Universidad de Jaén

LESSON 1. Introduction to polymers: molecular structure and properties.

LESSON 2. Rheological and mechanical behavior of polymer solutions.

LESSON 3. Biopolymers (natural macromolecules): characterization (tacticity, isoelectric point, osmotic pressure, etc.), applications and new trends in uses.

LESSON 4. Analysis and characterization techniques: structure, chain dimensions and morphology. Methods to determine molecular mass of polymers.

LESSON 5. Spectroscopy of polymers: NMR, IR, UV-Vis and fluorescence.

LESSON 6. Thermal analysis.

LESSON 7. Polymer synthesis. Nomenclature, definitions and an overview of polymer synthesis.

LESSON 8. Main polymerization mechanisms: Chain polymerization (radical, cationic and anionic), step-growth polymerization and ring-opening polymerization. Other particular polymerization mechanisms.

LESSON 9. Some polymers of special interest. Polyurethanes, dendrimers and conductive polymers.

LESSON 10. Inorganic polymer of interest based on metallic and non-metallic elements.

24 hours of in-person classes will be used to develop the subject detailed in the syllabus.

The classes will consist of explanations of the subjects together with application exercises and debate on the concepts and topics.

In addition to the theoretical classes, 4 hours of laboratory practices will be taught in which preparation work and analysis of polymeric materials will be introduced.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

FINAL WRITTEN EXAM (60%)

The student must answer a list of questions related to the contents and topics treated in this course. This will include practical cases. The aspects to be evaluated in this exercise are:

• The use of language and formalisms according to those commonly used in the field of polymer chemistry.
• To show the ability of connecting experimental data with structural information and reactivity of polymeric materials.
• To be able of integrating reactivity knowledge and reaction mechanisms to generate a reasonable project for the synthesis of a polymer.

CONTROL OF SUSTAINED WORK (30%)

To evaluate the sustained work of students along the course, they will have to work out four exercises to be evaluated along the course. The aspects to be evaluated in these exercises are:

• Completion and timely giving of the exercises.
• Degree of appropriateness of the answers.
• Participation in common debates around exercise solutions.

LABORATORY PRACTICES (30%)

The attitude, active participation and work skills shown along the lab practical sessions will be evaluated.

A MINIMUM OF 4 POINTS (IN A SCALE OF 10) IN THE WRITTEN EXAM ARE REQUIRED TO ENABLE ADDING THE POINTS OBTAINED IN THE CONTROL OF SUSTAINED WORK AND LAB PRACTICES.

I.- TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODOLOGIES.

Teaching Activities

II.- EVALUATION SYSTEM.

An evaluation of the sustained work along the course will be made based on exercised that the students must complete and give though the on-line teaching platform, PLATEA. The points received for these exercises will account for a 30% of the course mark.

The attitude, active participation and work skills shown along the lab practical sessions will be evaluated. This partial mark will account for a 10% of the course mark.

A final written exam will made either in the in-person mode or to be worked out on-line. The exam date will be scheduled by the “Centro de Estudios de Posgrado”. The exam mark will account for a 60% of the course mark.

A minimum of 4 points (in a scale of 10) in the written exam is required to enable adding the points obtained in the control of sustained work and lab practices.

III.- RESOURCES.

The on-line resources provided by Universidad de Jaén (PLATEA, digital University Library , Videoconferences by Google-Meet, other Google applications, as Docs, Slides, Calendar, Drive, …) will be used to channel and encourage the students work.

Privacy clause:

When applicable, the teaching staff involved in teaching reserves the right not to give consent for the capture, publication, retransmission or reproduction of their speech, image, voice and lecture explanations, in the exercise of their teaching functions within the activities of the University of Jaén.

I.- TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND METHODOLOGIES.

Teaching Activities

II.- EVALUATION SYSTEM.

An evaluation of the sustained work along the course will be made based on exercised that the students must complete and give though the on-line teaching platform, PLATEA. The points received for these exercises will account for a 30% of the course mark.

The attitude, active participation and work skills shown along the lab demonstrations will be evaluated. This partial mark will account for a 10% of the course mark.

A final written exam will made either in the in-person mode or to be worked out on-line. The exam date will be scheduled by the “Centro de Estudios de Posgrado”. The exam mark will account for a 60% of the course mark.

A minimum of 4 points (in a scale of 10) in the written exam is required to enable adding the points obtained in the control of sustained work and lab practices.

III.- RESOURCES.

The on-line resources provided by Universidad de Jaén (PLATEA, digital University Library , Videoconferences by Google-Meet, other Google applications, as Docs, Slides, Calendar, Drive, …) will be used to channel and encourage the students work.

Privacy clause:

When applicable, the teaching staff involved in teaching reserves the right not to give consent for the capture, publication, retransmission or reproduction of their speech, image, voice and lecture explanations, in the exercise of their teaching functions within the activities of the University of Jaén.

Institution in charge of data processing: Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, s/n, 23071 Jaén

Data Protection Delegate: dpo@ujaen.es

Purpose: In accordance with the Universities Law and other national and regional regulations in force, carrying out exams and assessment tests corresponding to the courses students are registered in. In order to avoid frauds while sitting the exam, the exam will be answered using a videoconference system, being able the academic staff of the University of Jaén to compare and contrast the image of the person who is answering the exam with the student's photographic files. Likewise, in order to provide the exam with evidential content for revisions or claims, in accordance with current regulation frameworks, the exam will be recorded and stored.

Legitimacy: compliance with legal obligations (Universities Law) and other national and regional regulations currently in force.

Addressees: service providers who are the owners of the platforms where the exams are carried out and with whom the University of Jaén has signed the corresponding data access contracts.

Storage periods: those established in current in force regulations. In the specific case of exam videoconference recordings, not before the examination records and transcripts are closed or the exam can still be reviewed or challenged.

Rights: you can exercise your right of access, amendment, cancellation, opposition, suppression, limitation and portability by sending a letter to the postal or electronic address indicated above. In the event that you consider that your rights have been violated, you may submit a complaint to the Andalusian Council for Transparency and Data Protection www.ctpdandalucia.es

Person in charge: Universidad de Jaén, Paraje Las Lagunillas, s/n; Tel.953 212121; www.ujaen.es

Data protection delegate (DPO): TELEFÓNICA, S.A.U. ; Email: dpo@ujaen.es

Procedure aim: To manage proper recordings of teaching sessions with the aim of facilitating learning process under a multimodal and/or online teaching

Period for record storage: Images will be kept during legal term according to regulations in force

Legitimacy: Data will be managed according to legal regulations (Organic Law 6/2001, December 21, on Universities) and given consent provided by selecting corresponding box in legal admission documents

Data recipients (transfers or assignments): Any person allowed to get access to every teaching modality

Rights: You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, cancellation, portability, limitation of processing, deletion or, where appropriate, opposition. To exercise these rights, you must submit a written request to the Information, Registration and Electronic Administration Service of the University of Jaen at the address above, or by e-mail to the address above. You must specify which of these rights you are requesting to be satisfied and, at the same time, you must attach a photocopy of your ID card or equivalent identification document. In case you act through a representative, legal or voluntary, you must also provide a document that proves this representation and identification. Likewise, if you consider that your right to personal data protection has been violated, you may file a complaint with the Andalusian Data Protection and Transparency Council www.ctpdandalucia.es