CHEM / ESM /
MSE 5654

ADHESION SCIENCE  
Introduction to basic principles of adhesion science from the areas of mechanics, materials, and chemistry. Pre: Consent; (3H,3C). II.  

ESM 5264

MECHANICS OF ADHESIVE BONDING  
Principles of mechanics for adhesively bonded joints; stress analysis of joints, numerical methods for joints, experimental techniques, failure mechanisms, time dependence, environmental effects. Introduction to adhesive systems, production techniques, and appropriate design methods. Pre: 5014; (2H,2C). II. 

Chemical Engineering

4214 / MSE 4514

INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER MATERIALS 
Basics of polymeric materials including description and categorization of macromolecules; characterization; mechanical properties; rubbery, glassy, crystalline, and viscous flow behavior. Pre: 3164, CHEM 2536. (3H,3C).

4224 / MSE 4524

INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER PROCESSING
Basic principles in momentum and heat transfer applied tot he analysis of polymer processing operations.  Introduction to  polymer rheology. Pre: 3116, (3H,3C).
 

Chemistry

CHEM 4074 / MSE 4544

LABORATORY IN POLYMER SCIENCE
Experimental techniques used in the synthesis of various linear polymers, copolymers, and crosslinked networks. Determination of polymer molecular weights and molecular weight distribution.  Methods used in the thermal, chanical, and morphological characterization of polymeric systems.  Graduate students in chemistry, P/F only.  Pre: 3616, 4534. (1H,3L,2C). I.

CHEM 4634 / MSE 4534  

POLYMER AND SURFACE CHEMISTRY 
Fundamentals of polymer surface chemistry. Pre: CHEM 3615 or CHEM 4615. (3H,3C). II.
 

Engineering Science and Mechanics

ESM 4044

MECHANICS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Properties and mechanics of fibrous, laminated composites.  Classical lamination theory, micromechanics, stiffness and strength, fabrication and testing.  Thermal stresses.  Design, analysis, and computerized implementation.  Pre: 2004. (3H,3C).  

ESM 4154 / MSE 4154

NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION OF MATERIALS 
Concepts and methods of nondestructive evaluation of materials. Discussion of techniques and mathematical bases for methods involving mechanical, optical, thermal, and electromagnetic phenomena; design for inspectability; technique selection criteria; information processing and handling; materials response; laboratory. Pre: ESM 3054, ESM 3064, PHYS 2175 and 2176 or PHYS 2305 and 2306. (2H,3L,3C).

ESM 4734 / AOE 4024

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD 
The finite element method is introduced as a numerical method of solving the ordinary and partial differential equations arising in fluid flow, heat transfer, and solid and structural mechanics. The classes of problems considered include those described by the second-order and fourth-order ordinary differential equations and second-order partial differential equations. Both theory and applications of the method to problems in various fields of engineering and applied sciences will be studied. Pre: 2074, MATH 2216. (3H,3C).  
 

Materials Science and Engineering  

MSE 4514 / CHE 4214

INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER MATERIALS  
(See "Chemical Engineering 4214" for catalog description)

MSE 4524 / CHE 4224  

INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER PROCESSING 
(See "Chemical Engineering 4224" for catalog description)

MSE 4544 / CHEM 4074  

LABORATORY IN POLYMER SCIENCE 
(See "Chemistry 4074" for catalog description)

MSE 4554

POLYMER ENGINEERING 
This course is designed to introduce the student to polymers from the MSE perspective.  The basics of polymer snythesis and polymerization will be outlined.  The relationship between processing, structure, and properties will be presented with respect tot he performance and design requirements of typical polymer applications.  Pre.: CHEM 1036, PHYS 2176 or PHYS 2306, MATH 2216; Co.: Undergraduate thermodynamics (e.g., MSE 4034) or equivalent.  (3H,3C). II.

MSE 4564

POLYMER ENGINEERING LABORATORY 
Laboratory experiments exploring processing-structure-property relationships in polymers and polymer-based composites will be performed.  Experiments will be conducted in synthesis, melt rheology, crystal structure and mechanical properties of polymers.  Effects of reinforcement on the properties of engineering polymers will also be investigated.  Co. or Pre.: 4554 (3L,3C).

MSE 4604 

ADVANCED COMPOSITE MATERIALS 
The application of the fundamental concepts of mechanics, elasticity, and plasticity to multiphase and composite materials.  Constitutive equations for the mechanical and physical properties of metal, ceramic, and polymeric matrix composites.  The role of processing and microstructure on properties.  Pre:  3305 or equivalent; ESM 2004 (3H,3C).  Structural Biopolymers and Biocomposites.