INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER CHEMISTRY
Introduction to the chemistry of polymeric materials. Concepts of polymer chemistry and synthetic methods are introduced. Knowledge of introductory general chemistry and thermodynamics [such as CHEM 104 ] required.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Graduate/professional standing or declared in Capstone Certificate in Polymer Processing & Manufacturing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the common synthetic strategies for the fabrication of polymers. Audience: Graduate 2. Differentiate between step growth and chain growth polymers and be able to identify challenges in production of each. Audience: Graduate 3. Diagnose issues in the chemical synthesis based on the resultant materials properties. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the common synthetic strategies for the fabrication of polymers. Audience: Graduate 2. Differentiate between step growth and chain growth polymers and be able to identify challenges in production of each. Audience: Graduate 3. Diagnose issues in the chemical synthesis based on the resultant materials properties. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027