EMAC
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Freshman Research
Polymer Science
1 cr. hr. (pass/not pass)
Students conduct independent research in the area of
polymer chemistry, physics or engineering, working
closely with a PhD student or postdoctoral fellow, and
with a EMAC polymer faculty. An average of 5-6 hr/wk in
the laboratory, periodic updates, and an end of semester
report are required.
Limited to freshmen, with permission of instructor.
EMAC 270
Introduction to Polymer Science and Engineering
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3 cr. hrs.
Science and engineering of large molecules.
Correlation of molecular structure and properties of
polymers in solution and in bulk. Control of significant
structural variables in polymer synthesis. Analysis of
physical methods for characterization of molecular
weight, morphology, rheology, and mechanical behavior.
Prerequisite: CHEM 105, 106 or 107, 108
EMAC 276
Polymer Properties and Design
3 cr. hrs.
Engineering properties of polymers and their
evaluation in terms of selection and design procedures.
Relation of properties to the chemical and physical
structure of polymers and application conditions.
Prerequisite: ENGR 145.
EMAC 303
Structure of Biologic Materials
3 cr. hrs.
This course on the structure of biological materials
is designed to provide students with: (i) a fundamental
understanding of the structure of biological materials
including globular and structural proteins, connective
tissue and bone, from the molecular to the microscopic
levels of structure; (ii) an introduction to the basic
principles and applications of instruments for imaging,
identification and measurement of biological materials;
(iii) an introduction to methods of bioengineering
biological materials and novel bio-materials.
EMAC 325
Undergraduate Research in Polymer Science
1 - 3 cr. hrs.
Undergraduate laboratory research in polymer
chemistry/physics/engineering. Students will undertake
an independent research project, working under the
mentoring of both a graduate student and a faculty
member. A written report and oral presentation will be
made at the end of the semester. Sophomore/junior
standing and consent of instructor required.
EMAC 351
Physical Chemistry for Engineers I
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3 cr. hrs.
Principles of physical chemistry and their
application to systems involving physical and chemical
transformations. Gases, liquids, solids, and solutions,
first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics;
thermochemistry; physical and chemical equilibria.
Prerequisite: CHEM 106 or 108 or MATH 223 or PHYS
122.
EMAC 355
Polymer Analysis Laboratory
3 cr. hrs.
Experimental techniques in polymer synthesis and
characterization. Synthesis by free radical, and
condensation polymerization. Investigation of polymer
structure by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and
infrared (IR) spectroscopy. Molecular weight
characterization by gel permeation chromatography (GPC),
MALDI, and viscosimetry. Morphological characterization
by X-ray diffraction and differential scanning
calorimetry (DSC). Characterization of mechanical
properties by tensile testing.
EMAC 370
Polymer Chemistry and Industry
3 cr. hrs.
The nature of polymer chemistry
ranging from the fundamentals of organic chemistry of
polymer synthesis to the industrial chemistry of polymer
production. Physical chemistry as it pertains to the
characterization of polymers will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: EMAC 270 or consent of
instructor.
EMAC 372
Polymer Processing and Testing Laboratory
3 cr. hrs.
Basic technique for the rheological characterization
of thermoplastic and thermoset resins; "hands-on"
experience with the equipment used in polymer processing
methods such as extrusion, injection molding,
compression molding; techniques for mechanical
characterization and basic principles of statistical
quality control.
Prerequisite: EMAC 377 or consent of instructor.
EMAC 375
Introduction to Fundamentals and Practice of Rheology
3 cr. hrs.
Elementary coverage of principles and concepts pertaining to a basic description of rheological (flow) behavior of polymeric and colloidal systems. Rheometry and rheological measurements of viscoelastic fluids. Modern theories of polymer dynamics and suspension rheology. Molecular theories of polymer processing behavior.
Prerequisite: ENGR 225.
EMAC 376
Polymer Engineering
3 cr. hrs.
Mechanical properties of polymer materials as related
to polymer structure and composition. Visco-elastic
behavior, yielding and fracture behavior including
irreversible deformation processes.
Prerequisite: EMAC 276, ECIV 110 or consent of
instructor.
EMAC 377
Polymer Processing
3 cr. hrs.
Rheological, molecular, structural, engineering, and
compounding factors affecting processibility and
properties of polymers; principles and procedures for
extrusion, melting, calendering, injection molding, and
other primary processing methods. Pertinent mechanisms
and theories; the application of theory to practice.
Prerequisite: ENGR 225.
EMAC 378
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.
Prequisite: EMAC 376 and EMAC 377.
EMAC 396
Special Topics in Macromolecular Science
credit as arranged
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
EMAC 397
Special Topics in Macromolecular Science
credit as arranged
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
EMAC 398
Polymer Science and Engineering Project I
1 to 9 cr. hrs.
(Senior project) Research under the guidance of
staff, culminating in thesis.
EMAC 399
Polymer Science and Engineering Project I
1 to 9 cr. hrs.
(Senior project) Research under the guidance of
staff, culminating in thesis. |
