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Programme Details

Introduction to polymers

By The Open University

About the programme

This free course, Introduction to polymers, examines the use of polymers and demonstrates how their properties are controlled by their molecular structure. You will learn how this structure determines which polymer to use for a particular product. You will also explore the manufacturing techniques used and the how the use of polymerisation can be used to control the structure of polymers.

Duration
20 hours

Level
Advanced level

Format
Online asynchronous

Certificate type
Short Course

Subjects
Sciences

Available languages of instruction
English