Summer Course in Polymer Chemistry for College Faculty

一门综合的聚合物化学课程，包括讲课、讨论、实验室和实地考察，是为那些希望将聚合物材料融入低级化学课程或教授高阶聚合物化学课程的大学教师而设计的。这种教学方法旨在克服许多人不愿将聚合物化学作为本科化学培训的一个重要方面。该课程包括聚合物的合成、改性、分子水平的表征和大分子的物理性质。生物聚合物，特别是不太为人所知的聚合物，如由一些细菌产生的聚酯，包括在内。讨论了聚合物的回收利用。还包括当代聚合物化学研究的主题，如用于微电子、生物材料和电子导电聚合物的聚合物。还计划参观位于马萨诸塞州莱奥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.