The aims of this module are to:
•Provide students with an understanding of how synthetic polymers are synthesised and characterised.
•Enable students to understand the relationship between the structure and properties of organic materials.
•Develop knowledge on some important characterisation techniques used for organic materials.
•Give the students an insight into some of the organic materials research ongoing at the University of Liverpool.

(LO1) Students should be able to; name common monomers and polymers, describe different synthetic routes to produce polymers and discuss basic characterisation of synthetic polymers.

(LO2) Students will be able to understand how to characterise polymers & plastics

(LO3) Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of how functional organic materials are synthesised, and show an understanding of the relationship between the structure and properties of a material.

(LO4) Students will be able to outline how to design materials for specific applications.

(S1) Problem solving/ critical thinking/ creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions.

(S2) Numeracy (application of) manipulation of numbers, general mathematical awareness and its application in practical contexts (e.g. measuring, weighing, estimating and applying formulae)

(S3) Learning skills online studying and learning effectively in technology-rich environments, formal and informal

(S4) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the essentials facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to functional organic materials

(S5) The ability to recognise and analyse problems and plan strategies for their solution

Lectures: 28 x 1 hr

Coursework: Two sets of problems. Solutions to the coursework will be provided, with individual feedback on canvas.

In addition to the lectures, students will be required to undertake independent reading of the resources specified on the reading list.

Lectures: 28 hr

* Polymer synthesis
* Polymer characterisation
* Synthesis of functional organic materials
* the relationship between structure and properties in organic materials
* Designing organic materials for specific applications
The majority of content in this syllabus will be new to 2nd year chemistry students and will be building on understanding gained in CHEM130 and CHEM152.