ECAM LaSalle Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Programme
General Data
Academic program ECAM LaSalle Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Programme Module Manager(s) :
MAJDOUB Fida,NKOU BOUALA Galy Ingrid
EC Type : Lectures Materials 4 (Polymers) (LIIEEng07EMaterials4)
Tutorials : 10h00
Lab Work : 12h00
Lectures : 10h00
Individual work : 20h00
Total duration: 32
Status
Period
Semester 7
Teaching language :
English
General objectives
The students should be able to:
- Acquire basic knowledge of polymer materials.
- Understand the mechanical, thermal, chemical behaviors of polymers.
- Be able to establish material specifications.
- Develop a vocabulary and knowledge sufficient to discuss
technical subjects with professionals in the polymers industries.
Content
Macromolecules: degree of polymerization, tacticity, synthesis.
Polymers: structures, thermoplastics, thermosets, state changes, thermal and mechanical properties, additives.
Specific applications of polymers. The use of conductive polymers, bio-sourced and biodegradable polymers, polymers for packaging or fuel cells are discussed. The interest of developing copolymers is also treated.
Corequis
Materials 1, 2
Assessment(s)
Nature Coefficient Observable objectives
1 0,20 Continuous Assessment
2 0,25 Practical work
3 0,55 Written exam