CBE 540: Polymer Science and Technology

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CBE 540: Polymer Science and Technology, Fall 2005 (Nealey), formerly Course Homepage of Nealey

CBE 540: Polymer Science and Technology, Fall 2004 (Professor Lynn), formerly Course Homepage of Lynn

CBE 540: Polymer Science and Technology, Spring 2000 (de Pablo), formerly Course Homepage of instructor de Pablo

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540 Polymer Science and Technology. I, II; 3cr. Synthesis, properties, and fabrication of plastic materials of industrial importance. P: Chem 345; CBE 326 & 430, or con reg; Stat 324; or cons inst. dePablo, Nealey.

Course Prerequisite(s)

CBE 326
CBE 430
Chem 345

Prerequisite knowledge and/or skills

Organic chemistry - structures and nomenclature
Chemical reaction kinetics
Chemical reactor design

Textbook(s) and/or other required material

Young, R. A., and Lovell, P. A., "Introduction to Polymers," Second Edition, Chapman and Hall, 1991.

Course objectives

To acquire fundamental chemical and physical information on the synthesis, production and characterization of polymer materials
To appreciate the breadth of polymer properties and applications, and to learn in depth about polymers in a particular application area

Topics covered

Polymerization and reactions of polymers - condensation, addition, copolymerization, novel reactions
Structure and properties of polymers - polymer solution thermodynamics, measurement of molecular weight and size, morphology and order in crystalline & amorphous polymers, polymer flow and rheology, laboratory equipment and demonstration
Polymer processing and fabrication - film and molding technology, fiber technology, laboratory equipment and demonstration
Commercial polymers (production and applications) - olefins, dienes, vinyl and vinylidene polymers and copolymers, heterochain polymers, fluorocarbon polymers, specialty polymers, laboratory equipment and demonstration

Class/laboratory schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00-11:50

Contribution of course to meeting the professional component

This course contributes primarily to the students' knowledge of engineering topics, and does provide design experience.

The following statement indicates which of the following considerations are included in this course: economic, environmental, ethical, political, societal, health and safety, manufacturability, sustainability.

Knowledge of polymers is critical for all chemical engineers. During their careers, at least 50% of all CBE graduates will be assigned to projects in the polymer field, and many more deal with polymers as components or materials in other applications. This course provides general background, and a foundation for further specialized studies or jobs with polymers. Contemporary issues relating to environmental, economic, sustainability, and safety consequences are related to many polymer technology decisions.

Relationship of course to undergraduate degree program objectives and outcomes

This course primarily serves students in the department. The information below describes how the course contributes to the undergraduate program objectives.

This course provides extensive applications of the mathematics, chemistry, science, and engineering skills to chemical engineering topics. Substantial time is devoted to identifying and solving engineering problems. Problems to be solved require both fundamental knowledge of a broad range of underlying principles and in-depth knowledge in specific polymer areas.

The Engineering Report group project develops skills and tools for engineering practice, in addition to providing practice in group work. The poster session, written report, and oral presentation give experience in both oral and written communication.

Assessment of student progress toward course objectives

20% Engineering Report (team activity)
10% Homework
40% Exams (2)
30% Final Exam

Person(s) who prepared this description

W. Harmon Ray

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Date last modified: 02-Aug-2007
Date created: 16-Aug-1999
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