Fundamental Polymer Chemistry
2020/2021
Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module
This module is based on knowledge obtained in 1st SemesterContent, 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 exam | Fundamental Polymer Chemistry |
| Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Grundlæggende polymerkemi |
| Module code | M-MAT-K2-2 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Mechanical Engineering and Physics |
| Department | Department of Materials and Production |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering and Science |
