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UQU Programs
Chemistry

Polymer Chemistry

CHM4408
3 hours English

Polymer Chemistry

Polymer Chemistry
CHM3406 Petroleum and Petrochemicals
3 hours One requisite
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Know the modern methods used in the preparation of various polymer chemistry

Teaching Strategy Lectures
Assessment Methods Final and mid-term exams.
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Identify the different protecting and deprotecting groups used in polymer synthesis.

Teaching Strategy Lectures
Assessment Methods Final and mid-term exams.
1.3 Mapped to: K2

Predict the products of the chemical reactions correctly.

Teaching Strategy Lectures
Assessment Methods Final and mid-term exams. Quizzes
1.4 Mapped to: K2

Determine the type of mechanism in different polymer reactions.

Teaching Strategy Lectures. Scientific discussion.
Assessment Methods Final and mid-term exams. Quizzes
1.5 Mapped to: K3

Understand the importance of polymer synthesis in scientific and industrial fields.

Teaching Strategy Lectures. Scientific discussion.
Assessment Methods Final and mid-term exams. Quizzes
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Design synthetic pathways of different polymer compounds using retrosynthetic approach

Teaching Strategy Lectures. Scientific discussion. Web-based study.
Assessment Methods Mid-term exam. Final exam. Assignment and activity.
2.2 Mapped to: S1

Physica and Chemical Properties of Polymers: Structural characterization. Thermal properties (TG, DSC). Mechanical properties.

Teaching Strategy Lectures. Scientific discussion
Assessment Methods Mid-term exam. Final exam. Quizzes.
2.3 Mapped to: S3

Polymer-related environmental issues and Recycling techniques

Teaching Strategy Lectures. Scientific discussion.
Assessment Methods Final and mid-term exams. Quizzes
2.4 Mapped to: S3

Apply synthetic methodologies to perform advanced polymer synthesis.

Teaching Strategy Lectures. Scientific discussion.
Assessment Methods Final and mid-term exams. Quizzes Assignment and activity.
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Demonstrate commitment to professional and academic values, and ethics in the field of polymer chemistry.

Teaching Strategy Web-based study Library visits
Assessment Methods Class discussion. Assignment activities
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Write and present a chemical report related to polymer chemistry

Teaching Strategy Web-based study. Library visits
Assessment Methods Class discussion. Assignment activities
Assessment
Weight
Mid-term exam
30%
Self-learning: Presentation, drug profiling,
20%
Final written exam
50%
Total
100%