Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER CHEMISTRY | ||
Code | CHEM378 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof SP Rannard Chemistry S.P.Rannard@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2015-16 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
Completion of year 1 of either an MChem or BSc (Hons) Chemistry programme. |
Aims |
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This is an introductory module which outlines the basic aspects of polymer synthesis, polymer properties, and polymer characterisation. The aims of the module are:
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Learning Outcomes |
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By the end of the module, students should be able to:
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - |
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Other - Assessment answer sessions |
Syllabus |
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The syllabus will include
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Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
16 |
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Timetable (if known) |
Assessment answer sessions
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Private Study | 57 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Unseen Written Exam | 1.5 hours | Semester 2 | 80 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 2 Notes (applying to all assessments) 2 course assessments and solution lectures This work is not marked anonymously Written Examination resit in August for Year 2 and PGT students. Year 3 (and Year 4) students resit at the next normal opportunity |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | 2x 4 hour problem-ba | Semester 2 | 20 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 1 There is no reassessment opportunity, |