Green Coatings Science and Technology I

Spring 2024 > Engineering/Engineering Technology > PLAS.5330 > 031

Course No: PLAS.5330-031; SIS Class Nbr: 13322; SIS Term: 3330
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This course reviews the basic principles of design and formulation of water-borne, high-solids and powder resins used for the development of solvent-less "green" coatings and the use of bio-derived resins, mostly based on soybean oil and other renewable raw materials. The mechanisms and methods of curing and of polymerization for polymers used as coatings will also be covered. The basic principles of formulation of coatings will be introduced. Permission of instructor for Plastics Engineering Undergraduates seeking to take course as technical elective.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
• Section Notes: Combined Notes: PLAS.5330.201
• Core Codes: STEM, NO COST
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Bridgette Budhlall
• Materials: No cost course materials available
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When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2024 Spring: Jan 16 to May 04
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $1800 | Pay as little as $366/mo for this course.
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• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: M.S.E. in Plastics Engineering, Graduate Certificate in Plastics Materials

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