Course: Introduction to Polymers and Technologies

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Course title Introduction to Polymers and Technologies
Course code TUIP/TP1PM
Organizational form of instruction Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Čermák Roman, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Zádrapa Petr, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Basic terms applied in the issue of polymeric materials and technologies. 2. The history of rubbers. 3. The history of plastics. 4. The history of polymeric technologies. 5. Non-Newtonian fluids. 6. Natural synthesis of polymers. 7. The structure of alive polymeric systems. 8. Raw materials for the polymeric production and their sources. 9. Polymeric packages. 10. Polymeric fibers. 11. Polymeric insulation. 12. Polymers in the automotive industry. 13. Degradation and aging of polymers. 14. Specific applications of polymers.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization), Practice exercises, Individual work of students
  • Participation in classes - 56 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 14 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 20 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Basic knowledge of chemistry and physics at secondary school level.
Basic knowledge of chemistry and physics at secondary school level.
learning outcomes
Skills
Students are able to find credible data related to the polymer industry.
Students are able to find credible data related to the polymer industry.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Skills
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Knowledge
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Recommended literature
  • Brydson, John Andrew. Plastics materials. 3rd edt. London : Newnes - Butterworth, 1975. ISBN 0-408-00142-9.
  • Ciesielski, Andrew. An Introduction to Rubber Technology. 1st ed. Shrewsbury : Rapra Technology, 2000. ISBN 1859571506.
  • Dick, J.S. Rubber Technology: Compounding and Testing for Performance. Mnichov: Carl Hanser Verlag, 2009. ISBN 978-1-56990-465-7.
  • ENDRES, H.J., SIEBERT-RATHS, A. Engineering biopolymers: markets, manufacturing, properties and applications. ISBN 978-1-56990-461-9.
  • Kutz, M. Applied plastics engineering handbook: processing, materials and applications. ISBN 978-0-323-39040-8.
  • Raab, Miroslav. Materiály a člověk : (netradiční úvod do současné materiálové vědy). 1. vyd. Praha : Encyklopedický dům, 1999. ISBN 8086044130.


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