What Will
You Learn?

• Understand the history, basic raw materials, and chemistry of polymers
• Describe various classification of polymers and their molecular weight
• Identify different types of polymer materials used in different industries and their properties (mechanical, thermal, electrical, etc.)
• Apply polymer selection criteria to choose the right polymer material for a specific application
• Explain the types of additives and their functions in polymer formulation design and optimization
• Understand how additives interact with polymer materials
• Identify common testing methods for mechanical, thermal, electrical, chemical, and rheology properties of polymers
• Interpret polymer test results and apply quality control and assurance techniques
• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of different polymer processing techniques (extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, rotational molding, compression molding, calendering, thermoforming, 3D printing, etc.)
• Apply the concepts covered in the course to solve practical problems in the polymer industry