Master of Science Program in Polymer Science and Technology
Degree Designation
M.Sc. (Polymer Science and Technology)
Curriculum Structure
Required Courses
Elective Courses not less than
Thesis
Total
Plan A1
Plan A2
36
36
13
5
18
36
Courses Description
Plan A1
Thesis
342-691
Thesis
36 Credits
Research study on the topic of polymer science
and technology under supervision of a faculty advisor.
Plan A2
Required Courses
342-501
Synthesis and Chemical Structure of Polymers
13 Credits
3(3-0-6)
Organic chemistry of polymers; polymer structure;
kinetics
and
mechanisms
of
polymerization;
preparation of addition and condensation polymers;
theory
of
step-growth
polymerization,
ionic
polymerization,
polymerization,
radical
ring-opening
polymerization; polymerization by transition metal
catalysts
342-502
Polymer Physics
3(3-0-6)
Physics of amorphous and crystalline polymers;
glass transition phenomena; phase separation kinetics;
crystallization thermodynamics and kinetics; physics of
polymer crystals; determination of crystalline;
amorphous chain orientation; elastic properties of
rubbery materials
342-503
Polymer Characterization
Basic
3(3-0-6)
methods for polymer characterization
including preliminary tests (solubility, density, flame
test), element analysis (CHNOS analyzer), solution
viscosity,gel
permeation
chromatography,
spectroscopy (NMR and IR), differential scanning
calorimetry,
thermogravimetric
analysis,
dynamic
mechanical thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction, and
electron microscopy; investigating functional group on
polymer surface; other new methods for investigation of
polymers
342-504
Polymer Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory
1(0-2-1)
Experiments in synthesis and characterization of
polymers; polymerization including bulk, solution,
suspension,
and
emulsion
polymerization;
characterization methods including preliminary tests
(solubility,
viscometry,
density,
gel
flame
test),
permeation
dilute
solution
chromatography,
spectroscopy (NMR and IR), differential scanning
calorimetry, elemental analysis (CHNOS analyzer),
thermogravimetric
analysis,
thermal analysis,
X-ray
dynamic
diffraction,
mechanical
and
electron
microscopy
342-505
Polymer Processing
2(2-0-4)
Physical basis related to polymer processing;
mixing process; extrusion-based processes; injection
molding; blow molding; thermoforming; calendaring;
compression
molding;
other
polymer
processing
techniques for plastics
342-541
Seminar I
1(0-2-1)
Report and discussion on polymer science and
technology topics of current interests or other topics
relevant to theses via the literature sources, e.g.
Journal articles, reviews or experimental data
342-542*
Seminar II
1(0-2-1)
Report and discussion on polymer science and
technology topics of current interests or other topics
relevant to thesis via the literature sources, e.g. Journal
articles, reviews or experimental data.
Elective Courses
342-511
Introduction to Elastomers
5 Credits
3(3-0-6)
An introduction to the science and technology of
elastomeric materials; the preparation of synthetic
elastomers;
polymerization
methods;
elastomer
structure and properties; chemical structure and
properties of natural rubber; methods of vulcanization;
modification of vulcanization and effects of modification
on
physical
characteristics
thermoplastic elastomers
of
the
elastomers;
342-512
Rubber Processing, Characterization and Testing
3(3-0-6)
Characterization of raw rubber (e.g. rheological
properties,
Mooney
viscosity,
plasticity,
retention
index), and rubber compounds (e.g. vulcanization,
rheological properties); testing of physical properties of
rubber vulcanizates (e.g. density, friction,
wear,
abrasion resistance, flex cracking, hardness, resilience,
tensile properties, compression set, aging resistance,
damping properties, resistance to solvents and oils);
basic
physical
properties
related
to
polymer
processing; mixing process; extrusion-based process;
injection molding; calendaring; compression molding;
other processing techniques for rubber
342-513
Rubber Engineering
2(2-0-4)
Perspective in rubber manufacturing; mechanical
properties of rubbers; principles of Perspective in
rubber manufacturing; mechanical propertiesrubbers;
principles of design of rubbery products; analytical
treatments of elastic behavior and failure mechanisms;
properties of rubbers i.e. mechanical properties,
physical properties, chemical
properties, electrical properties, thermal properties,
viscoelastic properties
342-514
Chemicals for Rubber
Vulcanizing agents; accelerators; retarders;
activators; antioxidants; antiozonants; carbon black;
processing aids; other additives
2(2-0-4)
342-521
Physical Properties of Polymers
2(2-0-4)
Techniques for predicting the engineering and
physical properties of polymers from their molecular
structures; physical and mechanical properties of
polymers
as
composition;
related
to
viscoelastic
polymer
structure
and
behavior;
yielding
and
fracture behavior including irreversible deformation
processes
342-522
Polymer Technology
3(3-0-6)
Polymer technology i.e. plastic technology, fiber
technology, paint and coating technology and adhesive
technology; polymer blends; polymer composites;
polymer nanocomposites; polymer-clay
nanocomposites; plastic additives; standard of products
and test methods; production management; social
responsibility
342-523
Bioplastics
2(2-0-4)
Classification of bioplastics derived from
petroleum-based and bio-based bioplastics; synthesis
of biodergradable polymers; applications, properties;
testing of biodegradability; degradation of bioplastics;
green technology; eco-technology; green labeled
products; environment protection; laws or rules related
to environmental concern
342-531
Polymer Colloids and Applications
Classical and modern developments in colloid
3(3-0-6)
science;
colloids
preparation;
rownian
motion;
surfaces; particle-particle interactions (flocculation and
stabilization); thermodynamics; electrokinetic effect;
mechanical properties; mechanism of film formation for
polymer colloids; characterization of polymer colloid;
rheology of polymer colloids; industrial application of
colloids
342-532
Polymer Rheology
2(2-0-4)
An overview of polymer rheology; simple shear
flow and elongational flow; fluid mechanic; linear and
non-linear flow; mechanical analogous for non-linear
flow of polymer melt; rheological parameter for nonNewtonian polymeric fluid; melt elasticity and melt
fracture characterization; rheometry and rheological
measurement methods; capillary rheometer; dynamic
rheometer; melt rheology in polymer processing
equipment
342-533
Polymer Degradation and Stabilization
2(2-0-4)
Polymer structure and stability; type of
degradation; mechanical, chemical and thermal
degradation; control and prevention of polymer
degradation; degradation of specific polymers;
experimental techniques for determination of polymer
degradation
342-534
Polymer Blends and Polymer Composites
Types of polymer blends, polymer blends
preparation; properties of polymer blends; miscibility;
3(3-0-6)
compatibility; determination of miscibility and
compatibility; enhancement of miscibility and
compatibility; compatibilization; compatibilizing agents;
plastic/plastic blends; rubber toughened plastics;
rubber/rubber blends; types of polymer composites;
preparation of polymer composites; types of reforcing
agents; polymer nanocomposites; polymer – organo
clay nanocomposites; mechanical properties of
polymer composites
342-551
Special Topics in Polymer Science and Technology I
2(2-0-4)
Special current interesting topics in polymer
science and technology not included in the curriculum.
342-552
Special Topics in Polymer Science and Technology II
2(2-0-4)
Special current interesting topics in polymer
science and technology not included in the curriculum
342-553
Special Topics in Polymer Science and Technology III
3(3-0-6)
Modification and synthesis of polymers and
materials for drug delivery systems, physicochemical
characterization of polymer.
342-554
Special Topics in Polymer Science and Technology IV
3(3-0-6)
Special current interesting topics in polymer
science and technology not included in the curriculum.
595-664
Polymers and Materials in Pharmaceutical Science
Modification and synthesis of polymers and
materials for drug delivery systems, physicochemical
characterization of polymer.
3(3-0-6)
Thesis
342-692
18 Credits
Thesis
Research study on the topic of polymer science
and technology under supervision of a faculty advisor.