Thermodynamics of mixing, basic microstructures and mechanical behavior, phase separation and miscibility.
Major topics follow.
Homework usually contains 2-3 complex problems and is due following week before class. The midterm and final exams are fully comprehensive. An average percentage will be evaluated using above listed distribution and dropping the lowest grade for one homework assignment and the lowest grade for one quiz. All reports should be word processed and bound. Each student is allowed to miss two classes.