Physical Polymer Science

Spring 2025 > Engineering/Engineering Technology > PLAS.6820 > 031V

Course No: PLAS.6820-031V; SIS Class Nbr: 13555; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Registration Pending

Course Description

Comprehensive course covering physical polymer science and engineering. The role of molecular conformation and configuration in determining the physical behavior of polymers. The amorphous and crystalline states of polymers; polymer/polymer phase diagrams; glass-rubber transition and polymer viscoelastic behavior.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: PLAS.4030 Mechanical Behavior Polymers, and PLAS.5060 Polymer structure and Props, and PLAS.5440 Adv. Plastics Materials, or PLAS.3820 Polymer Science II.
  • Section Notes: HyFlex Course
  • Core Codes: STEM, HYFX
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Bridgette Budhlall
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • W | 3:30 PM-6:20 PM ET Online
  • 2025 Spring: Jan 21 to May 08
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $2250
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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The registration period for this course starts October 28.

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