Duration
20h Th, 20h Labo.
Number of credits
| Master in biomedical engineering (120 ECTS) | 3 crédits | |||
| Master in chemical and materials engineering (120 ECTS) | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
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
The first part of the course is a detailed discussion of the mechanisms of polymer synthesis. The second part is devoted to their properties in solution and to their characterization methods.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
This course aims at being a synthesis of the main concepts of chemistry of polymers, of the main synthesis routes, as well as basic methods for their characterization.
Learning independence. Search for information. Acquisition of questioning mind. Time management. Development of analytical ability. Development of deductive skills. Development of collaborative work.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Good knowledge of organic chemistry
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Problem-based learning
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
10 sessions of 2h each. One introductory course followed by problem-based learning. 3 lab sessions including 1 session of discussion of the results obtained during the lab sessions.
Recommended or required readings
Made available to the students
Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Professor A.-S. Duwez Département de Chimie, Bât. B6a - 4000 Liège 1 (Sart-Tilman) Tél. : 04/3663482 - e-mail : asduwez@ulg.ac.be