The aim of this course is to introduce the student to polymer materials. Polymer materials is today a common material used in all fields of applications. Polymer materials with a wide variety of properties can be produced and the proerties be tailored with respect to the end-use demands. Basic material knowledge and concepts for material groups in different technique areas is of importance also for engineers not directly involved in material selection processes. The present course describes the production, characterization, physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of polymers on a general basic level.
CK1050 Polymeric Materials 7.5 credits
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Information for Spring 2025 Start 17 Mar 2025 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 17 Mar 2025 - 2 Jun 2025
- Periods
- P4 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
60866
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
Swedish
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- Number of places
Places are not limited
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student must be able to:
- Describe polymers, using eg molar mass, structure, conformation, configuration, transitions
- Describe common polymerization reactions, such as the general reaction steps and reaction mechanisms
- Using calculations, describe polymers and polymerizations, e.g. molar mass, conversion, composition
- Explain the properties of polymeric materials, e.g. how mechanical and rheological properties depend on the polymer's structure, morphology, processing
- Justify material and process choices for manufacturing polymeric parts
- Relate plastic to its environmental impact with regard to eg degradation, stability and recycling
- Carry out and evaluate laboratory work in polymer technology, including polymer synthesis and processing methods
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
In total 45 higher education credits in the main field of study of Technology.
Recommended prerequisites
CK1260 Chemistry of Materials
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- LAB1 - Laborations, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminar, 2.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TEN1 - Written exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
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The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
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