Course Catalog 2011-2012
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Basic Pori International Postgraduate Open University

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Opinto-opas 2011-2012

Plastics and Elastomers, 25 cr

Type of the study block

Minor Studies

Contact

Jyrki Vuorinen

Learning outcomes

- After finishing this study module, the student is able to define the basic characteristics of polymers, elastomers and polymeric composites and is able to explain the main differences between these material groups in terms of structure, properties, processing and applications. The student is able to evaluate, analyze and interpret material property data and is aware of how this information can be utilized in terms of estimating certain material's performance and durability in a specific application.

Content

Compulsory courses

Course Credit points
MOL-5516 Composites 4 cr
MOL-5816 Elastomeric Materials 4 cr
MOL-6216 Processing of Plastics 4 cr
Total 12 cr

Supplemental courses

Please select courses from the list to complete the study block`s requirement (25)

Course Credit points
BME-1167 Biomedical Engineering: Biomaterials 2 cr
BME-4016 Introduction to Medical Biomaterials 3 cr
BME-4106 Biodegradable Polymers 5 cr
MOL-3216 Thermal Analysis of Materials 5 cr
MOL-3416 Electron Microscopy 5 cr
MOL-5526 Advanced Course on Composites 5 cr
MOL-5826 Advanced Course on Elastomeric Materials 5 cr
MOL-6616 Degradation of Polymers 5 cr
MOL-8506 Special Treatise on Materials Science 3-8 cr
MOL-9206 High Technology Fibres 5 cr

Last modified28.03.2011