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MATS 257Polymer Science and Engineering

4 units · MATS · UC San Diego

Quantitative basic understanding of different branches of polymer science varying from polymer chemistry, characterization, thermodynamics, rheological properties, smart materials, self-assembly in biopolymers (natural) and synthetic polymers, and applications of polymers ranging from medicine to structure.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “graduate standing in bioengineering, nanoengineering, or materials science, or consent of instructor.”

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

One of the options in (1)

  • Mechanical Engineering with a Specialization in Materials Science and Engineering (B.S.)