The course consists of lectures with connected literature assignments and seminars.
FCK3103 Wood Nanotechnology 3.0 credits
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About course offering
For course offering
Spring 2024 Start 18 Mar 2024 programme students
Target group
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P4 (3.0 hp)Duration
Pace of study
17%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
English
Course location
KTH Campus
Number of places
Places are not limited
Planned modular schedule
Course memo
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For course offering
Spring 2024 Start 18 Mar 2024 programme students
Application code
60919
Contact
For course offering
Spring 2024 Start 18 Mar 2024 programme students
Contact
Yuanyuan Li, yua@kth.se
Examiner
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Course disposition
Course contents
- The formation of wood
- The macroscopic and microscopic structure of wood
- Wood biopolymers
- Wood physical properties
- Nanotechnologies for wood modification
- Recent research
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course the doctoral student should have the ability to:
- demonstrate for the level of the course both wide and specialized knowledge within the field of wood nanotechnology.
- in a pedagogical way present, critically evaluate, and discuss scientific results in wood nanotechnology.
- identify, discuss, and reflect upon aspects of sustainability and scientific ethics coupled to the research presented within the framework of the course.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
To be announced at the beginning of the course. All materials are available through course platform. The following reference literature is suggested:
Hon, Shiraishi: Wood and cellulosic chemistry
Dinwoodie: Timber- Its nature and behavior.
Hill: Wood modification
Journal publications and reviews on Wood Nanotechnology
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LIT1 - Literature assignment, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Oral exam, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
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Supplementary information
Number of participants: min. 5, max. 10