Course content

The course will be a laboratory project within Colloid- and polymer science. The project will be given within current research activity in the group or, in cooperation with faculty, in cooperation with exteral research insitutes or industry. The project work will include definition and limitation of the work to be performed, literature search in current literature, a time schedule for the project, experimental work and interpretation and reporting of results.

Learning outcome

The educational goal of this subject is to provide the students with in-depth, topic-relevant knowledge of colloid and/or polymer chemistry as it relates to their chosen, specialized project, with emphasis on the applied aspects of said scientific disciplines. Also, the students will allow the students to develop skills in individual project planning, oral and written presentational techniques, and systematic data collection and –treatment. This subject is mandatory for students wanting to pursue a Masters degree in either Surface and colloid- or Polymer chemistry.

Learning methods and activities

Individual or team-based laboratory work under senior guidance.

Recommended previous knowledge

TKP4115 Surface and Colloid Chemistry and TKP4130 Polymer Chemistry, or equivalent knowledge. Recommended pre-reading will also depend on the chosen topic.

Course materials

Given first day of class.

Credit reductions