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Course Outlines

Spring 2022 - CHEM 742 G100

Polymeric Materials (3)

Class Number: 6624

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 26, 2022
    Tue, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The course covers the detailed chemistry of polymers, including polymer structure, studies of polymer solutions, molecular weight determination, and the synthesis of polymers. In addition, topics of current interest in polymer science will be discussed. Equivalent Courses: CHEM869

COURSE DETAILS:

Please note, this course outline was accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change.

Mode of Instruction:

3 lecture hours/week
Lecture: In-person at Burnaby campus

Topics:

Section I. Polymer Structure
Section II. Microstructure and Chain Conformation of Polymers
Section III. Polymers in Solution
Section IV. Determination of Molecular Weights
Section V. Synthesis of Polymers
Section VI. Special Topics in Polymer Science


Combined undergraduate course: CHEM 442 - Polymeric Materials Chemistry (3)

Grading

  • Midterm Exam 1 20%
  • Midterm Exam 2 20%
  • Presentation 15%
  • Final Exam 45%
  • 3-5 Assignments 0%

NOTES:

Students will complete and self-evaluate three to five assignments.

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

H. R. Allcock. Contemporary Polymer Chemistry. 3rd Edition. 2003. Publisher: Prentice Hall.

This is a good, general source on the principles of polymer chemistry. Copies of the textbook are available on reserve at the library. Students are not required to purchase an individual copy of the textbook, unless they want their own copy to annotate.

ON RESERVE AT THE LIBRARY:

  • H.R. Allcock, Contemporary Polymer Chemistry, QD 381 A44 (3 copies)
  • G.C. Odian, Principles of Polymerization, QD 281 P6 O3 (4 copies)
  • A. Rudin, Elements of Polymer Science and Engineering, QD 381 R8 (2 copies)
  • R.B. Seymour, Polymer Chemistry; An Introduction, QD 381 S483 (2 copies)

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the spring 2022 term.