Spring 2025 - CHEM 442 D100

Polymeric Materials Chemistry (3)

Class Number: 3667

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Steven Holdcroft
    holdcrof@sfu.ca
    778-782-4221
    Office: SSB 8102
  • Prerequisites:

    CHEM 282 or 283, with a minimum grade of C-.

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. Quantitative.

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 graduate course: CHEM 742 - Polymeric Materials (3)

Grading

  • Midterm Exam 1 25%
  • Midterm Exam 2 25%
  • Final Exam 50%
  • 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)

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

A grade of C- or better is required for all prerequisite courses.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.