LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student
- Can identify and separate the most important ideal mechanisms of polymerisations.
- Is able to explain basics of initiation and catalysis.
- Is able to explain the formation of polymer structures, their characterisation and ways to affect them.
- Can apply theories of step and chain polymerizations.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 06.09.2022 - 21.10.2022
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Eduardo Anaya Plaza
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Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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The course deepens the knowledge in the field of polymer synthesis, purification and analysis. Polymerisation mechanisms, stepwise synthesis of branched polymers and biological synthesis of biopolymers are discussed.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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Assessment is based on exercises, project work and the exam.
Workload
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Lectures 24 h
Exercises 60 h
Other independent studying 48 h
DETAILS
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I
2023-2024 Autumn IA course implementation may be cancelled if the number of students enrolled to the course implementation does not meet the required minimum of five students. In the case of cancelled course implementations, the students enrolled to them must be provided with an alternative way of completing the course or be advised to take some other applicable course.