Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER CHEMISTRY | ||
Code | CHEM378 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof SP Rannard Chemistry S.P.Rannard@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2014-15 | Level Three | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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This is an introductory module which outlines the basic aspects of polymer synthesis, polymer properties, and polymer characterisation. The aims of the module are:
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Learning Outcomes |
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By the end of the module, students should be able to:
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Syllabus |
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The syllabus will include
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lectures |
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Whole class assessment answer sessions |
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This module consists of 16 lectures (approx 50 minutes) plus 2 assessment answer lectures. 2 assessments will be set throughout the course that require completion in writing and handing in for formal marking. Full answer sessions will be provided in each case. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
16 |
2 Assessment answer sessions |
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Timetable (if known) |
Assessment answer sessions
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Private Study | 57 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Unseen | 1.5 hours | Semester 2 | 80 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
TBC | 2x 4 hour problem-ba | Semester 2 | 20 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | 2 course assessments and solution lectures This work is not marked anonymously Written Examination resit in August for Year 2 and PGT students. Year 3 (and Year 4) students resit at the next normal opportunity |
Recommended Texts |
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An Introduction to Polymer Science (Hans Georg Elias ISBN-13: 978-3527287901) Polymers: Chemistry & Physics of Modern Materials (J. M. G. Cowie ISBN-13: 978-0849398131) |