CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Structure of amorphous and crystalline polymeric materials; mechanical, electrical and optical properties, and their modification through processing.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the structure of polymeric materials and their mechanical, electrical and optical properties.
PRIMARY TEXTBOOK:
"Polymers: Chemistry and Physics of Modern Materials", by J.M.G. Cowie
COURSE NOTES:
Course notes for 4P03
REFERENCE BOOK:
"Introduction to Polymers" 2nd edition, by R.J. Young and P.A. Lovell
ASSESSMENT:
Assignments: 20%
Mid-term Test: 30%
Final exam: 50%
3 Tutorial Sessions
The final examination will be scheduled in the class.
The final percentage grades will be converted to letter grades using the Registrar's recommended procedure. |