Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules

The course consists of two components: theory and project. The theory component has a duration of about eight weeks of full-time study, while the project component corresponds to about two weeks of full-time study. The components run parallel and are partly integrated.

Theory
Instruction is in the form of lectures and exercises. Course content is presented in the lectures and in the exercises students are supported in the practical application of the presented theories.
The course deals with the basic theories of the physical chemistry of macromolecules, diluted and concentrated solutions, basic and applied thermodynamics, amorphous and crystalline states, floating crystals, phase transitions and elasticity, polymer surface and interface, survey of current research areas in the physical chemistry of macromolecules and experimental methods. The course requires a high degree of individual study.

Project
Students carry out a laboratory component derived from the science literature and relate it to a relevant literature study, and are introduced to and apply a software technique for presenting a poster. Field trips to companies, research institutes etc can be required and may entail extra costs for students.

Progressive specialisation: G2F (has at least 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Admission requirements: Chemistry 60 ECTS cr, including completed courses in the 1-30 credit interval, or equivalent. Qualifications in related subjects can be assessed as equivalent.

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.