Courses - Faculty of Engineering
Polymer Engineering
Postgraduate 700 Level Courses
Polymer Materials Engineering
Microstructure and morphology of semi-crystalline and amorphous polymers, including alloys and thermoplastic elastomers. The study of structure/property/processing inter-relationships for polymer materials.
Restriction: CHEMMAT 740
Advanced Polymer Processing
In-depth coverage of advanced polymer processing techniques. Study of additives, degradation processes and the prevention of degradation, formulation of products (thermosets and speciality polymers) and mixing of materials. Advanced moulding techniques, reaction injection moulding and processing biopolymers and speciality polymers as well as liquid moulding.
Restriction: CHEMMAT 741, 743
Polymer Process and Product Design
Material properties and selection for polymers. Drying and heat transfer. Polymer part and mould design, moulding simulation software. Fabrication and lifecycle considerations. Specialised polymers, processes and products.
Restriction: CHEMMAT 742
Polymer Testing and Characterisation
Focuses on applying characterisation techniques to polymer materials, especially spectroscopic, thermal and rheological analysis and mechanical testing to understand the behaviour of polymer materials for design, processing and use.
Restriction: CHEMMAT 740, 743