PHYS0038-2 : Introduction into polymer physics including plasturgy

Study Programmes 2016-2017

WARNING : 2015-2016 version of the course specifications

PHYS0038-2

Introduction into polymer physics including plasturgy

Duration :

30h Th

Number of credits :

Master in biomedical engineering (120 ECTS)		4
Master in chemical and materials engineering (120 ECTS)		3
Master in physical engineering (120 ECTS)		4

Lecturer :

Klaus Keck-Antoine

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents :

(1) General aspects of polymeric materials
(2) Rheology and plasturgy
(3) Characterisation of polymeric materials
(4) Amorphous and semi-crystalline materials
(5) Mixing and blending
(6) Selected topics

Learning outcomes of the learning unit :

-       Understanding of the basic principles of polymer physics
-       Knowlegdge on how to measure the basic physical and physic-chemical effects and properties of polymers
-        Knowledge on theoretical calculation of selected effects

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

Chimie Macromoleculaire (Anne-Sophie Duwez)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Presentation via powerpoint