Polymer Science & Polymer Engineering (PSPE)

PSPE:605 Polymer Physical Chemistry (4 Credits)

Fundamentals of polymer chain characteristics, common polymerization types, and overview of polymer physical chemical behavior. (Formerly 9801:605)

PSPE:615 Polymer Characterization (4 Credits)

Prerequisite: PSPE 605. Introduction to widely used polymer characterization techniques (3cr) with accompanying experiments (1cr). (Formerly 9801:615)

PSPE:635 Rheology, Processing and Evaluation of Polymeric Materials (4 Credits)

Prerequisite: PSPE 605. Introduction to several types of polymer processing and several tests of properties (3cr) with accompanying lab environments (1cr). (Formerly 9801:635)

PSPE:645 Research, Problem Solving and Communication of Technical Information (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: PSPE 605. Introduction to the research and development enterprise, problem solving, and the communication of technical information to various audiences. (Formerly 9801:645)

PSPE:665 Emerging Markets & Technologies (3 Credits)

Prerequisites: PSPE 605, PSPE 615, and PSPE 635. Overview of emerging markets and technologies involving polymers as well as analyses of these technologies with respect to life cycle, carbon footprint, and sustainability. (Formerly 9801:665)