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PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF MACROMOLECULES

CHEM 664
Course Description

Structure, thermodynamics, and dynamics of polymers in solution and in the bulk; theoretical models and experimental methods; polymer characterization.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.53

3.82% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.4% from Historical

A Rate
33.33%

-5.23% from Historical

Class Size
15

-6.9% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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