2023-Spring Polymer Gels (AMSE562-01) The course syllabus

1.Course Information

Course No. AMSE562 Section 01 Credit 3.00
Category Major elective Course Type Classroom Course prerequisites
Postechian Core Competence
Hours TUE, THU / 15:30 ~ 16:45 / Science BldgⅠ[202]Multimedia Lecture Roo Grading Scale G

2. Instructor Information

Kim Youn Soo Name Kim Youn Soo Department Dept. of Materials Science & Eng.
Email address ysookim@postech.ac.kr Homepage hydrogel.postech.ac.kr
Office Office Phone 054-279-2136
Office Hours

3. Course Objectives

This class deals with the fundamentals of the static and dynamic properties of polymer networks and gels. And it covers the synthesis and characterization of novel polymeric networks and gels such as hydrogels, ion gels, and gels of amphiphilic block copolymers.
Also, the applications of gels such as the use of the gel medium for controlled drug delivery, encapsulation of proteins and enzymes, and biomimetic soft actuators will be introduced.

4. Prerequisites & require

A basic understanding of polymer chemistry is recommended.

5. Grading

Attendance & Participation (20%), Presentation (30%), Final Exam (50%)
This can be changed.

6. Course Materials

Title Author Publisher Publication
Year/Edition		 ISBN
There is no specific text book for this class. Handouts will be provided if needed. 0000

7. Course References

Polymer Gels and Networks edited by Yoshihito Osada and Alexei R. Khokhlov
Soft Actuators Materials, Modeling, Applications, and Future Perspectives edited by Kinji Asaka and Hidenori Okuzaki (Springer)

8. Course Plan

1. Introduction of gels
2. Basic theory of gels
3. Process and formation of gels
4. Structure and behaviors of gels
5. Functional gels
6. Gel actuators

9. Course Operation

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10. How to Teach & Remark

11. Supports for Students with a Disability

- Taking Course: interpreting services (for hearing impairment), Mobility and preferential seating assistances (for developmental disability), Note taking(for all kinds of disabilities) and etc.

- Taking Exam: Extended exam period (for all kinds of disabilities, if needed), Magnified exam papers (for sight disability), and etc.

- Please contact Center for Students with Disabilities (279-2434) for additional assistance

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