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Introduction To Polymer Chemistry
Chemistry Department - Chem-XXXX

Description
This course presents an overview of the nature and chemistry of polymer molecules which have become a part of every aspect of life. Among the topics treated are the concepts of molecular weight and molecular weight distribution, the various techniques used to characterize and study the properties of these intriguing materials, as well as the organic chemistry used to prepare and modify them. Current commercially used materials will be discussed within the context of the course.

Prerequisites
Organic Chemistry I and II and Physical Chemistry

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Computing
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Technical Requirements
Specific Technical requirements will only be current for courses being offered this semester.

Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your Plan of Study as follows:

CSCI - elective
ESCI-MSE - elective
ESCI-MM - elective
MECL - elective
MGMT - elective
SERV - n/a
TCOM - n/a
ELEC - elective

This course may be used for the Polymer Chemistry certificate. Also open to non-matriculated students who meet the prerequisites.

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