning
topic tests

Learning materials

OpenStax College Physics https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics
Lecture materials available in moodle

Content scheduling

More detailed schedule in moodle.

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows the common theories of business to business marketing (B2B Marketing) and the special characteristic of B2B marketing in forest and chemical industry. The student knows the marketing-mix 4P’s model and can apply this in capital goods marketing. The student knows the market intelligence and the role of that in marketing planning. The student knows the Business Model Canvas and can use it.

Content (course unit)

Marketing know-how
Targets of customer relationship marketing
Marketing Planning
Marketing-mix: Product, Price, Place, Promotion
Customer management
Customer value
Application of Business Model Canvas
Market intelligence in the capital good business sector
Export trade documents

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Knowing: recognizes the main theory of B2B marketing and understand the principle of customer management.
Doing: manages the assigned tasks under supervision/assisted and can find the basic market intelligence.
Being: can give and receive feedback, can work in a group, takes responsibility for his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Knowing: explains different marketing concept and applies different marketing theories and practices on the tasks. Compares different marketing solutions.
Doing: applies substance matter learnt in previous studies, works process way on the tasks, limits tasks/problems to have an appropriate scope, solves problems. Uses in different ways market intelligence found.
Being: can give and receive feedback actively and constructively, can cooperate responsibly and is ready to develop his/her interaction skills. diverseakes responsibility and commits to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Knowing: Analyses different marketing theories and arguments well solutions of tasks.
Doing: can search for diverse solution alternatives, justify his/her choices in learning discussions and on the tasks. Can combine solution alternatives or can created new ones creatively.
Being: 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.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course evaluation is based on:
Exam 50%
Business Model Canvas (BMC) assignment 25%
Company assignment (pitching and group work) 25%
The student’s activity and participation in online and in-person classes can affect the overall grade by +/- 1 grade point.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- apply the concepts of limit and derivative when solving practical problems
- interpret derivative as rate of change
- determine the derivative using graphical, numerical and symbolical methods
- construct error estimates using the differential method

Content (course unit)

Limit, Derivative, Partial Derivative, Graphical Differentiation, Numerical Differentiation, Symbolic Differentiation, Applications of Derivative, Error Estimation with Differential.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Orientation for Engineering Mathematics and Functions and Matrices or similar skills

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student understands the basic concept of derivative and is able to solve simple applications that are similar to the model problems solved during the course. Student also knows how to interpret derivative in graphs and how to compute it numerically. Justification of solutions and using mathematical concepts may still be somewhat vague. Student takes care of his/her own studies and can cope with exercises with some help from the group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition, student is able to apply derivative to basic technical problems, for example to optimization. Student is also able to explain the methods of her/his solutions. Mathematical notations and concepts are mainly used correctly. Student is able to solve the given exercises independently and also helps other students in the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition, student has an overall understanding of course topics. He/she can solve more demanding engineering problems and has the ability to present and justify the chosen methods of solution. Mathematical notations and concepts are used precisely. Student is motivated and committed to help the group to manage the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student can basics in inorganic chemistry and can solve tasks concerning different reactions.

Content (course unit)

Concepts: atomic and periodic system, quantity and concentration of solutions, stoichiometry, bonds and compounds. Chemical reaction: various reactions, reaction equation, equilibrium, ion input and solubility. Acids, bases and pH. Thermochemistry and electrochemistry.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to work safely in the laboratory and to use the correct measuring instruments and laboratory equipment. The student is able to make qualitative and quantitative as well as basic electrochemistry. The student is able to interpret and report the results of his / her work using information sources in the field of chemistry.

Content (course unit)

Turvallisen työskentelyn perusteet, liuosten laimennus ja valmistaminen, ionireaktioita, gravimetrisia, titrimetrisiä ja sähkökemiallisia töitä

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

In this Course, you will learn the calculation and mathematical modeling skills you need in the engineering profession. The sub-area is differential and integral calculus

At the end of the course, you
• recognize exponential and logarithmic functions
• can solve exponential and logarithmic equations and apply them in engineering problems
• you know the basic calculations of matrices and know some applications
• can use the concepts and notations related to limit value, derivative and integral
• can interpret the derivative as a rate of change
• can determine the derivative and integral graphically, numerically and symbolically
• know how to solve application tasks, the modeling of which requires the use of a derivative or an integral
• are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• you know how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions you make

Content (course unit)

• exponential and logarithmic function
• exponential equation, logarithmic equation
• basic matrix concepts and calculations (sum, multiplication by a number, product, determinant, inverse matrix)
• solving a group of linear equations with matrices
• some matrix applications
• the concept of limit value in brief
• derivative of the graph
• derivative numerically
• calculating the derivative using the rules of derivation
• higher derivatives (used at the entry level)
• some applications of the derivative (e.g. differential and total differential, error estimation and extreme values)
• the definite integral graphically
• definite integral numerically
• calculating the integral function using integration rules
• basic theorem of analysis, definite integral symbolically
• some applications of the integral (e.g. distance, work, area, center of gravity, average, mean square)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student

• recognizes exponential and logarithmic functions
• can solve simple exponential and logarithmic equations
• knows basic calculations of matrices
• knows how to use some concepts and notations related to derivatives and integrals
• knows the principle of the derivative as a rate of change
• can determine the derivative and integral graphically, numerically and symbolically, similar to the simple examples used in class
• the presentations and justifications of the chosen solutions may be incomplete
• there may be shortcomings in evaluating the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions made

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student

• recognizes exponential and logarithmic functions
• can solve exponential and logarithmic equations and apply them in engineering problems
• knows the basic calculations of matrices and knows some applications
• knows how to use concepts and notations related to limit value, derivative and integral
• can interpret the derivative as a rate of change
• can determine the derivative and integral graphically, numerically and symbolically
• can solve application tasks, the modeling of which requires the use of a derivative or an integral
• is able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• knows how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the decisions he makes

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

n addition to the previous, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the subjects of the course and knows how to apply them to more demanding problems. The student has the ability to present and justify logically chosen solutions. Solutions are presented clearly and mathematical concepts are used precisely. The student is highly motivated and takes full responsibility for their own and the group's performance.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- understand basic terminology of integral calculus
- determine integral graphically, numerically and symbolically
- calculate areas using definite integral
- solve basic differential equations and use differential equations for modeling physical phenomena

Content (course unit)

Integral Function, Definite Integral, Graphical Integration, Numerical Integration, Symbolic Integration, Calculation of Areas and Volumes with Integral, Differential Equations and Applications.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Orientation for Engineering Mathematics, Functions and Matrices and Differential Calculus or similar skills

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student understands the basic concepts of integration and is able to solve simple applications that are similar to the model problems solved during the course. Student is also familiar to solution methods of simple differential equations. Justification of solutions and using mathematical concepts may still be somewhat vague. Student takes care of his/her own studies and can cope with exercises with some help from the group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition, student understands how to apply definite integrals to solve technical problems. Student is also able to explain the methods of her/his solutions. Mathematical notations and concepts are mainly used correctly. Student is able to solve the given exercises independently and also helps other students in the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition, student has an overall understanding of course topics. He/she can solve more demanding engineering problems and has the ability to present and justify the chosen methods of solution. Mathematical notations and concepts are used precisely. Student is motivated and committed to help the group to manage the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows how to plan and implement a printed product. The students can produce ”Paperi-insinööri”-publication as their project work. The work includes planning, cost and quality control and providing the content of the publication.

The students get a view about forest industry of a chosen country or continent.
Content

The students organize the production of the publication as a whole. Cost structure of the printed product and call for offers as well as getting advertisements and articles. The publication is produced as a team and project work. Partial performance 1,5 ects.

An Excursion to forest industry or forest cluster companies in the chosen country or continent.
Participation on the excursion requires project work for the publication.

Content (course unit)

- project organisation
-project plan
- planning the publication lay out and producing
-selling tasks
- planning an professional excursion
- minimun 5 professional visit during 2 weeks excursion
- minimum 3 professional visits during one week excursion
-final report

Prerequisites (course unit)

- bio-product spezialisation students with minimum 26 ects professional studies
- the student has at least 160 ects when entering this course

Further information (course unit)

- the students can paricipate in the excursion only when participating in the work of the publication
The student may participate only in the publication work and earn 2 ects
- this project is not available for international students

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the course is to learn how to work safely in the laboratory and how to use measuring instruments and laboratory equipment correctly. The course includes qualitative, quantitative and basic electrochemistry.

Upon completion of the course, students will
• know the basics of safe working practices,
• be able to dilute and prepare solutions,
• be able to carry out gravimetric, titrimetric and electrochemical work,
• be able to interpret and report the results of their work using chemical information sources.

Content (course unit)

Working safely in the laboratory. Dilution and preparation of solutions. Gravimetric, titrimetric and electrochemical work.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student has followed the rules of the laboratory. The student has passed all laboratory work, exams and reports. The student performs the assigned tasks under supervision/assistance. The student takes responsibility for his/her own performance and is able to give and receive feedback.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student has followed the rules of the laboratory. The student has completed all laboratory work according to the objectives, within the time limits and has demonstrated a smooth workflow. Reports have been written according to the instructions. The student has also performed well in the examinations of the course.
The student is able to choose the most appropriate approach from a range of options and justify his/her choice. The student will be able to take responsibility and commitment not only for his/her own performance but also for the performance of the group and will be able to give and receive feedback in an active and constructive way.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has followed the rules of the laboratory. The student has completed all laboratory work according to the objectives within the time limits and has demonstrated a smooth working style and has worked in a team under the guidance of others. Reports are finalised. The student's answers to examinations are justified. Students are able to look for different approaches and solutions, justify their choices and experiment with new approaches. The student is able to work in a responsible, flexible and constructive way. Develop personal and group interaction. Systematically use feedback as a tool for professional growth, both for themselves and for their community.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
-use physical quantities and units
-apply the basic laws of mechanics to the related problems
-interpret a problem to physical quantities and relations between them and solve different quantities from equations
-justify the chosen solution and method from technical and physical point of view
-produce and understand graphical presentations

Content (course unit)

SI-system, unit calculation, motion with constant and changing velocity, force and Newton's laws, work, energy and power, energy principles in mechanics.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student is able to use quantities and units and solve simple problems in mechanics.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student is able to use quantities and units and solve such problems in mechanics, which resemble problems given as examples during the course. Student is able to use the basic laws in mechanics to new problems and explain the reasoning.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student is able to use quantities and units. Student has a comprehensive understanding of the basic laws in mechanics and fluent skill to analyze and solve even complicated problems and justify the solution.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Fail:
Student doesn't demonstrate the skills and knowledge to use quantities and units.Student is incapable to analyze mechanical phenomena and can't solve simple problems which resemble problems given as examples during the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the study module, the student:

• Can perform a guided measurement task
• Can prepare a measurement protocol according to the guided task
• Can apply various methods for processing measurement results
• Can create a graphical representation supporting measurement results and their processing
• Can calculate error estimates according to the measurement task
• Can prepare a report according to the standards using good Finnish language under guidance
• Utilizes received feedback
• Uses language according to technical standards and language usage recommendations in written communication
• Reports engineering-like technical measurements and tests, which can be illustrated as needed.

Content (course unit)

Measurements in students own field of technology.
Calculations of the results including linear regression.
Drawing up reports about the measuring tasks.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student has completed all required learning tasks. Reports have small errors or are incomplete in some way. Reports don't fully follow the given reporting guidelines.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The errors in reports are sparse. Student is able to supplement text with images, tables and equations. Student is able to present the final result correctly with calculated uncertainty. The text is mostly faultless. The reports follow the given reporting guidelines.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The reports follow the given reporting guidelines and student show deeper understanding in the reports. Student can reflect the quality of the measurements and final results. Student is able to relate the topics of the laboratory measurements to his/her own engineering field.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- make a measurement task under supervision
- make a data sheet under supervision
- calculate the results of the measurement task
- make a graph representing the results
- make an appropriate error analysis
- draw up a report in accordance with standards

Content (course unit)

Measurements in students own field of technology.
Calculations of the results including linear regression. Drawing up reports about the measuring tasks.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student has completed all required learning tasks. Reports have small errors or are incomplete in some way. Reports don't fully follow the given reporting guidelines.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The errors in reports are sparse. Student is able to supplement text with images, tables and equations. Student is able to present the final result correctly with calculated uncertainty. The text is mostly faultless. The reports follow the given reporting guidelines.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The reports follow the given reporting guidelines and student show deeper understanding in the reports. Student can reflect the quality of the measurements and final results. Student is able to relate the topics of the laboratory measurements to his/her own engineering field.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Fail: Not all required assignments are fulfilled or student has been absent.

Assessment scale

0-5

Location and time

At Qilu 18 h
Online 10 h

Exam schedules

The course exam in Moodle xx.xx. 2024
Retake exam in Moodle xx.xx.2024

Assessment methods and criteria

Course exam 50 % (on retake exam)
Tasks 30 % (no retakes)
The independent learning assignments must be completed

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, activities and tasks, as well as independent work

Learning materials

The material given in Moodle and material the students produce themselves.

Student workload

Lessons 28 h
Activities, asignments and tasks at home

Content scheduling

Preliminary plan:
Introduction of the course
introduction of the instrumental analysis
Principles of chromatography
GC
HPLC
Principles of spectrometry
UV-Vis
FAAS
ICP
FTIR
MS
(NMR)
(Electrochemical analysis)
Exam

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student hasn't completed assignments and tasks and hasn't passed the course exam.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

During this course, you will learn study practices and become part of the study community.

After completing of the course, the student
• feels a sense of belonging to the university, degree program, and student community.
• receives guidance for their studies and can plan their coursework effectively.
• familiarizes themselves with TAMK's practices and services.
• recognizes TAMK's services that support learning and well-being.
• understands the services supporting learning and well-being provided by key stakeholders.

Content (course unit)

• Engagement in Higher Education Studies
• Orientation to Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) and Degree Program
• Curriculum of the Degree Program and Creating a Individual Study Plan (ISP)
• Course Offerings and Cross-Enrollment
• Internship as Part of a University of Applied Sciences Degree
• Services Offered by Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)
• Monitoring the Progress of Studies
• Orientation to the Next Study Year

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The course is approved when the student proves that they
- are able to plan their studies at TAMK and are familiar with the curriculum of their degree programme.
- know what kind of support is available for their studies.
- understand the importance of the group as part of the learning environment.

A course is failed if the student does not have evidence of achieving the objectives of the course.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

The student can name hydrocarbon or carbonyl compounds and basic compounds of alcohols, phenols, ethers and esters.
The student can write the structural formulas and basic chemical reaction formulas and explain isomerization.

Content (course unit)

The most common groups of organic chemistry compounds are hydrocarbon compounds, carbonyl compounds, aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids, alcohols, phenols, ethers, esters, thiols and amines. Structural Formulas, Naming and Isomerism of Previous Compound Groups. Basic Reactions: Substitution, Addition, and Elimination Reactions.

Assessment scale

0-5

Location and time

Online teaching according to the Schedule

Exam schedules

Will be agreed separately

Assessment methods and criteria

The grade will account for about 70% of daily work including assignments, short exams and quizzes and about 30% of final exam.
- The total number of short exams (TASKS) is about 15 to 20. The number of questions in the tasks may vary from just one to several. Tasks are mainly done outside the lecture sessions at a specified time. It is not possible to retake tasks.
- The total number of the assignments is three and they all include 6 or 7 problems from more than one topic. More information about the assignments is found in the Moodle.
- Quizzes are just simple polls taken during lectures.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- Online teaching, Theory lessons
- Assignments and short exams (tasks) taken in the Moodle
- Quizzes
- Final exam

Learning materials

Organic chemistry, L. G. WA D E, J R. Pearson Education, Inc. 2011
References
1. Organic chemistry, Paula Yurkanis Bruice. Pearson Education, Inc. 2004.
2. Other organic chemistry textbooks written in Chinese.

Student workload

Lecture hours 52h, including some exercises
Self-studies

Content scheduling

Introduction to organic molecules
Alkanes
Chemical reactions
Stereochemistry
Alkyl halides
Alkenes and alkynes
Alcohols
Ethers, Epoxides, Thioethers
Aromatic compounds
Ketones and Aldehydes
Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Completion alternatives

-

Practical training and working life cooperation

none

International connections

International study group

Further information

Moodle news is used as an information channel of the course.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student has not participated in the daily work at the class and has not completed the required amount of homework (tasks and assignment). Student has not participated in the final exam. Student has not shown acceptable activity during the course, so the total score is less than 50% of the course's total score.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

During the course, the student has participated in daily work and done homework (tasks and assignments). The student has participated in the final exam. The total score (daily work + final exam) of the course is more than 50%, but less than 70% of the course's total score.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

During the course, the student has actively participated in daily work and done homework (tasks and assignments) showing good competence. The student has participated in the final exam and the total score (daily work + final exam) of the course is more than 70%, but less than 90% of the course's total score.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

During the study period, the student has actively participated in daily work and completed homework (tasks and assignments) showing excellent competence. The student has participated in the final exam with excellent results. The student's total course score is at least 90% of the maximum course score.

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows the most common packages made from renewable materials and can describe the manufacturing processes of them. The student knows the raw material used in the different packaging products and understands the end usability requirements and markets. The student recognizes the innovations of the bio economy.

Content (course unit)

Corrugated board and its uses, liquid packaging boards, folding boxboard, wrapping, bags and sacks, intelligent packaging, innovations of the bio economy: raw-materials and product characteristics, converting processes.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Knowing: recognizes different package materials, defines the most important properties of those, understand the basics of the factors affecting quality and basics of the processes.
Doing: manages the assigned tasks under supervision/assisted.
Being: can give and receive feedback, can work in a group, takes responsibility for his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Knowing: Explains different kind of packages and new products and their manufacturing processes, compares the different products and processes, structures things in relation to one another.
Structures relations between field-related phenomena and concepts, applies knowledge on the tasks.

Doing: 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: 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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Knowing: Analyses how different types of manufacturing processes affect the product quality, costs and environment, describes with arguments the optimal process for manufacturing different packages and new products.

Doing: can search for diverse courses of action and solution alternatives, justify his/her choices and try new courses of action, assesses diverse solution alternatives, combines solution alternatives creatively or creates new ones.
Being: 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.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows
- the most common paper and paper board converting products and can describe the manufacturing processes of them
- the raw material used in the different converting products, end usability requirements and markets
- link the knowlegdge to new products in the market and to the ones that could be developed

Content (course unit)

Paper and paperboard products. Their raw-materials (fibre materials, polymers, glues, metals) and product characteristics. Post-production processes. New bio based products.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows the most common paper and paper board converting products and their end usability requirements. The student can describe the raw materials and manufacturing processes of them. The student can describe the principles of different printing methods. The student knows products and the printing substrates as well as the demands for the printing substrates in different printing methods and can apply this knowledge to manufacturing processes of the materials.

Content (course unit)

Tissue products, adhesive laminates, disposable dishes, cores. Quality formation of the print. Offset printing, rotogravure printing, flexo, electrophotography and ink jet printing: products and demands for printing substrate in these printing methods.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Knowing: recognizes paper and paper board converting products, defines the most important properties of those, understand the basics of the factors affecting quality and basics of the processes. The student recognises different printing processes and products printed with each method, defines the most important requirements of the each printing method for the printing substrate.
Doing: manages the assigned tasks under supervision/assisted.
Being: can give and receive feedback, can work in a group, takes responsibility for his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Knowing: structures relations between field-related phenomena and concepts, applies knowledge on the tasks. Explains different kind of paper converting products and their manufacturing processes, compares the different products and processes. Explains the printing processes and problems, compares the different printing processes and products. Structures things in relation to one another.
Doing: 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: 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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Knowing: Analyses how different types of manufacturing processes affect the product quality, costs and environment, describes with arguments the optimal process for manufacturing different paper converting products, analyses printing processes and problems.

Doing: can search for diverse courses of action and solution alternatives, justify his/her choices and try new courses of action, assesses diverse solution alternatives, combines solution alternatives creatively or creates new ones.
Being: 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.

Exam schedules

Exam timings are discussed and set together with the students at the beginning of the course
Re exams in EXAM

Assessment methods and criteria

Total points 60 p as follows:
- Two exams 20 p + 20 p (need 8 points to pass the exam)
- Group work and its presentation max 10 points
- Homework max 6 p
- Presence in the lessons 4 p. (85 - 100 %), 3 p. (75 - 85 %), 2 p. 65 - 75 %), 1 p. (55 - 65 %)
- Activity in lessons can increase the grade, and bonus tasks given by the teacher can give extra points.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, demonstrations, study conversation, laboratory work/workshop, seminar

Learning materials

The material handled at lessons (found in Moodle)
Oittinen P., Saarelma H., 2009. Print Media - Principles, Processes and Quality: Helsinki: Paper Engineers’ Association / Paperi ja Puu Oy (when applicable),

Student workload

50 hours contact teaching (remote and in class), 85 h own work: homework, seminar presentation, preparing for exams

Content scheduling

Printing technologies, history and future of printing, quality formation and measuring of the print. Printed functionality. Offset printing, rotogravure printing, flexographic printing, electrophotography, ink-jet printing and other digital methods and how paper behaves with these printing methods. Functional printing. Printing inks. Finishing of print. Environmental aspects of printing. Tissue products and converting. Adhesive laminates. Disposable dishes. Cores.

Completion alternatives

No

Practical training and working life cooperation

Potential excursion to a printing or converting plant?

Further information

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge about paper making and paper grades.

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to analyse fibres and pulps. The student is able to plan and perform refining, use of fillers and sheet making. The student is able to test the characteristics of paper and paperboard and interpret the results. The student is able to work in teams and to write reports.

Content (course unit)

Refining and testing of pulps, fibre analysis, testing pulp properties, making laboratory sheets and testing them. Measurements of different paper and paper board types: basic characteristics, optical and strength characteristics, absorption characteristics and surface characteristics. Interpreting the results and reporting.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Knowing: recognizes different paper board and paper grades, defines the most important properties of those, understand the basics of the factors affecting quality. 
Acting: manages the assigned tasks under supervision/assisted, can make slides of fibers, recognizes fiber and pulp types, manages product analysis and the measurements based on that for different paper board and paper grades, can make tables and figures of results and can make some conclusions based on those.
Being: can give and receive feedback, can work in a group, takes responsibility for his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Knowing: Explains the relations of paper board and paper properties, manufacturing processes and raw materials, compares different grades, structures things in relation to one another.
Acting: manages the assigned task quite independently, helps the others, makes a plan/plans before carrying out tasks.
Being: can give and receive feedback actively and constructively, 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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Knowing: understands the entity of paper board and paper quality.
Acting: can search for diverse courses of action and solution alternatives, justify his/her choices and try new courses of action, assesses diverse solution alternatives, combines solution alternatives creatively or creates new ones.
Being: 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.

Exam schedules

No exams

Assessment methods and criteria

Reports will be evaluated and the activity in the laboratory affects. The evaluation form can be found from Moodle.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Laboratory work

Learning materials

Papermaking Science and Technology book series: Paper Making Parts 1-3 (Book 8-11), Pulp and paper testing (Book 17), Paper Chemistry (Book 4), Paper Physics (Book 16), Paper and paperboard Grades (Book 18)
KnowPap

Student workload

50 h laboratory work and reporting together, 85 h own work (reporting)

Content scheduling

There are three laboratory works and those will be done as pair work and in the two-three persons groups. Two wider work, paper board and paper testing and the effect of refining will take place 5-6 weeks. The third work will take place one laboratory session. In the end of the course there will be sessions where reporting is guided. wk 36: Implementation plan, safety, plan, wk 36 - 41, 43 – 47: Refining and testing of pulp, fiber analysis, proportioning pulps and fillers, making paper sheet, testing paper properties, wk 48 – 50 Interpretation of the results and reporting.

Further information

Prerequisites: Either the course "Orientation to Forest Industry and Finnish Society" or "Biotuote- ja prosessitekniikan perusteet" or knowledge of paper making raw materials, basic processes and properties achieved in some other way. At the same time, you have to participate in the Paper and Paper Board Production course.

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows and understands the unit processes of paper and paper board making and can evaluate their effects on paper quality and on environment.

Content (course unit)

Paper board and paper grades and properties, stock preparation and refining, water circulations, broke handling, headbox, wire section, press section, drying, calendering, reeling, winding, packaging, sheeting,

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Knowing: recognizes different paper board and paper making processes, names the parts of the processes and devices, defines the most important terms, understand the factors affecting quality in different parts of the processes.
Acting: manages the assigned tasks under supervision/assisted.
Being: can give and receive feedback, can work in a group, takes responsibility for his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Knowing: structures relations between field-related phenomena and concepts, applies knowledge on the tasks. Explains different kind of paper board and paper making processes, compares the different devices and reasons for using these, structures things in relation to one another.
Acting: 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: 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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Knowing: Analyses how different types of manufacturing processes affect the product quality, costs and environment, describes with arguments the optimal process for manufacturing different paper board and paper grades.
Acting: can search for diverse solution alternatives, justify his/her choices and try new courses of action, assesses diverse solution alternatives, combines solution alternatives creatively or creates new ones

Being: 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.

Location and time

According to schedule discussed in the beginning of the course. Primarily 2 h remote lectures and 2 h class room lecures in a week. Actual time schedule will also be available on courses Moodle working platfor

Exam schedules

Exam days will be set together with the students during the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

Total 60 p comprise of the following parts:
- Two exams, 20 points each (total max 40 p., 8/20 p from both parts are needed to pass)
- Group work and its presentation (compulsory to pass the course, max 10 p)
- Voluntary homeworks (max 6 p.: 1 p per each homework that is done well and submitted in time).
- Voluntary participation to lectures (max. 4 points as follows: 4 p (85 - 100 %), 3 p. (75 - 85 %), 2 p. 65 - 75 %), 1 p. (55 - 65 %).
- Activity in lessons can increase the grade

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact lectures (both remote and in classroom), group work and its presentation, possible visiting lectures and study visits. Home assignments. Group discussions and assignments.

Learning materials

Material covered in lessons (Moodle)
Additional material:
Knowpap
Papermaking science and technology, a series of 19 books. Some chapters of the following books:
- 8. Papermaking Part 1, Stock preparation and Wet end, ed. Hannu Paulapuro
- 9. Papermaking Part 2, Drying, ed. Markku Karlsson
- 10. Papermaking Part 3, Finishing, ed. Pentti Rautiainen

Student workload

50 hours contact lessons (remote and in class), 85 h own work: studying lecture materials, preparing for exams, homework, group work and seminar

Content scheduling

During the course the following topics are covered:

paper board and paper grades and their properties
future trends of paper and board manufacturing
stock preparation
refining
water circulations
broke handling
headbox
wire section
press section
dryingc
calendering
reeling
winding
reel packaging
sheeting

Practical training and working life cooperation

Potential visiting lecturers and study visits

Objectives (course unit)

The student can
- the manufacturing processes for paper board and different papers and their influence in the end product quality and environment.The student knows the potential of paper and board production in the circular economy.

Content (course unit)

Stock preparation: short and long circulations, broke handling.
Forming, wet pressing and drying. section and drying, reeling and winding.
Machinery, equipment and processes snd thier influence in quality, costs and enviroment.
The role of circular economy.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student can
- describe the principles of different printing methods
- recognize the phases of the printing process
- the demands for the printing substrates in different printing methods and can apply this knowledge to paper manufacturing
- use the most common visual evaluation methods as well as devices to evaluate the print quality
- analyze the printing defects and produce the solutions to solve them.
- describe the converting process of the tissue
- describe the manufacturing process of adhesive laminates, disposable dishes and cores

Content (course unit)

History and future of printing, quality formation and measuring of the print. Offset printing, rotogravure printing, flexo, electrophotography and ink jet printing, other digital printing methods and paper behavior in these printing methods. Functional printing. Printing inks. Finishing of print. Converting processes of tissue. Manufacturing processes of adhesive laminates, disposable dishes and cores.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

This course is conducted in Finnish

Content (course unit)

Product anaslysis, measurements of different pup and paper properties, refining and making laboratory sheets. Evaluate results and making reports.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student can the basics of industrial processing and manufacturing methods of plastics and elastics. The student can use safe laboratory working methods and can utilize information given in Safety Data Sheets. He/she can also apply working instructions and polymer testing standards.

Content (course unit)

Processing of plastics: extrusion, injection moulding/reaction injection moulding, blow forming, vacuum molding, roto moulding and calendaring. Processing of elastics: compounding, extrusion, moulding, calendaring, vulcanization and finishing.
Changing group of works related to polymer testing methods, processing methods and analytics, excursions to polymer processing companies.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Knowing: The student knows the core contents of polymer 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.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Knowing: The student knows the core contents of polymer 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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Knowing: The student knows the core contents of polymer 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.

Location and time

Autumn 2024; TAMK Tamk

Exam schedules

Lab test of every lab is needed to take before every lab.

Final test: 12.12.2024
Resits in Exam
1. 13.1.-17.1.2025
2. 17.2.-21.2.2025 (only for students, who have failed the course)

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation of the course:

Final test (theory +labs) 25%
Reports 40%
Lab tests 25%
Working in the lab 10%
Group report about polymer processing lab (passed)
Group work about polymer processing (passed)
Working in the lab 5% (based on the Assesment criteria: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/teaching/educational-planning-and-development/curriculum-design-0/assessment-criteria); self-and group assessment

The points of the week tests, final test and working in the labs + reports, all together, give your credit.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Theory
Labs
Reports
Group work about polymer processing
Group report about polymer processing lab

Learning materials

Material is on Moodle

Student workload

27h /1op

International connections

Exchange students are welcome

Further information

Highly recommend that student has passed or is attended to next courses:
Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry labs

NOTE!!!!!!
Before every lab you take a labtest. If you miss a test, after a lab it's grade is 0. All of the lab tests must be taken before you can pass the course.
Keep your pen and paper with you so that you can write down the notes.

Objectives (course unit)

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.

Content (course unit)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

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.

Location and time

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

Exam schedules

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)

Assessment methods and criteria

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.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

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

Learning materials

Moodle

Student workload

27 h/cr eli 5*27=135 h

Content scheduling

Basics of Polymer Chemistry
Basics of Polymer Composites

Completion alternatives

No

Practical training and working life cooperation

No

International connections

depends on a student

Further information

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.

Objectives (course unit)

The student can
- deepen his knowledge concerning the phenomena, equipment and safety aspects of unit operations in chemical engineering using laboratory and pilot-scale equipmen
- look for necessary information from the literature, data banks etc., write a technical report, analyze the results of his laboratory works and knows how to work as a team member.

Content (course unit)

- laboratory works concerning mechanical, chemical, heat transfer and mass transfer unit operations using laboratory-and pilot-scale equipment

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows
-different methods in chemical pulping, mechanical pulping and chemi-mecanical pulping
The students learn the manufacturing of sulphate
pulp and importance of all key unit operations,
cost structures and environmental impacts. The
students will be prepared to work in a sulphate pulp
mill or other position, where these skills are needed.
- the raw-materials, production and usage of recycled pulp
- the cost structures and environmental effects of recycled pulp
- control the processes and the quality.

Content (course unit)

Basics of chemical pulping. Sulphate pulping method
and its key unit operations. Cost structure and
environmenta impacts of sulphate pulping.
Raw materials: Availability and use of recycled paper in Finland and abroad, recycled paper and cardboard. Production of recycled fibre pulp: de-inking. De-inking process: handling recycled paper, dispersion, cleaning, de-inking, de-inking chemicals, washing, bleaching, clarification. Environmental effects: de-inking waste and slurry, life cycle analysis. Characteristics and use of recycled fibre pulp.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Lecture tasks, home assignments, group work and laboratory report are completed with minium requirements = grade 1.
Student manages the assigned tasks under supervision. The student demonstrates weak knowledge in the exam.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Lecture tasks, home assignments, group work and laboratory report are completed well.
Student manages the assigned tasks independently and is committed to group work. The student demonstrates good knowledge in the exam.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has spent also their own time in searching for information. Student can combine information from different sources and make excellent conclusions of various topics. The student is very active during the lectures and the assignments are very well prepared and demonstrate his/her own own thinking and capabilities on drawing conclusions.
Student works responsibly and in a committed manner considering the community and deadlines. Student utilizes the possibility to learn during the excursion/laboratory work and demonstrates excellent knowledge in the exam.

Location and time

More detailed agenda can be found in Moodle. Lectures will be held according to the timetable in Pakki/lukkarikone.

Exam schedules

Exam day is set during the course together with the students. Retake exams will be available in EXAM.

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading is based on completing group work poster (10%), laboratory work / excursion report (15%), exams (71%) and lecture attendance (0-4%).
Lecture attendance affects grading in the following way: 85-100 % attendance = 4/4, 75-85 % = 3/4, 65-75 % = 2/4, 50-65 % = 1/4 and below 50 % = 0/4.
Exams is a compulsory part of the course. First exam (fiber line) will have a bigger impact on the final grade. This is because the scope of the first exam is bigger than with the second exam.
Topics for group work posters will be assigned during the course. Topics will cover different pulping methods
Activity during the course increases the grade in borderline cases.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, group work, possibly some laboratory work and an exam. If possible, visiting lecturers and an excursion will also be arranged.

Learning materials

Material in Moodle
KnowPulp AEL / Proledge Oy.
KnowPap AEL / Proledge Oy.
ForestBioFacts-database

Student workload

Around 50 hours contact lessons.
Independent studying and group work: 85 hours.

Content scheduling

Following topics are covered, detailed agenda will clarify during the course depending on the timetables of visitors:
Raw materials of pulping
Chemical pulping (sulfate pulp)
Unit operations in chemical pulping
Cemical recovery in sulphate pulping
Quality and process control
Pulp properties & analytics
Environmental & economical implications
Future outlook of pulping

Following topics are covered if necessary:
Mechanical pulping
Chemi-mechanical pulping (CTMP, BCTMP, CMP)
Recycled pulp processing

Completion alternatives

If you have completed a comparable course, a credit transfer can be done. Also a credit transfer based on competence is possible.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Visiting lecturers and an excursion.

International connections

Excange students are warmly welcome to the course. International working environments are discussed with visiting lecturers.

Objectives (course unit)

The studenst can describe the structure of wood and allocations of textile fibers. The students understands the common production processes of regenerated celloloses and mechanical pulps as well as different recycling methods. The student knows the most important fiber ptoperties.The student understands the importance of the circular economy and the applications for the processing of wood and textile fibers.

Content (course unit)

Wood and woodfiber structure and properties, different textile fibers.Production of regenerated celloloses and their properties. Mechanical pulps and recycled pulps.Crcular Economy applications.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

The course is carried out using both distance- and contact learning methods
The course includes lectures and assignments.

Learning materials

The material published on course Moodle page.
KnowPulp learning environment.

Completion alternatives

Successfully completed course with similar content can be accepted.

Objectives (course unit)

The students know the chemical pulp production, unit processes of a fibre line and the recovery of chemicals. The students know the bleaching of the pulp and the production of by-products.
The students know the production of special pulps (for example dissolved pulping). The students know the material, chemical and energy balance of pulp mill. Know the quality parameters of chemical pulps and process parameters of chemical pulping. The student recognizes different types of recycled fibers and can describe the deinking process.

Content (course unit)

An overview of the pulp industry, wood chemistry and physical properties of wood in pulp production,
Fiber line processes: wood debarking and chipping, pre steaming and impregnation, cooking chemistry and cooking process, cooking technology, polysulfide cooking and other cooking modifications, pulp washing, oxygen delignification and bleaching technique; Drying machine and baling line
Chemical recovery: white liquor production, liquor circulation and lime circulation, energy production
Pulp and pulp grades; Lignin, turpentine and tall oil processing
Water and air protection; material, energy and chemical balance
Manufacturing of specialty pulps; dissolving pulp, micro and nano pulps, fluff pulp
Manufacturing of semi-chemical pulp
Recycled fibers
Deinking process

Assessment scale

0-5

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The course is for native Finnish speakers only.

After completing the course, student is able to tell orally about his / her education, work experience and tasks, eg in a job search situation. Student is able to present the activities, products, processes and services of companies and organizations orally and discuss these topics. Student is able to cope with working life contacts in his / her own field of technology, eg telephone situations and presentations. Students are able to give technical instructions in their field orally.

Content (course unit)

The course is for native Finnish speakers only. Oral communication situations in working life; Business Swedish; The terminology of your study field; Key grammar.

Further information (course unit)

The course is for native Finnish speakers only.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria in Finnish only.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria in Finnish only.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria in Finnish only.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The course is for native Finnish speakers only.

After completing the course, student is able to tell orally about his / her education, work experience and tasks, eg in a job search situation. Student is able to present the activities, products, processes and services of companies and organizations orally and discuss these topics. Student is able to cope with working life contacts in his / her own field of technology, eg telephone situations and presentations. Students are able to give technical instructions in their field orally.

Content (course unit)

The course is for native Finnish speakers only. Oral communication situations in working life; Business Swedish; The terminology of your study field; Key grammar.

Further information (course unit)

The course is for native Finnish speakers only.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria in Finnish only.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria in Finnish only.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria in Finnish only.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the course is to prepare students to act in various communication situations in working life in Swedish.   
  
 After completing the course, the student   
- is able to communicate appropriately in Swedish in professional written communication situations 
- masters the key terminology of automotive engineering  
- is able to tell about his/her own professional expertise  
- is able to search for and interpret professional information in their field from Swedish-language publications  
- is able to evaluate, maintain and develop their own language skills and language learning skills  
  - achieves the oral and written skills of the second domestic language required by the legislation of the universities of applied sciences, required for work in their own field  

Content (course unit)

- authentic professional texts, automotive engineering vocabulary  
- duties in the field  
- telling about one's own education  
- telling about productions in one's own field  
- various sector-specific communication situations 

Prerequisites (course unit)

Starting level: High school Swedish syllabus or equivalent level European Framework of Reference skill level.  
Take the Swedish entry level test and, if necessary, complete the preparatory studies before the course begins. 

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

(Level B1.1) Student   
- is able to communicate simply about his/her own professional skills (e.g. job application)  
- is able to tell about his own professional field in a concise manner   
- handles mainly the most important predictable interaction situations and customer contacts in their own field in a comprehensible manner   
- writes somewhat intelligibly   
- uses the basic vocabulary of the field in such a way that the essential message is conveyed   
- uses simple grammatical basic structures   
- finds the information they are looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics   

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

(Level B1.2) Student  
- is able to communicate clearly in a way appropriate to the situation from his/her own professional expertise (e.g. job application)  
- can tell about his own professional field quite well  
- handles everyday interaction situations and customer contacts in their own field fairly well  
-mostly writes well.  
- uses the basic vocabulary of the field in such a way that the key message is conveyed   
- uses basic grammatical structures mostly correctly  
- understands the main points and most details of the professional text they read 

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

(Skill level B2.2-C1) Student   
- is able to communicate fluently in a way appropriate to the situation from his/her own professional expertise (e.g. job application)  
- can tell about their own professional field in a versatile and fluent manner   
- handles diverse interaction situations and customer contacts in their own field in a natural way   
- writes fluently  
- uses the basic vocabulary of their field so that the message is clearly conveyed   
- uses basic grammatical structures almost flawlessly  
- understands both the main points and the details of the professional text and is able to apply what they read   

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the course is to prepare students to act in various communication situations in working life in Swedish.   
  
 After completing the course, the student   
- is able to communicate appropriately in Swedish in professional written communication situations 
- masters the key terminology of automotive engineering  
- is able to tell about his/her own professional expertise  
- is able to search for and interpret professional information in their field from Swedish-language publications  
- is able to evaluate, maintain and develop their own language skills and language learning skills  
  - achieves the oral and written skills of the second domestic language required by the legislation of the universities of applied sciences, required for work in their own field  

Content (course unit)

- authentic professional texts, automotive engineering vocabulary  
- duties in the field  
- telling about one's own education  
- telling about productions in one's own field  
- various sector-specific communication situations 

Prerequisites (course unit)

Starting level: High school Swedish syllabus or equivalent level European Framework of Reference skill level.  
Take the Swedish entry level test and, if necessary, complete the preparatory studies before the course begins. 

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

(Level B1.1) Student   
- is able to communicate simply about his/her own professional skills (e.g. job application)  
- is able to tell about his own professional field in a concise manner   
- handles mainly the most important predictable interaction situations and customer contacts in their own field in a comprehensible manner   
- writes somewhat intelligibly   
- uses the basic vocabulary of the field in such a way that the essential message is conveyed   
- uses simple grammatical basic structures   
- finds the information they are looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics   

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

(Level B1.2) Student  
- is able to communicate clearly in a way appropriate to the situation from his/her own professional expertise (e.g. job application)  
- can tell about his own professional field quite well  
- handles everyday interaction situations and customer contacts in their own field fairly well  
-mostly writes well.  
- uses the basic vocabulary of the field in such a way that the key message is conveyed   
- uses basic grammatical structures mostly correctly  
- understands the main points and most details of the professional text they read 

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

(Skill level B2.2-C1) Student   
- is able to communicate fluently in a way appropriate to the situation from his/her own professional expertise (e.g. job application)  
- can tell about their own professional field in a versatile and fluent manner   
- handles diverse interaction situations and customer contacts in their own field in a natural way   
- writes fluently  
- uses the basic vocabulary of their field so that the message is clearly conveyed   
- uses basic grammatical structures almost flawlessly  
- understands both the main points and the details of the professional text and is able to apply what they read   

Assessment scale

0-5

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to explain the features of the process engineering design process - focusing on process design - with safety aspects from idea to implementation.
The student is able to model basic processes and perform process engineering dimensioning of more common process equipment. The student is able to calculate the economical calculations of the planned process and is familiar with the use of the Chemcad simulation software. The student is also able to utilize his / her skills in future work tasks.

Content (course unit)

Process manufacturing plant design process focusing on process planning. Process safety aspects and cost accounting. Process engineering dimensioning of the most common process industry equipment. Modeling Process Processes with ChemCad Simulation Software.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

In this course you will learn the basics of the mathematics behind technology, with the subject area Geometry, vectors, functions and matrices

As a student, you
• recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• master solving a diagonal triangle
• can calculate the parts and areas of different plane patterns and the volumes and areas of different objects
• know how to solve basic tasks in vector calculus

• know the basic concepts of functions and recognize the typical properties of different functions
• recognize graphs of different types of functions
• will learn how to calculate the base ten logarithm of a number
• know how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• know how to create a mathematical model of technical problems and can apply it in the solution of the problem
• are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• know how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions you make

Content (course unit)

• right triangle, angle, angle units
• areas of triangles and polygons
• trigonometric functions in general
• oblique triangle (sine and cosine theorem)
• space geometry (volumes and surfaces of 3D objects)
• sum of vectors, difference, multiplication by a number
• plane vector coordinate and polar coordinate representation
• space vectors (brief mention)
• function and related concepts
• 1st degree polynomial function, straight line (creating an equation from the graph), linear dependence
• 2nd degree polynomial function, parabola
• learns how to calculate logarithms to the base of ten from a number
• directly and inversely proportional, a piecewise defined function

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
• recognizes the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use some of them
• knows how to solve right-angled and diagonal triangles
• can calculate the surface areas of different plane patterns and the volumes of pieces
• knows the calculations of plane vectors
• can solve vector problems like the examples presented
• recognize the basic concepts of functions and the characteristics of different functions
• the presentations and justifications of the chosen solutions may be incomplete
• there may be shortcomings in evaluating the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions made

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student:
• recognizes the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• master solving the diagonal triangle
• can calculate the parts and areas of different plane patterns as well as the volumes and areas of different objects
• can solve basic tasks in vector calculus
• knows the basic concepts of functions and recognizes the typical properties of different functions
• recognize graphs of different types of functions
• learns how to calculate logarithms to the base of ten from a number
• knows how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• can create a mathematical model of technology problems and can apply it in the solution of the problem
• is able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• knows how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the decisions he makes

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to the previous, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the subjects of the course and knows how to apply them to more demanding problems. The student has the ability to present and justify logically chosen solutions. Solutions are presented clearly and mathematical concepts are used precisely. The student is highly motivated and takes full responsibility for his own and the group's performance.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- construct graphical presentation for statistical data.
- calculate basic statistical measures with computer.
- interpret data using statistical measures and graphs.
- understand basics of combinatorics.
- calculate probabilities.
- construct a confidence interval and perform a hypothesis test.
- understand the concepts of regression and correlation.

Content (course unit)

Probability, combinatorics, statistical measures, distributions (normal, binomial, t, Poisson), confidence interval, hypothesis testing, use of statistical computer program, regression

Prerequisites (course unit)

Basic use of Excel, Functions and matrices and Integral Calculus, or similar skills

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student understands the difference between population and sample. Student is able to calculate measures of central tendency and variation. He/she knows the basic elements of research methods and is able to present data in charts and tables. Student understands the basic concepts of distributions. He/she is able to solve simple applications that are similar to the problems solved during the course. Justification of solutions and the usage of mathematical concepts may still be somewhat vague.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition, student is able to apply statistics thinking when handling data from different kind of research methods. Student knows basic elements of decision making with different size of samples. He/she understands meaning of results of regression analysis. Student is able to solve the given exercises independently and helps other students in the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition, student has an overall understanding of course topics. He/she can solve more demanding engineering problems and has the ability to present and justify the chosen methods of solution. Statistical notations and concepts are used precisely. Student is motivated and committed to help the group to manage the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

This course is conducted in Finnish

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to use TAMK's information systems and the basic tools of Office.

After completing the course
• the student will
• can use the different functions of Pak
• can write reports in word according to TAMK's reporting guidelines
• can create tables, charts and graphs in Excel and add them to reports
• can make presentations using PowerPoint.

Content (course unit)

Study-related information systems at TAMK, basic tools in Office. Basic professional use of Word: text formatting, styles, layout, table of contents, mathematical formulas, use of tables, inserting images and diagrams, bibliography, header and footer. Basic professional use of Excel: use of spreadsheets, formatting, formulas, calculation, direct and relative reference, use of functions, graphs, regression and trend line. Sharing Word and Excel. Presentation graphics: making a simple presentation. Using PowerPoint.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Students will be able to use word processing, spreadsheet and presentation graphics software to present professional information and some of their features.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student knows the more sophisticated use of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation graphics software and can make good use of their features. The student's output is mainly neat and clear.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students can use and exploit word processing, spreadsheet and presentation graphics software in a variety of ways. They will be able to use the features of these basic tools fluently. The student's output is neat and clear.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to read and interpret the collective agreement of his / her own field. The student is able to apply the theories and knowledge of managerial work from the point of view of self-management, management of other people and management of things. The student knows different management styles. The student knows psychology of management.

Content (course unit)

Supervisor tasks, rights and duties, sub-skills
Labor law, collective agreement
Leadership styles, Self-management
Leading other people: interaction, motivation, atmosphere
Managing things: change management
Emotional Intelligence in Management
Literature on managerial skills

Prerequisites (course unit)

Occupational Health and Safety of the Industry

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- can use the basic laws of oscillation, wave and sound physics, and atom- and nuclear physics and apply observations of phenomena
- can reduce the problem into quantities and equations connected to various kind of oscillation and wave mechanics, atom and nuclear physics, and electromagnetic waves
- can solve and state arguments for problems based on the scientific and technical point of view
- knows the technical applications connected to electromagnetic waves

Content (course unit)

The oscillation modes and mathematical modeling
Wave and sound physics
Electromagnetic radiation
Structure of atom and energy levels
Basics of nuclear physics
Radioactivity and nuclear power

Prerequisites (course unit)

Mechanics, Thermal physics, Flow mechanics, Electrostatics, electrical circuits and magnetism

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student is able to use correct quantities and units for the topics, is able to analyze phenomena quantitatively and solve simple problems, which resemble examples given on the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition to exemplary problems, student is able to utilize the basic laws of oscillation, wave motion, atomic physics and nuclear physics in new situations and problems and is able to justify the solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student has a comprehensive understanding of the basic laws of oscillation, wave motion, atomic physics and nuclear physics. Student understands the interrelations between the laws and is able to use them in problem solving. Student is fluent in solving problems and can justify the solutions.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the course is to learn the basics of general chemistry and to solve problems related to different phenomena and reactions.

On completion of the course, the student will
• know the concepts: atom and periodic table, quantity and concentration of substances in solutions, bonds and compounds.
• understand the different types of reactions, the stoichiometry of the reaction equation and the importance of the equilibrium expression in determining, for example, ionic and solubility yields.
• know the most common acids and bases and the pH scale. understand the importance of thermochemistry and electrochemistry in practical life.

Content (course unit)

Atomic and periodic table, amount of substances and concentrations of solutions, bonds and compounds. Reactions, the stoichiometry of the reaction equation and the importance of the equilibrium equation in determining, for example, ionic and solubility yields. Acids and bases and pH scale. Thermochemistry and electrochemistry in practice.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Students will be able to define the basic concepts and their interrelationships. Students will identify the phenomena involved in a chemical reaction and be able to formulate reaction equations and explain the importance of stoichiometry in quantifying the reaction. Students will be able to define acid, base and pH. Students will master basic concepts of thermochemistry and electrochemistry.
The student can use basic concepts for simple chemical calculations and can perform reaction equations and pH calculations with a high degree of fluency under supervision.
Students will take responsibility for their own performance and be able to give and receive feedback.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Students will master chemical concepts and phenomena and be able to articulate the relationships between them.
They can apply their knowledge to solve problems related to these chemical events and choose the most appropriate approach and justify their choice. Students will be able to give and receive feedback in an active and constructive manner.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students will have a broad knowledge of chemical concepts and phenomena, be able to articulate the relationships between them and analyse what they have learned. They can solve challenging problems related to chemical events. They can search for different approaches and solutions, justify their choices and experiment with new approaches.
Students will systematically use feedback as a tool for professional growth for themselves and their community.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

In this Course, you will learn the calculation and mathematical modeling skills you need in the engineering profession. The sub-area is differential and integral calculus

At the end of the course, you
• recognize exponential and logarithmic functions
• can solve exponential and logarithmic equations and apply them in engineering problems
• you know the basic calculations of matrices and know some applications
• can use the concepts and notations related to limit value, derivative and integral
• can interpret the derivative as a rate of change
• can determine the derivative and integral graphically, numerically and symbolically
• know how to solve application tasks, the modeling of which requires the use of a derivative or an integral
• are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• you know how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions you make

Content (course unit)

• exponential and logarithmic function
• exponential equation, logarithmic equation
• basic matrix concepts and calculations (sum, multiplication by a number, product, determinant, inverse matrix)
• solving a group of linear equations with matrices
• some matrix applications
• the concept of limit value in brief
• derivative of the graph
• derivative numerically
• calculating the derivative using the rules of derivation
• higher derivatives (used at the entry level)
• some applications of the derivative (e.g. differential and total differential, error estimation and extreme values)
• the definite integral graphically
• definite integral numerically
• calculating the integral function using integration rules
• basic theorem of analysis, definite integral symbolically
• some applications of the integral (e.g. distance, work, area, center of gravity, average, mean square)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student

• recognizes exponential and logarithmic functions
• can solve simple exponential and logarithmic equations
• knows basic calculations of matrices
• knows how to use some concepts and notations related to derivatives and integrals
• knows the principle of the derivative as a rate of change
• can determine the derivative and integral graphically, numerically and symbolically, similar to the simple examples used in class
• the presentations and justifications of the chosen solutions may be incomplete
• there may be shortcomings in evaluating the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions made

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student

• recognizes exponential and logarithmic functions
• can solve exponential and logarithmic equations and apply them in engineering problems
• knows the basic calculations of matrices and knows some applications
• knows how to use concepts and notations related to limit value, derivative and integral
• can interpret the derivative as a rate of change
• can determine the derivative and integral graphically, numerically and symbolically
• can solve application tasks, the modeling of which requires the use of a derivative or an integral
• is able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• knows how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the decisions he makes

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

n addition to the previous, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the subjects of the course and knows how to apply them to more demanding problems. The student has the ability to present and justify logically chosen solutions. Solutions are presented clearly and mathematical concepts are used precisely. The student is highly motivated and takes full responsibility for their own and the group's performance.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- construct graphical presentation for statistical data.
- calculate basic statistical measures with computer.
- interpret data using statistical measures and graphs.
- understand basics of combinatorics.
- calculate probabilities.
- construct a confidence interval and perform a hypothesis test.
- understand the concepts of regression and correlation.

Content (course unit)

Probability, combinatorics, statistical measures, distributions (normal, binomial, t, Poisson), confidence interval, hypothesis testing, use of statistical computer program, regression

Prerequisites (course unit)

Basic use of Excel, Functions and matrices and Integral Calculus, or similar skills

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student understands the difference between population and sample. Student is able to calculate measures of central tendency and variation. He/she knows the basic elements of research methods and is able to present data in charts and tables. Student understands the basic concepts of distributions. He/she is able to solve simple applications that are similar to the problems solved during the course. Justification of solutions and the usage of mathematical concepts may still be somewhat vague.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition, student is able to apply statistics thinking when handling data from different kind of research methods. Student knows basic elements of decision making with different size of samples. He/she understands meaning of results of regression analysis. Student is able to solve the given exercises independently and helps other students in the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition, student has an overall understanding of course topics. He/she can solve more demanding engineering problems and has the ability to present and justify the chosen methods of solution. Statistical notations and concepts are used precisely. Student is motivated and committed to help the group to manage the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student can
- deepen his knowledge concerning the phenomena, equipment and safety aspects of unit operations in chemical engineering using laboratory and pilot-scale equipmen
- look for necessary information from the literature, data banks etc., write a technical report, analyze the results of his laboratory works and knows how to work as a team member.

Content (course unit)

- laboratory works concerning mechanical, chemical, heat transfer and mass transfer unit operations using laboratory-and pilot-scale equipment

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the course is to prepare students to act in various communication situations in working life in Swedish.   
  
 After completing the course, the student   
- is able to communicate appropriately in Swedish in professional written communication situations 
- masters the key terminology of automotive engineering  
- is able to tell about his/her own professional expertise  
- is able to search for and interpret professional information in their field from Swedish-language publications  
- is able to evaluate, maintain and develop their own language skills and language learning skills  
  - achieves the oral and written skills of the second domestic language required by the legislation of the universities of applied sciences, required for work in their own field  

Content (course unit)

- authentic professional texts, automotive engineering vocabulary  
- duties in the field  
- telling about one's own education  
- telling about productions in one's own field  
- various sector-specific communication situations 

Prerequisites (course unit)

Starting level: High school Swedish syllabus or equivalent level European Framework of Reference skill level.  
Take the Swedish entry level test and, if necessary, complete the preparatory studies before the course begins. 

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

(Level B1.1) Student   
- is able to communicate simply about his/her own professional skills (e.g. job application)  
- is able to tell about his own professional field in a concise manner   
- handles mainly the most important predictable interaction situations and customer contacts in their own field in a comprehensible manner   
- writes somewhat intelligibly   
- uses the basic vocabulary of the field in such a way that the essential message is conveyed   
- uses simple grammatical basic structures   
- finds the information they are looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics   

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

(Level B1.2) Student  
- is able to communicate clearly in a way appropriate to the situation from his/her own professional expertise (e.g. job application)  
- can tell about his own professional field quite well  
- handles everyday interaction situations and customer contacts in their own field fairly well  
-mostly writes well.  
- uses the basic vocabulary of the field in such a way that the key message is conveyed   
- uses basic grammatical structures mostly correctly  
- understands the main points and most details of the professional text they read 

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

(Skill level B2.2-C1) Student   
- is able to communicate fluently in a way appropriate to the situation from his/her own professional expertise (e.g. job application)  
- can tell about their own professional field in a versatile and fluent manner   
- handles diverse interaction situations and customer contacts in their own field in a natural way   
- writes fluently  
- uses the basic vocabulary of their field so that the message is clearly conveyed   
- uses basic grammatical structures almost flawlessly  
- understands both the main points and the details of the professional text and is able to apply what they read   

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The course is for native Finnish speakers only.

After completing the course, student is able to tell orally about his / her education, work experience and tasks, eg in a job search situation. Student is able to present the activities, products, processes and services of companies and organizations orally and discuss these topics. Student is able to cope with working life contacts in his / her own field of technology, eg telephone situations and presentations. Students are able to give technical instructions in their field orally.

Content (course unit)

The course is for native Finnish speakers only. Oral communication situations in working life; Business Swedish; The terminology of your study field; Key grammar.

Further information (course unit)

The course is for native Finnish speakers only.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria in Finnish only.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria in Finnish only.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria in Finnish only.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- understand basic terminology of integral calculus
- determine integral graphically, numerically and symbolically
- calculate areas using definite integral
- solve basic differential equations and use differential equations for modeling physical phenomena

Content (course unit)

Integral Function, Definite Integral, Graphical Integration, Numerical Integration, Symbolic Integration, Calculation of Areas and Volumes with Integral, Differential Equations and Applications.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Orientation for Engineering Mathematics, Functions and Matrices and Differential Calculus or similar skills

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student understands the basic concepts of integration and is able to solve simple applications that are similar to the model problems solved during the course. Student is also familiar to solution methods of simple differential equations. Justification of solutions and using mathematical concepts may still be somewhat vague. Student takes care of his/her own studies and can cope with exercises with some help from the group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition, student understands how to apply definite integrals to solve technical problems. Student is also able to explain the methods of her/his solutions. Mathematical notations and concepts are mainly used correctly. Student is able to solve the given exercises independently and also helps other students in the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition, student has an overall understanding of course topics. He/she can solve more demanding engineering problems and has the ability to present and justify the chosen methods of solution. Mathematical notations and concepts are used precisely. Student is motivated and committed to help the group to manage the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

In this course you will learn the basics of the mathematics behind technology, with the subject area Geometry, vectors, functions and matrices

As a student, you
• recognize the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• master solving a diagonal triangle
• can calculate the parts and areas of different plane patterns and the volumes and areas of different objects
• know how to solve basic tasks in vector calculus

• know the basic concepts of functions and recognize the typical properties of different functions
• recognize graphs of different types of functions
• will learn how to calculate the base ten logarithm of a number
• know how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• know how to create a mathematical model of technical problems and can apply it in the solution of the problem
• are able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• know how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions you make

Content (course unit)

• right triangle, angle, angle units
• areas of triangles and polygons
• trigonometric functions in general
• oblique triangle (sine and cosine theorem)
• space geometry (volumes and surfaces of 3D objects)
• sum of vectors, difference, multiplication by a number
• plane vector coordinate and polar coordinate representation
• space vectors (brief mention)
• function and related concepts
• 1st degree polynomial function, straight line (creating an equation from the graph), linear dependence
• 2nd degree polynomial function, parabola
• learns how to calculate logarithms to the base of ten from a number
• directly and inversely proportional, a piecewise defined function

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
• recognizes the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use some of them
• knows how to solve right-angled and diagonal triangles
• can calculate the surface areas of different plane patterns and the volumes of pieces
• knows the calculations of plane vectors
• can solve vector problems like the examples presented
• recognize the basic concepts of functions and the characteristics of different functions
• the presentations and justifications of the chosen solutions may be incomplete
• there may be shortcomings in evaluating the reasonableness and correctness of the solutions made

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student:
• recognizes the mathematical notations related to the subject areas and know how to use the most important of them
• master solving the diagonal triangle
• can calculate the parts and areas of different plane patterns as well as the volumes and areas of different objects
• can solve basic tasks in vector calculus
• knows the basic concepts of functions and recognizes the typical properties of different functions
• recognize graphs of different types of functions
• learns how to calculate logarithms to the base of ten from a number
• knows how to use and apply the topics in technical problems
• can create a mathematical model of technology problems and can apply it in the solution of the problem
• is able to present and justify logically chosen solutions
• knows how to evaluate the reasonableness and correctness of the decisions he makes

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to the previous, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the subjects of the course and knows how to apply them to more demanding problems. The student has the ability to present and justify logically chosen solutions. Solutions are presented clearly and mathematical concepts are used precisely. The student is highly motivated and takes full responsibility for his own and the group's performance.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to use TAMK's information systems and the basic tools of Office.

After completing the course
• the student will
• can use the different functions of Pak
• can write reports in word according to TAMK's reporting guidelines
• can create tables, charts and graphs in Excel and add them to reports
• can make presentations using PowerPoint.

Content (course unit)

Study-related information systems at TAMK, basic tools in Office. Basic professional use of Word: text formatting, styles, layout, table of contents, mathematical formulas, use of tables, inserting images and diagrams, bibliography, header and footer. Basic professional use of Excel: use of spreadsheets, formatting, formulas, calculation, direct and relative reference, use of functions, graphs, regression and trend line. Sharing Word and Excel. Presentation graphics: making a simple presentation. Using PowerPoint.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Students will be able to use word processing, spreadsheet and presentation graphics software to present professional information and some of their features.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student knows the more sophisticated use of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation graphics software and can make good use of their features. The student's output is mainly neat and clear.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students can use and exploit word processing, spreadsheet and presentation graphics software in a variety of ways. They will be able to use the features of these basic tools fluently. The student's output is neat and clear.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- can use the basic laws of oscillation, wave and sound physics, and atom- and nuclear physics and apply observations of phenomena
- can reduce the problem into quantities and equations connected to various kind of oscillation and wave mechanics, atom and nuclear physics, and electromagnetic waves
- can solve and state arguments for problems based on the scientific and technical point of view
- knows the technical applications connected to electromagnetic waves

Content (course unit)

The oscillation modes and mathematical modeling
Wave and sound physics
Electromagnetic radiation
Structure of atom and energy levels
Basics of nuclear physics
Radioactivity and nuclear power

Prerequisites (course unit)

Mechanics, Thermal physics, Flow mechanics, Electrostatics, electrical circuits and magnetism

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student is able to use correct quantities and units for the topics, is able to analyze phenomena quantitatively and solve simple problems, which resemble examples given on the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition to exemplary problems, student is able to utilize the basic laws of oscillation, wave motion, atomic physics and nuclear physics in new situations and problems and is able to justify the solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student has a comprehensive understanding of the basic laws of oscillation, wave motion, atomic physics and nuclear physics. Student understands the interrelations between the laws and is able to use them in problem solving. Student is fluent in solving problems and can justify the solutions.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

This course is conducted in Finnish

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student can name hydrocarbon or carbonyl compounds and basic compounds of alcohols, phenols, ethers and esters.
The student can write the structural formulas and basic chemical reaction formulas and explain isomerization.

Content (course unit)

The most common groups of organic chemistry compounds are hydrocarbon compounds, carbonyl compounds, aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids, alcohols, phenols, ethers, esters, thiols and amines. Structural Formulas, Naming and Isomerism of Previous Compound Groups. Basic Reactions: Substitution, Addition, and Elimination Reactions.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the study module, the student:

• Can perform a guided measurement task
• Can prepare a measurement protocol according to the guided task
• Can apply various methods for processing measurement results
• Can create a graphical representation supporting measurement results and their processing
• Can calculate error estimates according to the measurement task
• Can prepare a report according to the standards using good Finnish language under guidance
• Utilizes received feedback
• Uses language according to technical standards and language usage recommendations in written communication
• Reports engineering-like technical measurements and tests, which can be illustrated as needed.

Content (course unit)

Measurements in students own field of technology.
Calculations of the results including linear regression.
Drawing up reports about the measuring tasks.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student has completed all required learning tasks. Reports have small errors or are incomplete in some way. Reports don't fully follow the given reporting guidelines.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The errors in reports are sparse. Student is able to supplement text with images, tables and equations. Student is able to present the final result correctly with calculated uncertainty. The text is mostly faultless. The reports follow the given reporting guidelines.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The reports follow the given reporting guidelines and student show deeper understanding in the reports. Student can reflect the quality of the measurements and final results. Student is able to relate the topics of the laboratory measurements to his/her own engineering field.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the course is to prepare students to act in various communication situations in working life in Swedish.   
  
 After completing the course, the student   
- is able to communicate appropriately in Swedish in professional written communication situations 
- masters the key terminology of automotive engineering  
- is able to tell about his/her own professional expertise  
- is able to search for and interpret professional information in their field from Swedish-language publications  
- is able to evaluate, maintain and develop their own language skills and language learning skills  
  - achieves the oral and written skills of the second domestic language required by the legislation of the universities of applied sciences, required for work in their own field  

Content (course unit)

- authentic professional texts, automotive engineering vocabulary  
- duties in the field  
- telling about one's own education  
- telling about productions in one's own field  
- various sector-specific communication situations 

Prerequisites (course unit)

Starting level: High school Swedish syllabus or equivalent level European Framework of Reference skill level.  
Take the Swedish entry level test and, if necessary, complete the preparatory studies before the course begins. 

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

(Level B1.1) Student   
- is able to communicate simply about his/her own professional skills (e.g. job application)  
- is able to tell about his own professional field in a concise manner   
- handles mainly the most important predictable interaction situations and customer contacts in their own field in a comprehensible manner   
- writes somewhat intelligibly   
- uses the basic vocabulary of the field in such a way that the essential message is conveyed   
- uses simple grammatical basic structures   
- finds the information they are looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics   

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

(Level B1.2) Student  
- is able to communicate clearly in a way appropriate to the situation from his/her own professional expertise (e.g. job application)  
- can tell about his own professional field quite well  
- handles everyday interaction situations and customer contacts in their own field fairly well  
-mostly writes well.  
- uses the basic vocabulary of the field in such a way that the key message is conveyed   
- uses basic grammatical structures mostly correctly  
- understands the main points and most details of the professional text they read 

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

(Skill level B2.2-C1) Student   
- is able to communicate fluently in a way appropriate to the situation from his/her own professional expertise (e.g. job application)  
- can tell about their own professional field in a versatile and fluent manner   
- handles diverse interaction situations and customer contacts in their own field in a natural way   
- writes fluently  
- uses the basic vocabulary of their field so that the message is clearly conveyed   
- uses basic grammatical structures almost flawlessly  
- understands both the main points and the details of the professional text and is able to apply what they read   

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The course is for native Finnish speakers only.

After completing the course, student is able to tell orally about his / her education, work experience and tasks, eg in a job search situation. Student is able to present the activities, products, processes and services of companies and organizations orally and discuss these topics. Student is able to cope with working life contacts in his / her own field of technology, eg telephone situations and presentations. Students are able to give technical instructions in their field orally.

Content (course unit)

The course is for native Finnish speakers only. Oral communication situations in working life; Business Swedish; The terminology of your study field; Key grammar.

Further information (course unit)

The course is for native Finnish speakers only.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria in Finnish only.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria in Finnish only.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria in Finnish only.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The studenst can describe the structure of wood and allocations of textile fibers. The students understands the common production processes of regenerated celloloses and mechanical pulps as well as different recycling methods. The student knows the most important fiber ptoperties.The student understands the importance of the circular economy and the applications for the processing of wood and textile fibers.

Content (course unit)

Wood and woodfiber structure and properties, different textile fibers.Production of regenerated celloloses and their properties. Mechanical pulps and recycled pulps.Crcular Economy applications.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

The course is carried out using both distance- and contact learning methods
The course includes lectures and assignments.

Learning materials

The material published on course Moodle page.
KnowPulp learning environment.

Completion alternatives

Successfully completed course with similar content can be accepted.

Objectives (course unit)

Student will understand from the process industry point of view
- Energy resources and power resources
-Unit processes of power production
- Use of energy and energy markets
- Principles of calculations (use of energy and energy production)
- Student will have skills to work in power production.

Content (course unit)

- Energy and energy resources,
- Fossil fuels and renewable energy resources
- Power production (Heat, Steam and Electricity)
- Small scale and industrial scale power production
- Energy network and use of energy,
- Energy efficiency and energy recovery
- Energy balance calculation
- Environmental impacts
- Bioeconomy

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to read and interpret the collective agreement of his / her own field. The student is able to apply the theories and knowledge of managerial work from the point of view of self-management, management of other people and management of things. The student knows different management styles. The student knows psychology of management.

Content (course unit)

Supervisor tasks, rights and duties, sub-skills
Labor law, collective agreement
Leadership styles, Self-management
Leading other people: interaction, motivation, atmosphere
Managing things: change management
Emotional Intelligence in Management
Literature on managerial skills

Prerequisites (course unit)

Occupational Health and Safety of the Industry

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- make a measurement task under supervision
- make a data sheet under supervision
- calculate the results of the measurement task
- make a graph representing the results
- make an appropriate error analysis
- draw up a report in accordance with standards

Content (course unit)

Measurements in students own field of technology.
Calculations of the results including linear regression. Drawing up reports about the measuring tasks.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student has completed all required learning tasks. Reports have small errors or are incomplete in some way. Reports don't fully follow the given reporting guidelines.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The errors in reports are sparse. Student is able to supplement text with images, tables and equations. Student is able to present the final result correctly with calculated uncertainty. The text is mostly faultless. The reports follow the given reporting guidelines.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The reports follow the given reporting guidelines and student show deeper understanding in the reports. Student can reflect the quality of the measurements and final results. Student is able to relate the topics of the laboratory measurements to his/her own engineering field.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Fail: Not all required assignments are fulfilled or student has been absent.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- apply the concepts of limit and derivative when solving practical problems
- interpret derivative as rate of change
- determine the derivative using graphical, numerical and symbolical methods
- construct error estimates using the differential method

Content (course unit)

Limit, Derivative, Partial Derivative, Graphical Differentiation, Numerical Differentiation, Symbolic Differentiation, Applications of Derivative, Error Estimation with Differential.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Orientation for Engineering Mathematics and Functions and Matrices or similar skills

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student understands the basic concept of derivative and is able to solve simple applications that are similar to the model problems solved during the course. Student also knows how to interpret derivative in graphs and how to compute it numerically. Justification of solutions and using mathematical concepts may still be somewhat vague. Student takes care of his/her own studies and can cope with exercises with some help from the group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition, student is able to apply derivative to basic technical problems, for example to optimization. Student is also able to explain the methods of her/his solutions. Mathematical notations and concepts are mainly used correctly. Student is able to solve the given exercises independently and also helps other students in the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition, student has an overall understanding of course topics. He/she can solve more demanding engineering problems and has the ability to present and justify the chosen methods of solution. Mathematical notations and concepts are used precisely. Student is motivated and committed to help the group to manage the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
-use physical quantities and units
-apply the basic laws of mechanics to the related problems
-interpret a problem to physical quantities and relations between them and solve different quantities from equations
-justify the chosen solution and method from technical and physical point of view
-produce and understand graphical presentations

Content (course unit)

SI-system, unit calculation, motion with constant and changing velocity, force and Newton's laws, work, energy and power, energy principles in mechanics.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student is able to use quantities and units and solve simple problems in mechanics.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student is able to use quantities and units and solve such problems in mechanics, which resemble problems given as examples during the course. Student is able to use the basic laws in mechanics to new problems and explain the reasoning.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student is able to use quantities and units. Student has a comprehensive understanding of the basic laws in mechanics and fluent skill to analyze and solve even complicated problems and justify the solution.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Fail:
Student doesn't demonstrate the skills and knowledge to use quantities and units.Student is incapable to analyze mechanical phenomena and can't solve simple problems which resemble problems given as examples during the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student can basics in inorganic chemistry and can solve tasks concerning different reactions.

Content (course unit)

Concepts: atomic and periodic system, quantity and concentration of solutions, stoichiometry, bonds and compounds. Chemical reaction: various reactions, reaction equation, equilibrium, ion input and solubility. Acids, bases and pH. Thermochemistry and electrochemistry.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to work safely in the laboratory and to use the correct measuring instruments and laboratory equipment. The student is able to make qualitative and quantitative as well as basic electrochemistry. The student is able to interpret and report the results of his / her work using information sources in the field of chemistry.

Content (course unit)

Turvallisen työskentelyn perusteet, liuosten laimennus ja valmistaminen, ionireaktioita, gravimetrisia, titrimetrisiä ja sähkökemiallisia töitä

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The students know the chemical pulp production, unit processes of a fibre line and the recovery of chemicals. The students know the bleaching of the pulp and the production of by-products.
The students know the production of special pulps (for example dissolved pulping). The students know the material, chemical and energy balance of pulp mill. Know the quality parameters of chemical pulps and process parameters of chemical pulping. The student recognizes different types of recycled fibers and can describe the deinking process.

Content (course unit)

An overview of the pulp industry, wood chemistry and physical properties of wood in pulp production,
Fiber line processes: wood debarking and chipping, pre steaming and impregnation, cooking chemistry and cooking process, cooking technology, polysulfide cooking and other cooking modifications, pulp washing, oxygen delignification and bleaching technique; Drying machine and baling line
Chemical recovery: white liquor production, liquor circulation and lime circulation, energy production
Pulp and pulp grades; Lignin, turpentine and tall oil processing
Water and air protection; material, energy and chemical balance
Manufacturing of specialty pulps; dissolving pulp, micro and nano pulps, fluff pulp
Manufacturing of semi-chemical pulp
Recycled fibers
Deinking process

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student can
- the manufacturing processes for paper board and different papers and their influence in the end product quality and environment.The student knows the potential of paper and board production in the circular economy.

Content (course unit)

Stock preparation: short and long circulations, broke handling.
Forming, wet pressing and drying. section and drying, reeling and winding.
Machinery, equipment and processes snd thier influence in quality, costs and enviroment.
The role of circular economy.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

This course is conducted in Finnish

Content (course unit)

Product anaslysis, measurements of different pup and paper properties, refining and making laboratory sheets. Evaluate results and making reports.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows and understands the unit processes of paper and paper board making and can evaluate their effects on paper quality and on environment.

Content (course unit)

Paper board and paper grades and properties, stock preparation and refining, water circulations, broke handling, headbox, wire section, press section, drying, calendering, reeling, winding, packaging, sheeting,

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Knowing: recognizes different paper board and paper making processes, names the parts of the processes and devices, defines the most important terms, understand the factors affecting quality in different parts of the processes.
Acting: manages the assigned tasks under supervision/assisted.
Being: can give and receive feedback, can work in a group, takes responsibility for his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Knowing: structures relations between field-related phenomena and concepts, applies knowledge on the tasks. Explains different kind of paper board and paper making processes, compares the different devices and reasons for using these, structures things in relation to one another.
Acting: 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: 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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Knowing: Analyses how different types of manufacturing processes affect the product quality, costs and environment, describes with arguments the optimal process for manufacturing different paper board and paper grades.
Acting: can search for diverse solution alternatives, justify his/her choices and try new courses of action, assesses diverse solution alternatives, combines solution alternatives creatively or creates new ones

Being: 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.

Location and time

According to schedule discussed in the beginning of the course. Primarily 2 h remote lectures and 2 h class room lecures in a week. Actual time schedule will also be available on courses Moodle working platfor

Exam schedules

Exam days will be set together with the students during the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

Total 60 p comprise of the following parts:
- Two exams, 20 points each (total max 40 p., 8/20 p from both parts are needed to pass)
- Group work and its presentation (compulsory to pass the course, max 10 p)
- Voluntary homeworks (max 6 p.: 1 p per each homework that is done well and submitted in time).
- Voluntary participation to lectures (max. 4 points as follows: 4 p (85 - 100 %), 3 p. (75 - 85 %), 2 p. 65 - 75 %), 1 p. (55 - 65 %).
- Activity in lessons can increase the grade

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact lectures (both remote and in classroom), group work and its presentation, possible visiting lectures and study visits. Home assignments. Group discussions and assignments.

Learning materials

Material covered in lessons (Moodle)
Additional material:
Knowpap
Papermaking science and technology, a series of 19 books. Some chapters of the following books:
- 8. Papermaking Part 1, Stock preparation and Wet end, ed. Hannu Paulapuro
- 9. Papermaking Part 2, Drying, ed. Markku Karlsson
- 10. Papermaking Part 3, Finishing, ed. Pentti Rautiainen

Student workload

50 hours contact lessons (remote and in class), 85 h own work: studying lecture materials, preparing for exams, homework, group work and seminar

Content scheduling

During the course the following topics are covered:

paper board and paper grades and their properties
future trends of paper and board manufacturing
stock preparation
refining
water circulations
broke handling
headbox
wire section
press section
dryingc
calendering
reeling
winding
reel packaging
sheeting

Practical training and working life cooperation

Potential visiting lecturers and study visits

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to analyse fibres and pulps. The student is able to plan and perform refining, use of fillers and sheet making. The student is able to test the characteristics of paper and paperboard and interpret the results. The student is able to work in teams and to write reports.

Content (course unit)

Refining and testing of pulps, fibre analysis, testing pulp properties, making laboratory sheets and testing them. Measurements of different paper and paper board types: basic characteristics, optical and strength characteristics, absorption characteristics and surface characteristics. Interpreting the results and reporting.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Knowing: recognizes different paper board and paper grades, defines the most important properties of those, understand the basics of the factors affecting quality. 
Acting: manages the assigned tasks under supervision/assisted, can make slides of fibers, recognizes fiber and pulp types, manages product analysis and the measurements based on that for different paper board and paper grades, can make tables and figures of results and can make some conclusions based on those.
Being: can give and receive feedback, can work in a group, takes responsibility for his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Knowing: Explains the relations of paper board and paper properties, manufacturing processes and raw materials, compares different grades, structures things in relation to one another.
Acting: manages the assigned task quite independently, helps the others, makes a plan/plans before carrying out tasks.
Being: can give and receive feedback actively and constructively, 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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Knowing: understands the entity of paper board and paper quality.
Acting: can search for diverse courses of action and solution alternatives, justify his/her choices and try new courses of action, assesses diverse solution alternatives, combines solution alternatives creatively or creates new ones.
Being: 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.

Exam schedules

No exams

Assessment methods and criteria

Reports will be evaluated and the activity in the laboratory affects. The evaluation form can be found from Moodle.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Laboratory work

Learning materials

Papermaking Science and Technology book series: Paper Making Parts 1-3 (Book 8-11), Pulp and paper testing (Book 17), Paper Chemistry (Book 4), Paper Physics (Book 16), Paper and paperboard Grades (Book 18)
KnowPap

Student workload

50 h laboratory work and reporting together, 85 h own work (reporting)

Content scheduling

There are three laboratory works and those will be done as pair work and in the two-three persons groups. Two wider work, paper board and paper testing and the effect of refining will take place 5-6 weeks. The third work will take place one laboratory session. In the end of the course there will be sessions where reporting is guided. wk 36: Implementation plan, safety, plan, wk 36 - 41, 43 – 47: Refining and testing of pulp, fiber analysis, proportioning pulps and fillers, making paper sheet, testing paper properties, wk 48 – 50 Interpretation of the results and reporting.

Further information

Prerequisites: Either the course "Orientation to Forest Industry and Finnish Society" or "Biotuote- ja prosessitekniikan perusteet" or knowledge of paper making raw materials, basic processes and properties achieved in some other way. At the same time, you have to participate in the Paper and Paper Board Production course.

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows
-different methods in chemical pulping, mechanical pulping and chemi-mecanical pulping
The students learn the manufacturing of sulphate
pulp and importance of all key unit operations,
cost structures and environmental impacts. The
students will be prepared to work in a sulphate pulp
mill or other position, where these skills are needed.
- the raw-materials, production and usage of recycled pulp
- the cost structures and environmental effects of recycled pulp
- control the processes and the quality.

Content (course unit)

Basics of chemical pulping. Sulphate pulping method
and its key unit operations. Cost structure and
environmenta impacts of sulphate pulping.
Raw materials: Availability and use of recycled paper in Finland and abroad, recycled paper and cardboard. Production of recycled fibre pulp: de-inking. De-inking process: handling recycled paper, dispersion, cleaning, de-inking, de-inking chemicals, washing, bleaching, clarification. Environmental effects: de-inking waste and slurry, life cycle analysis. Characteristics and use of recycled fibre pulp.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Lecture tasks, home assignments, group work and laboratory report are completed with minium requirements = grade 1.
Student manages the assigned tasks under supervision. The student demonstrates weak knowledge in the exam.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Lecture tasks, home assignments, group work and laboratory report are completed well.
Student manages the assigned tasks independently and is committed to group work. The student demonstrates good knowledge in the exam.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has spent also their own time in searching for information. Student can combine information from different sources and make excellent conclusions of various topics. The student is very active during the lectures and the assignments are very well prepared and demonstrate his/her own own thinking and capabilities on drawing conclusions.
Student works responsibly and in a committed manner considering the community and deadlines. Student utilizes the possibility to learn during the excursion/laboratory work and demonstrates excellent knowledge in the exam.

Location and time

More detailed agenda can be found in Moodle. Lectures will be held according to the timetable in Pakki/lukkarikone.

Exam schedules

Exam day is set during the course together with the students. Retake exams will be available in EXAM.

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading is based on completing group work poster (10%), laboratory work / excursion report (15%), exams (71%) and lecture attendance (0-4%).
Lecture attendance affects grading in the following way: 85-100 % attendance = 4/4, 75-85 % = 3/4, 65-75 % = 2/4, 50-65 % = 1/4 and below 50 % = 0/4.
Exams is a compulsory part of the course. First exam (fiber line) will have a bigger impact on the final grade. This is because the scope of the first exam is bigger than with the second exam.
Topics for group work posters will be assigned during the course. Topics will cover different pulping methods
Activity during the course increases the grade in borderline cases.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, group work, possibly some laboratory work and an exam. If possible, visiting lecturers and an excursion will also be arranged.

Learning materials

Material in Moodle
KnowPulp AEL / Proledge Oy.
KnowPap AEL / Proledge Oy.
ForestBioFacts-database

Student workload

Around 50 hours contact lessons.
Independent studying and group work: 85 hours.

Content scheduling

Following topics are covered, detailed agenda will clarify during the course depending on the timetables of visitors:
Raw materials of pulping
Chemical pulping (sulfate pulp)
Unit operations in chemical pulping
Cemical recovery in sulphate pulping
Quality and process control
Pulp properties & analytics
Environmental & economical implications
Future outlook of pulping

Following topics are covered if necessary:
Mechanical pulping
Chemi-mechanical pulping (CTMP, BCTMP, CMP)
Recycled pulp processing

Completion alternatives

If you have completed a comparable course, a credit transfer can be done. Also a credit transfer based on competence is possible.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Visiting lecturers and an excursion.

International connections

Excange students are warmly welcome to the course. International working environments are discussed with visiting lecturers.

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows the common theories of business to business marketing (B2B Marketing) and the special characteristic of B2B marketing in forest and chemical industry. The student knows the marketing-mix 4P’s model and can apply this in capital goods marketing. The student knows the market intelligence and the role of that in marketing planning. The student knows the Business Model Canvas and can use it.

Content (course unit)

Marketing know-how
Targets of customer relationship marketing
Marketing Planning
Marketing-mix: Product, Price, Place, Promotion
Customer management
Customer value
Application of Business Model Canvas
Market intelligence in the capital good business sector
Export trade documents

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Knowing: recognizes the main theory of B2B marketing and understand the principle of customer management.
Doing: manages the assigned tasks under supervision/assisted and can find the basic market intelligence.
Being: can give and receive feedback, can work in a group, takes responsibility for his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Knowing: explains different marketing concept and applies different marketing theories and practices on the tasks. Compares different marketing solutions.
Doing: applies substance matter learnt in previous studies, works process way on the tasks, limits tasks/problems to have an appropriate scope, solves problems. Uses in different ways market intelligence found.
Being: can give and receive feedback actively and constructively, can cooperate responsibly and is ready to develop his/her interaction skills. diverseakes responsibility and commits to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Knowing: Analyses different marketing theories and arguments well solutions of tasks.
Doing: can search for diverse solution alternatives, justify his/her choices in learning discussions and on the tasks. Can combine solution alternatives or can created new ones creatively.
Being: 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.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course evaluation is based on:
Exam 50%
Business Model Canvas (BMC) assignment 25%
Company assignment (pitching and group work) 25%
The student’s activity and participation in online and in-person classes can affect the overall grade by +/- 1 grade point.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

This course is conducted in Finnish.

Content (course unit)

This course is conducted in Finnish.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

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.

Content (course unit)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

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.

Location and time

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

Exam schedules

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)

Assessment methods and criteria

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.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures basically on Thursdays and Fridays
Group lessons on Mondays (groups work indipendently)
________________________________________________
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

Learning materials

Moodle

Student workload

27 h/cr eli 5*27=135 h

Content scheduling

Basics of Polymer Chemistry
Basics of Polymer Composites

Completion alternatives

No

Practical training and working life cooperation

No

International connections

depends on a student

Further information

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.

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to explain the features of the process engineering design process - focusing on process design - with safety aspects from idea to implementation.
The student is able to model basic processes and perform process engineering dimensioning of more common process equipment. The student is able to calculate the economical calculations of the planned process and is familiar with the use of the Chemcad simulation software. The student is also able to utilize his / her skills in future work tasks.

Content (course unit)

Process manufacturing plant design process focusing on process planning. Process safety aspects and cost accounting. Process engineering dimensioning of the most common process industry equipment. Modeling Process Processes with ChemCad Simulation Software.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

This course is conducted in Finnsih

Assessment scale

0-5