Material chemistry (5 cr)

Objective

After you have completed the course you
- know how to identify the most common natural textile fibers
- have expanded your knowledge of organic materials and identification of wood species
- know how to prepare wood samples for microscopy
- know how to use stereo and light microscopes in material research
- know the basics of microscopic photography and can produce documentation material from samples
- know how to apply knowledge from your earlier chemistry courses in your project and bachelor's thesis.

Content

- What are natural fibers?
- How to identify natural fibers in the laboratory with reference samples?
- What is fiber analysis?
- How to identify wood species and analyze reference wood samples?

Course material

Luentomateriaali jaetaan opintojakson Learn-alustan kautta. Lisäksi jaetaan joitakin monisteita joko paperiversioina tai Learnin kautta.

Study forms and methods

Lähiopetus Kouvolan kampuksella lukujärjestyksen mukaisesti.

RDI and work-related cooperation

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Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Hyväksyttyyn suoritukseen vaaditaan hyväksytysti suoritettu tentti ja palautetut oppimistehtävät. Arviointiin vaikuttaa myös aktiivinen osallistuminen lähiopetukseen.

Qualifications

Prior know-how and skills
Previous studies in restoration chemistry required.

Further information

Co-requisites
Research and documentation 5 ECTS credits
Project 10 ECTS credits