Assignments

Assignments for this class include problem sets and a project essay.

Problem Sets

Problem Set 1 (PDF)

Problem Set 2 (PDF)

Problem Set 3 (PDF)

Problem Set 4 (PDF)

Problem Set 5 (PDF)

Project Essay

Students are required to write a substantial essay on an area concerning the structure, processing, and physical properties of polymers. A two page detailed outline is due on Lec #13 and the paper is due seven days after Lec #23.

Essay Assignment (PDF)

Student Essays

These papers are presented courtesy of the students and used with permission.

"OLEDs: Modifiability and Applications," by Jill A. Rowehl (PDF)

"Polymer Foams," by Katrine Sivertsen (PDF)