Fall 2025
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Course No: PLAS.5250-031V; SIS Class Nbr: 11828; SIS Term: 3510
Course Status: Open
Course Description
An introduction to processing-structure-properties of fibers and its significance to modern advanced materials. This course coves both traditional and emerging fiber spinning methods (ex. solution spinning, melt extrusion, gel-spinning, and electrospinning), post-processing techniques (ex. yarns, weaving), and the resulting multi-scale structures and properties. The unique physical and chemical properties of fibers and its application as past and emerging advanced materials will be discussed.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
- Section Notes: HyFlex Course
- Core Codes: HYFX
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Jay Park
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- M | 6:30 PM-9:20 PM ET Online
- 2025 Fall: Sep 03 to Dec 20
- Course Level: Graduate
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Tuition: $2250
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
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