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INTRODUCTION TO POLYMERS

EPD 636
Course Description

Introduction to the chemistry and physics of polymeric materials. Concepts of polymer synthesis as well as physical properties are introduced, including molecular weight, chain conformation, step growth and chain growth kinetics, basic rheology and viscoelasticity as well as glass transition and crystallinity.

Prerequisties

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

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.27

-5.72% from Historical

Completion Rate
90.91%

-5.45% from Historical

A Rate
45.45%

-1.52% from Historical

Class Size
11

5.77% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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