Courses in Macromolecular Science (Division 425)

MacroMolSci 412/ChemE 412/Materials Science 412. Polymeric Materials.

Material Sci. 350. (3). (Excl). (BS).

The synthesis, characterization, morphology, structure, and rheology of polymers. Polymers in solution and in the bulk liquid and glassy states. Engineering and design properties including viscoelasticity, creep, stress relaxation, yielding, crazing, and fracture. Forming and processing methods.

MacroMolSci 414/ChemE 414/Materials Science 414. Applied Polymer Processing.

Material Sci. 350. (3). (Excl). (BS).

Theory and practice of polymer melt processing. Non-Newtonian flow; extrusion, injection and molding operations; fiber, film, and rubber processing; kinetics of solidification; mechanical orientation; product characterization; structure-property relations.

MacroMolSci 418/Physics 418. Structural Macromolecular Physics.

Math. 216, and Phys. 340, 402, and 417. (3). (Excl). (BS).

Introduction to physical techniques used to study the ultrastructure of macromolecules and biomolecules: characterization of macromolecular structure; factors influencing conformational stability; an elementary study of structural techniques; scattering theory (such as x-ray diffraction, light scattering, etc.); and spectroscopic methods (such as infrared, Raman, UV, etc.) with application to macromolecules.

MacroMolSci 511/ChemE 511/Materials Science 511. Rheology of Polymeric Materials.

A course in fluid mechanics. (3). (Excl). (BS).

An introduction to the relationship between the chemical structure of polymer chains and their rheological behavior. The course makes frequent reference to synthesis, processing, characterization, and use of polymers for high technology applications.

MacroMolSci 512/ChemE 512/Materials Science 512. Polymer Physics.

Senior or graduate standing in engineering or physical science. (3). (Excl). (BS).

Structure and properties of polymers as related to their composition, annealing and mechanical treatments. Topics include creep, stress relaxation, dynamic mechanical properties, viscoelasticity, transitions, fracture, impact response, dielectric properties, permeation, and morphology.

MacroMolSci 514/Materials Science 514. Composite Materials.

Materials Science 351. I. (3). (Excl). (BS).

Behavior, processing, and design of composite materials, especially fiber composites. Emphasis is on the chemical and physical processes currently employed and expected to guide the future development of technology.

MacroMolSci 515/Materials Science 515. Mechanical Behavior of Solid Polymeric Materials.

MSE 457, ME 210 or 211. (3). (Excl). (BS).

The mechanical behavior of polymers from linear viscoelastic to yield and fracture are covered. Specific topics include dynamic-mechanical relaxations, creep, yielding, crazing, fatigue, and fracture mechanics. The materials include toughened plastics, polymer alloys and blends, and composite materials. Structured design with plastics is also considered.

MacroMolSci 535/Chem. 535. Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules.

Chem. 463. (3). (Excl). (BS).

This course stresses the theory and application of useful methods for studying natural and synthetic polymers.

MacroMolSci 536/Chem. 536. Laboratory in Macromolecular Chemistry.

Chem. 535 or Phys. 418. (2). (Excl). (BS). Laboratory fee ($50) required.

Experimental methods for the study of macromolecular materials in solution and in the bulk state.

MacroMolSci 538/Chem. 538. Organic Chemistry of Macromolecules.

Chem. 215/216 and Chem. 230 or 260. (3). (Excl). (BS).

The preparation, reactions, and properties of high molecular weight polymeric materials of both natural and synthetic origin.