Introduction to mechanics of soft materials
As an assignment, each student will analyze their own samples or a set of samples provided by the course lea-ders. The results are to be handed in as a written report. The results will also be presented and discussed during a half-day workshop.
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
PVS0169 Introduction to mechanics of soft materials, 4.0 Credits
Subjects
Veterinary Medicine Food Science,Education cycle
Postgraduate levelGrading scale
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
Post graduate students or resident students with basic knowledge in food science, medical sciences and/or bioscience.Objectives
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
• Explain basic concepts in mechanics of soft materials, such as foods, tissues or hydrogels
• Use rheometers and tensile testers for evaluation of mechanical properties of soft materials
• Assess experimental results from rheology and mechanical testing and put these into a scientific context
Content
The course will include lectures on the fundamentals of mechanics, mechanical testing, rheology as well as lectures on specific applications in food and bioscience. Further, the course will include practical exercises on instruments, including rheometer and mechanical tester. The practical exercises will cover the function and handling of the different instruments as well as how they are used to characterize the mechanical and rheological properties of various samples. The students are scheduled for lectures and supervised experimental sessions for two weeks, full time.
As an assignment, each student will analyze their own samples or a set of samples provided by the course lea-ders. The results are to be handed in as a written report. The results will also be presented and discussed during a half-day workshop.
Additional information
The course is jointly organized the Department of Molecular Sciences and the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry.Maximum number of participants is 6 to ensure that the students get access to the experimental equipment and also to enable teaching in small groups should there be restrictions due to the pandemic. The course contains many practical sessions that are not suited for distance learning.
Responsible department
Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry