Course Catalog 2013-2014
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Basic Pori International Postgraduate Open University

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Course Catalog 2013-2014

Master's Degree Programme in Materials Science, MSc (Tech) - Master of Science (Tech)

Contact

Head of the Degree Programme: Jyrki Vuorinen
Faculty Secretary: Leila Holmström
Study Coordinator: Anna Nykänen, Riikka Laurila

Learning Outcomes

- Studies in the International Master's Degree Programme in Materials Science, leading to the degree of Master of Science in Technology, will provide students with:
- the competence to apply the knowledge acquired during advanced studies and a scientific approach to topical and concrete tasks
- the competence to operate in different expert, development and management positions in working life
- the competence to participate in societal debate pertaining to technology
- the competence to use English language, communication and cooperation skills in working life and to apply them to scientific activities and societal debate in their field
- After achieving the previous mentioned learning outcomes, students will meet the prerequisites for pursuing a PhD / Doctoral degree and continuous learning

Structure

Common Core Studies, 18 cr

Compulsory courses

Course Credit points Class
KIE-10006   Finnish 1 3 cr IV  
KIE-34106   Academic Writing in English 3 cr IV  
MOL-11216   Structure and Properties of Crystalline Materials 6 cr IV  
MOL-12216   Materials and Environment 5 cr IV  
MOL-12286   Master's Thesis Seminar 1 cr V  
Total 18 cr  


Minor Studies

Minor can be freely selected from the TUT modules offered in English.


Major Studies

Study block Credit points
Computational Materials Science 30 cr
Materials Science 30 cr
Materials Science, Advanced Studies 20 cr
Materials Technology 50 cr
Mechanics of Materials 30 cr
Metallic and Ceramic Materials 30 cr
Metallic and Ceramic Materials, Advanced Studies 20 cr
Polymers and Biomaterials 30 cr
Polymers and Biomaterials, Advanced Studies 20 cr


Elective Studies, 10 cr

A student can freely select the courses which (s)he wants to study.


Diplomityö (30 cr)

Completion and reporting of a large independent scientific assignment. Student gains ability to understand the scientific and professional concepts of the major.In connection with the thesis, the student has to write a proficiency test, which is an essay on a topic related to the thesis.


Documents

materials_science_DI_2013.pdf

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