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MTLE 4050 - Introduction to Polymers

Introduction to Polymers is a first course on polymer science and structure-property relationships. Topics include chemical and molecular structure; morphology (structure) of amorphous and crystalline polymers; crystallization phenomena; polymer solutions and blends; physical properties of polymers in relation to structure, including rubber elasticity, viscoelasticity, and glass transition; and mechanical and rheological properties and testing.

This is a companion course to CHEM 4620  

Prerequisite: None. 

When Offered: FALL TERM ANNUALLY

Co-Listed: MTLE 6050 . Students can only earn credit for MTLE 4050 or MTLE 6050 .

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 3


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