Natural and Biobased Polymers and Materials

CHEM-6610

This course provides an introduction to natural and biobased polymers that have a broad range of uses such as biodegradable plastics, hydrogels, coatings, polymeric drugs and bioresorbable polymers. Topics discussed include an introduction to polymer science, natural building blocks, integration of biocatalytic and chemical synthetic methods, principles of green chemistry and sustainability. A working knowledge of organic chemistry and biochemistry is required.

3 credits
Prereqs:
none

Past Term Data

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Spring Summer Fall
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2023
Natural Polymers & Materials (3c)
  • Richard Alan Gross
Seats Taken: 6/25
2022
Natural/biobased Poymers/matls (3c)
  • Richard Alan Gross
Seats Taken: 2/25
2021
Natural/biobased Poymers/matls (3c)
  • Richard Alan Gross
Seats Taken: 6/25
2020
Natural And Biobased Polmers And Materials (3c)
  • Richard Alan Gross
Seats Taken: 13/25
2019
Natural And Biobased Polmers And Materials (3c)
  • Richard Alan Gross
Seats Taken: 6/25
2018
Natural And Biobased Polmers And Materials (3c)
  • Richard Alan Gross
Seats Taken: 7/25
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