INTRODUCTORY POLYMER RHEOLOGY
Introduction to polymer rheology. Concepts of continuum mechanics are introduced, specifically the fluid dynamics of non-Newtonian and linear viscoelastic fluids. Material functions, constitutive equations and rheometry and experimental methods for measuring material functions (rheometry) are discussed. Knowledge of linear differential equations [such as MATH 319 or 320 ] and fluid mechanics [such as M E 363 ] or momentum transfer [such as CBE 320 ] 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: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Differentiate between Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Fluids Audience: Graduate 2. Explain and apply the mathematics of continuum mechanics Audience: Graduate 3. Apply constitutive equations to analyze non-Newtonian phenomena exhibited by polymeric fluids Audience: Graduate 4. Analyze real flow processes involving polymer solutions or melts Audience: Graduate 5. Recommend solutions to problems using data from rheological properties of polymer fluids and melts Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Differentiate between Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Fluids Audience: Graduate 2. Explain and apply the mathematics of continuum mechanics Audience: Graduate 3. Apply constitutive equations to analyze non-Newtonian phenomena exhibited by polymeric fluids Audience: Graduate 4. Analyze real flow processes involving polymer solutions or melts Audience: Graduate 5. Recommend solutions to problems using data from rheological properties of polymer fluids and melts Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027