Polymer Science & Engineering

3 credits · Graduate Programs

Introduction to polymer science, molecular structure, processing, rheology, thermal, physical and mechanical properties; synthesis methods, molar mass distributions, polymer analytical techniques, solution and blend thermodynamics, lattice models, polymer processing, rubber thermodynamics; fluid mechanics/heat transfer fundamentals of melt processing operations, anomalies arising from melt elasticity; and advanced technological applications. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Chemical Engineering 638 and 539 will not be allowed. Also known as: (formerly Chemical Engineering 619.38 Polymer Engineering)