Spring 2027

Introduction to Polymer Chemistry

Introduction to the chemistry of polymeric materials, covering concepts of polymer chemistry and synthetic methods.

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What you’ll be able to do

  • Explain the common synthetic strategies for the fabrication of polymers.

  • Differentiate between step growth and chain growth polymers and be able to identify challenges in production of each.

  • Diagnose issues in the chemical synthesis based on the resultant materials properties.

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Graduate/professional standing or declared in Capstone Certificate in Polymer Processing & Manufacturing

  • Graduate/professional standing or declared in Capstone Certificate in Polymer Processing & Manufacturing
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  • Graduate/professional standing or declared in Capstone Certificate in Polymer Processing & Manufacturing

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Student experience

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Introduction to the chemistry of polymeric materials. Concepts of polymer chemistry and synthetic methods are introduced. Knowledge of introductory general chemistry and thermodynamics [such asCHEM 104] required.

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Topics

  • Polymer chemistry concepts and synthetic methods
  • Step growth and chain growth polymers

Skills

  • Explain common synthetic strategies for polymer fabrication
  • Differentiate between step growth and chain growth polymers and identify production challenges
  • Diagnose issues in chemical synthesis based on resultant material properties

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