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Instructor |
Franklin M. Chen |
E-mail |
chenf@uwgb.edu |
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Phone |
920-465-2834 |
Class Hours |
Tuesday 5-7:50 PM |
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Office |
RH324I |
How to Register |
Call 920-465-2567 or connect |
Description
The course offers three units. In Unit 1, we discuss the polymerization methods. Included in the discussions are step polymerization, chain polymerization, and anionic polymerization. In Unit 2, we learn about polymer characterization, primarily in the area of osmotic pressure, light scattering, and gel permeation chromatography. In Unit 3, we focus various forms of polymers such as crystalline polymer and amorphous polymers. The course is designed for juniors, seniors for better job preparations and for industrial employees for advancing their careers.
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Week of |
Topics |
Suggested reading |
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2 Sept |
Introduction, definitions
,nonmenclature, and molar mass |
Chapter 1 |
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8 Sept |
Polymer synthesis, step
polymerization |
Chapter 2 |
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15 Sept |
Polymer synthesis, chain
polymerization |
Chapter 2 |
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22 Sept. |
Polymer synthesis, anionic
polymerization |
Chapter 2 |
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29 Sept. |
Review & Discussions;
EXAM 1 |
Chapters 1-2 |
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6 Oct |
Polymer
characterization-Thermodynamics of polymer solution. |
Chapter 3 |
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13 Oct |
Frictional properties of
polymer molecules in dilute solution. |
Chapter 3 |
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20 Oct |
Molecular weight and
molecular weight distribution |
Chapter 3 |
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27 Oct |
Static light scattering |
Chapter 3 |
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3 Nov |
Dynamic light scattering |
Chapter 3 |
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10 Nov |
Review & Discussions;
EXAM 2 |
Chapter 3 |
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17 Nov |
Small angle X-ray and
neutron scattering |
Chapter 3 |
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24 Nov |
Polymer crystals |
Chapter 3 |
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1 Dec |
Amorphous polymers |
Chapter 4 |
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8 Dec |
Review & Discussions |
Chapters 2-4 |
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15 Dec |
Exam III |
Chapters 4 |
Problem Sets 25%
Classroom Participation 5%