ME 925 Rheology Research Seminar

1 graduate credit

Instructor: Professor A. Jeffrey Giacomin
Phone: 608/262-7473
E-mail: giacomin@wisc.edu

Course objective:
To provide current, state-of-the-art information on research being conducted in the field of rheology.

Course description:
Exploration of the most recent research literature on rheology, including viscoelasticity, constitutive equations, non-Newtonian flow systems, fluid measurement devices, kinetic theory of macromolecules, molecular dynamics simulations, and rheological phenomena. Invited lecturers and periodic reports on recent advances made by research workers in the various rheology groups on the Madison campus.

Prerequisite:
None.

Homework:
Upon completion of the semester, one paper will be required.

Exams:
None.

Computer requirements:
Lectures will be available on-line to registered students.

Textbook:
None.

Course notes:
None.

Project:
None.

Associated web site:
http://rrc.engr.wisc.edu/