2019-2020 / CHIM0675-1

Macromolecular Chemistry

Duration

20h Th, 20h Labo.

Number of credits

 Master of Science (MSc) in Biomedical Engineering3 crédits 
 Master of Science (MSc) in Chemical and Materials Engineering3 crédits 

Lecturer

Anne-Sophie Duwez

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

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. 2 lab sessions to illustrate the main concepts of the course

Recommended or required readings

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@uliege.be

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session

Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning

Assessment subjects

Assessment methods

Contacts

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session

Assessment subjects

Same subject as in January

Assessment methods

Written work to to submit by September 4
 
Subject of the work:
Answers to the questions given at the biginning of the cademic year

Contacts

Professeur A.-S. Duwez Département de Chimie, Bât. B6a - 4000 Liège 1 (Sart-Tilman) Tél. : 04/3663482 - e-mail : asduwez@uliege.be