Course title
M02130002
Polymer Chemistry

 ahmed kumkum
Course description
The course is divided into 5 parts:
1. Introduction of polymer (classification and systematics of synthetic polymers and biopolymers)
2. Polymer synthesis: polymerisation, kinetics, etc.
3. Polymer morphology and physico-chemical properties
4. Basic characterization and analysis of solid polymers and polymers in solution.
5. Application

We will conduct online teaching for this course in Spring 2021.
Purpose of class
To develop an understanding of the fundamentals in polymer chemistry covering:
1. The synthesis and characterisation of polymers
2. The relation between chemical structure, polymer morphology and physico-chemical properties
3. Methods for characterising and analysing polymers.
Goals and objectives

 Goals and objectives Course Outcomes
1. Students can explain about fundamental of polymers, their synthesis and reaction mechanisms.
A-1
2. Students can understand about polymer behaviors and properties in the solid and solution state; as well as characterization techniques commonly used in polymer science.
A-1
3. Students can apply and give examples of the practical utilization of polymers and polymer technology.
A-1
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction to polymers
Classification of polymers (synthetic and biological polymers)
Concept of molecular weight 		lecture review at home 160分
2. Polymer synthesis: differences between chain growth and step growth polymerization lecture review at home 160分
3. Polymer synthesis: radical, ionic and condensation polymerisation lecture review at home 160分
4. Coordination polymerisation
Ringopening polymerisation
Copolymerisation 		lecture review at home 160分
5. Properties of polymers in solution lecture review at home 160分
6. Properties of polymers in solid state lecture review at home 160分
7. Mid-course examination and discussion about the detail in the examination lecture review at home 360分
8. Mechanical properties of polymers based on their structures lecture review at home 160分
9. Introduction for characterization of polymers I lecture review at home 160分
10. Introduction for characterization of polymers II lecture review at home 160分
11. Industrial application of polymers
Basics of plastics processing 		lecture review at home 160分
12. Presentation and discussion of assignments presentation preparation 170分
13. Elastomers, functional polymers, liquid crystalline polymers, conducting polymers lecture review at home 160分
14. Final examination and discussion about the detail in the examination lecture review at home 360分
Total. - - 2650分
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Assignments Mid-term exam Final exam Total.
1. 10% 20% 30%
2. 10% 30% 40%
3. 10% 10% 10% 30%
Total. 30% 30% 40% -
Evaluation method and criteria
30% - Assignments
30% - One mid course exam
40% - One final exam
Textbooks and reference materials
Title: Polymer Chemistry
Authors : Sebastian Koltzenburg, Michael Maskos, Oskar Nuyken
Publisher: Springer, 2017
Prerequisites
Basic chemistry
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • 10:00 - 18:00 Students can contact and make appointment via email.
  • Contact information: Kumkum Ahmed email: kumkum@shibaura-it.ac.jp
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
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