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Materials Science and Engineering 642

Structure and Properties of Solid Polymers

 

Catalog Data:

Principles of polymer science and engineering and the important concepts that distinguish plastics from inorganic materials. Structure/property relationships that drive new applications.

U/G, 3 Credits, AU Qtr.

Prerequisites:

Physics 132, Math 254, Chem 121, Matsc&en major or permission of instructor.

Time and Place:

3 x 48 minute lectures per week

Objectives:

To foster an understanding of the structure/property relationships that drive the expansion of polymers. To survey the broad field of polymer science and engineering and introduce the student to important concepts that distinguish plastics from inorganic materials (e.g., ceramics, metals).

Textbook:

None, prepared course packet.

Topics:

  1. Introduction/History (1 lecture)
  2. Terminology/Structure (2 lectures)
  3. Secondary Bonding Concepts/Properties (3 lecture)
  4. Molecular Architecture/Microstructure/Macrostructure (2 lectures)
  5. Polymer Crystallization and Thermal Transitions (5 lectures)
  6. Liquid Crystalline Polymers (1 lecture)
  7. Polymeric Additives (3 lectures)
  8. Properties/Characterization (2 lectures)
  9. Mechanical Properties (4 lectures)
  10. Product Design: Case Studies (1 lecture)
  11. Recycling and Photodegradants (1 lecture)
  12. Conductivity (1 lecture)
  13. Plastics in Medicine (1 lecture)

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Disabilities Statement

Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the Office for Disability Services at 614-292-3307 in room 150 Pomerene Hall to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. (URL: http://www.ods.ohio-state.edu/)

Advice on such matters is also available from the MSE department’s undergraduate adviser (1xx-6xx courses) and graduate coordinator (7xx-9xx courses) whose offices may be found in room 477 Watts Hall.

Megan Daniels, Undergraduate Advisor, (614) 292-3145, e-mail Megan concerning the MSE undergrad studies

Mark Cooper, Graduate Studies Coordinator, (614) 292-7280, e-mail Mark concerning the MSE graduate studies