Minor in Colloids, Polymers, and Surfaces 

The sequence of courses in the Colloids, Polymers, and Surfaces (CPS) designated minor provides an opportunity to explore the science and engineering of fine particles and macromolecules as they relate to complex fluids and interfacially engineered materials. These topics are very relevant to technology and product development in industries that manufacture pharmaceuticals, coatings and paints, pulp and paper, biomaterials, surfactants and cleaning products, cosmetics and personal care products, food, textiles and fibers, nanoparticles, polymer/plastics, composite materials.


Director

Annette Jacobson

Course Requirements for Colloids, Polymers, and Surfaces Minor

This minor requires a total of five classes. The following four courses are mandatory:

• 06-609/09-509 Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules

• 06-607 Physical Chemistry of Colloids and Surfaces

• 06-426 Experimental Colloid and Surface Science

• 06-466 Experimental Polymer Science

In addition, the student must take one course from the following list:

• 06-221 Thermodynamics

• 24-221 Thermodynamics I

• 27-215 Thermodynamics of Materials

• 33-341 Thermal Physics I • 09-345 Physical Chemistry II

Please consult the Colloids, Polymers, and Surfaces website for more information.