MATERIALS AND PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY
 
Taught in 3rd year Bachelor in chemistry - Main Subject: Chemical Technology
Theory [A] 36.0
Exercises [B] 24.0
Training and projects [C] 24.0
Studytime [D] 220.0
Studypoints [E] 8
Level specialized
Credit contract? Access denied
Examination contract? Unrestricted access
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Karen Vlaemynck
Reference TCCHCH03A00007
 
Key words
Material study, technology of plastics

Objectives
The course ‘Study of material and technology of plastics’ is an essential part of the education ‘Professional Bachelor Chemistry’. The course will help you to achieve the essential knowledge in connection with study of material and technology of plastics. This course has an understanding of technical matters in the choices the storage of chemical products, chemical equipment and the different processing methods. Attention will be paid to the ferrous and non-ferrous metals, construction materials and plastics materials.

Topics
Theory ‘Study of materials’:
        · Ferrous metals
        · Non-ferrous metals
        · Construction materials
The subject matter is built up thematically.
Theory ‘technology of plastics’:
        · Plastics materials
        · Phase of plastics
        · Processing methods
        · Quality of plastics
        · Quality control
The subject matter is built up thematically.
Exercise ‘technology of plastics’:
        · Identification of plastics
        · Injection
        · Extrusion
        · Forming
        · Pressing
        · Quality control
Guided independent learning:
In-depth study of the subject matter by means of assignments


Prerequisites
You are able to understand and apply the most general chemical processes.
You must be able to acquire and assimilate information.
You must be critical when solving problems.


Final Objectives
During GIL:
- You are able to work thematically.
- You have a reasoning power.
- You are practical.
- You are able to solve problems.
- You are able to work in a team.
- You are able to acquire and to handle profession-oriented information.
- You like to take initiatives.
- You are able to plan and to organise things.

You are able to optimize existing analysis, research and production techniques.
You are able to give assistance in the development of new analysis, research and production techniques.
You are able to control high technological production processes or parts of them.
You are able to improve the conduct of a case.
You are able to participate in the safety and environmental policy of the production process.


Materials used
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Syllabuses

Study costs
Syllabuses: theory of material study: about 8 euro
Syllabuses theory of technology of plastics: about 12 euro
Syllabuses exercises of technology of plastics: about 4 euro


Study guidance
Permanent possibility to ask questions

Teaching Methods
Lectures with exercises and individual self-tests

Assessment
Maximum points: 160
Theory of material study: 35 points
        Oral examination with a written preparation
        Resit is possible.
Theory of of technology of plastics: 80 points
        Oral examination with a written preparation
        Resit is possible.
Exercises of technology of plastics: 25 points
        Permanently evaluation
        No resit
Coach independent study: 20 points
        Permanently evaluation
        Performance report
        No resit


Lecturer(s)
K.Vlaemynck