Introductory description

This module is designed to develop student awareness of current problems and directions in the forefront of
Macromolecular chemistry and aspects of how Macromolecules are involved in Supramolecular assembly and
aggregation. Participants will have the opportunity to evaluate critically selected current research in this area. The course is designed to allow students to be original in the application of their knowledge to the solution of, research-based problems.

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Module aims

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.

This module will focus on very recent research in the areas of study, the specific examples used may differ on a year to year basis. Topics may include: Macromolecular architectures, Responsive Polymers: The special case of Light
active materials, Sustainable Polymers, Bioapplication of polymers, Supramolecular Interactions in Materials Science.

Learning outcomes

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

• Understand and be aware of current research and problems in the areas of polymer synthetic methods and supramolecular assembly of polymers.
• Use their knowledge to critically evaluate recent research work in any of the areas of studyTo be able to disseminate that knowledge by the preparation of a CONCISE written report. (A concise report will test the student’s ability for communicating/abstracting only the MOST relevant material).
• Show originality in application of their knowledge to solving problems in the three areas of study.
• Use IT to prepare a written report .

Indicative reading list

Reading lists can be found in Talis

Specific reading list for the module

Subject specific skills

Bonding and Intermolecular interactions   
Functional Group Reactivity and Stereochemistry
Experimental Chemistry

Transferable skills

Critical thinking      
Scientific writing   
Sourcing information