课程
673 Polymer Synthesis (3 cr)
Catalysts and mechanisms in the chain-growth 合成 of macromolecules from polyesters of the 30s to engineering polymers of the 90s. preeq Chem 342.
674 Applied Polymer Science (Coatings I) (3 cr)
Principles of 膜的形成, 合成, structure-property relationships, coatings solvents; pigments and their dispersion. Prereq Chem342
675 Coatings' Materials Science (Coatings II) (3 cr)
Physical properties of coatings and their components; formulation, 设计, testing and applications; color, 附着力和流变性. preeq CPM 474/674.
683 Polymer Practicum (2 cr)
Focus on key synthetic methods for polymer 合成, 反应动力学, and the characterization methods. 学生 will be introduced to basic lab skills and the analytical tools used to synthesize and characterize macromolecules. 前提条件:CPM 673.
684 Coatings I Laboratory (2 cr)
Polymer 合成, coating characterization and properties. Laboratory counterpart to CPM 474/674.. Coreq CPM 474/674
685 Coatings II - Laboratory (2 cr)
Coating formulation; testing, color measurements, 合成, application methods. Laboratory counterpart to CPM 475/675. 1个六小时实验室. 时间灵活. Coreq CPM 475/675
686 Corrosion and Materials (3 cr)
Corrosion science and engineering: basic electrochemistry of corrosion, 腐蚀测量, choice of materials in engineering 设计 to mitigate corrosion, corrosion control by coatings, evaluation of corrosion protection, and areas of special corrosion problems. Recommended Prereq: CHEM 121 or 150. 与CHEM交叉上市.
687 Corrosion and Materials Laboratory (1 cr)
The laboratory will allow the students to become acquainted with experimental techniques for the study of corrosion processes and the failure of materials. Additionally, the methods for protection of materials will be practiced. 推荐合作要求:CPM 686.
771 Modern Methods of Polymer Characterization (3 cr)
Understanding the physical properties of polymers and methods for their characterization. Focusing on the significance and interplay of physical parameters and the underlying physics of the characterization methods.
773 Organic Chemistry of Coatings (3 cr)
Advanced topics in organic chemistry as used in coatings including Polymer 合成, crosslinking reactions and molecular degradation reactions in coating films. Prereq. CPM 473和475，以及化学. 741或部门批准.
775 Color and Appearance (3 cr)
Topics in color and appearance in coatings and weathering of coatings, including numerical methods for opacity and color measurement, computer color matching methods and color methods in coatings, 连结及电脑. Prereq. CPM 475/675.
776 Computational Characterization of Materials and Experimental Design (3cr)
The course includes introduction to cheminformatics and computational chemistry methods to analyze, predict properties and 设计 new chemicals, polymeric and nano- and hybrid materials. The study of computational chemistry approaches together with cheminformatics encompasses the 设计, 创建, 组织, 管理, 检索, 分析, 传播, visualization and utilization of chemical information. The primary goal of this course is to teach students how to solve chemical problems computationally and analyze properties. Experimental 设计 methods in relation to chemical experiments also will be given as an important part of chemical information use to obtain and treat experimental data effectively. Prereq: CPM 675 or CPM 636 or CHEM 636 or ME 636.
778 Physical Chemistry of Polymers (4 cr)
Introduction to rheological concepts and the flow behavior of macromelecules. 聚合物的转变, molecular weight characterization, 混合的兼容性, composite behavior and other topics, e.g. drug release and liquid crystals. Prereq. CPM 473/673.
782 Physical Chemistry of Coatings (3 cr)
Surface chemistry diffusion in coatings, 胶体稳定性, 先进CPVC概念, 膜的形成, particle size effects and theories of coating application methods. Prerq. Chem 365; CPM474/674.
787 Sustainable Product Design (3 cr)
Scientists and engineers can fundamentally change the environmental footprint of modernity. To make an effective change, they require tools to identify "better" materials and product 设计s. This course examines the use of life cycle thinking as well as environmental and cost assessment tools to identify product and system 设计 options that balance environmental and economic performance. Special focus of the course will be on the production of chemicals and polymeric materials. Recommended Prereq: CHEM 121.
The following variable credit courses are also offered:
690研究生研讨会(硕士.S.) 1-3 cr
790研究生研讨会(博士.D.) 1-3 cr
793 Individual Study/Tutorial 1-5 cr
795 Field Experience 1-15 cr
796专题1-5课时
硕士论文1-10学分
899 Doctoral Dissertation 1-15 cr