23 - Curriculum Development Centre, Kalamassery

OBJECTIVESUNIT – I1.1.0 Understand the history and classification of polymers1.1.1 Summarize the history of polymers1.1.2 Describe the special characteristic and general application of polymers1.1.3 Explain the science of macromolecules in relation to simple molecules1.1.4 Define the terms- Monomer, oligomer, polymer and macromolecules with examples1.1.5 Define degree of polymerization.1.1.6 Give the relation between D.P on Molecular weight of the polymer with example1.1.7 Classify the polymers in relation to origin, application, thermal response, chemicalcomposition and combination.1.1.8 Distinguish between Homo and Co polymers linear, branched, cross-linked, block, graft,random and alternating co polymers.1.1.9 Explain Stereo regularity of polymers – optical and geometrical isomerism1.2.0 Know the functionality and various polymerization reactions1.2.1 Define functionality, compare Mono, die and Poly functional monomers with example1.2.2 Describe the effect of functionality in structure of polymers1.2.3 Designate the functionality of unsaturated monomers – Ethylene, Styrene, Acetylene,acrylonitrile etc.,1.2.4 Explain average functionality principle1.3.0 Know the Source of monomers1.3.1 List the Source monomers – Petroleum origin,UNIT – II2.1.0 Understand Polymerization reaction and techniques.2.1.1 Describe the types of polymerization chain and step growth polymerization with examples2.1.2 List the various steps with explanation in chain polymerization initiation, propagation, andtermination2.1.3 Describe the mechanism of chain polymerization free radical, Ionic and CoordinationPolymerization2.1.4 Distinguish between initiators, inhibitors and chain transfer agents with examples2.1.5 Explain step growth polymerization with example2.1.6 Explain Interfacial polymerization with example2.1.7 Explain Ring opening polymerization with example2.1.8 Explain the polymerization techniques in detail of bulk, solution, suspension and emulsion2.1.9 State the advantages and disadvantages of each polymerization techniques with examples2.1.10 Describe surfactants and dispersing agents with their functions2.1.11 Define Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC)2.2.0 Understand Reactions of polymers2.2.1 Outline the difference between reactions of polymers and simple molecules2.2.2 Discuss the effect of functional groups in a polymer2.2.3 Explain the various reactions such as hydrolysis, Acidolysis, Aminolysis, hydrogenation,addition and substitution reaction2.2.4 Explain reactions of various groups – hydroxyl, aldehyde, carboxylic etc.UNIT – III3.1.0 Appreciate Molecular weight, various methods of determination of molecular weight3.1.1 Define several types average molecular weight and give its need and application3.1.2 Derive number average (Mn) and weight average (Mw) molecular weights3.1.3 Solve problems on Mn and Mw3.1.4 Know equations on Mv and Mz3.1.5 Describe the Poly dispersity and molecular weight distribution (MWD) in polymers3.1.6 State the significance of polymer molecular weight distribution.48