Course Description
This survey of polymer physics connects polymer chains' chemical structures and environmental conditions to their observable properties via conformations using statistical mechanics concepts. The following topics are discussed: microstructural parameters, conformational parameters, ideal and other chain models, polymer statistical thermodynamics, chain and network mechanics, polymer solutions and mixing, polymer states of matter and thermal transitions, and characterization methods. The course is not a substitute for dedicated courses on analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, or mechanics/rheology, but does present concepts from these disciplines.
Spring 2026
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Location:
02210 Textiles Complex
Class Days:
M W
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
2:45pm
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: CH 220 or CH 221 or CH 225. Restriction: Junior or Senior Standing.