Polymer Science & Engineering 501 - Intro to Polymer Science & Eng
Spring
2026
01
3.00
Maria Santore,Todd Emrick
M W 11:15AM 12:25PM
UMass Amherst
81955
Conte Polymer Res Ctr rm A110
santore@umass.edu
tsemrick@umass.edu
Physical and organic chemistry of polymers for persons with a basic training in chemistry, physics, or engineering. A survey of preparative methods of polymers; physical chemistry of polymer molecules in solution, liquid, and solid phases; thermodynamics and statistics of polymers; methods of characterization; mechanical properties, fabrication techniques.
Open to graduate and undergraduate students. PreReq: 1sem of CHEM & OrgChem This graduate level course is designed for juniors/seniors and non-PSE graduate students