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FACULTY OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
LIST OF COURSES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS
ACADEMIC YEAR 2011/2012
Course title ANALYSIS OF WATER AND EFFLUENTS
Teaching method Lecture, classes and laboratory
Person responsible for the course
Sylwia Moziaassistant professor
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/ISt/TCh/ ECTS points 4
Type of course compulsory Level of course s1
Semester summer Language of instruction English
Hours per weekLecture: 2hClasses: 1hLaboratory: 4h
Hours per semesterLecture: 30hClasses: 15hLaboratory: 60h
Objectives of the course
Chemical composition of natural waters, basic knowledge on water treatment, drinking water quality standards, methods of analysis of waterWastewaters – sources, types and characteristics, basic knowledge on wastewater treatment, wastewater quality standards, methods of analysis of wastewaters
Entry requirements Chemical technology, water and wastewater treatment
Course contents
Lecture:Characteristics of surface water and groundwater. Classification of waters. Regulations concerning drinking water quality. Characteristics of municipal wastewater and selected industrial effluents. Wastewater quality standards. Aims and ranges of water and wastewater analysis.Fundamentals of analysis of water and wastewater. Background of sampling. Sample stabilization and safe keeping. Physical and chemical indicators of water and wastewater contamination. Indicators of bacteriological contamination of water. Methods of analysis of water and wastewater.Laboratory: Determination of PO4
3-, N-NO3-, N-NH4
+ and dissolved oxygen concentrations, determination of COD-Cr, COD-Mn, TOC, alkalinity, acidity, hardness, color, turbidity and pH of water, evaluation of water corrosivity. Classes: Calculation of solutions concentrations, pH, hardness, alkalinity and acidity of natural waters, corrosivity, BOD. Regulations concerning drinking water quality.
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Assessment methods
Lecture: examClasses: class testLaboratory: class test
Recommended readings
1. “Handbook of Water Analysis”, Second Edition, Ed. Leo M.L. Nollet, CRC Press LLC, USA, 2007.
2. K. Kaur, “Handbook of water and wastewater analysis”, Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd., 2007.
3. Kirk-Othmer, “Chemical Technology and the Environment”, Vol. 1 and 2, 2007
4. “Handbook of Environmental Chemistry”, ed. O. Hutzinger, Vol.5, part A, Water Pollution, Springer-Verlag 1991
5. B.J. Alloway, D.C. Ayres, “Chemical Principles of Environmental pollution”, Blackie Academic & Professional 1993
6. “Water treatment, Plant Design”, 3th Edition, American Water Works Association, McGraw 1998
7. W.J. Masschelein, “Unit Processes in Drinking Water Treatment”, Marcel Dekker Inc. 1992
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Course titleCHEMICAL PROCESSES IN INORGANIC INDUSTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING I – SEPARATION TECHNIQUES
Teaching method lecture, classes and laboratory
Person responsible for the course
Prof. Maria E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/D12-1 ECTS points 4
Type of course obligatory Level of course S2
Semester winter Language of instruction English
Hours per week1 lecture, 3 laboratory, 2 classes
Hours per semester
15 lecture, 45 laboratory, 30 classes
Objectives of the course
Come to know about techniques of membrane separation, methods of membrane preparation, and application of membrane techniques in chemical engineering and biotechnology
Entry requirements Chemical technology, chemical engineering
Course contents
Lectures: Introduction to membrane processes. Definition of a membrane. Membrane processes. Preparation of polymeric and inorganic membranes. Characteristics of membranes. Driving forces of mass transfer. Polarisation phenomena and membrane fouling. Membrane modules and their characteristics. Pressure driven membrane processes – microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis. Techniques with a concentration difference as a driven force – gas and vapour separation, pervaporation, dialysis, membrane distillation. Electrically driven membrane processes – electrodialysis. Bi-polar membranes. Liquid membranes. Contactors. Membrane reactors and bioreactors. Examples of membrane processes application in chemical engineering and biotechnologyClasses: mass and heat transfer across a membrane, membrane modules, efficiency of membrane modules, fouling and polarisation phenomenaLaboratory: water and wastewater treatment using membrane processes: RO, NF, UF and MD
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Assessment methods written exam and grade
Recommended readings
1. M.Mulder, “Basic Principles of Membranes Technology”, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1991
2. N.N.Li, A.G.Fane, W.S.Winston Ho, T.Matsuura, “Advanced Membrane Technology and Application”, Wiley 2008
3. M.K.Turner, “Effective Industrial Membrane Processes: Benefits and Opportunities”, Elsevier Applied Science, 1991
4. “Handbook of Industrial Membranes”, ed. K.Scott, Elsevier Advanced Technology, 1997
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Course titleCHEMICAL PROCESSES IN INORGANIC INDUSTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING II
Teaching method lecture
Person responsible for the course
Zofia Lendzion-Bieluń PhD
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh-D12-7 ECTS points 4
Type of course Obligatory Level of course S2
Semester summer Language of instruction English
Hours per week 3 Hours per semester 45
Objectives of the course Come to know about the chemical processes in inorganic industry
Entry requirementsFundamentals of chemical technology, Chemical technology – chemical industry processes
Course contents
Metallurgy. Iron ores, pyrometallurgical process – pig iron obtaining: ores preparation, fluxing agents, introductory deoxidation, direct and indirect reduction processes, pig iron desulfurization, pig iron – composition and types. Steel-making – objectives and stages, steel refining, impurities removal. Hydrometallurgy. Copper ores, flotation, hydrometallurgical process stages, heat pretreatment – objectives and procedures. Extraction – extraction liquor, side reaction, separation of metals from solutions – direct and indirect methods.Building materials. Lime, gypsum, cement, concrete, prefabricated products. Ceramics: ceramic building materials, electroceramics, metal ceramics, ceramic whiteware. Glass and glassware. Different sorts of glass, glass wool, ceramic and glass fibres, frits. Electrolysis, electrolysers, Electrochemical synthesis of sodium hypochlorite, sodium chlorate, potassium chlorate. Electroplating. mechanism, structure of electrolytic coating, surface pretreatment, zinc, copper, nickel, chromium and gold plating.
Assessment methods exam
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Recommended readings
1. Campbell J., Castings, “Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann”, Amsterdam 2004.
2. Brown D.V., “Metallurgy basics”, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York 1983.
3. Hirschhorn J.S., “Introduction to powder metallurgy”, American Powder Metallurgy Inst., New York 1976.
4. Richardson F.D., “Physical chemistry of melts in metallurgy”, Academic Press, London 1974.
5. Boynton R.S., “Chemistry and technology of lime and limestone”, John Wiley, New York 1980.
6. “Cement, Concrete, and Aggregates” (ed. R.D. Hooton), ASTM International, West Consh., PA 2003.
7. Volf M.B., “Chemical approach to glass”, Elsevier, Amsterdam 1984.8. Loewenstein K.L., “The manufacturing technology of continuous glass
fibres”, Elsevier Scientific Publ.Co., Amsterdam 1973.9. Hocking M.B., “Modern Chemical Technology and Emission Control”,
Springer-Verlag, Berlin 1985
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Course title CHEMICAL REACTORS
Teaching method lecture/laboratory
Person responsible for the course
Beata Michalkiewicz assistant professor
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/C-4 ECTS points 4
Type of course compulsory Level of course S2
Semester summer Language of instruction english
Hours per week1 lecture, 1 laboratory, 1 classes
Hours per semester15 lecture, 15 laboratory, 15 classes
Objectives of the course chemical reactors design
Entry requirements Mathematics, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry
Course contents
Definition of the reaction rate. Independence of the reactions. Kinetics and thermochemistry of the reactions. Rate of homogenous and heterogeneous reactions. Variables affecting the rate of reaction. Reaction in series and in parallel. Collection and analysis of rate data. Differential and integral method of analysis. Testing kinetic models. Design of continuous stirred tank reactor, tubular flow reactor, batch reactor, packed bed reactor and reactors in series.
Assessment methods written exam
Recommended readings
1. H. Scott Fogler, “Elements of chemical Reaction Engineering”, Pearson Education International, 2006
2. R. Aris, “Introduction to the analysis of chemical reactors”, Prentice-Hall Inc. 1969
3. R. Aris, “Elementary chemical reactor analysis”, Prentice-Hall Inc. 19654. K. R. Westerterp at al. “Chemical reactor design and operation”, John
Wiley & Sons, 19845. P.N. Cheremisinoff, L.M. Ferrante, “Waste Reduction for Pollution
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Prevention”, Butterworth-Heinemenn Ltd, Linacre House, Jordan Hil, Oxford OX2 8DP, 1992.
6. Publications from the internet site: www.envirowise.gov.uk
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Course title COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN OF CHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
Teaching method lecture, practice
Person responsible for the course
Prof. Ryszard J. Kaleńczuk
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/D12-5 ECTS points 3
Type of course Obligatory Level of course S2
Semester winter Language of instruction English
Hours per week 1 lecture, 3 laboratory Hours per semester 15 lecture, 45 laboratory
Objectives of the course
Knowledge of the using of modern computer tools for industrial plant simulation an optimization
Entry requirements
Mathematics I, Mathematics II, Physics, Computer Science, Physical Chemistry I, Physical Chemistry II, Basis of Chemical Engineering I, Basis of Chemical Engineering II, Modelling of chemical processes, Chemical engineering- industrial processes of synthetic chemistry
Course contents
European regulations concerning waste management. Environmental impact assessment. Life Description of the computer program for the modelling and simulation of the chemical process e.g. industrial production of acid. Structure of the program, modes of the program, Presentation of the process simulation basing on the chosen example. Laboratory exercise with the program which simulates the industrial production of the chemical compounds. Modelling of its own industrial process. Optimization of the process parameters to get the highest product yield.
Assessment methods Exam
Recommended readings
Description of computer programme for processes simulation
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Course title ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Teaching method lecture, laboratory
Person responsible for the course
Dariusz Moszyński Ph.D.
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
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Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/ ECTS points 3
Type of course compulsory Level of course S1
Semester winter Language of instruction english
Hours per week 4 Hours per semester 60
Objectives of the course
Come to know the basic laws of electrical engineering, electrical circuits and appliances
Entry requirements Mathematics, physics
Course contents
Basic concepts of electricity. Ohm’s law. Electrical safety. Series and parallel circuits. Kirchhoff’s law. DC network analysis. Batteries and power systems. Conductors and insulators. Capacitors. Magnetism and electromagnetism. Basic AC Theory. Reactance and impedance. Transformers, Generators, Motors. Polyphase AC circuits. DC and AC metering circuits. Basic semiconductor theory
Assessment methods written exam
Recommended readings
1. William H. Roadstrum, Dan H. Wolaver: “Electrical engineering for all engineers”. Wiley, New York 1987.2. D.F. Warne: “Newnes Electrical Engineer’s Handbook”. Newnes, Oxford 2000.
Additional information
Course title ELEMENTS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Teaching method lecture
Person responsible for the course
Prof. Maria Tomaszewska
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/C-2 ECTS points 4
Type of course Obligatory Level of course S2
Semester I Language of instruction English
Hours per week 2 Hours per semester 30
Objectives of the course
The course will offer a methods of biotechnology, application of microorganisms and enzymes in bioremediation and technology including examples of real-world applications
Entry requirements Biology (college or higher) taken within the last 5 years.
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Course contents
Different approaches to the term of biotechnology. Definition of terms: remediation, bioremediation, phytoremediation. Microorganisms and enzymes used in bioremediation technologies. Microbial remediation of metals. Anaerobic biodegradation in landfill. Techniques and biochemistry of fermentation. Production of microbial biomass. Biosynthesis of lactic, citric, gluconic, itaconic, malic, butyric, propionic, tartaric acids. An introduction to biocatalysis. Kinetics and characteristics of enzymes. Biohydrometalurgy.
Assessment methods Written exam
Recommended readings
1. Alexander M., “Biodegradation and Bioremediation” (2nd edition), Academic Press, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 1999.
2. Evans G. M., Furlong J. C., “Environmental Biotechnology : Theory and Application”, Wiley, New York, 2003.
3. Vogel H. C., Todaro C. L., “Fermentation and Biochemical Engineering Handbook: Principles, Process Design, and Equipment” (2nd edition), William Andrew Pub, New York, 1996.
Additional/optional1. Ratledge C., Kristiansen B., “Basic Biotechnology” (2nd edition),
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2006.2. Volmar B., Götz F., “Microbial Fundamentals of Biotechnology”, Wiley-
VCH , New York, 2001.
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Course titleFUNDAMENTALS OF INORGANIC CHEMICALS COMMODITY SCIENCE
Teaching method lecture
Person responsible for the course
Krzysztof Lubkowski PhD
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh-D12-4 ECTS points 2
Type of course compulsory Level of course S2
Semester winter Language of instruction English
Hours per week 1 Hours per semester 15
Objectives of the course Come to know about the inorganic chemicals commodity science
Entry requirements
Bases of economy, management and marketing, Management of quality and chemical products, Production management, Unit processes in chemical technology, Chemical technology – raw materials, Chemical technology – chemical industry processes, Nitrogen industry, Mineral fertilizers.
Course contents
Basic concepts in commodity science. Characteristics of raw materials and products of inorganic chemistry with regard to their physicochemical and commercial properties, obtaining and processing technology. Quality evaluation of raw materials and inorganic products in terms of their compliance with the law. Standards and laws governing the quality of inorganic products and their designation. Packing and its influence on the quality of inorganic products. Storage and transport conditions of inorganic products. Inorganic product market.
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Recommended readings
1. Hocking M.B., “Modern Chemical Technology and Emission Control”, Springer-Verlag, Berlin 1985.
2. Budde F., Farha G.A., Frankemolle H., “Value Creation: Strategies for the Chemical Industry”, Wiley-VCH, New York 2001.
3. “The Chemical Industry at the Millennium: Maturity, Restructuring, and Globalization”, Peter H. Spitz (ed.), Chemical Heritage Foundation, New York 2003.
4. “Industrial Minerals & Rocks: Commodities, Markets, and Uses”, J.E. Kogel, N.C. Trivedi, J.M. Barker, S.T. Krukowski (Eds), Society of Mining Metallurgy and Exploration, New York 2006.
5. Feingenbaum A.V., “Total Quality Control – Engineering and Management”, Mc Graw-Hill Book, New York 1961.
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Course title HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSIS
Teaching method lecture, laboratory
Person responsible for the course
Dariusz Moszyński Ph.D.
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/ ECTS points 4
Type of course compulsory Level of course S1
Semester winter Language of instruction english
Hours per week 4 Hours per semester 60
Objectives of the course
Come to know the catalytic action of solids, physicochemical background of these processes and their applications in chemical industry
Entry requirementsInorganic and organic chemistry, Physical chemistry, Physical chemistry of surfaces
Course contents
Catalyst and catalysis in heterogeneous systems. Catalytic action. Catalyst preparation, deactivation, regeneration. The experimental methods for catalysts’ examination. Most frequently used catalytic materials. Industrial catalytic processes in inorganic, organic and polymer industries.
Assessment methods written exam
Recommended readings
1. G.A. Somorjai: “Introduction to surface chemistry and catalysis”. Wiley, New York 1994.
2. “Catalysis: an integrated approach”. Elsevier, Amsterdam 2000.3. “Encyclopedia of catalysis”. Wiley, Hoboken 2003.
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Course title INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
Teaching method lecture
Person responsible for the course
Krzysztof Lubkowski PhD, Institute of Chemical and Environment Engineering
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh ECTS points 2
Type of course optional Level of course S1
Semester winter/summer Language of instruction English
Hours per week 1 Hours per semester 15
Objectives of the course Come to know about the production methods of industrial chemicals
Entry requirementsUnit processes and operations in chemical technology, Chemical technology – raw materials, Chemical engineering.
Course contents
Natural and derived sodium and potassium salt, industrial bases (calcium and sodium carbonate, calcium oxide), sulfur and sulfuric acid, phosphorus and phosphoric acid, ammonia, nitric acid, mineral fertilizers, glass, construction materials – lime, cement, gypsum, pigments, aluminium and its compounds.
Assessment methods written exam
Recommended readings
1. Büchner W., Schliebs R., Winter G., Büchel K.H., “Industrial Inorganic Chemistry”, VCH, Weinheim 1989.
2. White H.L., “Introduction to Industrial Chemistry”, John Wiley and Sons, New York 1986.
3. Hocking M.B., “Modern Chemical Technology and Emission Control”, Springer-Verlag, Berlin 1985.
4. “The Chemical Industry”, Edited by C.A. Heaton, Blackie, London 1982.5. R. Norris Shrere, J.A. Brink, “Chemical Process Industries”, McGraw-Hill
Book Company, New York 1977.6. “Riegel’s Handbook of Industrial Chemistry”, 7th edition, Edited by James
K. Kent, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York 1974.7. K.K. Kobe, “Inorganic Process Industries”, The Macmillan Company, New
York 1948.
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Course title MEASUREMENTS AND AUTOMATION
Teaching method lecture, laboratory
Person responsible for the course
Dariusz Moszyński Ph.D.
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/ ECTS points 3
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Type of course compulsory Level of course S1
Semester I Language of instruction english
Hours per week 4 Hours per semester 60
Objectives of the course
Come to know the theory of metrology, the techniques of measurement and regulation
Entry requirements Mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, analytical chemistry
Course contents
The basics of metrology, techniques of measurements: mass, temperature, pressure, flow, electrical properties, chemical composition of gas mixtures. Theory of regulation. Regulators, actuators. The techniques of regulation: temperature, pressure, flow.
Assessment methods written exam
Recommended readings
1. D.M. Anthony: “Engineering metrology”. Pergamon, Oxford 1986. 2. James Ronald Leigh: “Temperature measurement and control”.
P.Peregrinus, London 1988.
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Course title NANOTECHNOLOGY AND CRYSTALLINE NANOMATERIALS
Teaching method Lecture
Person responsible for the course
Ewa Borowiak-Paleń, assistant professor
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/D12-10 ECTS points 2
Type of course compulsory Level of course S2
Semester summer Language of instruction english
Hours per week 1 Hours per semester 15
Objectives of the course
Come to know about the fundamental knowledge about nanotechnology and nanosize effect in nanocrystalline materials
Entry requirementsFundamentals of chemical engineering, Characterization techniques of materials.
Course contents
Introduction to nanotechnology. Morphology of different carbon nanostructures and crystalline nanomaterials. Preperation techniques of nano—sized materials. Size effect in properties of materials. Characterization of nanomaterials. Examples of application of nanomaterials in industry
Assessment methods oral exam
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Recommended readings
1. M.D. Ventra, S. Evoy, J.R. Heflin, “Introduction to nanoscale science and technology”, Springer 2004.
2. W.A. Goddard, D.W. Brenner, S.E. Lyshevski, G. J. Lafrate, „Handbook of nanoscience, engineering and technology”, CRC Press LLC 2003.
Additional information
Course title PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF SURFACES
Teaching method lecture, laboratory
Person responsible for the course
Dariusz Moszyński Ph.D.
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/ ECTS points 3
Type of course compulsory Level of course S1
Semester I Language of instruction english
Hours per week 3 Hours per semester 45
Objectives of the course
Come to know the processes taking place on the surface of solids, the mechanisms and laws ruling them
Entry requirements Inorganic and organic chemistry, Physical chemistry
Course contents
Materials of developed surface. Surfaces and interfaces. The techniques of surface science. Electrical, mechanical and optical properties of surfaces. Thermodynamics on surfaces. Surface phenomena. Sorption processes. Adsorption and desorption. Lubrication, wetting, adhesion. Macromolecular surface films. Chemical reactions on surfaces. Solid – gas reactions. Oxidation, passivation and structure of thin films.
Assessment methods written exam
Recommended readings
1. G.A. Somorjai: “Introduction to surface chemistry and catalysis”. Wiley, New York 1994.
2. John C. Vickerman, Ian S. Gilmore: “Surface analysis: the principal techniques”. Wiley, New York 2009.
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Course title POWER ENGINEERING IN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Teaching method lecture
Person responsible for the course
Marek Gryta, assistant professor
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
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Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/D12-8 ECTS points 2
Type of course obligatory Level of course S2
Semester summer Language of instruction English
Hours per week 1 Hours per semester 15
Objectives of the course The energy sources used in chemical industry
Entry requirementsChemical technology, Unit operations in chemical engineering and water technology
Course contents
Characteristics of basic methods of energy transfer. Characterisation of the types of energy used in chemical industry. Natural resources of raw materials used by chemical industry. Power demand of the major unit operation. Principles of management of heat and cold in the production processes. Heat transfer medium in chemical industry: low and high pressure steam, organic liquids, silicone oils, air, water, brines. Methods of heat generation. Fuel combustion. Electric and exhaust gas heating. Water for steam boilers and coolant circuit. Solid and liquid wastes, pollution emission. Cooling. Cooling tower and others methods of cold production. Heat exchangers. Heat of reactions. Heat exchange in an exemplary technological process. Search for new sources of energy. Non-conventional sources of energy.
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Recommended readings
1. Porritt J., “Energy and the environmental”, Oxford University Press, Oxford 1993
2. Barid C., “Environmental chemistry”, Freeman and Company, New York 1998
3. Powell S.T., “Water conditioning for industry”, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1954
4. Heaton C.A., “Industrial Chemistry”, Blackie and Sons, Glasgow 19915. L. Anderson. D.T. Uman, “Fuels from wastes”, London, 1977Additional/optional1. KIRK-OTHMER Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 5th ed., John Wiley
& Sons, 20042. K. Scott, Handbook of industrial membranes, Elsevier, Kidlington (UK)
19973. D.L. Wise, D. Trantdo, Process engineering for pollution control and
waste minimization, Marcel Dekker, New York 19944. N.I. Sax, Industrial Pollution, VNR, Melbourne, 19745. Block H.P., Practical lubricantion for industrial facilities, Marcel Dekker,
New York 20006. L.D. Smoot, P.J. Smith, Coal combustion and gasification, Plenum Press,
London 1985
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Course title QUALITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Teaching method lecture
Person responsible for the course
Krzysztof Karakulski PhD
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
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Course code (if applicable)
WTiICh/IISt/TCh/D12-11
ECTS points 2
Type of course Obligatory/optional Level of course S2
Semester summer Language of instruction English
Hours per week 1 Hours per semester 15
Objectives of the course
Presentation of procedures of product control in chemical industry in compliance with ISO standards and general hazards resulting from utilization of installation in chemical industry
Entry requirementsChemical technology, Unit operations in chemical technology, ISO standards, European regulations on industrial safety
Course contents
European regulations concerning quality management according to ISO standards. Techniques of products control. Systems of environment management and industry safety. Operation with dangerous liquids, internal transport, electric energy versus industrial safety. Problems of ventilation. Storage and transport of chemicals and dangerous substances. Protection of machines and devices, explosive limits of gaseous mixtures, evaluation of fire hazard of constructional materials, self-igniting substances. Case studies – examples from industry.
Assessment methods written exam
Recommended readings
1. R.L. Hoover, R.L. Hancock, “Health, Safety and Environment Control”, Van Nostrand, New York, 1989.
2. N.I. Sax, “Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials”, 7 th ed., Van Nostrand, New York, 1989.
3. L.N. Moses, D. Lindstrom, “Transportation of Hazardous Materials”, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston, 1993.
4. Publications from the internet site: www.envirowise.gov.uk
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Course title SEPARATION TECHNIQUES
Teaching method lecture and laboratory
Person responsible for the course
Prof. Maria E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/D12-1 ECTS points 4
Type of course obligatory Level of course S1
Semester winter Language of instruction English
Hours per week 2 lecture, 3 laboratory Hours per semester 30 lecture, 45 laboratory
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Objectives of the course
Come to know about techniques of membrane separation, methods of membrane preparation, and application of membrane techniques in chemical engineering and biotechnology
Entry requirements Chemical technology, chemical engineering
Course contents
Lectures: Introduction to membrane processes. Definition of a membrane. Membrane processes. Preparation of polymeric and inorganic membranes. Characteristics of membranes. Driving forces of mass transfer. Polarisation phenomena and membrane fouling. Membrane modules and their characteristics. Pressure driven membrane processes – microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis. Techniques with a concentration difference as a driven force – gas and vapour separation, pervaporation, dialysis, membrane distillation. Electrically driven membrane processes – electrodialysis. Bi-polar membranes. Liquid membranes. Contactors. Membrane reactors and bioreactors. Examples of membrane processes application in chemical engineering and biotechnologyLaboratory: water and wastewater treatment using membrane processes: RO, NF, UF and MD
Assessment methods written exam and grade
Recommended readings
1. M.Mulder, “Basic Principles of Membranes Technology”, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1991
2. N.N.Li, A.G.Fane, W.S.Winston Ho, T.Matsuura, “Advanced Membrane Technology and Application”, Wiley 2008
3. M.K.Turner, “Effective Industrial Membrane Processes: Benefits and Opportunities”, Elsevier Applied Science, 1991
4. “Handbook of Industrial Membranes”, ed. K.Scott, Elsevier Advanced Technology, 1997
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Course title SMALL SCALE PRODUCTS IN INORGANIC INDUSTRY
Teaching method lecture
Person responsible for the course
Krzysztof Lubkowski PhD
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh-D6-9 ECTS points 2
Type of course compulsory Level of course S2
Semester summer Language of instruction English
Hours per week 1 Hours per semester 15
Objectives of the course
Come to know about the production methods of small scale inorganic chemicals
Entry requirementsUnit processes and operations in chemical technology, Chemical technology – raw materials, Chemical technology – chemical industry processes, Chemical engineering.
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Course contentsInorganic pigments, sorbents, fillers, coagulants, silicon emulsions, silicon pastes, inorganic phosphorous compounds - characteristics, properties, methods of production, application.
Assessment methods written exam
Recommended readings
1. Hocking M.B., “Modern Chemical Technology and Emission Control”, Springer-Verlag, Berlin 1985.
2. “The Chemistry of synthetic dyes and pigments”, H.E. Lubs (ed), Reinhold, New York 1955.
3. “Pigment Handbook”, P.A. Lewis (ed.), John Wiley & Sons, New York 1988.
4. Winkler, J., “Titanium Dioxide”, Vincentz Network, Hannover, 2003.5. “Industrial Inorganic Pigments”, G. Buxbaum, G. Pfaff (eds.), Wiley-VCH,
Weinheim 2005.6. “High performance pigments”, H.M. Smith (ed), Wiley-VCH, Weinheim
2001.7. Wypych G., “Handbook of Fillers, The Definitive User's Guide and
Databook of Properties, Effects and Uses”, Plastics Design Library, 1998.8. Jancar J., “Mineral fillers in thermoplastics: raw materials and
processing”, Springer-Verlag, Berlin - Heidelberg 1999.9. Corbridge D.E.C., “Phosphorus: an outline of its chemistry, biochemistry
and technology, Elsevier Scientific Publ. Co., Amsterdam 1978.10. Yang R.T., “Adsorbents: fundamentals and applications”, John Wiley and
Sons, Hoboken, 2003.Additional information
Course title TECHNOLOGICAL PROJECT
Teaching method lecture
Person responsible for the course Marek Gryta
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/D12-6 ECTS points 2
Type of courseobligatory
Level of course S2
Semester winter Language of instruction English
Hours per week 2 Hours per semester
Objectives of the course Design the structure of chemical technology processes
Entry requirements Chemical technology, Unit operations in chemical engineering
Course contents
The students accomplish the technological project concerning a given subject: a description of technological concept, a block diagram of assumed manner of its realization, selection and description of used raw materials, characteristic of obtained products, description of wastes and a proposal of their management, flow diagram with description of control measurement instruments, fundamental project calculations, mass balance calculations and Sankey’s diagram
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Recommended readings
Obligatory1. C.A. Heaton, “Industrial Chemistry”, Blackie and Sons, Glasgow 19912. “Lees’ Loss Prevention in the Process Industries”, Vol.1-3 (3 rd Ed.)ed. By
Mannau S., Elsevier 20053. D.L. Wise, D. Trantdo, “Process engineering for pollution control and
waste minimization”, Marcel Dekker, New York 1994Additional/optional1. “CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics”, 87 th ed., 2006-2007, Taylor
& Francis 20062. “KIRK-OTHMER Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology”, 5th ed., John Wiley & Sons, 20043. Hewitt G.F., “Handbook of Heat Exchanger Design”, Hemisphere Pub., Washington DC 1990
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Course titleTECHNOLOGIES FOR WASTE AND POLLUTANTS MINIMIZATION IN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Teaching method Lecture
Person responsible for the course
Joanna Grzechulska – Damszel PhD
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/D12-2 ECTS points 2
Type of course Obligatory Level of course S2
Semester Winter Language of instruction English
Hours per week 1 Hours per semester 15
Objectives of the course
Come to know about the legal regulations and technologies concerning waste and pollutants minimization in chemical industry
Entry requirementsChemical technology, Unit operations in water and wastewater treatment, Technology of water and wastewater
Course contents
European regulations concerning waste management. Environmental impact assessment. Life cycle analysis. Responsible Care Program. The concept of cleaner production. Techniques of waste and pollutants minimization. Case studies – examples from industry.
Assessment methods Exam
Recommended readings
Obligatory
1. N. P. Cheremisinoff, “Handbook of Solid Waste Management and Waste Minimization Technologies”, Elsevier, 2003.
2. B. Crittenden, S. Kolaczkowski, “Waste minimization guide, Institute of Chemical Engineers”, UK, 1995.
3. “Process engineering for pollution control and waste minimization” / edited by Donald L. Wise, Debra J. Trantolo, Marcel Dekker, New York, 1994.
Additional/optional1. P.N. Cheremisinoff, L.M. Ferrante, “Waste Reduction for Pollution
Prevention”, Butterworth-Heinemenn Ltd, Linacre House, Jordan Hil, Oxford OX2 8DP, 1992.
2. Publications from the internet site: www.envirowise.gov.uk
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Additional information
Course title TESTING METHODS OF INORGANIC PRODUCTS
Teaching method lecture, laboratory
Person responsible for the course
Dariusz Moszyński Ph.D.
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/D12-3 ECTS points 5
Type of course compulsory Level of course S2
Semester winter Language of instruction english
Hours per week 3 lecture, 4 laboratory Hours per semester45 lecture, 60 laboratory
Objectives of the course
Come to know the theory and techniques of instrumental methods for materials characterization
Entry requirements Inorganic chemistry, Physical chemistry, Physics
Course contents
Instrumental methods of chemical composition analysis. Selecting of a proper analytical methods. Theoretical basics of atomic spectroscopy. Inductively Coupled Plasma, ICP. Atomic absorption spectroscopy, AAS. Molecular spectra method. Infrared Spectroscopy, IR, Raman Spectroscopy RS. X-ray methods. X-Ray Fluorescence, XRF. X-Ray Microanalysis).Chemical analysis of the surface of solid state. Physicochemical basics of Electro-spectroscopy methods. Methods: Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis, ESCA, including X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, XPS, and Ultraviolet Photoemission Spectroscopy, UPS; Auger Electron Spectroscopy, AES, Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy.Adsorption/desorption methods and temperature programmed techniques. Thermogravimetry, TG, Temperature Programmed Desorption, TPD, Temperature Programmed Oxidation, TPO, Temperature Programmed Reduction, TPR, Temperature Programmed Surface Reaction, TPSR. Mass spectrometry. Analysis of phase composition, structure and topography. X-Ray Diffraction, XRD, Reflection High Energy Electron Diffraction, RHEED, Low Energy Electron Diffraction, LEED. Mössbauer Spectroscopy. Scanning Electron Microscopy, SEM, and Transmission Electron Microscopy, TEM, Atomic Force Microscopy, AFM.
Assessment methods written exam
Recommended readings
1. John A. Dean, “Analytical Chemistry Handbook”, McGraw-Hill Companies, 2000
2. Helmut Günzler, Alex Williams, “Handbook of Analytical Techniques”, Wiley-VCH, 2001.
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Course title ANALYSIS OF AIR POLLUTION
Teaching method lecture and laboratory
Person responsible for the course Dr Elżbieta Huzar
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/OSr/C-7 ECTS points 4
Type of course obligatory Level of course S2
Semester winter Language of instruction English
Hours per week 1 lecture, 2 laboratory Hours per semester15 lecture, 30 laboratory
Objectives of the course Methods of samples collection and analysis of common air pollutants.
Entry requirements
Course contents
Lecture: Problems in trace analysis. Collection and pretreatment of samples. Isolation and aspiration techniques. Enrichment of analytes. Passive, dynamic and denuder methods. Use of glass scrubbers, solid adsorbents and cryogenic traps. Preparation of gas standard mixtures. Sampling of aerosols. Air monitoring.Laboratory: Collection of air samples by isolation and aspiration techniques. Determination of organic and inorganic air pollutants (acetone, diethyl ether, phenol, aromatic hydrocarbons, hydrochloride, carbon disulfide) by spectrophotometric and chromatographic methods. Validation of applied methods.
Assessment methods
Lecture: written examLaboratory: written reports
Recommended readings
Mudakavi J.R., Principles and Practices of Air Pollution Control and Analysis, I.K. International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 2010.
Berezkin V.G., Drugov Y.S., Gas chromatography in air pollution analysis, Journal of Chromatography Library, Volume 49, Elsevier 1991.
Mullins E., Statistics for the quality control chemistry laboratory, RSC, Cambridge 2003.
New horizons and challenges in environmental analysis and monitoring, ed. J. Namieśnik, W. Chrzanowski, P. Żmijewska, CEEAM, Gdańsk 2003. (http://www.pg.gda.pl/chem/CEEAM/Dokumenty/CEEAM_ksiazka/New_ANG.htm)
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Course title ANALYSIS OF FOOD CONTAMINANTS
Teaching method laboratory
Person responsible for the course Dr Alicja Wodnicka
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/OSr/D-3b ECTS points 4
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Type of course optional Level of course S2
Semester winter Language of instruction English
Hours per week 1 laboratory Hours per semester 15 laboratory
Objectives of the course
Analysis of typical contaminants naturally generated in food and brought from environment.
Entry requirements
Course contents
Natural contaminations present in foods. Natural toxicants generated in food during spoilage processes. Examination of ethanol content in beverages. Changes in plant oils at high temperature. Products of fats oxidation. Environmental toxicants (pesticides, industrial contaminants). Pesticide residues in food. Examination of adulterated food.
Assessment methods Laboratory written reports and test
Recommended readings
1. Food Safety: Contaminants and Toxins, ed. J.P.F. D'Mello, CABI, Trowbrige 2003.
2. Toxins in Food, ed. W.M. Dąbrowski, Z.E. Sikorski, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida 2005.
3. Coultate T.P., Food: the Chemistry of its Components, RSC, Cambridge 2009.
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Course title CHROMATOGRAPHIC METHODS
Teaching method lecture and laboratory
Person responsible for the course
Dr Małgorzata DzięciołE-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/OSr/C-1 ECTS points 3
Type of course obligatory Level of course S2
Semester summer Language of instruction English
Hours per week 2 lecture, 4 laboratory Hours per semester 30 lecture, 60 laboratory
Objectives of the course Theoretical and practical aspects of chromatographic methods.
Entry requirementsCourse contents Lecture: General theory of chromatography. Classification of chromatographic
methods. Retention parameters. Resolution. Separation efficiency of column. Identification and quantification methods in chromatography. Gas chromatography (GC) – principles, instrumentation, carrier gas, columns and stationary phases, sampling, detectors, applications. High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) – instrumentation, eluents, stationary phases, normal and reversed-phase chromatography, isocratic and gradient elution, detectors, applications. Thin layer chromatography (TLC) – principles, adsorbents and plates, chambers, development techniques, densitometry.
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Laboratory: Qualitative and quantitative analysis in gas chromatography. Column efficiency – theoretical plate number. Application of GC/MS method in identification of compounds. Qualitative and quantitative analysis in HPLC method.
Assessment methods
Lecture - written examLaboratory – written reports
Recommended readings
1. Braithwaite A., Smith F.J., Chromatographic Methods, Springer 1996
2. McNair H.M., Miller J.M., Basic Gas Chromatography (Second Edition), Wiley 2009
3. Snyder L.R., Kirkland J.L., Dolan J.W., Introduction to Modern Liquid Chromatography, Wiley 2010
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Course title BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS
Teaching method lectures and laboratory
Person responsible for the course
Professor Miroslawa El E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/ISt/TCh/C15a ECTS points 5
Type of course obligatory Level of course S1
Semester winter Language of instruction English
Hours per week2 lectures2 laboratory
Hours per semester30 lecture30 laboratory
Objectives of the course
This course is aimed at giving an introduction to biodegradable polymeric materials, their properties and applications
Entry requirements Polymer chemistry, chemical technology
Course contents
Lectures: Synthetic and natural biodegradable polymers: starch, cellulose, chitin and chitosan, poly(lactic acid) and poly(glycolic acid), aromatic-aliphatic polyesters; monomers and polymer from renewable resources; degradation processes: hydrolytic, enzymatic and oxidative degradation; physical and structural parameters affecting application of biopolymers as drug delivery systemsLaboratory: synthesis of poly(lactic acid), determination of degree of deacetylation of chitosan, degradation of polymers in different media (PBS, SBF)
Assessment methods written exam and grade
Recommended readings
1. Belgacem M., Gandini A., Monomers, Polymers and Composites from Renewable Resources, Elsevier, Amsterdam 2008
2. Susan E.M. Selke, John D. Culter, and Ruben J. Hernandez, Plastics Packaging: Properties, Processing, Applications, and Regulations, 2nd Ed., Hanser Gardner, 2004
3. Platt D., Biodegradable Polymers, Rapra Technology, Shawbury 2006Additional information
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Course title BIOMATERIALS
Teaching method Lectures, classes and laboratory
Person responsible for the course
Professor Miroslawa El E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/ISt/TCh/D3-2a ECTS points 4
Type of course obligatory Level of course S1
Semester summer Language of instruction English
Hours per week2 lectures1 class1 laboratory
Hours per semester30 lecture15 classes15 laboratory
Objectives of the course
This course is aimed at giving an introduction to polymers used widely in biomedical applications; it will also cover metal and ceramic biomaterials.
Entry requirementsPolymer chemistry, polymer chemistry, biochemistry, polymer and materials endineering
Course contents
Lectures: Polymeric biomaterials: basic concepts of biocompatibility; synthetic polymers and composites as implants; biodegradable polymers for tissue engineering; stimuli responsive polymers for medical applications, including drug delivery; metals and ceramics in biomedical applications; environmental management of biodegradable polymers.Classes: determination of degree of crystallinity, calculation of molecular masses from different methodsLaboratory: extraction of different biomaterials, degradation of polymeric sutures in different media (PBS, SBF), evaluation of thermal and mechanical properties of selected implants
Assessment methods written exam and grade
Recommended readings
1. Black J., Bilogical Performance of Materials, Marcel Dekker, New York, 19992. Wise D.L., Biomaterials and Bioengineering Handbook, Marcel Dekker, New York, 20003. Ratner B.D., Biomaterials Science, Academic Press, New York 1996
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Course titleBIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOMIMETICS IN SYNTHESIS OF POLYMERS
Teaching method Lectures and laboratory
Person responsible for the course
Professor Miroslawa El E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/D11-8 ECTS points 5
Type of course obligatory Level of course S2
Semester winter Language of instruction English
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Hours per week2 lectures2 laboratory
Hours per semester30 lecture 30 laboratory
Objectives of the course
This course is aimed at giving an introduction to principles of design of synthetic materials by mimicking nature.
Entry requirementsPolymer chemistry, polymer chemistry, biochemistry, polymer and materials engineering
Course contents
Lectures: Basic definitions; biological design of biological materials and nano-materials; multifunctional materials; functional surfaces in biology; biological materials in engineering mechanisms; artificial muscles using electroactive polymers; artificial replacement and support of human organs; Laboratory: fabrication of microspheres and microcapsules as natural liposomes; fabrication of polymeric membranes
Assessment methods written exam and grade
Recommended readings
1.Y. Bar-Cohen, Biomimetics Biologically Inspired Technologies, CRC Taylor&Francis, 20062. Wise D.L., Biomaterials and Bioengineering Handbook, Marcel Dekker, New York, 20003. Ratner B.D., Biomaterials Science, Academic Press, New York 1996
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Course title BIOPOLYMERS AND BIOMATERIALS
Teaching method Lectures, classes and laboratory
Person responsible for the course
Professor Miroslawa El E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/D11-1 ECTS points 4
Type of course obligatory Level of course S2
Semester winter Language of instruction English
Hours per week 2 lectures Hours per semester 30 lecture
Objectives of the course
This course is aimed at giving an introduction to natural polymers (biopolymers) and biomaterials used widely in biomedical applications; it will also cover metal and ceramic biomaterials
Entry requirementsPolymer chemistry, polymer chemistry, biochemistry, polymer and materials engineering
Course contents
Lectures: Synthetic and natural biodegradable polymers: starch, cellulose, chitin and chitosan, poly(lactic acid) and poly(glycolic acid), aromatic-aliphatic polyesters; basic concepts of biocompatibility; biodegradable polymers for tissue engineering; stimuli responsive polymers for medical applications; polymeric implants for hard and soft tissue, polymers for cardiac applications; metals and ceramics in biomedical applications.
Assessment methods written exam and grade
Recommended readings
1. Black J., Bilogical Performance of Materials, Marcel Dekker, New York, 19992. Wise D.L., Biomaterials and Bioengineering Handbook, Marcel Dekker,
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New York, 20003. Ratner B.D., Biomaterials Science, Academic Press, New York 1996
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Course title POLYMER CHEMISTRY
Teaching method lectures and laboratory
Person responsible for the course
Professor Miroslawa El E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 5
Type of course obligatory Level of course S1, S2
Semester winter Language of instruction English
Hours per week2 lectures2 laboratory
Hours per semester30 lecture 30 laboratory
Objectives of the course
This course is aimed at giving an introduction to polymer chemistry
Entry requirements chemical technology, organic chemistry
Course contents
Lectures: Basic definitions in polymer science: monomer, polymer, classification, synthesis methods); molecular weight of polymers and polydispersity index; fundamentals of chain polymerization: initiation, chain growth, inhibition, termination, kinetics; radical polymerization, ionic polymerization; cationic polymerization; step growth polymerizations: polycondensation: kinetics, monomers, molecular weight of polymers and polydispersity index of condensation polymers; examples of condensation polymers; polyaddition and examples of polymers; chain polymerization versus step growth polymerization: differences and similarities.Laboratory: synthesis of condensation polymer, synthesis of addition polymer, preparation of polymer via radical polymerization
Assessment methods written exam and grade
Recommended readings
1. A. Ravve: Principles of Polymer Chemistry, Plenum Press, New York & London, 19952. J. Scheirs, T. E. Long, Modern Polyesters: Chemistry andTechnology of Polyesters and Copolyesters, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester 20033. H. R. Kricheldorf, O. Nuyken, G. Swift, Handbook of polymer synthesis, Marcel Dekker, 2005
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Course title BIOPOLYMERIC IMPLANTS AND TISSUE ENGINEERING
Teaching method Lectures and laboratory
Person responsible for the course
Professor Miroslawa El E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
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Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/D11-7 ECTS points 4
Type of course obligatory Level of course S2
Semester winter Language of instruction English
Hours per week2 lectures2 laboratory
Hours per semester30 lecture30 laboratory
Objectives of the course
This course is aimed at giving an introduction to polymeric implants and tissue engineering which combines application of materials (polymers) and cells to produce new tissues
Entry requirementsPolymer chemistry, polymer chemistry, biochemistry, polymer and materials engineering
Course contents
Lectures: Basic concepts of biocompatibility; cell-tissue interaction; polymeric implants for hard and soft tissue, polymers for cardiac applications; metals and ceramics in biomedical applications; biodegradable polymers; porous structures: manufacturing and characterization; polymer fibers and nano-fibers; cell cultures and cell differentiation; optimization of bioreactor processes; Laboratory: extraction of different biomaterials, degradation of polymeric sutures in different media (PBS, SBF), evaluation of thermal and mechanical properties of selected implants; fabrication of porous materials as 3-D scaffolds
Assessment methods written exam and grade
Recommended readings
1. Black J., Bilogical Performance of Materials, Marcel Dekker, New York, 19992. Wise D.L., Biomaterials and Bioengineering Handbook, Marcel Dekker, New York, 20003. Ratner B.D., Biomaterials Science, Academic Press, New York 19964. Lanza R., Langer R., Vacanti J, Principles of Tissue Engineering, Elsevier, Amsterdam 2007 5. Stevens E.S., Green Plastics: An Introduction to the New Science of Biodegradable Plastics, Princeton University Press, 2002.
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Course title PAINTS AND ADHESIVES TECHNOLOGY
Teaching method lecture, classes and lab classes
Person responsible for the course
Ph.D. Krzysztof E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/ ECTS points
Type of course Level of course
Semester Language of instruction English
Hours per week 1 Hours per semester 15
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Objectives of the course
To gain knowledge about technology and application of organic varnishes, (decorative, protective) paints as well as adhesives
Entry requirements Chemical technology, chemical engineering
Course contents
Lectures: Definitions of a varnish, paint, adhesive, binder, film forming substance, pigment, filler, solvent, diluent. Characterization of most popular binders, fillers, pigments (decorative, anticorrosive), solvents, additives. Preparation of solventless, solventborne, powder as well as waterborne coating compositions. Preparation of liquid and solid adhesives. Application of coating compositions. Testing methods of liquid and cured coating compositions. Testing methods of adhesives and joints. Classes: Determination of glass transition temperature of acrylic film forming copolymers, Pigment Volume Concentration (PVC) and Critical Pigment Volume Concentration (CPVC), parameterLab classes: Preparation of 1K and 2K coating compositions, testing of coating compositions and adhesives.
Assessment methods written exam and grade
Recommended readings
1. Z. Wicks, F. Jones: Organic, John Wiley&Sons, Hoboken 2007;
2. M. Xanthos: Functional fillers for plastics, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 2005;
3. J. Bieleman: Additives for coatings, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 2000;
4. J. Koleske: Paint and coating testing manual, ASTM, Philadelphia, 1995.Additional information
Course titleCHEMICAL PROCESSES IN INORGANIC INDUSTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING I – SEPARATION TECHNIQUES
Teaching method lecture, laboratory
Person responsible for the course
Dr Krzysztof E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 3
Type of course obligatory Level of course S1
Semester summer Language of instruction English, German
Hours per week1 lecture1 laboratory
Hours per semester15 lecture15 laboratory
Objectives of the course Introduction to material science. Understanding of material properties
Entry requirements Understanding of chemistry of materials (bonding etc.)
Course contents Lectures: Introduction to material science. Definition of mechanical properties of materials.Characteristics of main groups of materials – metals, polymers, composites, ceramics.Binary phase diagrams for metals. Alloys of iron. No iron metals and their alloys. Light metal alloys. Heat treatment of metals. Properties of plastics and processing of plastics. Composites; properties, processing, properties. Case studies.
Laboratory: Structure of iron alloys. Determining of mechanical properties of materials. Basics of plastics processing. Manufacturing of polymer
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composites. Foundry practise.
Assessment methods written exam
Recommended readings 1. M.F. Ashby, Engineering Materials, Cambridge University 1993
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Course title POLYMERS AND ENVIRONMENT
Teaching method lecture and laboratory
Person responsible for the course
Professor Tadeusz E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/ISt/OSr/B-16 ECTS points 3
Type of course obligatory Level of course S1
Semester winter Language of instruction English
Hours per week1 lecture2 laboratory
Hours per semester15 lecture30 laboratory
Objectives of the course
Introduction to knowledge about macromolecular substances (polymers), basic terminology and physicochemical features, techniques of synthesis and processing. Commodity polymers: review and areas of usage. Recycling aspects. Information about main biorenewable polymers their modification and application.
Entry requirements Organic chemistry, physical chemistry
Course contents
Lectures: Polymers: basic terminology (average molecular weight, molecular weight distribution, degree of polymerization, polymeric material, additives, thermoplasts and duroplasts). Advantages and features of polymeric materials in relation to conventional materials, historical view, types of polymers and their nomenclature. Types of polymerization reactions (radical and stereospecific polymerization, polycondensation, polyaddition), commodity polymers, their characterization and areas of application. Methods of processing, aspects of recycling of synthetic waste polymers. Environmental aspects of synthesis, processing, exploitation and recycling of commodity polymers. Basic information about polymers based on renewable resources (cellulose, starch natural rubber), their modification and derivatives. Laboratory: synthesis of polymer/resin, identification of polymeric materials, polymer recycling. Environmentaly acceptable polymeric materials (solventless coating or adhesive, flocculants, biodegradable). Evaluation of physicochemical, mechanical and other usable properties of polymeric materials.
Assessment methods written exam and grade
Recommended readings
1. N.G. McCrum, C.P. Buckley, C.B. Bucknall, Principles of Polymer Engineering, Oxford Science Publications, Oxford, 1994 and next editions
2. A. Azapagic, A. Ermsley, I. Hamerton, Polymers, the Environment and Sustainable Development, Wiley, Chichester 2003
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3. J. W. Nicholson, The Chemistry of Polymers, The Royal Society of Chemistry, Teddington 1994
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Course title TECHNOLOGIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION I and II
Teaching method lecture, classes and laboratory
Person responsible for the course Prof Maria Swarcewicz
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable)
WTiICh/ISt/OSr/B-6-1 andWTiICh/ISt/OSr/B-6-2
ECTS points 4, 3
Type of course obligatory Level of course S1
Semester Summer, winter Language of instruction English
Hours per week1 lecture2 laboratory2 classes
Hours per semester15 lecture 30 laboratory 30 classes
Objectives of the course
Knowledge about contaminations in air, waters and soil. Technologies for removing contaminations from air, water and wastewater and soil.
Entry requirements Inorganic and organic chemistry
Course contents
Lectures: Contaminants in air, water and soil. Kind and sources of air contaminants and global problems of protection of air. Methods of dust extraction and types of dust collectors: inertial separators, fabric filters, wet scrubbers, electrostatic precipitators, unit collectors. Systems of monitoring of contaminations in air. Role of green in protection of air. Alternative sources of energies. Classification and protection of natural water. Sources of water pollutants. Characteristic, classification, composition and specificity of effluents. Technologies for removing of contaminants from water. Conventional treatment systems: primary treatment, secondary treatment. Advanced treatment processes: filtration system, oxidation processes, ultraviolet treatment, electrolysis. Natural processes of clean up of water from contaminations. Contaminations in soil and methods of bioremediation.Classes: methods of emission control, methods of disulphurize in combustion gases, methods of clean-up of municipal effluents and industrial. Laboratory: measurements of emissions of contaminations: SO2 and NOx, and hydrocarbons; assessment of concentration of dust contaminations and research of their characteristic; estimate of efficiency of method of clean-up of water.
Assessment methods written exam and grade
Recommended readings
1. Wilhelm Batel, Dust Extraction Technology: Principles, Methods, Measurement Technique, John Wiley & Sons Ltd , 1973
2. Horan, N. J. , Biological wastewater treatment systems: theory and operation. John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 1989
3. Matthew A. Tarr, Chemical Degradation Methods for Wastes and Pollutants - Environmental and Industrial Applications, Marcel Dekker, 2003
4. Donald L Sparks, Environmental Soil Chemistry, Academic Press
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2003
Additional information
Course title TOXICOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS
Teaching method lecture and laboratory
Person responsible for the course
Dr Małgorzata E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/OSr/C-10 ECTS points 4
Type of course obligatory Level of course S2
Semester winter Language of instruction English
Hours per week2 lecture2 laboratory
Hours per semester30 lecture30 laboratory
Objectives of the course
Toxicological aspects of raw materials and industrial products daily use. Methods of studies in quality control of products.
Entry requirements
Course contents
Lecture: Sources of toxic substances in environment. Toxic effects of chemical substances. Factors influencing toxicity. Health risk assessment of daily use products. Toxicological aspects connected with polymeric materials. Emission of toxic compounds from plastics during production, processing and fire. Methods of studies of emission from plastics. Static and dynamic headspace technique. Migration testing of plastic materials intended to come into contact with food. Overall and specific migration. Food simulants. Toxic substances in food. Food contamination from environment. Toxic products of food processing. Food additives. Natural harmful food components. Toxic ingredients of cosmetics.Laboratory: Analysis of toxic components of products. Studies of emission of volatile compounds from daily use products. Analysis of preservatives and toxic compounds in food.
Assessment methodsLecture - written examLaboratory – written reports
Recommended readings
1. Fundamental Toxicology, ed. Duffus J.H., Worth H.G.J., RSC Publishing 2006
2. Henneuse-Boxus C., Pacary T., Emissions from Plastics, Report 161, Rapra Review Reports, 2003
3. Crompton T.R., Additive Migration from Plastics into Foods – a Guide for Analytical Chemists, Smithers Rapra Technology Limited, 2007
4. Food Safety and Food Quality, ed. Hester R.E., Harrison R.M., The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2001
5. Food Safety: Contaminants and Toxins, ed. D’Mello J.P.F., CABI Publishing, 2003
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Course title TECHNOLOGY OF DYES AND INTERMEDIATES (I and II)
Teaching method lecture and laboratory
Person responsible for the course Prof. Halina Kwiecień
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
Course code (if applicable)
WTiICh/IISt/TCh/D4-ECTS points 1 + 1
Type of course obligatory Level of course S2
Semester Winter (lecture) Summer (laboratory)
Language of instruction English
Hours per week1 lecture1 laboratory
Hours per semester15 lecture15 laboratory,
Objectives of the course
Come to know about chemistry and applications of dyes, technology of dyes and development in dyes industry.
Entry requirements Organic chemistry and technology, physical chemistry, chemical engineering
Course contents
Lectures: Introduction: historical development of synthetic dyes, development of colour and constitution theory. Classification of colorants by chemical structures and by application. Azo dyes, structure, synthesis and properties. Carbocyclic and heterocyclic mono-and poly- azo dyes. Basic structure, synthesis and properties following dyes: anthraquinone, triarylmethane and their heterocyclic analogues, polycyclic aromatic carbonyl, indigoid, dyes, polimethine and phthalocyanine. Production of dyes, “green processes” in dyes industry. Application of colorants. Dyeing of wool, cellulosic, acetate polyester, polyamide and acrylic fibres. Dyes for nontextile applications. Dyes in the new technology industries: for displays, for optical data storage, laser dyes.
Laboratory: synthesis of 1-2 dyes (acid, basic, direct or reactive dyes), purification, chromatographic and UV-VIS analysis of the products. Dyeing of wool or cellulosic fibres.
Assessment methods test and grade
Recommended readings
1. Waring D.R., Hallas G., „The Chemistry and Application of Dyes”, Plenum Press, New York, 1994
2. Furniss B.S., Hannaford A.J., Smith, P.W.G., Tatchell A.R. “Vogel’s Textbook of Practical Organic chemistry”. Fifth Ed., The School of Chemistry, Thames Polytechnic, London, 1989.
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Course title CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY OF MEDICINES
Teaching method lecture and laboratory
Person responsible for the course Prof. Halina Kwiecień
E-mail address to the person responsible for the course
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Course code (if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/D4- ECTS points 4
Type of course obligatory Level of course S2
Semester winter Language of instruction English
Hours per week2 lecture1 laboratory
Hours per semester30 lecture15 laboratory,
Objectives of the course
Come to know about chemistry and technology of medicines, methods of drug discovery and development of pharmaceutical industry
Entry requirementsOrganic chemistry, biochemistry, stereochemistry, chemical technology, chemical engineering
Course contents
Lectures: Nomenclature and classification of medicines. Biologics, derived from natural product source, semisynthetics and synthetics drugs. Mechanism of action and biotransformation. Methods of new drug discovery, combinatorial chemistry. Processes and apparatus in pharmaceutical industry. Wastes and “green” pharmaceutical technology. Chemistry and technology of following groups of drugs: analgesic, sulfonamides, cardiovascular, anticancer antihistaminic, psychotropic, antifungal. Biotechnology, natural and synthetic antibiotics.
Laboratory: synthesis of 1-2 products by standard processes in pharmaceutical chemistry. Purification, chromatographic and spectral analyses of the products.
Assessment methods written exam and grade
Recommended readings
1. Lednicer D., „The Organic chemistry of Drug Synthesis”, Willey, New York, 1995
2. Kleemann A., Engel J „Pharmaceutical Substances. Syntheses, Patents, Applications”, Thieme, Stuttgard, 4th Edition, 2001
3. Furniss B.S., Hannaford A.J., Smith, P.W.G., Tatchell A.R. “Vogel’s Textbook of Practical Organic chemistry”. Fifth Ed., The School of Chemistry, Thames Polytechnic, London, 1989.
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