Summer Course in Polymer Chemistry for College Faculty

聚合物化学的综合课程，包括讲座，讨论，实验室和实地考察是专为大学教师谁希望将聚合物材料纳入低年级化学课程或教高年级课程聚合物化学。 教学方法的目的是克服大部分的不情愿考虑高分子化学作为一个重要方面的本科生在化学培训。 本课程包括高分子的合成、改性、分子水平的表征和大分子的物理性质。 生物聚合物，特别是鲜为人知的，如聚酯产生的一些细菌，包括在内。 讨论了聚合物的回收利用。 当代主题在高分子化学研究，如微电子聚合物，生物材料和电子导电聚合物也包括在内。 参观位于马萨诸塞州Leominster的国家塑料博物馆，Mypro公司，位于马萨诸塞州克林顿的通用电气研发中心和位于纽约州谢内克塔迪的通用电气研发中心也在计划中。

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.