Fundamentals, Properties, and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites
Online 24/7This course is focused primarily on polymer nanocomposites, based on the lecturer’s research experience as well as open literature.
Course # | EN18014 |
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Date(s) | Online 24/7 |
Time(s) | Access to the program is initiated within two business days of payment and enabled online 24/7 for three months after access is granted. |
Instructor(s) | Joseph Koo |
Fee(s) | TBD |
CEUs | TBD |
Location | Online |
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Course Description
This is a new course offered based on the lecturer technical elective senior and graduate level at the UT Austin curriculum. The lecturer’s new book: Fundamental, Properties, and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 2016 is recommended to accompany with this course will provide more in-depth knowledge of this subject.
Key Learning Objectives
- Fundamentals, Processing, and Characterization: Introduction to nanotechnology, overview of nanomaterials, basics of polymer matrices and composites; processing of multifunctional polymer nanocomposites; structures and properties characterization
- Multifunctional Properties and Applications: Explore mechanical, thermal, flammability, ablation, electrical, optical, tribological, permeability, oil field properties of polymer nanocomposites
- Concerns and Outlook: Environmental and health impacts for nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposites; Opportunities, trends, and challenges for polymer nanocomposites.
Refunds for Students Withdrawing from the University
Students who withdraw from the University receive a refund of a percentage of their tuition. The percentage varies as shown below according to the student’s effective withdrawal date.
Long Session and Summer Session (Whole-Session Classes)
Official withdrawal date | Percentage refund |
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Prior to the first class day | 100% less $15 matriculation fee |
During the first five class days | 80% |
During the second five class days | 70% |
During the third five class days | 50% |
During the fourth five class days | 25% |
After the fourth five class days | none |
Summer Session (First-Term, Second-Term, and Nine-Week Classes)
Official withdrawal date | Percentage refund |
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Prior to the first class day | 100% less $15 matriculation fee |
During the first, second, or third class day | 80% |
During the fourth, fifth, or sixth class day | 50% |
After the sixth class day | none |