Online Class: Polymer Science
|  | | | Learn about how polymers and materials work.
| | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Basic Course (no certificate) = $49.00 Course with Certificate & CEUs = $74.00 |
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 Course Description Polymers are all around us- from medical products, to paper products, to polyvinyl chloride blood pressure cuffs, to polyester and nylon clothing materials. "Polymer Science" is a course that investigates these natural and man-made materials. We explore how these materials are synthesized, evaluated, and their commercial applications. We also review important properties that these materials possess, including their molecular, physical, chemical, thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties. This course is designed for students who possess a basic understanding of chemistry, and an interest in learning about polymer and material science. Professionals are also encouraged to register for this course, either as a means of professional development or as a broadening experience.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: Chapter 1- Polymer StructuresThis chapter reviews organic chemistry basics (carbon, hydrogen, oxygen), the various types of chemical bonds (hydrogen, ionic, covalent, vander waals), functional end groups (R-CH3), and polymer nomenclature. | Lesson 2: Chapter 2- Polymer ReactionsThis chapter reviews the various synthesis and polymerization reactions, such as step-reaction, chain-reaction, addition, and condensation. | Lesson 3: Chapter 3- Molecular WeightThis chapter spans molecular weight and the various methods of calculating molecular weight. This includes number average, weight average, distribution, and polydispersity. Molecular weight measurement techniques (GPC), and polymer viscosity (solution a | Lesson 4: Chapter 4- Polymer MorphologyThis chapter reviews polymer morphology. Here, we investigate intermolecular forces, stereochemistry, phase states (amorphous and crystalline), cross-linking (chemical and physical), and copolymers (homo, random, block, graft). | Lesson 5: Chapter 5- Polymer PropertiesThis chapter reviews polymer properties. We explain what is meant by polymer density, thermal transitions (glass transition and melting temperatures), mechanical properties (modulus, tensile, elongation, hardness), chemical resistance (degradation, hydrop | Lesson 6: Chapter 6- Characterization TechniquesThis chapter reviews characterization techniques. We review the various test methods that measure surface properties (AFM, FTIR), thermal properties (DSC, DTA, TGA), mechanical properties (TMA, tensile strength), chemical resistance, and electrical proper |
Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Merit
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
Certificates may be awarded by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student merit.
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| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | Polymer Science | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 32069 | | Course Type | : | Undergraduate | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $49 | | | | |
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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