Course title
M02130002
Polymer Chemistry

 SHIBLEE KUMKUM AHMED
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals
先進国際課程 A-1 A-1 Students shall obtain basic and advanced knowledge and skills in mathematics, natural and computer sciences as well as presentation skills to communicate on their knowledge with scholars from various fields.
(改組前)先進国際課程 A-1 A-1 Students shall obtain basic and advanced knowledge and skills in mathematics, natural and computer sciences as well as presentation skills to communicate on their knowledge with scholars from various fields.
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.
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 of various polymers

The lecture for this course will be conducted through face to face manner.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students can explain about fundamental of polymers, their synthesis and reaction mechanisms.
  2. Students can interpret polymer behaviors and properties in the solid and solution state; as well as characterization techniques commonly used in polymer science.
  3. Students can implement and give examples of the practical utilization of polymers and polymer technology.
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-term exam
40% - One final exam
Students must earn a total score of 60% or more to pass this course.
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) 		Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
2. Polymer synthesis: chain growth and step growth polymerization Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
3. Polymer synthesis: radical, ionic and condensation polymerisation Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
4. Coordination polymerisation
Ringopening polymerisation
Copolymerisation 		Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
5. Properties of polymers in solution Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
6. Properties of polymers in solid state Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
7. Mid-course examination and discussion about the detail in the examination Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 185minutes
8. Mechanical properties of polymers based on their structures Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
9. Introduction for characterization of polymers I Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
10. Introduction for characterization of polymers II Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
11. Presentation and discussion on a selected topic on polymer characterizations Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
12.
Industrial application of polymers
Basics of plastics processing 		Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
13. Elastomers, functional polymers, liquid crystalline polymers, conducting polymers Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 190minutes
14. Final examination and discussion about the detail in the examination Lecture review at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams 185minutes
Total. - - 2650minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Title: Polymer Chemistry
Authors : Sebastian Koltzenburg, Michael Maskos, Oskar Nuyken
Publisher: Springer, 2017
Prerequisites
Understanding of basic chemistry equivalent to high school Chemistry
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • 9:00 - 18:00 Students can contact and make appointment via email.
  • Contact information: Kumkum Ahmed Shiblee, 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
Applicable Internship experience at an international company on the mechanical characterization of thermoplastic polymers and their processing which will be utilized to teach in the current lecture for understanding mechanical properties of polymers based on their structures, processing of polymers and their applications.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
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