Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Massachusetts Lowell offers a range of programs for students.

Advanced Plastics Materials Course

Course Description

This course reviews the historical developments of polymeric material systems, commodity, engineering, biodegradable, and high performance thermoplastics. Topics include their synthesis, structure, properties, and applications and there is also an overview of typical additives that are used to modify the properties of plastics. Knowledge of general and/or organic chemistry is recommended as a prerequisite for this course.

Course Details

• Course No: PLAS.5440
• SIS Class Nbr: 12667
• SIS Term: 3530
• Course Status: Registration Closed
• Credits: 3
• Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Stephen Driscoll
• Materials: No cost course materials available

When Offered and Tuition

• Online Course
• 2026 Spring: Jan 20 to May 09
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $1875
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs

• Graduate Certificate in Plastics Engineering Fundamentals
• Graduate Certificate in Elastomeric Materials
• M.S.E. in Plastics Engineering
• Graduate Certificate in Plastics Materials

Program Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this catalog. However, the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies reserves the right to implement new rules and regulations and to make changes of any nature to its program, calendar, procedures, standards, degree requirements, academic schedules (including, without limitations, changes in course content and class schedules), locations, tuition and fees. Whenever possible, appropriate notice of such changes will be given before they become effective.