Processing of Plastics (5 cr)
Code: 5021226-3001
General information
Enrollment
01.06.2021 - 12.09.2021
Timing
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering
Teachers
- Ville Annunen
- Juha Nurmio
- Liisa Lehtinen
Groups
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PPROMS18B
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PPROMS18A
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PPROMS18
Objective
The participants are able to describe and use plastic processing techniques and are able to select suitable plastic materials and manufacturing processes for different products. The participants are able to choose appropriate analysis techniques to characterize plastics. The participants are able to describe the role of rheology in plastics processing.
Content
- plastic materials and their processing
- material characterization and rheology
- The yearly Implementation is based on topical RDI-project
Materials
The course will be held in English. Students gather their own material. Material delivered during lessons
Teaching methods
Project based learning, task based learning, research, literature study, web based material, learning by doing
Exam schedules
No Exam
International connections
International studies, Team learning, Co-teaching, Based on working-life needs, Project work, Digi-learning, Laboratory working
Completion alternatives
Individual implementation
Student workload
Learning cafés and presentations: Pre- and post processing technologies
Plastics processing and trialling: Extrusion, injection moulding, 3D-printing, thermal compression
Reporting of laboratory work
The students measure their workload by keeping record of working hours. Total hours 5 x 26,7 h.
Content scheduling
Start, Group formation, tasks
Individual learning in Optima, Group work, Workshops, Project meetings, Project work
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on Project working and reports. The assessment is based on Chemical Engineering's assessment criteria (in Messi).