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CHEM 449

Polymer Chemistry

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Synthesis, characterization, morphology, bulk and solution properties of polymers; polymerization mechanisms.

Requirements

Prerequisites

CHEM 342CHEM 242MATH 182

Recommended Preparation

CHEM 421
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 342 (CHEM 242 acceptable); MATH 182.

Recommended Preparation

Recommended Preparation: CHEM 421.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

Terms

spring

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • explain concept of polymer molecular weight and distribution.
  • analyze polymer molecular weight distributions.
  • distinguish and predict the differences between step and chain polymerizations.
  • rationalize polymer topologies.
  • identify polymers and polymerization chemistries.
  • connect between structure and properties of polymers.
  • read recent polymer literature and summarize key concepts.