MSEN 420: Polymer Science
Course Description
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.Types of polymerization; molecular characteristics of polymer chains; single chain statistics and rubber elasticity; phase transitions, glass transition, viscoelasticity and time-temperature superposition; polymer structure at the molecular, microscopic and macroscopic level; polymer thermosets, thermoplastics, elastomers, fibers, and advanced nanoparticle-filled composites.Prerequisite:Grade of C or better inPHYS 206andCHEM 120; junior or senior classification; or approval of instructor.