CHEM4214

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CHEM 4214 - Polymers (3 Cr.)

Chemistry (11098)TIOT - College of Science and Engineering

Course description

Polymer synthesis, physical properties and characterization of polymers including solution and blend thermodynamics, characterization by light and X-ray scattering, rubber elasticity, temperature dependent
mechanical properties, the glass transition, and structure/morphology of semicrystalline and amorphous states.

Prerequisites: Chem 2301 and [ChEn 3101 or MatS 3001 or Chem 4501]

Strongly Recommended: Basic organic chemistry, specifically, free radical reactions, resonance stabilization, electrophiles/nucleophiles, amide/ester forming and breaking reactions). Upper division MatS or ChEN major or instructor consent

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

AFV - A-F or Audit

Lecture

Requirements

014113

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

01578

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Every Spring