POLYMER (Polymer Engineering)

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Stage I

POLYMER 700 - Polymer Materials Engineering (15 pts)🏳

Microstructure and morphology of semi-crystalline and amorphous polymers, including alloys and thermoplastic elastomers. The study of structure/property/processing inter-relationships for polymer materials.

Restriction: CHEMMAT 740

POLYMER 704 - Advanced Polymer Processing (15 pts)🏳

In-depth coverage of advanced polymer processing techniques. Study of additives, degradation processes and the prevention of degradation, formulation of products (thermosets and speciality polymers) and mixing of materials. Advanced moulding techniques, reaction injection moulding and processing biopolymers and speciality polymers as well as liquid moulding.

Restriction: CHEMMAT 741, 743

POLYMER 705 - Polymer Process and Product Design (15 pts)🏳

Material properties and selection for polymers. Drying and heat transfer. Polymer part and mould design, moulding simulation software. Fabrication and lifecycle considerations. Specialised polymers, processes and products.

Restriction: CHEMMAT 742

POLYMER 706 - Polymer Testing and Characterisation (15 pts)🏳

Focuses on applying characterisation techniques to polymer materials, especially spectroscopic, thermal and rheological analysis and mechanical testing to understand the behaviour of polymer materials for design, processing and use.

Restriction: CHEMMAT 740, 743 Software Engineering