2000-2001 Catalog Data: Mse 462 - Structure and Properties of Polymers (3) II Topics of intensive current development in polymer science. In each case, the relation between molecular structure, morphology and properties will be explored. Shows how polymers can be designed and tuned to have the properties needed to fulfill specialized functions. Spring 2002 topics will focus on composite materials, including high modulus fibers, polymer, metal and ceramic matrices. 1.5ED, 1.5ES. P, 460. May be convened with 562.
Text Book:
Hull and Clyne, Introduction to Composite Materials
Instructor:
Paul Calvert, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
Prerequisites:
MSE 460 will be a prerequisite this year because it ran in Fall '01.
Method for Assessing Student Knowledge of Prerequisite Topics:
None, independent study organic chemistry makeup available.
Goals:
Overall Educational Goal:
Survey the propeties and applicaitons of composite materials over the broad span of materials which our students are likely to encounter, including polymer, metal and ceramic matrices, and applications in electronic as well as structural components.
Specific Instructional Goals:
Coverage of selected current growth areas in polymer engineering and science: for 2002 this will be composites.
Topics:
Fibers, matrices, interfaces, elastic and fracture properties, applications.
Computer Usage:
Excel or equivalent homework encouraged. Homework hits on Web.
Assessment of Course Goals:
Quizzes
*Note: Graduate-Level: Requirements include additional computational and written exercises
Contribution to Professonal Component:
Engineering Science, 1.5 credits or 50%
Engineering Design, 1.5 credits or 50%
Prepared by: Paul Calvert Date: 01/10/01
