1. 1/18/2019
CHEM 342 Polymers & Petrochemicals FOR BSc’s STUDENTS IN CHEMISTRY PROGRAM, COLLEGE OF SCIENCE PRE-REQUISITES COURSE; CHEM 340 CREDIT HOURS; 2 (2+0+0)
Dr. Mohamed El-Newehy Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University

2. COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Learn the polymer definitions, different classification systems, the stereochemistry of polymers and their physical and chemical properties.
Learn the general methods for polymer synthesis (condensation and addition polymerization).
Learn what is the copolymerization.
Learn the different types of polymerization techniques and industrial applications.
Learn about oil (origin, composition, importance) and methods of petrochemicals production.
Learn about composition and petrochemicals from natural gas.

3. Topics to be Covered 1st Midterm Exam 2nd Midterm Exam
Introduction and definitions,
General methods for Polymer Synthesis; Condensation polymerization and Addition polymerization (10 hours)
1st Midterm Exam
2) Different polymerization techniques and applications. (4 hours)
3) Copolymerization (4 hours)
4) Degradation and stabilization of polymers. (2 hours)
5) Petroleum and petrochemicals from benzene, toluene and xylene. (4 hours)
2nd Midterm Exam
6) Petrochemicals from natural gas. (4 hours)

4. References
Fundamentals of Polymerization, Broja M Mandal, World Scientific,
Polymer Chemistry, Koltzenburg, Sebastian, Maskos, Michael, Nuyken, Oskar, Springer, 2017.
Textbook of Polymer Science, Fred W. Billmeyer, 3rd, 1984.
4) كتاب الصناعات البترولية والبتروكيماوية - للدكتور سالم بن سليم الذياب – ردمك ، هـ

5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks During the Semester
Assessment task
Week Due
Proportion of Total Assessment 1.
Homework and Research project 14
10 % 2.
Quizzes
4, 8 4.
1st Midterm exam 5
20 % 5.
2nd Midterm exam 10 6.
Final exam 17
40 %