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CHEM 449 - Polymer Chemistry

(3 units)
Synthesis, characterization, morphology, bulk and solution properties of polymers; polymerization mechanisms.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 342  (CHEM 242  acceptable); CHEM 422 .

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. explain concept of polymer molecular weight and distribution.
2. analyze polymer molecular weight distributions.
3. distinguish and predict the differences between step and chain polymerizations.
4. rationalize polymer topologies.
5. identify polymers and polymerization chemistries.
6. connect between structure and properties of polymers.
7. read recent polymer literature and articulate concepts.


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