Course: Macromolecular Chemistry

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Course title Macromolecular Chemistry
Course code KCH/MMCHA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Dadáková Eva, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction to Macromolecular chemistry 2. Structure of polymers 3. Synthesi of polymers 4. Radical Polymerization 5. Ion Polymerization 6. Polycondensation 7. Polyadition 8. Polymerization Techniques 9. Chemical Properties of Polymers I. 10. Chemical Properties of Polymers II. 11. Physical Properties of Polymers I. 12. Physical Properties of Polymers II. 13. Processing of Polymer Solution 14. Processing of Polymer Melting

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
  • Preparation for exam - 120 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide a theoretical knowledge of macromolecular chemistry. The course begins with a synthesis of polymers. The subsequent lectures are aimed at chemicaly and physicaly propertis of polymers and their processing.
Ability to transformate knowledge of macromolecular chemistry in the school system; ability to apply knowledge in other chemical and related disciplines.
Prerequisites
Secondary school chemistry.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

Commanding of the basics of selected parts of macromolecular chemistry with respect to the necessary understanding of physics and inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.
Recommended literature
  • Gilbert Marianne. Brydsons Plastics Materials. 2017.
  • Prokopová Irena. Makromolekulární chemie. Praha. 2007.
  • Šňupárek Jaromír. Makromolekulární chemie: úvod do chemie a technologie polymerů.. Pardubice, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7395-166-5.
  • Špička, J. Makromolekulární chemie, skriptum,. 1997.


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