MLU
CHE.05558.02 - Introduction to Polymer Research (Complete module description)
Original version English
CHE.05558.02 15 CP
Module label Introduction to Polymer Research
Module code CHE.05558.02
Semester of first implementation
Faculty/Institute Institut für Chemie
Module used in courses of study / semesters
  • Polymer Materials Science (MA120 LP) (Master) > Werkstofftechnik PolymerMaterialScMA120, Version of accreditation valid from WS 2014/15 > Pflichtmodule
Responsible person for this module
Further responsible persons
Prof. Dr. Dariush Hinderberger, Prof. Dr. Beate Langer
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module
  • Students will be prepared for independent research.
  • The project work is their first independent research experience.
  • The students will learn to give a scientific presentation.
  • They will become familiar with modern research topics in the field of polymers.
Module contents
This module covers advanced topics of polymer science and engineering. The lecture Polymer Colloquium is a ring lecture with local and guest lecturer presenting up to date information on their field of interest. The project work is the first way to perform an independent research at university or industry.
Lectures:
1. Polymer Colloquium / Ring Lecture
  • Introduction to database and literature research (block lecture)
  • Modern methods and developments in polymer chemistry, physics and engineering
  • New material developments
  • Latest research activities by leading guest lecturers
  • Activities in the local research groups (ring lecture)
  • Interdisciplinary topics from adjacent fields
Lab course:
1. Lab course Project Work
  • Participation in a research group at university or in industry
  • Introduction to independent research
  • Combining literature and experimental research
  • Independent preparation of the research report
  • Oral presentation of the results using PowerPoint
Forms of instruction Lecture (1 SWS)
Practical training (10 SWS)
Course
Languages of instruction German, English
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester Semester
Module frequency jedes Wintersemester
Module capacity unlimited
Time of examination
Credit points 15 CP
Share on module final degree Course 1: %; Course 2: %; Course 3: %.
Share of module grade on the course of study's final grade 1
Module course label Course type Course title SWS Workload of compulsory attendance Workload of preparation / homework etc Workload of independent learning Workload (examination and preparation) Sum workload
Course 1 Lecture Lecture Polymer Colloquium / Ring Lecture 1 0
Course 2 Practical training Lab Course Project Work 10 0
Course 3 Course Private Study 0
Workload by module 450 450
Total module workload 450
Examination Exam prerequisites Type of examination
Course 1
Course 2
Course 3
Final exam of module
oral presentation in the group seminar
written examination (report)
Exam repetition information
Prerequisites and conditions Prerequisites Frequency Compulsory attendance Share on module grade in percent
Course 1 Winter semester No %
Course 2 Winter semester No %
Course 3 Winter semester No %