Polymer Science and Engineering

4 credits

(Cross-listed with MATS 257.) 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. Students may receive credit for one of the following: MATS 257, MAE 257, BENG 242, or NANO 257. Prerequisites: graduate standing.