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Introduction to polymer physics covering molecular weight, chain conformation, solution thermodynamics, glass transition, crystallinity, rheology, and viscoelasticity.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.53 GPA, 70.6% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.60 GPA, 70.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.83 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).
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Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sampleCovers quantitative and qualitative characterization of polymeric materials, assessing synthesis and structural features across length scales using NMR, GPC, thermal, and rheological techniques.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.85 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleExamines sustainability and recycling of plastics and polymeric materials, analyzing environmental impacts via life cycle assessment and evaluating media coverage.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.92 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.97 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleSeminar on sustainability and recycling concerns in plastics manufacturing, covering environmental dimensions and strategies for the plastics life cycle.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | EPD 636 | Introduction to Polymer Physics |
| Spring 2027 | EPD 637 | Polymer Characterization |
| Spring 2027 | EPD 639 | Plastics Recycling and Sustainability |
| Spring 2027 | EPD 648 | Plastics Manufacturing and Sustainability Seminar |
| Fall 2026 | EPD 634 | Introduction to Polymer Chemistry |
| Fall 2026 | EPD 652 | Quantitative Methods for Interdisciplinary Engineering |
| Fall 2026 | EPD 699 | Independent Study |
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