MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
POLYMERS
Course descriptions for the referenced polymer courses
appear in Appendix A.
Prerequisites
1. B.S.
in science or engineering
2. *Demonstrated
ability in heat/mass transfer*
3. *Demonstrated
ability in fluid flow (Materials Science Track)
4. *Introductory
material science*
5. Undergraduate
chemistry, physics, and math
6. Demonstrated
ability in physical and organic chemistry
7. *Undergraduate
polymer science and engineering*
(Polymer Science and Engineering I, CHEM/CHE/ME/MSE/TFE 4775
and Polymer Science and Engineering II: Analysis, Processing & Laboratory,
CHEM/CHE/ME/MSE/TFE 4776)
* Students who do not possess these courses in their
academic background can take them at Georgia Tech without receiving
graduate credit.
Requirements
1. Curriculum:
A. Core
courses (12-13 credit hours at 6000+ level) - these courses are the basis for
the PhD qualifying examinations.
B. At least 9
additional semester credit hours of courses at the 4000 level or above and
approved by the school of residence. Students
in the Polymer Materials Science Track must take Polymer Characterization (TFE
6752) as one of these. For students in the Polymer Chemistry Track, six hours
have to be chosen from one of the following pairs of courses.
Organic Chemistry (CHEM 6372,
6373)
Physical
Chemistry (CHEM 6471 & 6482) / (CHEM 6471 & 6481) / (CHEM 6472 &
6491)
Analytical
Chemistry I and II (CHEM 6271, 6272)
Biochemistry I and II (CHEM 6501,
6502)
|
Polymer Materials Science Track |
h |
Polymer Chemistry Track |
h |
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CORE COURSES: |
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CORE COURSES: |
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Polymer Structure, Physical Properties and
Characterization (TFE 6768) |
3 |
Preparation and Reaction of Polymers (TFE 6750) |
3 |
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Mechanics of Polymer Solids and Fluids (TFE 7771) |
3 |
Physical Chemistry of Polymer Solutions (TFE 6751) |
3 |
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Physical Chemistry of Polymer Solutions (TFE 6751) |
3 |
Polymer Characterization (TFE 6752) |
4 |
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Theoretical Chemistry of
Polymers (TFE/Chem 6755) |
3 |
Theoretical Chemistry of
Polymers (TFE/Chem 6754) |
3 |
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REQUIRED NON-CORE COURSES: |
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REQUIRED NON-CORE COURSES: |
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Polymer Characterization (TFE 6752)* *May be used
as the substitute if TFE/Chem 6755 is not offered. |
4 |
Organic Chemistry (CHEM 6372, 6373) or
Physical Chemistry (CHEM 6471 & 6482) / (CHEM 6471 & 6481) / (CHEM
6472 & 6491) or Analytical Chemistry I and II (CHEM 6271, 6272) or Biochemistry I and II (CHEM 6501, 6502) |
6 |
|
Electives: approved by School of residence at 4000 level
or above |
6 |
Electives: approved by School of residence at 4000 level
or above |
3 |
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TOTALS: |
22 |
|
22 |
2. Thesis (at least 12 semester credit hours)
Additional Graduation
Requirements for M.S.
|
GPA Requirement |
2.7 |
|
Total Credit Hours required (Min.) |
30 |
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Course Hours at 6000 level or higher (Min.) |
12 |
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Thesis (CHE/MSE/TFE 7000) Hours (Min.) |
6 |
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Max. Hours of Pass/Fail Coursework |
3 |
|
Max. Transfer credit hours allowed |
6 |
|
Maximum Time allowed for Degree Completion |
6 years |
|
Prior approval of program of study required |
yes |
First Year Suggested
Course Sequence
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Polymer Materials Science Track |
Polymer Chemistry Track |
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Fall |
Spring |
Fall |
Spring |
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4775 |
6768 |
4775 |
6751 |
|
4776 |
TFE 6755/Chem 6754 |
4776 |
6752 |
|
7771 |
6751 |
6750 |
TFE 6755/Chem 6754 |
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CHE/MSE/TFE 6790, if required |
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CHE/MSE/TFE 6790, if required |
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