Course Catalog 2014-2015
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Basic Pori International Postgraduate Open University

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Opinto-opas 2014-2015

Polymers and Biomaterials, 30 cr

Type of the study block

Advanced Studies

Contact

Jyrki Vuorinen, Minna Kellomäki

Learning Outcomes

- The student completing this module will obtain a good overall knowledge on a wide variety of polymers and biomaterials.
- S/he will be able to work as an expert in the field of polymers and biomaterials.
- The students can also apply the acquired knowledge in product development and process control considering also the economic and sustainability aspects.
- S/he can evaluate the behavior of these materials based on the structure and relaxation of the material, as well as evaluate the interaction of these materials with their environment.

Prerequisites

Study block Credit points Mandatory/Advisable
Materiaalitekniikan sivuaine, TTI 24 cr Mandatory
Materiaalitekniikan sivuaine, yleinen 24 cr Mandatory
Materiaalitekniikka 26 cr Mandatory

Further Opportunities

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

Content

Compulsory courses

Course Credit points Class
MOL-12236 Materials Processing 2 5 cr IV  
MOL-32216 Thermal Analysis of Materials 5 cr IV  
MOL-42006 Polymeric Materials 5 cr IV  
MOL-42026 Composites 5 cr IV  
Total 20 cr  

Optional Compulsory Courses

Course Credit points Alternativity Class
ELT-61236 Biomedical Engineering: Research and Productization 3 cr 2   V  
ELT-62100 Viranomaisvaatimukset lääkinnällisten laitteiden suunnittelulle ja valmistukselle 3 cr 2   V  
ELT-62356 Product Development of Biomedical Devices 5 cr 2   V  
ELT-73206 Biodegradable Polymers 5 cr 2   V  
ELT-73256 Biodegradable Polymers Laboratory Course 5 cr 2   V  
MOL-42036 Elastomeric Materials 6 cr 1   IV  
MOL-42060 Polymeerien reologia 5 cr 1   IV  
MOL-42076 Processing of Plastics 1 6 cr 1   IV  
MOL-42080 Muovien tekniset sovellukset 6 cr 1   V  
MOL-42096 Degradation of Polymers 5 cr 1   IV  
MOL-62236 High Technology Fibres 5 cr 1   IV  
MOL-62250 Tekniset tekstiilit 5 cr 1   V  
MOL-62296 Intelligent Textiles and Smart Garments 5 cr 1   V  
MOL-72246 Packaging Materials 6 cr 3   V  
MOL-72256 Package Development 4 cr 3   V  
MOL-92236 Special Treatise on Materials Science 3-8 cr 1   V  

1. Select 10 credits. Polymers
2. Select 10 credits. Medical Biomaterials
3. Select 10 credits. Packaging Materials

Additional information

Primary responsible person: Jyrki Vuorinen

Last modified05.02.2015