Polymer Technology (2840)
- Home
- Academics & Majors
- Undergraduate Bulletin
- Courses of Instruction
- Summit College
- Polymer Technology (2840)
Polymer Technology (2840)
| 111 | POLYMER TECHNOLOGY I | 3 credits |
| Introduction to chemical and physical structure, properties and applications of polymers. Interaction between materials properties, product design and processing. Characterization of the major processes. | ||
| 112 | POLYMER TECHNOLOGY II | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 111. This course emphasizes the processing of thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics. The laboratory introduces students to some of the major processes and equipment operation. | ||
| 202 | INSTRUMENTAL METHODS | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 2820:111, 2840:111, 2860:110. Instrumentation employed in qualitative and quantitative analysis. Theory and practice in chromatographic, spectrophotometric and other instrumental methods. Laboratory. | ||
| 211 | POLYMER TECHNOLOGY III | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 2820:131, 2840:101, 112. This course emphasizes the testing and characterization of materials used in polymer product fabrication, and the testing and analysis of finished polymer products. | ||
| 220 | POLYMER DESIGN & PROCESSING | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 211. Combines study of polymer properties, processing, and design guidelines to analyze complete manufacturing, testing, and quality assurance programs. Examples of significant applications analyzed in detail. | ||
| 260 | COMPOUNDING METHODS | 2 credits |
| Principles and methods of selecting and compounding rubber for specific end uses. The compounder's art. Processing and testing of basic elastomers and products. Laboratory. | ||
| 281 | POLYMER PROJECT | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: 211. Student teams, choosing their own projects, design a polymeric product, select materials, processes, and simulate design and development of the product. Individual final reports required. | ||
| 290 | ST: POLYMER TECHNOLOGY | 1-2 credits |
| (May be repeated for a total of four credits) Prerequisite: permission. Selected topics or subject areas of interest in polymer technology. | ||
- About the Bulletin
- Academic Calendar
- General Information
- Important Policies
- Colleges and Programs
- Student Support and Success
- Special Academic Programs and Services
- Fees and Expenses
- Financial Aid
- General Education
- Undergraduate Curriculum Guides
- Minor Areas of Study
- Interdisciplinary and Certificate Programs
- Research Centers and Institutes
- Courses of Instruction
- Transfer Assurance Guide (TAG) Approved Courses
- ROTC
- Interdisciplinary Programs
- Summit College
- Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Education
- College of Business Administration
- College of Health Professionals
- College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering
- School of Law
- Directory
- Browse Course Information
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325
Phone: 330-972-7111
Contact us
Send mail & deliveries to UA
Text-Only
