Part-time Study
Polymer Chemistry
Program Overview
It is estimated that 75 percent of all chemists work in the polymer field at some time during their professional career. This program provides a solid foundation in chemistry (general, biochemistry, analytical, instrumental, organic, physical, inorganic, polymer, and advance electives) mathematics, physics, liberal arts, and computer science. The curriculum satisfies all entry requirements for graduate programs in chemistry, materials science and engineering, and polymer chemistry. This program is one of the few through the United States at the baccalaureate level, and it is accredited by the American Chemical Society.
This program is available for full- or part-time students during both day and evening hours. The quarter system at RIT enables us to accept transfer students for entry four times during the year: September, December, March, and June.
Curriculum Review
Sample courses include:
1016-305 Multivariable Calculus
1029-301 Introduction to Polymer Technology
1016-306 Differential Equations
1014-441 Chemical Thermodynamics
1014-445 Chemical Thermodynamics Lab
4002-208 Computer Programming
1010-401 Chemical Literature
1009-300 Introduction to Biochemistry
1014-442 Quantum Chemistry
1014-446 Quantum Chemistry Lab
1014-443 Chemical Kinetics
1014-447 Chemical Kinetics Lab
1029-501 Organic Chemistry of Polymers
1012-562 Inorganic Chemistry I
1009-502 Biochemistry: Conformation and Dynamics
1029-502 Polymer Chemistry: Chains and Solutions
1029-503 Polymer Chemistry: Properties of Bulk Materials
1029-505 Synthesis of High Polymers Lab
1012-565 Preparative Inorganic Lab
1029-504 Polymer Characterization Lab
Career Outcomes
Job TitlesChemist, lab technician, chemical technician, research associate, chemical analyst, polymer specialist
Functions
Assist in the development of new products, provide chemistry lab support for various project initiatives.
Recent Employers
Eastman Kodak Co., National Starch & Chemical, STS Duotek