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Learning Outcomes

  1. Represent the structure of a polymer using the model of a collection of strings
  2. Apply the string model of polymer structure to explain strengthening of polymers
  3. Critize the shortcomings of the string model of polymer structure as applied to the optical properties of polymers
  4. Explain the mer unit as the logical building block for understanding polymer structure
  5. Use molecular weight as a means of describing the average length of polymer molecules
  6. Differentiate between and infer the property implications of the following microstructural features of polymers: crystallinity, chain length, extent of cross-linking
  7. Recognize the mechanistic similarities between melting, plastic deformation, and chemical dissolution of polymers
  8. Show how differences in electronegativity between atoms in a molecule can create electric dipoles, which in turn can allow secondary bonding
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Storyline file for If plastics are polymers, are all polymers plastic? CC BY
Type: Video Links
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The concept of a scientific model | The concept of a scientific model Scott Ramsay

This video is about The concept of a scientific model. (Duration: 08:30)
Mechanical Behaviour of Polymers | Mechanical Behaviour of Polymers Scott Ramsay

(Duration: 11:41)
Structure of Polymers | Structure of Polymers Scott Ramsay

(Duration: 08:01)
Strengthening polymers: by changing interactions between molecules | Strengthening polymers: by changing interactions between molecules Scott Ramsay

(Duration: 12:41)
Strengthening polymers: by changing interactions between molecules | Strengthening polymers: by changing interactions between molecules Scott Ramsay

(Duration: 12:28)
Electric dipoles and the secondary bond | Electric diploes and the secondary bond Scott Ramsay

(Duration: 13:17)
Optical transparency of Plexiglas(R) | Optical transparency of Plexiglas(R) Scott Ramsay

(Duration: 12:14)
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Introductory Chemistry from a Materials Perspective
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This online course will take an applied materials science approach to teaching chemistry at the introductory level. Chemistry is a common first year requirement in most engineering programs. Increasingly an applied approach is being used to teach this subject: blending traditional chemistry topics with materials science. In this project we propose to create a new online course at a foundational level that will fulfill the requirements for introductory chemistry with a materials approach.

Project Lead(s): Scott Ramsay
Project Team Members: Yasaman Delaviz
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