2000-2001 Catalog Data: MSE 460. Materials Science of Polymers (3) I Introduction to physical properties of polymers. Microstructure, crystallization, rheology, relaxation and mechanical properties. 1.5 ES, 1.5 ED. P, MSE 331R or MSE 360R. May be convened with MSE 560.
Test Book:
P.C. Painter and M.M. Coleman, Fundamentals of Polymer Science, second edition, 1996.
Instructor:
Paul Calvert, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
Prerequisites:
Some chemistry and general knowledge of materials. Introductory organic chemistry is available as an independent study unit.
Method for Assessing Student Knowledge of Prerequisite Topics:
Questions on early homework
Overall Educational Goals:
An introduction to polymer physics and engineering. Covers chain conformations, structure of glassy and crystalline polymers, blends, structure-property relationships.
Topics:
Polymers
Computer Usage:
Polymer engineering independent study available with project.
Assessment of Course Goals:
Quizzes
Graduate-Level Enrollment:
Requirements include additional computational and written exercises.
ABET Category Content:
Engineering Science, 1.5 credits or 50%
Engineering Design, 1.5 credits or 50%
Prepared by: Paul Calvert Date: 01/10/01
