MATSE 445Thermodynamics, Microstructure, and Characterization of Polymers
The properties of individual polymer chains will be studied and characterized, including theoretical and experimental techniques pertaining to the characterization of polymeric microstructure. This course develops fundamental understanding of microstructures and chain conformations of polymers. Polymer synthesis, including step-growth and chain polymerizations. The kinetics of polymerization will be considered along with the thermodynamics of polymer solutions and blends.
Prerequisites
None listed in the catalog.
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Fall (1 program).
Required in (1)
- Polymer Engineering and Science, B.S.
One of the options in (4)
- Materials Science and Engineering, B.S.
- Materials Science and Engineering, Minor
- Polymer Science, Minor
- Renewable Bioproducts, Minor