Physics of macromolecules

Course: Physics

Structural unit: Faculty of Physics

Title
Physics of macromolecules
Code
ВК 7.
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2020/2021
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
7 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
1.1 To know: configurational and conformational features of the structure of polymeric materials; aggregate, phase, and relaxation (deformation) states of polymers and patterns of changes in physical properties during the transition between them; parameters of polymer solutions. 1.2 To be able to: analyze the causes and consequences of the influence of physical factors on the structural and phase state of polymers and their physical properties.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. To know the basics of general physics, thermodynamics. 2. To be able to apply previous knowledge of the courses of mathematical analysis, differential and integral equations, general physics.
Course content
CM I. Topic 1. General ideas about polymers. Topic 2. Features of the structure of polymers. Topic 3. Obtaining polymers. Topic 4. Configuration and conformation of polymers. Topic 5. States of polymeric substances. Topic 6. Polymer solutions. CM II. Topic 7 Crystallization of polymers. Topic 8 Glazing of polymers. Topic 9 Highly elastic and viscoelastic state. Topic 10 Thermophysical properties. Topic 11 Electrical properties. Topic 12 Composite materials.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Basic: 1. Argon A. S. The physics of deformation and fracture of polymers //New York.: Cambridge. – 2013. 2. Gedde U. L. F. Polymer physics. – Springer Science & Business Media, 1995. 3. Strobl G. R., Strobl G. R. The physics of polymers. – Berlin : Springer, 1997. – Т. 2. – С. 83. 4. Kosfeld R. The physics of polymers, concepts for understanding their structures and behavior //Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie. – 1998. – Т. 206. – №. 1-2. – С. 274-276.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester assessment: 1. Modular control work 1 (5 points - 10 points). 2. Defense of essay 1 (5 points - 10 points). 3. Modular control work 2 (5 points - 10 points). 4. Defense of essay 2 (5 points - 10 points). Final assessment: in the form of a test (credit)
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Mykola Polikarpovych Kulish
Department of Physics of Functional Materials
Faculty of Physics

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of Physics of Functional Materials
Faculty of Physics