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CHEM 649

Polymer Chemistry

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Standard

Overview

Description

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

Units

Lecture3

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Offering

Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

Terms

spring

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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.
  • analyze a modern topic in polymer chemistry through a critical review.