BE 6723 - Natural Polymers and Materials

Institution:

Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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Description:

This course provides an introduction to natural and biomimetic polymers taught with an interdisciplinary view of biology, chemistry and macromolecular science. Topics covered in this course include: natural buildtheing blocks and methods by which nature carries out polymer synthesis and modification reactions; DNA; structural proteins; plant proteins; polysaccharides; polyesters; biosurfactants; polymers built from natural monomers and a wide variety of renewable resources; Uses of these polymers as fibers, films, rheological modifiers, flocculants, foams, adhesives and membranes; Special applications of natural polymers in medicine and as biodegradable plastics. Co-listed as CM 7923, Prerequisite: Adviser's approval.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.poly.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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