Summer Course in Polymer Chemistry for College Faculty

这是一门高分子化学的综合课程，包括讲座、讨论、实验和实地考察，专为希望将高分子材料纳入低年级化学课程或教授高年级高分子化学课程的大学教师而设计。教学方法的目的是克服许多不愿意考虑聚合物化学作为一个重要方面的本科化学训练。本课程包括高分子合成、改性、分子水平表征和大分子的物理性质。生物聚合物，特别是鲜为人知的，如某些细菌产生的聚酯，也包括在内。讨论了聚合物的回收利用。在聚合物化学研究的当代主题，如微电子聚合物，生物材料和导电聚合物也包括在内。此外，还计划参观位于马萨诸塞州莱明斯特的国家塑料博物馆、位于马萨诸塞州克林顿的Mypro公司以及位于纽约州斯克内克塔迪的通用电气研发中心。

A comprehensive course in polymer chemistry, comprising lecture, discussion, laboratory, and field trips is designed for college faculty who wish to incorporate material on polymers into lower division chemistry courses or to teach upper division courses in polymer chemistry. The pedagogical approach aims to overcome much of the reluctance to consider polymer chemistry as an important aspect of undergraduate training in chemistry. The course includes polymer synthesis, modification, and molecular level characterization and physical properties of macromolecules. Biopolymers, especially lesser known ones such as the polyesters produced by some bacteria, are included. Polymer recycling is discussed. Contemporary topics in research in polymer chemistry such as polymers for microelectronics, biomaterials, and electronically conducting polymers also is included. Visits to the National Plastics Museum in Leominster, MA, Mypro, Inc., in Clinton, MA, and the General Electric Research and Development center in Schenectady, NY, are also planned.