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CH471 POLYMER CHEMISTRY

Chemical and Biological Science and Engineering · 6 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

CH471 POLYMER CHEMISTRY

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=3.5, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2026-1
  • In effect
Scope
This course is an introduction to modern polymer chemistry. It provides an introduction to macromolecules and their properties. It covers polymerization methods, copolymerization, the morphology of polymers, and the testing and characterization of polymer products. The course also introduces polymer additives, natural and biomedical polymers and modern polymer applications, emphasizing the military uses of polymer products.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
7 @ 120 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of
CH471 version 2026-1 offerings
Term Sections Section size Capacity Enrolled Wait list Seats Closed Details
2027-2 Spring 1 20 20 19 0 1 Yes Hours for 2027-2 Spring
2028-2 Spring 2 18 36 17 0 19 No Hours for 2028-2 Spring
2029-2 Spring 2 18 36 25 0 11 No Hours for 2029-2 Spring
2030-2 Spring 1 18 18 0 0 18 No Hours for 2030-2 Spring

CH471 POLYMER CHEMISTRY

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=3.5, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2019-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course is an introduction to modern polymer chemistry. It provides an introduction to macromolecules and their properties. It covers polymerization methods, copolymerization, the morphology of polymers, and the testing and characterization of polymer products. The course also introduces polymer additives, natural and biomedical polymers and modern polymer applications, emphasizing the military uses of polymer products.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
7 @ 120 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of

CH471 POLYMER CHEMISTRY

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=3.5, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2016-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course is an introduction to modern polymer chemistry. It provides an introduction to macromolecules and their properties. It covers polymerization methods, copolymerization, the morphology of polymers, and the testing and characterization of polymer products. The course also introduces polymer additives, natural and biomedical polymers and modern polymer applications, emphasizing the military uses of polymer products.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
7 @ 120 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of

CH471 APPLICATIONS OF POLYMER CHEM

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=3.5, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2014-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course is an introduction to modern polymer chemistry and engineering. It provides an introduction to macromolecules and their properties. It covers polymerization methods, copolymerization, the morphology of polymers, and the testing and characterization of polymer products. The course also introduces the flow properties of polymers, polymer additives, natural and biomedical polymers and modern polymer technology, including the military uses of polymer products.
Lessons
47 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
All cadets will complete an integrative experience group project that will investigate the social, political and economical implications of a polymer technology.
Prerequisites
one of

CH471 APPLICATIONS OF POLYMER CHEM

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.5, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2009-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course is an introduction to modern polymer chemistry and engineering. It provides an introduction to macromolecules and their properties. It covers polymerization methods, copolymerization, the morphology of polymers, and the testing and characterization of polymer products. The course also introduces the flow properties of polymers, polymer additives, natural and biomedical polymers and modern polymer technology, including the military uses of polymer products.
Lessons
47 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
All cadets will complete an integrative experience group project that will investigate the social, political and economical implications of a polymer technology.
Prerequisites
one of

CH471 APPLICATIONS OF POLYMER CHEM

  • 3.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2005-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course is an introduction to modern polymer chemistry and engineering. It provides an introduction to macromolecules and their properties. It covers polymerization methods, copolymerization, the morphology of polymers, and the testing and characterization of polymer products. The course also introduces the flow properties of polymers, polymer additives, natural and biomedical polymers and modern polymer technology, including the military uses of polymer products.
Lessons
47 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
All cadets will complete an integrative experience group project that will investigate the social, political and economical implications of a polymer technology.
Prerequisites
one of
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