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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 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