Polymer Analytics
- Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
- Version
Version 1 of 27.02.2026.
- Module identifier
11B2340
- Module level
Bachelor
- Language of instruction
German
- ECTS credit points and grading
5.0
- Module frequency
only winter term
- Duration
1 semester
- Brief description
The chemical structure of polymers, their general composition, their processing conditions and the final material properties are closely linked. The focus of this module is on expanding the knowledge of polymer chemistry with polymer analytical methods and acquiring practical experience with analytical tools for investigating the composition and properties of polymers. After successfully completing the module, students will have theoretical and practical knowledge for planning, carrying out and evaluating laboratory experiments in the field of polymer analysis.
- Teaching and learning outcomes
Theoretical teaching and implementation of polymer analytical methods, including:
1) Molar mass determination via Ubbelohde viscometry
2) Thermal polymer analysis using DSC and TGA
3) Infrared spectroscopy
- Overall workload
The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").
- Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 30 Lecture - 30 Laboratory activity - Lecturer independent learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 60 Preparation/follow-up for course work - 30 Creation of examinations -
- Graded examination
- Field work / Experimental work
- Exam duration and scope
- EA: 5 esperiments of 180 minutes each - written presentation in the form of protocols. Oral presentation and consultation.
- Recommended prior knowledge
The module assumes basic knowledge of the chemical structure of polymers and some physical measurement principles, as acquired in introductory modules on chemistry, physics and polymer chemistry.
- Knowledge Broadening
Students can plan, carry out and evaluate laboratory experiments in the field of polymer analysis and explain the measuring principle of polymer analytical methods.
- Knowledge deepening
Students can select suitable experimental methods for solving polymer analysis problems. Students can evaluate the experimental data and derive general relationships between chemical structure and properties.
- Knowledge Understanding
The students can estimate the limits and advantages of different methods of polymer analytics. After the successful completion of the module the students will be able to apply the analytical tools for the solution of different unknown analytical problems in polymer chemistry.
- Communication and Cooperation
The students are able to present their experimental results and the deduced correlations in comprehensive laboratory protocols. The students are able give an oral presentation of their experimental results.
- Literature
Makromolekulare Chemie: Ein Lehrbuch für Chemiker, Physiker, Materialwissenschaftler und Verfahrenstechniker , M.D. Lechner, K. Gehrke, E.H. Nordmeier, 6. Auflage, Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg, 2020
Makromolekulare Chemie, Eine Einführung, B.Tieke, Wiley-VCH Verlag Weinheim, 4. Auflage, 2024
- Applicability in study programs
- Sustainable Materials Technology and Product Development
- Sustainable Materials Technology and Product Development B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Sustainable Materials Technology and Product Development in Practise Network
- Sustainable Materials Technology and Product Development in Practise Network B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Person responsible for the module
- Petersen, Svea
- Teachers
- Petersen, Svea
- Further lecturer(s)
Schmidt, Hannelore