KEMS309 Introduction to Thermal Analysis (4 cr)

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Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Chemistry
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

Course focuses on:

  • theoretical basis of thermal analysis methods including thermogravimetry (TG), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), differential thermal analysis (DTA), thermomechanical analysis (TMA), and hyphenated  termoanalytical, techniques
  • instrumentation of above methods on technical level
  • analysis examples
  • interpretation of analysis data.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completion of the course, the student:

  • is familiar with the theoretical basis of thermogravimetry (TG), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and analysis techniques related to them,
  • understands  various sample and instrument originating parameters that may effect to measuring conditions an to the results,
  • understands how the above parameters may influence to the quality and accuracy of the recorded data, and realize how these parameters should be controlled in order to acquire good quality data
  • understands the basics of interpreting and reporting TG and DSC data.

Working life skills

  • Enables the utilization of termoanalytical methods for investigating temperature dependent properties of various materials.
  • Communication skills: Improves small group working skills.
  • Presentation skills: Improves presentation skills and preparation of presentation materials via small group seminar.

Additional information

The course is lectured in academic years 2025-2026 and 2027-2028. The course can be completed by book exam and other assignments in academic years 2024-2025 and 2026-2027.

Description of prerequisites

Intermediate Studies in Chemistry

Compulsory prerequisites

Study materials

  • Edited by Simon Gaisford, Vicky Kett and Peter Haines, Principles of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 2nd edition (ISBN: 978-1-78262-051-8)
  • lecture material

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course with a grade of 1/5 requires at least 50% of the maximum points of the course exam. In addition all the exercises given during the course needs to be approved.
Time of teaching:
Period 4
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Method 2

Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course with a grade of 1/5 requires at least 50% of the maximum points of the exam and other assignments.
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Teaching (4 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Study methods:

Exercises, instrument demonstration, seminar presentation and final exam. The course is lectured in Finnish.

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Exam + assignments (4 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

If you want to take exam in English, please contact the teacher.

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