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Plastics in Infrastructure and the Environment

Overview

Through this course, students will gain an appreciation of the complexity of issues surrounding polymers in civil and environmental engineering.

What you'll learn

  • Explain the properties of polymer materials.
  • Recognize the performance differences between polymeric materials.
  • Describe the advantages and disadvantages of polymers for engineering applications.

Skills you'll practise

Research ExperiencesThermal ManagementBiologyEnvironmental EngineeringCalculusPolymer ChemistryMaterial CharacterizationPhysicsChemistryMaterials ScienceEnvironmental ScienceToxicology

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
  • A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.

Disadvantages

  • Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
  • Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
  • Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
  • Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.
  • Runs on fixed dates, so you may have to wait for the next run.

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Free to audit

  • Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
  • Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate $2250). Audit access may end after the course closes.

Before you start

This course also requires a basic understanding of chemistry, biology, physics, and willingness to learn new concepts and work with others. Persons who are lacking part of the academic prerequisites can succeed in this course, but will need to put forth additional effort. Must have a basic understanding of chemistry. Above all, a strong work ethic and committed desire to learn are critical for succeeding in this course.

Taught by

  • Andrew WheltonProfessor of Civil Engineering and Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Purdue University is in Tier 3: good universities, respected companies, nonprofits and well-known teachers of our institution ranking (78/100).

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