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CH3H4-15 Advanced Polymers from Macromolecular Engineering

Department
Chemistry
Level
Undergraduate Level 3
Module leader
Hannes Houck
Credit value
15
Module duration
5 weeks
Assessment
Multiple
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

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Introductory description

This module builds on concepts covered in Year 1 and Year 2 modules and laboratories, and expands knowledge and understanding of synthetic methods for designing and creating functional polymers, their macromolecular architectures and functionalities and real world applications. The lectures will be supported by practical workshops and case studies.

Module aims

By the end of the module students will develop their awareness of current problems and directions in the forefront of
macromolecular chemistry.

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

The module is split into 4 topics that will be delivered via lectures and supported by workshops and case studies.

  1. Linear synthetic polymers can have a controlled molecular weight and chain end.
  2. Polymer chain architecture and composition.
  3. Supramolecular Polymers.
  4. Conductive and Optoelectronic Polymers.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  • Understand how modern materials are inspired by nature or adapted from nature.
  • Learn about the synthetic methods for designing and creating functional polymers.
  • Understand that macromolecular architectures and functionalities are critical for applications ranging from electronics to biomedicine, and therefore precision polymerisation techniques and chain modification reactions will be discussed.
  • Develop their awareness of current problems and directions in the forefront of Macromolecular chemistry and aspects of how Macromolecules are involved in nanomaterials via supramolecular assembly and aggregation.
  • Evaluate critically selected current research in this area.

Indicative reading list

Subject specific skills

Ability to critically evaluate current research in macromolecular chemistry.

Transferable skills

Communication
Critical Thinking
Digital Literacy
Information Literacy
Problem Solving
Professionalism
Sustainability
Teamwork

Study time

Type Required
Lectures 23 sessions of 1 hour (15%)
Practical classes 2 sessions of 1 hour (1%)
Private study 125 hours (83%)
Total 150 hours

Private study description

N/A

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment group D
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Group presentation 20% No

Team of 3-6 students investigate polymer-based products and discuss their manufacture and options for recycling and/or biodegradation in an oral presentation. The presentation will be student-led, and will require students to manage their own learning. Students will select the products of studies and design their own investigations. The activity will require students to apply information learned earlier in the program, consolidating and extending their knowledge and understanding of chemistry. The investigation will require literature investigations, collaborative project work and open-ended practicals. Assessment will be through oral presentation of each team to other students and academics.
Written examination 80% No
  • Answerbook Pink (12 page)
  • Students may use a calculator
  • Periodic Tables
Assessment group R
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Resit examination 100% No
  • Answerbook Pink (12 page)
  • Students may use a calculator
  • Periodic Tables
Feedback on assessment

Cohort level examination feedback provided via Moodle following the Exam Board.

Past exam papers for CH3H4

Courses

This module is Optional for:

  • UCHA-4 Undergraduate Chemistry (with Intercalated Year) Variants
    • Year 4 of F101 Chemistry (with Intercalated Year)
    • Year 4 of F122 Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (with Intercalated Year)
  • UCHA-3 Undergraduate Chemistry 3 Year Variants
    • Year 3 of F100 Chemistry
    • Year 3 of F121 Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
  • Year 4 of UCHA-F107 Undergraduate Master of Chemistry (with Intercalated Year)
  • UCHA-F109 Undergraduate Master of Chemistry (with International Placement)
    • Year 3 of F109 MChem Chemistry (with International Placement)
    • Year 3 of F111 MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (with International Placement)
  • UCHA-4M Undergraduate Master of Chemistry Variants
    • Year 3 of F105 Chemistry
    • Year 3 of F125 MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
  • Year 4 of UCHA-F127 Undergraduate Master of Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry(with Intercalated Year)