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CHEM-4074: Laboratory in Polymer Science

Description: Experimental techniques used in the synthesis of various linear polymers, copolymers, and crosslinked networks. Determination of polymer molecular weights and molecular weight distribution. Methods used in the thermal, mechanical, and morphological characterization of polymeric systems.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 2 credits

Prerequisites: CHEM-3625 and (CHE-2164 or CHEM-3615) and CHEM-4534

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: MSE-4544

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 4

Average GPA: 3.48 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 59.05%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Charles A Figg202471.7%28.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.722
Edward B Orler202250.0%0.0%50.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.001
Victoria K Long201957.2%42.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.491

Grade Distribution Over Time

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Spring 2019Spring 2022Spring 2023Spring 2024Term050% W