CM4253 - MATERIALS CHEMISTRY 2

Module Overview: ​Colloids and stability of colloidal particles, Surfactants and micelles, Emulsions and foams, Soft polymeric materials, Composite structures and materials. 

Overall Difficulty: Average

Difficulty of Assessment:

In-class questions and homework: Easy 

CA1: Very Difficult 

CA2: Very Difficult 

Written Assignment: Average 

Pace of Module: Just Nice

Enjoyability: 5/5

Usefulness: 4/5

Workload of Module (Average Number of hours spent per week):

To learn the content: 5 hours

To complete assignments: 3 hours

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How did you find the contents (how it was delivered) and the assessments of the module?

In-class questions were graded on participation. Homework questions were graded on quality. Both CA tests were closed-book and difficult because the questions were application-based. Nonetheless, Dr Xu grades very leniently. The written assignment was individual coursework and we had plenty of time to do it. It assessed us on the content taught after the second CA. There was no final exam. 

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How was your experience with the module?

The module was entirely on soft materials. Despite the title of the module, Materials Chemistry 2 has nothing to do with Materials Chemistry 1.