B. Course Syllabi for Materials Engineering

1. Course Name: Mat E 453 Introduction to Polymer and Composite Processing

2. Catalog Description: Mat E 453. Introduction to Polymer and Composite Processing. (3-0) Cr. 3. The molten state of polymers; non-Newtonian viscosity. Introduction to principles of processing of thermoplastics, thermosets, and rubbers. Review of polymer melt processing methods such as injection molding and extrusion; selection of suitable processing methods and their applications. Basic concepts and characterization of mixing. Nonmajor graduate credit.

3. Prerequisites: Mat E 352.

4. Textbook/Materials: . Manson, L. Sperling, Polymer Blends and Composites, Plenum Press, NY, 1976. References: L. Sperling, Polymeric Multicomponent Materials, John Wiley, NY, 1997; McCrum, N.G., Buckley, C.P., and Bucknall, C.B., Principles of Polymer Engineering 2nd Ed., Oxford, New York, 1997; D. W. Van Krevelen, Properties of Polymers, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1997. Selected notes will be distributed in the course of the study.

5. Course Learning Objectives:
On completion of this module the student should be able to:

• recognize and distinguish major types of polymeric composite materials.
• recognize and interpret major structure-property relationships for polymers composites.
• interpret major physical and mechanical properties of polymer composites.
• understand primary applications for different composite materials.
• describe the major polymer/polymer composite processing methods.
• identify a suitable processing method for a given polymer/polymer composite from its physical properties and end-use application.
• show improved report-writing skills, communication skills, and delivery clear oral presentation.

6. Topics covered:

• Major types of polymer composite materials and their properties.
• Polymer, filler material properties, selection and costs for processing.
• Basic principles of design and selection of polymer composites.
• Basic concepts of mixing and compounding.
• Process limiting properties of polymers and polymer composites.
• Extrusion and injection molding.
• Advanced processing of polymeric materials.

7. Class/Laboratory Schedule: M 9-10.30 am, T 9-10.30 am Lecture

8. Professional Component: Mat E 453 contributes 3 credits toward Engineering Topics.

9. Relationship of Course to Program Learning Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives: Objectives: A, C, E Outcomes: a, d, e, g, k-o (significant)

10. Prepared by: Vladimir Tsukruk, 2/7/00, rev. 5/24/00 KPC