Ph.D. of Science Programme in Polymer Science and Technology

Degree Designation Ph.D. (Polymer Science and Technology)

Curriculum Structure / Plan 1.1 / Plan 1.2 / Plan 2.1 / Plan 2.2
Required Courses / - / - / - / -
Elective Courses not less than / - / - / 12 / 24
Thesis / 48 / 72 / 36 / 48
Total / 48 / 72 / 48 / 72

Courses Description

Plan 1.1

Thesis / Credit
342-792 / Thesis II
Research study on the topic of polymer science and technology is under the supervision of the advisory committee. Thesis overviews should be presented to the thesis defense committee and student must satisfactorily defend the thesis finding at the final examination for Doctor of Philosophy Program in Polymer Science and Technology / 48(0-144-0)
Elective Courses / Credit
342-781 / Seminar I
The seminar in the area covers modern topics interest in polymer science and technology or topics related to student's research. Students have to explain in details of the selected papers / 1(0-2-1)
342-782 / Seminar II
The seminar in the area covers modern topics interest in polymer science and technology or topics related to student's research. Students have to explain in details of the selected papers / 1(0-2-1)
Elective Courses / Credit
342-783 / Seminar III
The seminar in the area covers modern topics interest in polymer science and technology or topics related to student's research. Students have to explain in details of the selected papers / 1(0-2-1)
342-784 / Seminar IV
The seminar in the area covers modern topics interest in polymer science and technology or topics related to student's research. Students have to explain in details of the selected papers / 1(0-2-1)

Plan 1.2

Thesis / Thesis I
Research study on the topic of polymer science and technology is under the supervision of the advisory committee. Thesis overviews should be presented to the thesis defense committee and student must satisfactorily defend the thesis finding at the final examination for Doctor of Philosophy Program in Polymer Science and Technology / Credit
342-791 / 72(0-216-0)
Elective Courses / Credit
342-781 / Seminar I
The seminar in the area covers modern topics interest in polymer science and technology or topics related to student's research. Students have to explain in details of the selected papers / 1(0-2-1)
342-782 / Seminar II
The seminar in the area covers modern topics interest in polymer science and technology or topics related to student's research. Students have to explain in details of the selected papers / 1(0-2-1)
Elective Courses / Credit
342-783 / Seminar III
The seminar in the area covers modern topics interest in polymer science and technology or topics related to student's research. Students have to explain in details of the selected papers / 1(0-2-1)
342-784 / Seminar IV
The seminar in the area covers modern topics interest in polymer science and technology or topics related to student's research. Students have to explain in details of the selected papers / 1(0-2-1)

Plan 2.1

Thesis / Thesis III
Research study on the topic of polymer science and technology is under the supervision of the advisory committee. Thesis overviews should be presented to the thesis defense committee and student must satisfactorily defend the thesis finding at the final examination for Doctor of Philosophy Program in Polymer Science and Technology / Credit
342-793 / 36(0-108-0)
Elective Courses / Credit
342-781 / Seminar I
The seminar in the area covers modern topics interest in polymer science and technology or topics related to student's research. Students have to explain in details of the selected papers / 1(0-2-1)
342-782 / Seminar II
The seminar in the area covers modern topics interest in polymer science and technology or topics related to student's research. Students have to explain in details of the selected papers / 1(0-2-1)
Elective Courses / Credit
342-783 / Seminar III
The seminar in the area covers modern topics interest in polymer science and technology or topics related to student's research. Students have to explain in details of the selected papers / 1(0-2-1)
342-784 / Seminar IV
The seminar in the area covers modern topics interest in polymer science and technology or topics related to student's research. Students have to explain in details of the selected papers / 1(0-2-1)

Plan 2.2

Thesis / Credit
342-792 / Thesis II
Research study on the topic of polymer science and technology is under the supervision of the advisory committee. Thesis overviews should be presented to the thesis defense committee and student must satisfactorily defend the thesis finding at the final examination for Doctor of Philosophy Program in Polymer Science and Technology / 48(0-144-0)
Elective Courses / Credit
342-781 / Seminar I
The seminar in the area covers modern topics interest in polymer science and technology or topics related to student's research. Students have to explain in details of the selected papers / 1(0-2-1)
342-782 / Seminar II
The seminar in the area covers modern topics interest in polymer science and technology or topics related to student's research. Students have to explain in details of the selected papers / 1(0-2-1)
Elective Courses / Credit
342-783 / Seminar III
The seminar in the area covers modern topics interest in polymer science and technology or topics related to student's research. Students have to explain in details of the selected papers / 1(0-2-1)
342-784 / Seminar IV
The seminar in the area covers modern topics interest in polymer science and technology or topics related to student's research. Students have to explain in details of the selected papers / 1(0-2-1)

Elective Courses (Ph.D. Polymer Science and Technology)

Elective Courses / Credit
342-501 / Synthesis and Chemical Structure of Polymers
Organic chemistry of polymers; polymer structure; kinetics and mechanisms of polymerization; preparation of addition and condensation polymers; theory of step-growth polymerization, radical polymerization, ionic polymerization, ring-opening polymerization; polymerization by transition metal catalysts / 3(3-0-6)
342-502 / Polymer Physics
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 / 3(3-0-6)
342-503 / Polymer Characterization
Basic 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 / 3(3-0-6)
Elective Courses / Credit
342-504 / Polymer Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory
Experiments in synthesis and characterization of polymers; polymerization including bulk, solution, suspension, and emulsion polymerization; characterization methods including preliminary tests (solubility, density, flame test), dilute solution viscometry, gel permeation chromatography, spectroscopy (NMR and IR), differential scanning calorimetry, elemental analysis (CHNOS analyzer), thermogravimetric analysis, dynamic mechanical thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction, and electron microscopy / 1(0-3-0)
342-505 / Polymer Processing
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 / 2(2-0-4)
342-511 / Introduction to Elastomers
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 of the elastomers; thermoplastic elastomers / 3(3-0-6)
342-512 / Rubber Processing, Characterization and Testing
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 / 3(3-0-6)
Elective Courses / Credit
342-513 / Rubber Engineering
Perspective in rubber manufacturing; mechanical properties of rubbers; 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 / 2(2-0-4)
342-514 / Chemicals for Rubbers
Vulcanizing agents; accelerators; retarders; activators; antioxidants; antiozonants; carbon black; processing aids; other additives / 2(2-0-4)
342-521 / Physical Properties of Polymers
Techniques for predicting the engineering and physical properties of polymers from their molecular structures; physical and mechanical properties of polymers as related to polymer structure and composition; viscoelastic behavior; yielding and fracture behavior including irreversible deformation processes / 2(2-0-4)
342-522 / Polymer Technology
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 / 3(3-0-6)
342-523 / Bioplastics
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 / 2(2-0-4)
Elective Courses / Credit
342-531 / Polymer Colloids and Applications
Classical and modern developments in colloid science; colloids preparation; brownian 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 / 3(3-0-6)
342-532 / Polymer Rheology
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 non-Newtonian polymeric fluid; melt elasticity and melt fracture characterization; rheometry and rheological measurement methods; capillary rheometer; dynamic rheometer; melt rheology in polymer processing equipment / 2(2-0-4)
342-533 / Polymer Degradation and Stabilization
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 / 2(2-0-4)
342-534 / Polymer Blends and Polymer Composites
Types of polymer blends, polymer blends preparation; properties of polymer blends; miscibility; 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 / 3(3-0-6)
342-661 / Special Topics in Polymer Science and Technology I
Special current important topic in polymer science and technology related to research and development in polymer science and technology / 2(2-0-4)
Elective Courses / Credit
342-662 / Special Topics in Polymer Science and Technology II
Special current important topic in polymer science and technology related to research and development in polymer science and technology / 2(2-0-4)
342-663 / Special Topics in Polymer Science and Technology III
Special current important topics in polymer science and technology related to research and development in polymer science and technology / 3(3-0-6)
342-664 / Special Topics in Polymer Science and Technology IV
Special current important topics in polymer science and technology related to research and development in polymer science and technology / 3(3-0-6)
342-771 / Topics of Current Interest I
Special current interesting topics in polymer science and technology not included in the curriculum or covered only superficially. Students have to discuss in details in the selected issue / 2(2-0-4)
342-772 / Topics of Current Interest II
Special current interesting topics in polymer science and technology not included in the curriculum or covered only superficially. Students have to discuss in details in the selected issue / 2(2-0-4)

Remark : All graduate must be registered Seminar Course 1-4 (none credit)

and required to pass all four courses.