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2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
COLO3205 Characterisation and Analysis of Polymers and Colorants
10 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Dr K N Tapley
Email: K.Tapley@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisite qualifications
Satisfactory Completion of Level Two of a Science DegreeThis module is mutually exclusive with
COLO5070M | Instrument Analys of Materials |
COLO5071M | Instrumental Analysis and Characterisation of Materials |
Module replaces
COLO3025This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
To provide an appreciation of, and a knowledge of, the techniques available for the analysis and characterisation of polymers and colorants (including composites) together with methods of analysis / characterisation and property evaluation.Learning outcomes
By the end of this module (for the analytical techniques covered - as listed in the outline syllabus) students should:
- be familiar with the principles of analysis and characterisation using the techniques listed;
- know the basic instrumentation for most techniques;
- appreciate the particular relevance of each technique to Polymers, Surface Characterisation and Colorants, plus be able to give some specific examples of applications;
- be aware of the strengths and limitations of each technique plus be able to compare and contrast them in relation to the analysis and characterisation of Polymers, Surfaces and Colorants;
- be able to recognise data from the different techniques and how to try to interpret the data.
Syllabus
Introduction, General Considerations and Approaches to the Analysis and Characterisation of Materials (including the typical steps in quantitative analysis).
Focusing mainly on the following techniques:
1) Thermal Analysis - the different techniques (focus on DSC, DTA, TGA, TMA)
2) Molecular Spectroscopy (I) - UV/Visible, FT-Infrared (incl. microscopy) and Raman Spectroscopy - incl. applications
3) Molecular Spectroscopy (II) - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy (NMR) - 1H and 13C NMR, solution and solid state
4) Atomic Spectroscopy - Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Spectroscopy
5) Microscopy – Optical Microscopy and Electron Microscopy (especially SEM and with Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis)
6) Surface Specific Analysis – especially X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS)
8) Particle Sizing
Plus brief consideration of separation science for the analysis of Polymers and Colorants.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Workshop | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Lecture | 16 | 1.00 | 16.00 |
Tutorial | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Private study hours | 80.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
Students will learn prior, during and after each class using a range of resources some of which will be provided and some of which will be researched independently. Additionally students will revise material prior to the examination at the end of the semester.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Performance and progress in tutorials and workshops. Plus (depending on number of students) interactions in lectures.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Assignment | 2 Worksheets associated with workshops | 12.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 12.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 88.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 88.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 03/06/2013
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