COURSE SYLLABUS
1) The definition of polymers
2) Molecular structures
3) The history of polymers and birth of polymer science in general
4) How polymers are different than other fluids
5) Broad categories of polymers, examples, and their applications
6) Molecular weights and entanglements
7) Common polymerisation techniques, examples and applications
8) Solid state properties of polymers
9) Structure property relationships
10) Mechanical properties and testing
11) Degradation and stability
12) Additives, blends, and composites
13) Polymer processing
14) Polymer rheology
EVALUATION SCHEME
Quizzes Two, for 20 marks each
Assignments Two, for 15 marks each
Term exam One, for 30 marks
REFERENCE BOOKS
1) Polymer science and technology, Joel R. Fried
2) Polymer physics, Michael Rubinstein and Ralph H. Colby