Polymers Field of study: Materials Science and Engineering
Programme code: 08-S1MAA16.2018

Module name: Polymers
Module code: IM1A_P
Programme code: 08-S1MAA16.2018
Semester: summer semester 2019/2020
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The Polymers module shall enable that students are knowledgeable about polymer materials and methods of their obtaining, classifying and analysing. Owing to that students shall achieve a better understanding of correlations between the macromolecules structure and their properties. Understanding the relationships and correlations between polymer materials properties and their structure shall result in honing the skill to apply a broad spectrum of traditional and modern analytical methods leading to finding possibilities of their application in relevant areas of technology.
Prerequisites:
It is required to achieve effects of education of physics, chemistry, and basics of materials science modules.
Key reading:
1. A. Stolarzewicz, Metody syntezy polimerów i ich charakterystyka, Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego, Katowice 2005 2. Z. Florjańczyk, S. Penczek, Chemia polimerów, tom I, Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Warszawskiej, Warszawa 2001 3. H.-G. Elias, An Introduction to Polymer Science, VCH Verlagsgesellschaft, Weinheim 1997 4. W. Przygocki, A. Włochowicz, Fizyka polimerów, PWN, Warszawa 2001
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Understanding the relationships between the structure of macromolecules and the polymer materials properties, understanding methods and mechanisms of reactions leading to polymers obtaining. [IM1A_P_1]
 IM1A_W06 [3/5] IM1A_W07 [3/5]
Learning physical states of polymers, processes leading to obtaining amorphous polymers, with a crystalline phase and cross-linked, learning liquid crystals and polymers conducting an electric current. [IM1A_P_2]
 IM1A_W09 [2/5] IM1A_W11 [3/5]
The skill to determine the structure and to determine molecular masses of polymer materials, choosing an appropriate analytical method Students can think creatively, analysing relationships between polymers and engineering plastics properties Students act in an entrepreneurial way, showing involvement in the work resulting in obtaining the competence demanded on the labour market. [IM1A_P_3]
 IM1A_U09 [2/5] IM1A_U11 [2/5] IM1A_K05 [1/5]
Students are aware of the need for development of the area of knowledge related to polymers as modern engineering materials. [IM1A_P_4]
 IM1A_K02 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written examination [IM1A_P_w_1]
Verification of the knowledge based on the lectures content, recommended literature and attended laboratory classes.
 IM1A_P_1 IM1A_P_2 IM1A_P_3 IM1A_P_4
Written test [IM1A_P_w_2]
Checking the acquired basic information related to polymer materials characteristics, classification and obtaining.
 IM1A_P_1 IM1A_P_2 IM1A_P_3 IM1A_P_4
Test [IM1A_P_w_3]
Assessment of mastering the basic knowledge necessary for individual performance of a practical exercise.
 IM1A_P_1 IM1A_P_2
Report [IM1A_P_w_4]
Assessment of the skill to identify and analyse polymers, to determine their properties and to classify polymer materials by correct formulation of conclusions.
 IM1A_P_3 IM1A_P_4
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [IM1A_P _fs_1]
The lecture shall enable understanding the issues related to polymers structure, phenomena, methods for obtaining, and classification because of the structure as well as properties and analytical techniques. The lecture is delivered with the use of multimedia, demonstrations and teaching aids in the form of samples, diagrams and models.
 30
The work with the recommended literature sources comprising independent acquisition of knowledge related to issues presented during the lecture.
 15 Written examination [IM1A_P_w_1]
laboratory classes [IM1A_P _fs_2]
The application of the acquired theoretical knowledge to a practical determination of polymer materials structure and properties. Exercises are performed by students individually with the use of the laboratory equipment.
 30
Preparation of theoretical basics and issues related to the topic of performed exercise. Independent preparation of a theoretical introduction. Individual analysis of exercise results and formulation of adequate conclusions.
15 Written test [IM1A_P_w_2] Test [IM1A_P_w_3] Report [IM1A_P_w_4]
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