MPH3263 Polymers and Composites

Polymers and Composites  is taught to third year students in materials science program. 

Aims of the module

The module introduces fundamental concepts of polymeric and composite materials, their structure and properties, as well as the most important polymerization processes and composite reinforcements.

Learning outcomes

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in:

• The different classifications of polymeric materials
• The physical and chemical basis of polymers
• How polymers are made and manufactured
• Polymers processing and processing instrumentation
• The foundation of composite materials
• The classification of composite materials
• The particle-reinforced and fiber-reinforced composites.