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Course: Macromolecular Chemistry

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Course title Macromolecular Chemistry
Course code UCHTML/C825
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kalenda Petr, prof. Ing. CSc.
  • Šňupárek Jaromír, prof. Ing. DrSc.
Course content
Introduction, nomeclature. Characteristic properties polymers in solution and in solid state. Polymerization reactions - step and chain processes.. Condensation and addition polymerization, functionality of monomers, polymer architecture, gel point. Radical addition polymerization, reactivity ratios, methods of radical polymerization - solution, suspension, emulsion polymerization. Ionic and coordination polymerization - insertion polymerization. Examples of polymers manufacturing. Natural polymers . cellulose, starch, proteins, natural rubber. Basic methods of polymers processing and applications.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
Learning outcomes
The course explains principles of macromolecular chemistry, polymerization reactions and basic properties of polymers. Properties of basic synthetic polymers as well as natural polymers are mentioned.
Student is educated in principles of macromolecular chemistry, polymerization reactions and basic properties of polymers, manufacturing and processing of plastics, rubbers, fiber forming polymers, natural polymers. He is aware of various aspects of polymer manufacturing and processing. He is ready to continue in master study in the program of Materials chemistry and technology.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of organic chemistry.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination

2 tests Oral examination
Recommended literature
  • Mleziva J., Kálal J. Základy makromolekulární chemie. SNTL Praha, 1986. ISBN 04-621-86.
  • Mleziva, Josef. Polymery : výroba, struktura, vlastnosti a použití. Praha: Sobotáles, 2000. ISBN 80-85920-72-7.
  • Śńupárek J. Makromolekulární chemie - úvod do chemie a technolgie polymerů.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Chemistry and Technical Chemistry (2016) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Chemistry and Technical Chemistry (2013) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Surface Protection of Building and Construction Materials (2014) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Surface Protection of Building and Construction Materials (2013) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Graphic Arts and Printing Technology (2013) Category: Printing, working with paper, film and photography 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Polymeric Materials and Composites (2015) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Chemistry and Technical Chemistry (2015) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Polymeric Materials and Composites (2014) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Surface Protection of Building and Construction Materials (2015) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Polymeric Materials and Composites (2013) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Polymeric Materials and Composites (2016) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Surface Protection of Building and Construction Materials (2016) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Graphic Arts and Printing Technology (2016) Category: Printing, working with paper, film and photography 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Graphic Arts and Printing Technology (2014) Category: Printing, working with paper, film and photography 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Chemistry and Technical Chemistry (2014) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Graphic Arts and Printing Technology (2015) Category: Printing, working with paper, film and photography 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
University of Pardubice, date of update: 16.08.2024 23:50. Data created for academic year 2016/2017