Polymer Science

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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 in PHYS 206 and CHEM 120 ; junior or senior classification; or approval of instructor.