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INTRODUCTION TO POLYMERS PROCESSING

EPD 650
Course Description

Introduction to the principles of polymer processing. Review of the basic techniques primarily in use by industry as well as foundational principles of polymer physics, viscoelasticity and rheology. Focus on understanding how design of process is used to achieve desired structure and properties. Includes introduction to topics such as 3-d printing and recycling of polymer waste in the context of reprocessing such materials.

Prerequisites

EPD 636 and (EPD 640 or CHEM/MS&E 421 , or concurrent enrollment), or declared in Capstone Certificate in Polymer Processing Manufacturing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.34

-3.51% from Historical

Completion Rate
93.75%

-2.9% from Historical

A Rate
37.5%

20.83% from Historical

Class Size
16

10.34% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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