During the course the fundamentals of a variety of experimental methods for characterization and evaluation of polymers and fibre based materials will be presented. The course will give a brief background and explanation about the principals of the experimental methods, present typical and illustrative data obtained by each method and give basics of data interpretation.
FKF3260 Characterization Methods for Fibre and Polymer Science 7.5 credits
Information per course offering
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus FKF3260 (Spring 2022–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus FKF3260 (Spring 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
- lectures (approximately 28 hours)
- home assignments
- seminar with oral presentations
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course the doctoral student should have the knowledge and ability to
- explain the principles of common experimental methods, which were presented during the course, and how they can be applied for characterization of polymers and fiber-based materials
- at the basic level analyze and interpret data obtained with the main methods presented during the course
- orally and in writing present in principles for a selected characterization method and how it can be used in own research project
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level and basic knowledge in chemistry and polymer science.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- INL1 - Hand in assignment, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- DEL2 - Participation, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM2 - Seminars, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Examination of the course consists of 80% attendance at the lectures, one homeassignment connected to each lecture and an oral presentation and attendance at 1 out of 3 oral presentation seminars
Examiner
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
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Education cycle
Third cycle