The course contains project work in the form of planning, studying, development work and experimental and analytical tasks. In addition, project meetings are an important part of the course. Guest lectures are provided, focusing on technology or project management.
SD2515 Project -Biobased Materials and Products 15.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2020
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus SD2515 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The goal of the project is to develop a new biobased material or product. In the course, the students learn to
- work in project from
- communicate orally and in writing
- analyse materials problems in a systems perspective
- address complex materials problems
- develop strategies for using materials engineering methods
- apply methods from the growing area of ecodesign
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
SD2500 or comparable background in materials courses
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
Bodig and Jayne ”Mechanics of wood and wood composites” Krieger 1993
Mohanty, Misra and Drzal ”Natural fibers, biopolymers and biocomposites” CRC Taylor and Francis, 2005
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
- PRO1 - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- ÖVN1 - Assignments, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- ÖVN2 - Assignments, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- ÖVN3 - Assignments, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- ÖVN4 - Assignments, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- ÖVN5 - Assignments, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- ÖVN6 - Assignments, 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.
Other requirements for final grade
Approved exercises 1-6 and completed project.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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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
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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