151-0946-00L Macromolecular Engineering: Networks and Gels

Semester	Spring Semester 2020
Lecturers	M. Tibbitt
Periodicity	yearly recurring course
Language of instruction	English

Courses

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Title

Hours

Lecturers

151-0946-00 G

Macromolecular Engineering: Networks and Gels

4 hrs

Tue	08:00-10:00	ER SA TZ »
	08:15-10:00	HG D 1.2 »
Thu	13:00-15:00	ER SA TZ »
	13:15-15:00	HG D 1.2 »

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Abstract	This course will provide an introduction to the design and physics of soft matter with a focus on polymer networks and hydrogels. The course will integrate fundamental aspects of polymer physics, engineering of soft materials, mechanics of viscoelastic materials, applications of networks and gels in biomedical applications including tissue engineering, 3D printing, and drug delivery.
Objective	The main learning objectives of this course are: 1. Identify the key characteristics of soft matter and the properties of ideal and non-ideal macromolecules. 2. Calculate the physical properties of polymers in solution. 3. Predict macroscale properties of polymer networks and gels based on constituent chemical structure and topology. 4. Design networks and gels for industrial and biomedical applications. 5. Read and evaluate research papers on recent research on networks and gels and communicate the content orally to a multidisciplinary audience.
Lecture notes	Class notes and handouts.
Literature	Polymer Physics by M. Rubinstein and R.H. Colby; samplings from other texts.
Prerequisites / Notice	Physics I+II, Thermodynamics I+II

Performance assessment

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Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	4 credits
Examiners	M. Tibbitt
Type	end-of-semester examination
Language of examination	English
Repetition	A repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive.
Additional information on mode of examination	Written examination of 120 minutes.

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Offered in

Programme	Section	Type
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor	Energy, Flows and Processes	W
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor	Biomedical Engineering	W
Mechanical Engineering Master	Energy, Flows and Processes	W
Mechanical Engineering Master	Bioengineering	W
Process Engineering Master	Core Courses	W