Last edit: 14/09/2012
Approved: 14/09/2012
Knowledge and understanding
To receive a Degree of Master of Science in Macromolecular materials, the students should:
- demonstrate a general knowledge about properties and use of different materials.
- demonstrate in-depth knowledge about relations between materials structure and properties, about different techniques for materials characterization and about synthesis and design of macromolecular materials.
- have insight into current research and development in material chemistry.
Skills and abilities
To receive a Degree of Master of Science in Macromolecular materials, the students should:
- demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate and manage current and real materials related problems drawn from industry, society and research, taking into account the potential and limitations.
- demonstrate the ability to make assessment of the reasonableness of the obtained solutions, and compare and evaluate alternative solutions.
- demonstrate laboratory skills and knowledge of safe chemical managing, and the ability to implement and evaluate materials related experiments on a laboratory scale.
- demonstrate the ability to orally and in writing present and discuss ideas and outcomes.
Ability to make judgments and adopt a standpoint
To receive a Degree of Master of Science in Macromolecular materials, the students should:
- demonstrate the ability to critically review the literature and technologies in areas related materials chemistry.
- demonstrate the ability to take a stand on issues of ethical nature in their professional field.
- demonstrate an understanding for the fact that materials related problems can be complex, incompletely defined and contain contradictoryconditions.
- demonstrate the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge in new areas and to apply new knowledge for innovation and development of materials and related processes.