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MATSCI 151 - Polymeric Materials

Materials Science and Engineering Undergraduate COE - College of Engineering

Subject

MATSCI

Course Number

151

Department

Materials Science and Engineering

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Polymeric Materials

Course Description

This course is designed for upper division undergraduate and graduate students to gain a fundamental understanding of the science of polymeric materials. Beginning with a treatment of ideal polymeric chain conformations, it develops the thermodynamics of polmyer blends and solutions, the modeling of polymer networks and gelations, the dynamics of polymer chains, and the morphologies of thin films and other dimensionally-restricted structures relevant to nanotechnology.

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Instructors

Xu

Prerequisites

CHEM 1A or MAT SCI 45. MAT SCI 103 is recommended.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Formats

Lecture

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

3

Outside Work Hours

6

Outside Work Hours Min

6

Outside Work Hours Max

6