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INSTRUCTOR:Dr. William T. Winter |
Office:215 Edwin C. Jahn Laboratory |
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Telephone:(315) 470-6876 |
Email:wtwinter@syr.edu |
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Meeting time: |
Tu,Th F |
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Office Hours: |
Afternoons or by
appointment (call or email for appt) |
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Holidays: |
W-F 11/23-25
(Thanksgiving) |
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Assignments: |
EXAM 1 - 55 Minute Written
Exam – 25% of grade |
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EXAM 2 - 55 Minute Written
Exam – 25% of grade |
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Term Paper /oral
presentation– Due end of next to
last week - 30% of grade |
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Oral Presentation of Term
Paper (Week of 12/5) - 5% of grade |
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Class
Participation/Quizzes/ Homework - 15% of grade |
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Text: |
Cowie, J.M.G. and Arrighi,
V. “Polymers: Chemistry and Physics of Modern Materials, 3rd edn”,
Taylor
& Francis order online SU Bookstore?; ISBN 0849398134131 $79.95 (this
is a major change from the 2nd edition) You might also try Amazon. Com, BN.com or other
booksellers for a better price. Also material on reserve
in Moon Library or internet links. |
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An introduction to the physical chemistry, physics, processing and
technology of synthetic and natural polymers. Polymer solution properties
including methods of molecular weight determination and chain statistics.
Solid state properties including rubber elasticity, viscoelasticity, the
glassy state and the crystalline state. Properties, processing and technology
of films, fibers, elastomers and foams. |
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Prerequisites: |
One year each of organic
and physical chemistry. |
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Schedule: |
The Tentative FCH552 Lecture Schedule for
Fall 2007 is available. |
William T. Winter <:wtwinter@syr.edu>