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2016-17 Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-17 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CH 407 Polymers and Biopolymers


A coherent introduction to modern polymer chemistry designed for students interested in chemistry, physics, engineering and biochemistry, this course specifically aims to broaden the perspective of students in the different technical areas to the point where they can appreciate the scope and importance of polymers, biopolymers and contemporary polymer technology. Emphasis is placed on the nature and synthesis of polymers; biological polymers and their reactions; thermodynamics and kinetics of polymerization; and physical characterization, fabrication, testing and uses of both natural and synthetic polymeric materials

Four class hours weekly.

Prerequisite: CH 201, CH 202.