In the calendar below, the instructors are Prof. Hammond (H) and Mr. Breindel (B).
| SES # | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 |
H: Free Radical Polymerization
Kinetics, Kinetic Chain Length, Tromsdorff Effect in Free Radical Polymers |
| 2 | CI-1: The Nature of Scientific Writing and Scientific Report Format (IMRaD) (Given by Dr. Les Perelman, WAC) |
| 3 |
H: Molecular Weight Determination
Polymers as Random Coils in Dilute Solution Intrinsic Viscosity, Rheology of Concentrated Solutions |
| 4 |
H: Step Growth Polymerization
Near Equilibrium Polymerizations, Far from Equilibrium Step Growth Polymerizations |
| 5 | B: CI-2: Results and Discussion / Literature Reviews |
| 6 |
H: Polymer Networks and Network Chemistry, Swelling, Linear vs. Crosslinked
Solubility and the Hildebrand Solubility Parameter |
| 7 | B: CI-3: Using Graphics and Tables Effectively |
| 8 | H: Mechanical Behavior of Polymers, Rubber Elasticity, Glass Transition |
| 9 | B: CI-4: Defining Terms |
| 10 | H: Plasticization Effects, Lowering of Tg, Thermoplastic Elastomers, “Physical” vs. Covalent Networks |
| 11 | B: CI- Recitation |
| Exam I | |
| 12 | B: CI-5: Strategies for Revision |
| 13 | H: Polymer Morphology |
| 14 | B: CI- Recitation |
| 15 |
H: Polymer Reaction Processing: Suspension and Emulsion
Polymerization and Kinetics |
| 16 | B: CI-6: Designing Oral Presentations |
| 17 |
H: Formation of Microporous Structures in Polymer Films
Phase Inversion Membrane Formation, Structures from Macrophase Separation |
| 18 | B: CI- Recitation |
| 19 |
H: Polymer Thin Films and Surfaces
Surface Modification Adsorption Processes Solution Processing and Fiber Spinning |
| 20 | B: CI- Recitation |
| 21-22 | H: Oral Presentations |
| 23 | H: Review Session |
| Exam II |
