Program Overview

University Program Information

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

Program Details

• The university provides various programs, including Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, and Post Master's Certificates.
• Professional training options are available in areas such as AI, Plastics, Project Management, and more.
• Programs are offered in different subjects, including Business, Finance & Economics, Criminal Justice & Security Studies, Cybersecurity, Education, Engineering/Engineering Technology, English & Liberal Arts, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, and Psychology.

Course Description

Characterization of Polymers and Plastics

This course provides an in-depth review of the various means by which important properties of polymers and plastics are determined.

• Lectures cover analysis of composition and structure, including deformulation techniques, as well as measurements of common physical, mechanical, thermal, barrier, fire, and optical properties.
• Coverage includes both the fundamental basis for the techniques and their practical applications, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Selected techniques will be demonstrated in the lab, time and resources allowing.

Course Details

• Course No: PLAS.6420
• SIS Class Nbr: 13207
• SIS Term: 3530
• Course Status: Registration Closed
• Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
• Section Notes: HyFlex Course
• Core Codes: STEM, HYFX
• Credits: 3
• Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Akshay Kokil

Schedule and Tuition

• The course is offered on Wednesdays from 6:30 PM-9:20 PM ET Online.
• The spring 2026 semester runs from January 20 to May 9.
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $2250
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Academic Policies

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, locations, tuition, and fees.
• Whenever possible, appropriate notice of such changes will be given before they become effective.