CHY 345 - Polymer Chemistry

We live in a plastic society. During the past 90 years plastics (synthetic polymers) have become an integral part of daily life. This course will survey the past, present, and future of the chemistry of these essential materials. Students will discuss preparation of polymers under radical chain, step-reaction, ionic, and coordination conditions. Methods of characterization of polymers, both experimental and theoretical, will be considered. Finally, students will examine commercial polymers and polymer technology.

Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or higher in CHY 253 and CHY 373, or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Chemistry