Advanced Chemistry: Polymerisation
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DURATION
1 up to 3 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
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Introduction
This free online advanced chemistry course covers natural and synthetic polymers and the polymerisation process. Polymers are a diverse and essential class of natural and synthetic materials. This advanced chemistry course examines polymers and the polymerisation process. We discuss condensation polymerisation, synthetic polyamides, and polymers in the human body, such as proteins and nucleic acids. We also explore the synthesis and layout characteristics of useful polymers, the types of polymerisation reactions and the repeating unit of a polymer prediction.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 1.5-3 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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Curriculum
Did you know that natural polymers like proteins, peptides and DNA are produced by living organisms and have been used by humans for centuries? This advanced chemistry course delves into different types of polymers and their unique properties while explaining the polymerisation process. We cover the general properties of condensation polymerisation and go through the phases of addition polymerisation. We then examine synthetic polyamides, including nylon and kevlar, and identify their numerous applications.
This advanced chemistry then moves on to polymers found in the human body, such as proteins and nucleic acids, and outlines their significant roles in facilitating body functions. We examine the amino acids that make up proteins and describe their impact on the body. The course also outlines the classifications of α-amino acids that serve as the building blocks of proteins. We cover the general aspects of protein and identify the four main levels of protein structure organisation: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary. The course then covers the acid and alkali hydrolysis of proteins.
Our last section discusses polyesters, including terylene and poly(lactic acid), which are used in a wide range of applications. We compare low- and high-density polyethene and non-solvent-based adhesives, such as epoxy resins and super glue. We study photodegradable polymers and explain the methods used to accelerate the biodegradation of plastics. Finally, the course explains how to predict polymerisation types, repeating units and identifying monomers in the polymer section. Polymers play a key role in human anatomy and activity so enrol in this advanced chemistry course to improve your knowledge of organic chemistry.
- Module 1: Types of Polymerisation
- Module 2: Useful Polymers and Polymer Deduction
- Module 3: Course Assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Explain condensation and addition polymerisation
- Identify monomers in the polymer section
- Define ‘polymer’, ‘polyamides’, ‘polymerisation’, ‘esters’ and ‘polyesters’
- Identify the characteristics of polymers found in the human body and describe their important role
- Describe the general aspects of proteins and outline their four structures and hydrolysis
- Outline the characteristics of nucleic acids
- Explain how to predict the type of polymerisation reaction and repeating units
- Discuss the properties and applications of synthetic polyamides
- Outline the characteristics of Terylene and Polylactic acid (PLA)
- Compare low and high-density polyethylene
- Identify biodegradable and photodegradable polymers
Knowledge & Skills You Will Learn
- Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- STEM