This course introduces students to polymer chemistry, covering polymerization mechanisms, stereospecific polymerization, and copolymerization. It explores industrially important thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers, including polyurethanes, and examines rubber elasticity and mechanical properties. The course also delves into polymer degradation and methods for analysis and testing, providing a solid foundation for advanced studies in polymer science and related fields. Students will gain practical knowledge of polymer applications and their behavior under various conditions.
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No specific requirements needed
This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.
How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
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A structured 13-week journey through the course content
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Create concept maps linking polymerization types (Units 1-3) to specific polymer properties (Units 5-8)
Practice solving problems related to polymer solubility and thermodynamics (Unit 4)
Review reaction mechanisms for polymer degradation (Unit 10) and their prevention
Focus on understanding the relationships between polymer structure and mechanical properties (Unit 6)
Study the different instrumental techniques (Unit 9) and their applications in polymer analysis
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