MATS8211

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MATS 8211 - Physical Chemistry of Polymers (4 Cr.)

Chemical Engineering & Materials Science (11093) TIOT - College of Science and Engineering

Course description

Introduction to polymer physical chemistry. Chain conformations; thermodynamics of polymer solutions, blends, and copolymers; light, neutron, and X-ray scattering; dynamics in dilute solutions and polymer characterization; dynamics of melts and viscoelasticity; rubber elasticity, networks, and gels; glass transitions; crystallization.

prereq: Undergrad physical chem or instr consent

Minimum credits

4

Maximum credits

4

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

OPT - Student Option

Lecture

Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:

00620

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Every Spring