EMAC 401 (ITN)*
Polymer Synthesis
core course
3 cr. hrs.
Synthesis and organic chemistry of macromolecules. This course introduces the most important polymerization reactions, focusing on their reaction mechanisms and kinetic aspects. Topics include free radical and ionic chain polymerization, condensation (step-growth) polymerization, ring-opening, insertion and controlled addition polymerization. A lecture portion is integrated with a laboratory component, in which experiments will be conducted that are directly connected to the class work.
Prerequisite: EMAC 270 or consent of instructor.
EMAC 402 (ITN)*
Polymer Physical Chemistry
core course
3 cr. hrs.
Physical chemistry of polymers in solution. Topics include polymer statistics (i.e., microstructure, chain configuration, and chain dimensions), thermodynamics and transport properties of polymers in solution, methods for molecular weight determination, physical chemistry of water-soluble polymers, and characterization of polymer microstructure (IR and NMR). A lecture portion is integrated with a laboratory component, in which experiments will be conducted that are directly connected to the class work.
Prerequisite: EMAC 270 or
consent of instructor.
EMAC 403 (ITN)*
Polymer Physics
core course
3 cr. hrs.
Physics of polymers in the bulk amorphous and crystalline states. Topics include structural and morphological analysis using X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy, characterization of thermal transitions, viscoelastic behavior and rubber elasticity, and dynamic mechanical analysis. A lecture portion is integrated with a laboratory component, in which experiments will be conducted that are directly connected to the class work.
Prerequisite: EMAC 270 or consent of instructor.
EMAC 404
Polymer Engineering
core course
3 cr. hrs.
Engineering and technology of polymeric materials. Topics include additives, blends and composites, natural polymers and fibers, thermoplastics, elastomers, and thermosets, polymer degradation and stability, polymers in the environment, polymer rheology and polymer processing, and polymers for advanced technologies (membrane science, biomedical engineering, applications in electronics, photonics polymers). A lecture portion is integrated with a laboratory component, in which experiments will be conducted that are directly connected to the class work.
Prerequisite: EMAC 276, ECIV 110 or consent of
instructor.
EMAC 410
Polymers Plus Self-Assembly and Nanomaterials
2 cr. hrs.
The course focuses on the concepts of supramolecular chemistry and self-assembly specifically as it applies to nano-polymeric systems. After dealing with many of the fundamental aspects of supramolecular chemistry the focus of the class deals with how to access/utilize nano-scale features using such processes, namely the "bottom-up" approach to nanomaterials/systems. Areas which will be addressed include block copolymers, DNA assemblies, nanotubes, and dendrimers.
Prerequisite: EMAC 401 or EMAC 370.
EMAC 411
Polymers Plus Advanced Synthesis
2 cr. hrs.
Beginning Spring semester 2009
EMAC 412
Polymers Plus Inorganic/Coordination Chemistry
2 cr. hrs.
The course focuses on the concepts of inorganic and coordination chemistry specifically as they apply to polymeric systems. The fundamental aspects of coordination chemistry, including coordinative saturation, kinetics, and mechanism will be presented and used as a vehicle to descript coordination polymerizations and supramolecular coordination phenomena. The chemistry and physics of nanoscale inorganic modification of polymers by clays, silsesquioxianes, metal oxides, and metal particles will also be discussed.
Prerequisite: EMAC 401 or EMAC 370.
EMAC 414
Polymers Plus Composites and Interphase
2 cr. hrs.
Beginning Fall semester 2009
EMAC 420
Polymers Plus Advanced Physical Chemistry
2 cr. hrs.
Discuss the hierarchical solid state structure of synthetic and naturally occuring polymeric systems and relate these structures to their properties. Particular emphasis will be on natural systems containing collagen(s) and carbohydrate(s), and on synthetic crystalline, liquid crystalline, and reinforced composite polymeric materials. In order to prepare students for application of these concepts we will determine how mechanical, transport and optical (photonic) behavior can be controlled by structure manipulation.
Prerequisite: EMAC 402 and EMAC 403.
EMAC 421
Polymers Plus Hierarchical Structures and Properties
2 cr. hrs.
The course focuses on the principles of physical chemistry that are most relevant to macromolecular science.
Prerequisite: EMAC 403 and EMAC 404.
EMAC 422
Polymers Plus X-ray and Microscopy
2 cr. hrs.
The course focuses on the theory and application of X-ray and microscopy techniques to the analysis of the microstructure for polymeric materials. The X-ray section covers theoretical and experimental aspects for semicrystalline and amorphous polymers and include small-angle scattering and neutron & electron diffraction. Techniques, such as atomic form microscopy, transmission and scanning electron microscopy, and optical microscopy, will also be discussed. Practical aspects of these techniques will be applied to a variety of systems, including block copolymers, nanocomposites, LC polymers, and multi-layered films.
Prerequisite: EMAC 403.
EMAC 423
Polymers Plus Adhesives, Sealants and Coatings
2 cr. hrs.
An introduction to the technology of adhesives, sealants and coatings. Relevant adhesion theories and practices. Resin Structure and Reactivity. Principles of film formation and rheology control. Pigment dispersion and Color Measurement. Test methods for mechanical properties and durability. Materials technology to comply with environmental regulations. Prerequisite: EMAC 402 or EMAC 370.
EMAC 424
Polymers Plus Olefin/Transport
2 cr. hrs.
Beginning Fall semester 2009
EMAC 444
Polymers Plus Optoelectronics
2 cr. hrs.
The course focuses on the design, synthesis and structure-property relationship of polymers with unusual optic and electronic properties and the application of these advanced materials is emerging technologies. Topics include: (1) introduction to the interaction of polymers with electromagnetic radiation, (2) Conjugated Polymers: Chemistry & Physics, (3) Intrinsically Conducting Polymers, (4) Ionically Conducting Polymers, (5) Light Emitting Polymers, (6) Polymer Field Effect Transistors and other Semiconductor Devices, (7) Optoelectronic Polymers in Sensors, (8) Nonlinear Optical Polymers, and (9) Latest Developments.
Prerequisite: EMAC 401 or EMAC 370.
EMAC 450
The Business of Polymers
2 cr. hrs.
This course will link polymer technology to business and management issues that need to be considered for successful technology commercialization. Project management, finance, and opportunity assessment, the voice of the customer, and protection of intellectual property. Case studies from both large and small companies will be used to illustrate key concepts.
EMAC 451
Polymer Product Design
2 cr. hrs.
This course introduces the fundamentals of successful product design and development with specific attention to products based on polymeric materials. Topics covered include the voice of the customer, idea generation and screening, concept selection, prototyping, manufacturing, marketing, and launch. The importance of good design beyond form and function will be stressed.
EMAC 471
Polymers in Medicine
3 cr. hrs.
Distribution of plastic implants in the body,
including history and statistics; chemical and physical
characteristics of biomedical polymers, including
general implant requirements, reactions of the host to
implants, reactions of the implant to physiological
conditions, physiological and biomechanical basis for
soft-tissue implants; plastic materials used in medicine
and surgery; frontiers in biomedical polymers (current
topics directed to the design and development of new
biomedical polymers).
EMAC 473 (ITN)*
Biopolymers
3 cr. hrs.
Application of physical technique (X-ray, electron
microscopy, infrared and Raman spectroscopy, circular
dichroism, etc.) to the characterization of biopolymers,
including polypeptide, polysaccharides, and
polynucleotides.
Prerequisite: EMAC 270 or consent of instructor.
EMAC 475 (ITN)*
Polymer Rheology
3 cr. hrs.
Flow behavior of polymeric and colloidal systems.
Rheometry and experimental methods used to study
non-Newtonian, viscoelastic properties of polymeric
fluids. Theoretical descriptions and practical
applications of polymer rheology.
Prerequisite: EMAC 473 or consent of instructor.
EMAC 477 (ITN)*
Elementary Steps in Polymer Processing
2 cr. hrs.
This course is an application of principles of fluid mechanics and heat transfer to problems in polymer processing. In the first part of the course, basic principles of transport phenomena will be reviewed. In the second part, the elementary steps in polymer processing will be described and analyzed with application to a single screw extruder.
EMAC 478
Polymer Engineering Design Project
3 cr. hrs.
A capstone course for polymer science and engineering seniors. Uses material taught in previous and concurrent courses in an integrated fashion to solve polymer product design problems. Practicality, external requirements, economics, thermal/mechanical properties, processing and fabrication issues, decision making with uncertainty, and proposal and report preparation are all stressed. Several small exercises and one comprehensive process design project will be carried out by class members.
EMAC 490
Polymers Plus Professional Development
1 cr. hr.
This course focuses on graduate student professional development. The course involves weekly meetings and oral presentations with attention on the content and style of the presentation materials (PowerPoint, posters, etc.), oral presentation style, and project management skills. This course can be taken for a total of 3 credits over three different semesters.
EMAC 491
Polymers Plus Literature Review
1 cr. hr.
This course involves weekly presentations of the current polymer literature. It involves at least one presentation by the enrolled student and participation in all literature reviews (at least 10/semester). The course will focus on presentation skills (both oral and written), scientific interpretation, and develop peer-review skills. This course can be taken for a total of 3 credits over three different semesters.
EMAC 601
Independent Study
credit as arranged
EMAC 651
Thesis (M.S.)
credit as arranged
EMAC 673
Selected Topics in Polymer Engineering
credit as arranged
Timely issues in polymer engineering are presented at
the advanced graduate level. Content varies but may
include mechanisms of irreversible deformation; failure,
fatigue and fracture of polymers and their composites;
processing-structure-property relationships;
hierarchical design of polymeric systems.
EMAC 677
Colloquium in Macromolecular Science
0-1 cr. hrs.
Lectures by invited speakers on subjects of current interest in polymer science and engineering. This course can be taken for a maximum total of three credits over three different semesters. Subsequently, students are required to attend and register for 0 credits. Student is required to answer a question related to the course in the PhD Written Qualifying Exam.
EMAC 690
Special Topics in Macromolecular Science
credit as arranged
EMAC 701
Dissertation (Ph.D.)
credit as arranged
EMAC 703
Dissertation (Ph.D.)
credit as arranged
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