Program in Polymers and Soft Matter (PPSM)
Core Curriculum (2017-18)
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FALL 2017 |
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| 3.963/20.463 | Biomaterials Science and Engineering (Mon / Wed 11 AM-12:30 PM 56-614) Instructors: D.J. Irvine and K. Ribbeck |
| 10.568 | Physical Chemistry of Polymers (Tues / Thurs / 11 AM-12:30 PM / 56-114) Instructor: G. C. Rutledge and A. Alexander-Katz |
| 5.53* |
Molecular Structure and Reactivity (Mon / Wed / Fri / 10 AM / 4-159) Instructors: J. V. Humbeck |
| 3.903J/10.960J |
Seminar in Polymers and Soft Matter (Wed / 3-5:00 PM / 56-114) Instructors: B. D. Olsen and A. Alexander-Katz |
SPRING 2018
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| 10.569 | Synthesis of Polymers (Mon/Wed/Fri/11 AM/32-124) Instructor: Zachary P. Smith |
| 3.903J/10.960J | Seminar in Polymers and Soft Matter (Wed / 3-5:00 PM / 56-114) Instructors: B. D. Olsen and A. Alexander-Katz |
| *Chemistry-oriented students take 5.53, other students take 10.569 | |
SECOND YEAR ELECTIVE LIST (MUST TAKE TWO): |
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| 5.53 |
Molecular Structure and Reactivity (DAYS / TIMES / ROOM TBA) Instructor: J. van Humbeck |
| 3.941J/10.668J |
Statistical Mechanics of Polymers (Tues/Thurs 11 AM-12:30 PM 66-154) Instructors: A. Alexander-Katz and G. C. Rutledge |
| 10.560 |
Structure and Properties of Polymers (DAYS / TIMES / ROOM TBA) Instructors: R.E. Cohen |
| 10.43 |
Introduction to Interfacial Phenomena (DAYS / TIMES / ROOM TBA) Instructor: D. Blankschtein |
| 10.531J |
Macromolecular Hydrodynamics (Tues/Thurs / 11 AM-12:30 PM / 1-371) Instructor: G. H. McKinley |
| 10.56 |
Advanced Topics in Surfactant Science (DAYS / TIMES / ROOM TBA) Instructor: R.E. Cohen |
| 10.55 |
Colloid and Surfactant Science (DAYS / TIMES / ROOM TBA) Instructor: D. Blankschtein |
SUBSEQUENT SEMESTERS |
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| 3.903J/10.960J |
Student Seminar in Polymer Science and Technology (Wed 3-5:00 PM 56-114) |
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Polymer elective or departmental minor subjects |
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