Introduction to Polymer Science and Engineering.

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Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: CLSE 302 , 305 and 312 , and CHEM 302 , or equivalents. A senior technical elective. The course offers an introduction to the chemistry, physical properties and processing of polymers. Topics include step and chain polymerization, structure/property relationships, mechanical properties of plastics and elastomers, solution properties, methods for polymer characterization, and processing techniques.