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Study programmes 2012-2013Last update : 18/06/2013
CHIM9228-1  Macromolecular Chemistry

Duration :  20h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits :  
Extra courses intended for exchange students (Erasmus, ...)4
Lecturer :  Christine Jérôme
Language(s) of instruction :  
English language
Organisation and examination :  
Teaching in the first semester, examination in June with partial in January
Course contents :  
This course studies macromolecules properties in solution (determination of molecular weight, ...) and at the solid state in function of temperature (Tg, rheology,...).
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Understanding of the behavior of macromolecules in solution and at the solid state in function of the temperature and its implication in the characterisation and use of these materials.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Basic course introduction to macromolecular chemistry (3rd BAC Prof. C. Jérôme)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Pratical examples of the measurement of macromolecules molecular weight (GPC, NMR, DLS), thermal behavior (DSC), thermo-mechanical properties (DMA and rheology) in the research lab in the frame of a small research project.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Face-to-face
Recommended or required readings :  
A copy of the slides is available.
Some selected scientific papers are suggested to the students.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written and oral exams.
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
Contacts :  
Prof. Christine JEROME
CERM, Institut de Chimie, Bât. B6, Sart-Tilman, 4000 Liege Tél. : 04/366.34.91 (sec.: 92) E-mail : C.Jerome@ulg.ac.be


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