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Polymers, Part I, spring 2024

Open university
smart for good
Date:
8.1.2024 - 6.2.2024
Credits:
3 ECTS credits
Location:
-
Continuous learning category:
Environmental and natural sciences
Teaching format:
Contact teaching, Distance teaching
Price:
45 € (VAT 0%)
Jatkuva oppiminen verkkosivut

Learning outcomes: After completing the course, the student will be able to know
Part I (Introduction to polymers and plastics)

  • history of polymers
  • structure and classification of polymers
  • fabrication of polymers
  • fabrication of plastic products
  • polymer applications
  • recycling and regeneration of polymers

Content: Part I (Introduction to polymers and plastics): fundamentals and applications of polymers and plastics.

Material: Material to be distributed during the course.

Modes of study: Participation in lectures (20 h). Lectures are given in hybrid teaching mode, which can be attended as either contact or online teaching. At the end of the course there is a final examination.

Teaching methods: Lectures are given in hybrid teaching mode, which can be attended as either contact or online teaching. The examination as online teaching in the Moodle.

Teacher: Mika Suvanto and Jarkko J. Saarinen

The course is available between Jan 8th, and Feb 6th, 2024. More information, the description and timelines of the course can be found from Peppi study guide. In their studies, open university students must adhere to the same schedules and study modes as degree students.

Study units cost 15 € / credit. This price holds for the academic year 2023–2024.

For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi). Study right is between Oct 23th, and Nov 30th, 2023.

Fees for purchasing/lending literature are not covered by the University.

If you can’t identify yourself using the Suomi.fi service or your employer would pay your tuition fee, please contact our training secretary; their contact information is below.

English-language courses are free for the 2023-2024 academic year for those with the status of temporary protection from Migri. See more on studying at UEF and registration for the course while under temporary protection here:

https://www.uef.fi/en/open-university-for-ukrainians

Day time teaching
1 month
English

Register for studies

Registration guide:

I Click the registration button on this page. You will be directed to our registration service with the study unit already selected. You can add several study units to your study cart before you continue. 

II Proceed to identify yourself using the Suomi.fi service, fill in your personal information to the registration form, confirm your registration and pay the study fees. If you cannot use the Suomi.fi service, please contact our training secretary, their information can be found below. 

Please note that the registration is binding. For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi)

III Your registration will typically be processed in 2-5 working days. During peak registration periods, this may take up to 10 days. After this period, you will get an automatic message which includes a link to the starting instructions. Please read and follow the instructions carefully.   

If you do not have a UEF username, you will also get instructions for activating one. Access rights will be added to your username when your study right begins.  

 

If you can’t find these messages, remember to check your email’s trash folder, and contact the open university staff if needed. 

If your employer would pay your tuition fee, please contact our training secretary. Their contact information can be found below. 

Registration starts:
2023-12-08 09:00
Registration ends:
2024-01-01 23:59