CHEME 6400 - Polymeric Materials

Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

C.A. Alabi.

Covers chemistry and physics of the formation and characterization of polymers; principles of fabrication.

Outcome 1: Learn about the synthesis of polymers, their properties, and their industrial applications. (a,e)

Outcome 2: Acquire knowledge of sources of raw materials, the applications and limitations of available polymers/plastics, their benefits and disadvantages. (h,j)

Outcome 3: Gain experience in working in teams and presenting a recent development of an engineering solution based on the development of new polymeric materials. (g, j)