Advanced Plastics Materials

Spring 2025 > Engineering/Engineering Technology > PLAS.5440 > 031

Course No: PLAS.5440-031; SIS Class Nbr: 1349; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This course reviews the historical developments of polymeric material systems, commodity, engineering, biodegradable, and high performance thermoplastics. Topics include their synthesis, structure, properties, and applications and there is also an overview of typical additives that are used to modify the properties of plastics. Knowledge of general and/or organic chemistry is recommended as a prerequisite for this course. .

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
  • Core Codes: STEM
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Stephen Driscoll
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Spring: Jan 21 to May 08
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1800 | Pay as little as $367/mo for this course.
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  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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

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