About This Major
A program that focuses on the scientific study of synthesized macromolecules and their interactions with other substances. Includes instruction in molecular bonding theory, polymerization, properties and behavior of unstable compounds, the development of tailored polymers, transition phenomena, and applications to specific industrial problems and technologies.
Related CIP Codes
- 14.3201
- Polymer/Plastics Engineering
At a Glance
- CIP Code
- 40.0507
- CIP Family
- 40
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