POLYMER COATINGS AND ADHESIVES
Introduction to coatings and adhesives, with a focus on the polymer science and chemistry underlying these materials. Topics include film formation, adhesion mechanisms, material characterization, application techniques, and the role of additives in common formulations.
Topics
- film formation
- adhesion mechanisms
- material characterization
- application techniques
- and the role of additives in common formulations
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
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: Summer 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the purpose of additives included in various paints and coatings systems. Audience: Graduate 2. Design a formulation for an appropriate system for a given type of paint or coating. Audience: Graduate 3. Design a hypothetical smart coating system. Audience: Graduate 4. Apply materials requirements to different applications of adhesives. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the purpose of additives included in various paints and coatings systems. Audience: Graduate 2. Design a formulation for an appropriate system for a given type of paint or coating. Audience: Graduate 3. Design a hypothetical smart coating system. Audience: Graduate 4. Apply materials requirements to different applications of adhesives. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027