Polymer Fundamentals

Course Description

The Polymer Fundamentals course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental aspects of polymers.  Using graphics and animations, users can learn more about polymers' unique characteristics, structures, properties, and classifications, as well as the most common processing methods available to manufacture polymer products. 

Learning Objectives

•Discuss the different characteristics of polymers.

•Distinguish between the methods of polymerization. 

•Identify the chain architectures, chain chemistries, and chain sequences of polymers. 

•Differentiate between the mechanical, thermal, and functional properties of polymers. 

• Contrast the physical states of polymers and the methods of polymer solidification. 

•Discuss the classifications of polymers and understand their key differences.

•Recognize and understand the polymer processing methods discussed in the course. 

Course Duration 

 3 hours

Target Audience

Engineers or interested personnel looking for information regarding the characteristics and properties of polymers, polymer processing methods, and polymer classifications.