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Polymer Materials, 6 credits
Polymera material, 6 hp
TMKM17
Main field of study
Product Development Mechanical EngineeringCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Ru Lin PengDirector of studies or equivalent
Mikael SegersällEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 52 hRecommended self-study hours: 108 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6CDPU | Design and Product Development | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 2 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CEMM | Energy-Environment-Management | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 2 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CEMM | Energy-Environment-Management (Technology for Sustainable Development) | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 2 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CMMM | Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 2 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CMMM | Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Engineering materials) | 7 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 2 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | C |
| 6MMEC | Mechanical Engineering, Master's Programme | 1 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 4 | English | Linköping, Valla | C |
Main field of study
Product Development, Mechanical EngineeringCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Design and Product Development
- Energy-Environment-Management
- Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering, Master's Programme
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in materials science and engineeringIntended learning outcomes
The aim of this course is to present to the student the fundamental knowledge in polymer engineering, with focus on describing material structures, engineering properties and manufacturing processes. After the course the student shall:
- Be able to explain the characteristic structures and properties of the different polymer groups, important forming processes and the interrelationship between structures, properties and manufacturing.
- Be able to make conceptual material selection for polymer products from requirements on properties and process and choose manufacturing process based on production volumes, dimensions, etc.
- Have understanding for the principles in design with polymer and composite materials.
Course content
Structure of polymer materials, thermoplastics, elastomers, thermosets, composites, additives, crystallinity, thermal properties, mechanical properties, viscoelasticity, damage and fracture, design, and manufacturing.
Teaching and working methods
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory and course work.
Examination
| UPG1 | Seminar assignment | 1 credits | U, G |
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 4 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Other information
Supplementary courses: Lightweight materials, Mechanics of light structures, Optimization of materials, Experimental evaluation of fatigue and fracture properties, Engineering materials/Solid mechanics - Case studies
Department
Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utvecklingDirector of Studies or equivalent
Mikael SegersällExaminer
Ru Lin PengCourse website and other links
http://www.iei.liu.se/kmt/education/undergraduatecourses-tmkm98Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 52 hRecommended self-study hours: 108 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- N. G. McCrum, C. P. Buckley, C. B. Bucknall, Principles of Polymer Engineering
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPG1 | Seminar assignment | 1 credits | U, G |
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 4 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Additional literature
Books
N. G. McCrum, C. P. Buckley, C. B. Bucknall, Principles of Polymer Engineering
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 2.3 System thinking |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3.2 Communications |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 4.4 Designing |
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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