Chemistry 350 –Polymer Chemistry

Fall, 2004

 

Professor:       Dr. Martin J. Maresch

                        205B Ulmer Building

                        (570) 893-2055

                        mmaresch@lhup.edu

Office

Hours:             Monday 2:00-3:00 pm  Wednesday 8:00-9:00 am/6:30-8:00 pm Friday 8:00-9:00 am/1:30-2:30 pm (Or set up an appointment anytime)

Course

Objective:       Chemistry 350 will provide an understanding of polymer chemistry, and the principles that govern it -namely, structure-property/structure-reactivity relationships, reaction mechanisms, synthetic methods, and thermodynamic/kinetic properties.  This will be achieved by reading assignments, solving problems, writing a research paper, and taking exams.

Primary

Text:                Carraher, C. E., Seymour/Carraher’s Polymer Chemistry, 6th Edition

 

Supplemental

Materials:       Allcock, H. R., Lampe, F. W., Mark, J. E., Contemporary Polymer Chemistry, 3rd Edition

                        Odian, G., Principles of Polymerization, 2nd Edition

                        Stevens, M. P., Polymer Chemistry An Introduction 3rd Edition

                        Ebewele, R. O., Polymer Science and Technology

 

Classes:          Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 12:00 until 12:50 pm in Ulmer 301 (Note: Sept 15th Lecture 11:20-12:00 and Oct 12th Lecture 12:00-12:50) ALL ABSENCES REQUIRE A UNIVERSITY EXCUSE.

Lecture

Topics (day):   Polymer Structure/Morphology (3)                                1, 2

And text          Polymers in Solution (3)                                                2, 3

Chapter           Polymer Synthesis (6)                                                   6-8

Copolymerization (2)                                                    9

Kinetics of Polymerization (2)                                       6, 9

Molecular Weights (1)                                                  3

Characterization of Polymers (3)                                   4

Thermodynamics and Physical Properties (3)                 5

Inorganic Polymers (3)                                                  11, 12

Natural and Biomedical Polymers (3)                            10

Additives (2)                                                                13, 14

Reactions of Polymers (3)                                             15

Monomer Synthesis (2)                                                 16

Polymer Technology (1)                                                17

Catalysis (2)

                                   

Assignments:  Assigned textbook readings are to be completed prior to class lectures.  Classroom time is devoted primarily to presentation and discussion of lecture material.  Assigned in-chapter and in-class problems are to be complete by the due date given.  Late materials are not accepted.  Research paper topics are due by September 27th.  A short outline (~1 page) with three possible ideas is necessary for approval.  A full draft is to be handed in by November 12th.  This will be read and suggestions/corrections will be given back to the student.  Final versions are due by class on November 29th.  The are to be 10-12 pages without diagrams or references, double spaced, Arial 12 font with standard margins)

 

Grading:          Exam 1 October 1                                                                   15%

Exam 2 October 29                                                                  15%

Exam 3 December 3                                                                15%

Final Exam (ACS Standardized) December 16th (2:00 pm)        20%

Homework and Class Assignments                                           15%

Research Paper                                                                        20%

Because the final exam is a multiple choice exam, much effort will be taken to follow the same testing format.  Exams will be based on material from the lectures and the textbook.

 

Attendance:    It ought to go without saying that simply appearing for class in an upper level course will not suffice for a passing grade.  Besides eating lunch before class, feed your mind by reading the text to engage yourself in class discussions.  If the text does not provide clarity to your level of satisfaction, please prepare yourself with the supplemental texts or go online.  Small groups will be assigned for research paper review and support.  Active attendance outside of class with your team members is also required and will be graded by them.  Show up for every class.

Academic

Integrity:         Lock Haven University provides a center of learning where originality, creativity, fairness and intellectual honesty are prized.  As a consequence, it is our policy to deal with academic dishonesty as described in the Student Handbook.  Recognizing the need for fairness, students will appreciate others turning off all cell phones before class.  No programmable calculators are to be used during exams.  Students’ essay answers in homework cannot be plagiarized.    

 

Disabilities:    Any student with an accommodation letter from the Office of Disability Services will afforded the necessary assistance for their disability.  If you believe yourself to have an undiagnosed disability, please contact Dr. Reynol Junco at ext. 2926 or rjunco@lhup.edu