This course aims to:• Identify the importance of polymers in practical life.• Familiarity with the nature of polymers, methods of preparation, properties and polymerization kinetics.• Study methods for determining the molecular weights of polymers.• Identifying the chemical form of polymers and studying thermodynamics, physical and mechanical properties of polymers.
Intended learning outcomes
a. Knowledge & understandingA.1 Understand the concept of polymers and their chemical composition.A.2 Identify the different methods of polymerization.A.3 Know the different methods for determining the molecular weight of polymers.A.4 Identify the physical and mechanical properties of polymers and study the thermodynamics of their solutions.B. Mental skillsB.1 Know the basic concepts of polymer chemistry.B.2 The ability to infer the mechanism of the polymerization process.B.3 The ability to interpret the results obtained from practical experiments with polymers and to know the best methods for determining molecular weights.B.4 Know the factors affecting the physical and mechanical properties of polymers.T. Practical & professional skillsC.1 Students are familiar with the importance of polymers and their uses in various fields.C.2 The ability to understand the kinetics of polymerization reactions and explain the different mechanics of the polymerization process.C.3 The ability to determine the molecular weights of the polymers.C.4 The ability to distinguish between the physical and mechanical properties of polymers.w. Generic and transferable skillsD.1 The student should be able to write scientific reports.D.2 Acquiring the skill of scientific research using the Internet to obtain the required information.D.3 The ability to read relevant research and scientific literature.
Teaching and learning methods
• Direct explanation of topics through theoretical lectures and office hours.• Solving problems and homework.
Methods of assessments
1) First written exam 25%2) Second written exam 25%3) final exam 50%
