Program Overview

Macromolecular Science and Engineering Programs

The Macromolecular Science and Engineering department at Case Western Reserve University offers various programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Programs

• Biomedical Engineering, BSE: A bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering that focuses on the application of engineering principles to medical and biological systems.
• Biomedical Engineering, Minor: A minor in biomedical engineering that provides students with a foundation in engineering principles and their application to medical and biological systems.
• Biomedical Engineering, MS: A master's degree in biomedical engineering that provides advanced training in the application of engineering principles to medical and biological systems.
• Biomedical Engineering, MS (Online): An online master's degree in biomedical engineering that provides advanced training in the application of engineering principles to medical and biological systems.
• Biomedical Engineering, PhD: A doctoral degree in biomedical engineering that provides advanced training in the application of engineering principles to medical and biological systems.

Graduate Programs

• Macromolecular Science, MS: A master's degree in macromolecular science that focuses on the study of large molecules, including their synthesis, properties, and applications.
• Macromolecular Science, PhD: A doctoral degree in macromolecular science that provides advanced training in the study of large molecules, including their synthesis, properties, and applications.
• Polymer Science and Engineering, BSE: A bachelor's degree in polymer science and engineering that focuses on the study of polymers, including their synthesis, properties, and applications.
• Polymer Science and Engineering, Minor: A minor in polymer science and engineering that provides students with a foundation in the study of polymers, including their synthesis, properties, and applications.

Courses

The department offers a variety of courses in macromolecular science and engineering, including:

• EMAC 125: First Year Research on Polymers: A course that introduces students to research in polymer chemistry, engineering, and physics.
• EMAC 270: Introduction to Polymer Science and Engineering: A course that provides an introduction to the science and engineering of large molecules.
• EMAC 276: Polymer Properties and Design: A course that reviews the chemical and physical structures of polymers and their applications.
• EMAC 303: Structure of Biological Materials: A course that explores the structure of biological materials, including proteins, nucleic acids, and connective tissue.
• EMAC 325: Undergraduate Research in Polymer Science: A course that provides undergraduate students with research experience in polymer science.
• EMAC 351: Physical Chemistry for Engineering: A course that provides an introduction to physical chemistry and its application to engineering systems.
• EMAC 352: Polymer Physics and Engineering: A course that explores the physics and engineering of polymers, including their mechanical properties and processing.
• EMAC 353: Foundations of Scattering: A course that introduces students to the fundamentals of scattering techniques for characterizing soft matter and its interfaces.
• EMAC 355: Polymer Analysis Laboratory: A course that provides hands-on experience with experimental techniques in polymer synthesis and characterization.
• EMAC 370: Polymer Chemistry: A course that focuses on the organic chemistry of polymer synthesis.
• EMAC 372: Polymer Processing and Testing Laboratory: A course that provides hands-on experience with polymer processing and testing techniques.
• EMAC 373: Numerical and Computational Methods in Soft Matter Systems: A course that introduces students to numerical and computational methods for analyzing soft matter systems.
• EMAC 375: Fundamentals of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics and Polymer Rheology: A course that explores the rheology of polymers and non-Newtonian fluids.
• EMAC 376: Polymer Engineering: A course that focuses on the mechanical properties of polymer materials and their engineering applications.
• EMAC 377: Elementary Steps in Polymer Processing: A course that explores the elementary steps in polymer processing, including handling of particulate solids, melting, and pressurization.
• EMAC 378: Polymer Engineer Design Product: A course that provides students with experience in designing polymer products and processes.
• EMAC 381: Polymer Characterization: A course that introduces students to modern techniques for analyzing and characterizing polymers and polymer systems.
• EMAC 382: Polymer Composites for Electronics: A course that explores the use of polymer composites in electronic applications.
• EMAC 396: Special Topics: A course that covers timely issues in polymer engineering and science.
• EMAC 398: Polymer Science and Engineering Project I: A course that provides students with research experience in polymer science and engineering.
• EMAC 399: Polymer Science and Engineering Project II: A course that provides students with research experience in polymer science and engineering.
• EMAC 400T: Graduate Teaching I: A course that provides graduate students with teaching experience in polymer science and engineering.
• EMAC 401: Polymer Foundation Course I: Organic Chemistry: A course that introduces students to the organic chemistry of polymer synthesis.
• EMAC 402: Polymer Foundation Course II: Physical Chemistry: A course that introduces students to the physical chemistry of polymers in solution.
• EMAC 403: Polymer Foundation Course III: Physics: A course that introduces students to the physics of polymers in the bulk amorphous and crystalline states.
• EMAC 404: Polymer Foundation Course IV: Engineering: A course that introduces students to the engineering and technology of polymeric materials.
• EMAC 408: Scientific Literature, Bibliometrics, and Ethics in Research and Publication: A course that introduces students to the principles of scientific literature, bibliometrics, and ethics in research and publication.
• EMAC 413: Polymers Plus Green Chemistry and Engineering: A course that explores the principles of green chemistry and engineering in polymer science and technology.
• EMAC 415: Polymers Plus Structure and Morphology: A course that explores the structure and morphology of polymers and their applications.
• EMAC 425: Polymer Plus Energy: A course that explores the use of polymers in energy applications.
• EMAC 437: Advanced Polymeric Films: A course that explores the processing, structure, and properties of polymeric films.
• EMAC 450: The Business of Polymers: A course that introduces students to the business and management aspects of polymer technology.
• EMAC 451: Physical Chemistry for Engineering: A course that provides an introduction to physical chemistry and its application to engineering systems.
• EMAC 453: Foundations of Scattering: A course that introduces students to the fundamentals of scattering techniques for characterizing soft matter and its interfaces.
• EMAC 463: Fire Dynamics: A course that explores the dynamics of fires and the behavior of materials in fire.
• EMAC 471: Polymers in Medicine: A course that explores the use of polymers in medical applications.
• EMAC 473: Numerical and Computational Methods in Soft Matter Systems: A course that introduces students to numerical and computational methods for analyzing soft matter systems.
• EMAC 475: Fundamentals of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics and Polymer Rheology: A course that explores the rheology of polymers and non-Newtonian fluids.
• EMAC 476: Polymer Engineering: A course that focuses on the mechanical properties of polymer materials and their engineering applications.
• EMAC 477: Elementary Steps in Polymer Processing: A course that explores the elementary steps in polymer processing, including handling of particulate solids, melting, and pressurization.
• EMAC 478: Polymer Engineer Design Product: A course that provides students with experience in designing polymer products and processes.
• EMAC 481: Polymer Characterization: A course that introduces students to modern techniques for analyzing and characterizing polymers and polymer systems.
• EMAC 482: Polymer Composites for Electronics: A course that explores the use of polymer composites in electronic applications.
• EMAC 491: Polymers Plus Literature Review: A course that provides students with experience in reviewing and presenting scientific literature in polymer science and engineering.
• EMAC 500T: Graduate Teaching II: A course that provides graduate students with teaching experience in polymer science and engineering.
• EMAC 600T: Graduate Teaching III: A course that provides graduate students with teaching experience in polymer science and engineering.
• EMAC 601: Independent Study: A course that provides students with the opportunity to pursue independent study in polymer science and engineering.
• EMAC 651: Thesis M.S.: A course that provides students with the opportunity to pursue a master's thesis in polymer science and engineering.
• EMAC 673: Selected Topics in Polymer Engineering: A course that covers timely issues in polymer engineering and science.
• EMAC 677: Colloquium in Macromolecular Science and Engineering: A course that provides students with the opportunity to attend seminars and colloquia in macromolecular science and engineering.
• EMAC 690: Special Topics in Macromolecular Science: A course that covers timely issues in macromolecular science and engineering.
• EMAC 695: Project M.S.: A course that provides students with the opportunity to pursue a master's project in polymer science and engineering.
• EMAC 701: Dissertation Ph.D.: A course that provides students with the opportunity to pursue a doctoral dissertation in polymer science and engineering.