CHEE 5377 (Elective) Introduction to Polymer Science
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CHEE 5377 (Elective) Introduction to Polymer Science Catalog Data: Introduction to Polymer Science Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: CHEE 3363 and either 3366 or 3466 or consent of instructor. Synthesis, characterization, physical properties and processing of polymeric materials. Methods to measure and characterize the correlations among structure processing properties of polymeric materials. Textbook: None Required. Recommended : 1. Textbook of Polymer Science, 3rd Edition, F. W. Billmeyer Jr., Wiley Interscience 2. Physical Properties of Polymers, 2nd Edition, Mark, Eisenberg, Graessley et al., American Chemical Society, Washington, DC Prerequisites by Topic: 1. Knowledge of basic principles of chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, equilibrium, kinetics, and chemical and nuclear reactions. 2. Knowledge of classical physics and application of Newton’s laws and various conservation laws. 3. Knowledge of calculus of functions of several variables including derivatives, integrals, partial derivatives and common relations found in calculus. 4. Elementary numerical analysis, computer programming and computing. 5. Basic understanding of chemical processes, chemical thermodynamics, thermodynamics of mixtures, foundations of fluid mechanics, fluid statics, kinematics, laminar and turbulent flow, physical-chemical topics and chemical kinetics. Topics: (each class is 80 minutes, two classes per week) Introduction, basic concepts (1 class). Polymer Chemistry (4 classes). Molecular Weight Distribution and Characterization (3 classes). Dilute Solutions and Characterization (3 classes). Polymer Melts and Mixing Thermodynamics (4 classes). Solid State Morphology and Characterization (3 classes). Networks and Rubber Elasticity (3 classes). Rheology and Molecular Principles (3 classes). Special Topics – Presentations (4 classes). Expected Student Outcomes Demonstrate knowledge of the polymer synthesis. (a,e) Demonstrate the ability to characterize polymer materials. (a,e) Demonstrate understanding of structure – property correlations. (a,j) Apply knowledge towards preparing and presenting a report on a topic where detailed understanding of a sub-topic is required. (a,c,g,j,k) Evaluation: 1. Homework 2. Examinations/quizzes 3. Project. Appendix ABET Outcome, Criterion 3 Program-Specific Outcomes (a) an ability to apply knowledge • Use chemistry and physics concepts to set up and solve chemical of mathematics, engineering problems science and engineering. • Use mathematical tools to solve chemical engineering problems (b) an ability to design and • Select appropriate experimental equipment and techniques conduct experiments as well as to necessary to solve a given problem analyze and interpret data. • Evaluate and interpret experimental results using statistical tools and chemical engineering concepts (c) an ability to design a system, • Apply material and energy balance concepts to design a unit component, or process to meet operation desired needs within realistic • Define objectives and perform the design of an integrated chemical constraints such as economic, process under realistic constraints environmental, social, political, ethical, health & safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. (d) an ability to function on • Define roles and responsibilities to align with capabilities of team multi-disciplinary teams. members and fulfill project requirements • Develop and carry out a project plan through team work (e) an ability to identify, • Translate an engineering problem into a mathematical model or formulate and solve engineering other suitable abstraction problems. • Use mathematical model or other suitable abstraction to solve an engineering problem and interpret results (f) an understanding of • Demonstrate knowledge of professional code of ethics. professional and ethical • Identify ethical issues and make decisions for a chemical responsibility. engineering problem. (g) an ability to communicate • Make presentations that are factual and tailored to the audience effectively. • Can communicate in writing to non-technical and technical audiences (h) the broad education necessary • Understand the impact of chemical engineering solutions in a to understand the impact of global, economic, environmental, and societal context. engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. (i) a recognition of the need for • Recognize the importance of advanced education and development and an ability to engage in life- opportunities long learning. • Identify, retrieve, and organize information necessary to solve open-ended problems (j) a knowledge of contemporary • Know the interplay between current technical and societal issues issues. • Know the recent history, current status, and future trends of chemical engineering (k) an ability to use the • Use modern software to solve chemical engineering problems techniques, skills, and modern • Understand how to operate equipment relevant to chemical engineering tools necessary for engineering systems engineering practice. .