Course - Colloid and Polymer Chemistry, Specialization Course - TKP4525
TKP4525 - Colloid and Polymer Chemistry, Specialization Course
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | 100/100 |
Course content
The specialization subject consists of elective modules which are to be combined to yield a total of 7.5 study points (stp). The elective modules are:
Industrial colloid chemistry (3.75 stp).
Surfactants and polymers in aqueous solution (3.75 stp).
Modules from other subjects/courses within the department or from other departments/faculties can be selected provided agreement from the coordinator.
Learning outcome
At the end of the course the students should:
- Understand interactions between surfactants and polymers at different concentration levels, and their phase behavior.
- Understand and be able to apply Gibbs phase rule.
- Understand the significance of colloid and surface chemistry in industrial applications such as oil recovery, food emulsions, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry.
- Understand stabilization- and destabilization mechanisms in emulsions and suspensions.
- Understand the mechanisms behind polymer/protein adsorption and how to tune the properties of the adsorbed layer.
- Use of adsorption isotherms to determine surface coverage and adsorption affinity.
- Determine critical micelle concentration (CMC) and critical association concentration (CAC) from a given data set.
- Interpret phase diagrams and predict phase separation and stable domains.
- Predict the effect of addition of surface active compounds.
- Optimize the stability of a suspension or emulsion for a given application.
- Retrieval, understanding of and citing peer-reviewed international literature.
Learning methods and activities
The modules are given as lectures, seminars, problem sessions, group- or individual studies.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Chemical Engineering (MSCHEMENG)
Industriell kjemi og bioteknologi (MTKJ)
Industriell kjemi- og bioteknologi (MIKJ)
Recommended previous knowledge
TKP4115 Surface and Colloid Chemistry and TKP4130 Polymer Chemistry, or equivalent knowledge. Recommended pre-reading will also depend on the chosen topic.
Course materials
Given first day of class.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TKP4710 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2015
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
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- Technological subjects
- Gisle Øye
- Kristofer Gunnar Paso
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Chemical Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 100/100 2015-12-02 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer KONT Oral examination 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"