Fundamental Polymer Chemistry

2020/2021

Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

This module is based on knowledge obtained in 1st Semester

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

  • Basic Principles: Molecular weight and polymer solutions,
  • Chemical Structure and Polymer Properties
  • Polymer Morphology
  • Various polymerization processes
  • Characterization of polymers, Polyethers, sulfides, and related polymers, Polyamides and related polymers, Heterocyclic polymers, Miscellaneous organic polymers, Inorganic and partially inorganic polymers, Natural Polymers 

Skills

  • Be able to grasp different polymerization principles
  • Be able to understand synthetic routes of functional monomers

Competences

  • Characterize macromolecules: from chemical structure to molecular weights and distributions
  • Use advanced experimental techniques for documenting modifications to polymers

Type of instruction

The teaching is organized in accordance with the general form of teaching. Please see the programme cirruculum §17.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course module the expected workload is 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams

Name of examFundamental Polymer Chemistry
Type of exam
Written or oral exam
ECTS5
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleGrundlæggende polymerkemi
Module codeM-MAT-K2-2
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterSpring
ECTS5
Language of instructionEnglish
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Study BoardStudy Board of Mechanical Engineering and Physics
DepartmentDepartment of Materials and Production
FacultyFaculty of Engineering and Science