CHM572: Polymer Chemistry / Faculty of Applied Sciences

This course is an introduction to polymer chemistry which emphasis on natural rubber and synthetic polymers. Students classify polymers, define concepts of polymerization reactions, polymerization process and copolymerization; synthesis and characterize polymers, write a polymerization reaction mechanism and discuss the advantages and advantages of natural and synthetic rubber. The syllabus content will be delivered by lecture and laboratory experiments. The lecture sessions employ a mixture of lectures, exercises and discussions and the laboratory sessions will include polymer synthesis and characterizations. The outcomes shall be assessed through a variety of tools which include tests, final examination and lab reports.