Polymers, Part I, spring 2024
- 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%)

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.
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Day time teaching
1 month
English