POLYMER AND FIBER ENGINEERING (PFEN)
PFEN 2270 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERED FIBROUS MATERIALS (4). LEC. 4, Pr., ENGR 1110 or departmental approval. Systems by which fibers are transformed into various fibrous assemblies, described and analyzed from an engineering perspective. Fall.
PFEN 3100 INTRODUCTION TO POLYMERS (3). LEC. 3. Pr., CHEM 2030 or CHEM 2070 or departmental approval. Fundamentals of polymers: terminology, synthesis, structure, molecular weight, transitions of state, properties and uses. Fall.
PFEN 3200 POLYMER PROCESSING (4). LEC. 3. LAB. 3. Pr., PFEN 3100. Characteristics and flow properties of polymers; film and fiber extrusion, molding technology, polymer material selection and processing. Spring.
PFEN 3300 FIBROUS PROD TESTING & INSTRUMENTATION (3). LEC. 2, LAB. 3. Pr., PFEN 2270. Theory and application of mechanical, physical and chemical measurement of fiber, yarn and fabric properties. Engineering principles of testing instrumentation. Fall.
PFEN 3400 FUNDAMENTALS OF COLORATION AND FINISHING (4). LEC. 3, LAB. 3. Pr., PFEN 3100 or PFEN 3500. Fundamental aspects of preparation, coloration and finishing processes of fibrous materials, process control and environmental aspects. Spring.
PFEN 3500 STRUCTURE & PROPERTIES OF POLYMERS & FIBERS (3). LEC. 3. Pr., CHEM 2030 or CHEM 2070 and PFEN 3100 or departmental approval. Relationships between the chemical structure, physical properties, and performance of polymers. Spring.
PFEN 4100 POLYMER CHARACTERIZATION (4). LEC 3, LAB 3. Pr., PHYS 1610, PFEN 3500 or departmental approval. Physical characterization of polymers. Molecular weight determination, spectroscopy (light, vibrational, nuclear magnetic resonance, electron spin resonance), X-ray diffraction, microscopy (light, electron), optical methods, thermal analysis. Fall.
PFEN 4200 POLYMERS FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES (2). LEC. 2. Pr., PFEN 3100. Fundamental aspects of natural, biodegradable polymers, including fibers, adhesives, films and coatings. Synthesis, structure/properties relationships, and the microbiology of their degradation.
PFEN 4300 ENGINEERED FIBROUS STRUCTURES (4), Lec. 3, Lab 3. Pr., PFEN 2270. Design of fibrous structures for civil engineering & construction, filtration, medical, military, pulp and paper, safety, sports and recreation, transportation, agriculture and other industries. Fall.
PFEN 4400 MECHANICS OF FLEXIBLE STRUCTURES (3). LEC. 3. Pr., ENGR 2050, ENGR 2070. Analysis of mechanical behavior and physical properties of flexible structures Influence of geometric characteristics and physical properties on mechanical behavior. Fall.
PFEN 4500 FIBER REINFORCED MATERIALS (3). LEC. 3. Pr., ENGR 2050, ENGR 2070. Material properties and manufacture of fiber reinforced materials; preform structures, analysis, design methodology and applications. Spring.
PFEN 4910 POLYMER & FIBER ENGINEERING DESIGN I (3). LEC 1, IND 2. Pr., Senior standing. Tools and skills needed to conduct an engineering design project. Emphasis on acquiring proficiency necessary for writing and presenting a design project.
PFEN 4920 POLYMER & FIBER ENGINEERING DESIGN II (3). IND 3. Pr., PFEN 4910. Undergraduate design project, second semester.
PFEN 4970 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3). IND. Pr., Departmental approval. Reading course with varying emphasis to give opportunity for overview in specific areas of engineering and technology. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
