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ADVANCED POLYMERIC MATERIALS

MS&E 521
Course Description

This course is directed at graduate and advanced undergraduates with focused interest in polymeric materials. Basic principles of compatibility between macromolecules and small molecules, physical chemistry of blends and concepts in phase separation, and selected topics on materials design using self-assembly concepts.

Prerequisties

CHEM/MS&E 421 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.72

0.9% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

2.11% from Historical

A Rate
50%

-16.38% from Historical

Class Size
16

-1.03% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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