257/NANO 257. Polymer Science and Engineering

4 credits

Quantitative basic understanding of different branches of polymer science varying from polymer chemistry, characterization, thermodynamics, rheological properties, smart materials, self-assembly in biopolymers (natural) and synthetic polymers, and applications of polymers ranging from medicine to structure. Prerequisites: graduate standing in bioengineering, nanoengineering, or materials science, or consent of instructor.