Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• In the field of chemistry, possess highly specialised and integrated knowledge and a wide range of skills adding to those covered in the Bachelor's programme in chemistry.
• Help lead and complete a major development project, individually or in teams, related to chemistry.
• Mobilise, articulate and promote the knowledge and skills acquired.
• Assess the degree of complexity of the project and take into account the objectives, allocated resources and constraints that characterise it.
• Communicate clearly in the scientific domain.
• Communicate, both orally and in writing, their findings, original proposals, knowledge and underlying principles, in a clear, structured and justified manner.
• Adapt their communication to a variety of audiences.
• Develop and integrate a high degree of autonomy.
• Pursue their education and gain additional knowledge and new skills.
• Adapt and evolve in a new context.
• Apply high quality scientific methodology.
• Critically reflect on the impact of chemistry in general and projects to which they particularly contribute.

Learning Outcomes of UE

The student will acquire the knowledge in a sufficient manner to allow him/her integrating the industry of polymeric materials but also acquire important notions in chemical risk management (in university and industrial laboratories). 

Content of UE

This course analyses the time evolution of thermoplastic, elastomer and thermoset industrial materials since their discorery beginning of 20th century till nowadays. The key milestones crossed over and the related scientific principles will be presented and discussed. A special attention will be drawn on multiphase polymeric materials and polymeric composites. The main objective of this course relies upon the study of main polymeric materials industrially produced and encountered all around us. It will focus on the principal methods of production, the physico-chemical and thermo-mechanical properties of polymeric materials as well as their applications.  A second aspect of this course will cover the chemical risk management.  

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Written examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable