P T C 615 Introduction to Polymer Science and Engineering 3(3,0) Chemistry of monomers and polymers and the chemical and physical properties of polymers are discussed emphasizing fiber forming, synthetic polymers. Includes molecular characterization, structure, morphology, and mechanical properties as they relate to the design of polymer systems for end uses in textiles, geotex-tiles, plastics, and fiber-reinforced composite materials. Preq: CH 201; 224 or 330; P T C 304; or consent of instructor.
P T C 616 Chemical Preparation of Textiles 3(2,3) Chemicals used in the preparation of fabric for dyeing and finishing. Oxidizing and reducing agents and their control and effect on various fibers. Colloidal and surface active properties of various compounds and the fundamental factors influencing these properties.
P T C 657 Dyeing and Finishing I 3(3,0) Physical, chemical, and mechanical principles behind the application of colors and finishes to textiles. Requires an appreciation of fiber chemistry and morphology, dye and finish structures, and reactivity and mechanical principles behind the equipment used to effect transfer of these chemicals onto the textile substrate.
P T C 658 Dyeing and Finishing II 3(3,0) Kinetics and equilibria of dyeing processes. The use of conductivity, diffusion, and other methods for measuring absorption of isotherms and dyeing rates and the general thermodynamic relationships applicable to dyeing operations. Fiber properties such as zeta potential, dye site, and relative amorphous area available are included.
P T C 811 Polymer Science I 3(3,0) Fundamentals of polymer chemistry. Chemistry and synthesis of monomers and polymers in relation to thermodynamics, kinetics, and mechanisms of polymerization reactions emphasizing fiber-forming polymers, plastics, and composite matrix materials. Offered fall semester only.
P T C 812 Polymer Science II 3(3,0) Chemical structure and properties of polymers. Polymer solution properties, the viscoelastic state, and the crystalline morphology of polymeric materials. Current theories for describing polymer thermal transitions, molecular weight, molecular weight distributions, and transport phenomena in polymeric systems, as well as interfacial phenomena. Offered spring semester only.
P T C 830 Multicomponent Polymeric Materials 3(3,0) Principles of advanced multicomponent polymeric materials and systems based on the following topics: different polymer-polymer and polymer-nonpolymer combinations; multicomponent materials synthesis, fabrication, properties, and applications; modification and instrumental characterization of polymer surfaces and interfaces; functional coatings, nanocomposites, adhesives, nanodevices, polymer blends and composites, interpenetrating polymeric networks, and block-copolymers. Preq: Introductory polymer course or consent of instructor.
P T C 840 Analytical Methods in Textile and Polymer Science 4(3,3) Use of chemical and physical instrumental methods to characterize polymeric materials in textile and polymer science; basic principles and unique problems encountered when techniques such as IR, NMR, GC, LC, MS, GC/MS and thermal analysis, microscopy, and tensile testing are applied to polymeric materials. Offered spring semester only. Preq: Consent of instructor.
P T C 891 Master's Thesis Research 1-12