CBE 5745
Transcript Abbreviation:
Soft Matter ChE
Course Description:
This course will first introduce the fundamental intermolecular and surface forces and thermodynamics, and then discuss their roles in determining the properties of simple systems such as gases, liquids, solids and complex soft matter phases and systems. Next, we will discuss representative examples of responsive soft matter, including smart surfaces, liquid crystals and shape changing polymers.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
3508, or CHEM 4300, or equivalent; or Grad Standing in Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics
Electronically Enforced:
Yes
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Understand basic intermolecular and surface forces with the goal of trying to understand the stimuli-responsive behaviors underlying responsive materials.
Able to use intermolecular interaction and thermodynamics analysis to evaluate the equilibrium states of soft matter
Become aware of typical synthesis and characterization methods of representative responsive soft matter.
Understand the structure-property-functionality relationship of responsive soft matter.
Understand and evaluate literature involving responsive soft matter.
Able to propose design of responsive soft matter with functionalities for specific applications
Check if concurrence sought:
Yes
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular assembly and surfaces | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquid crystals | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Polymers | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
(N/A)
Grade Roster Component:
(N/A)
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Attendance | 20% |
| Presentation | 40% |
| Report | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Intermolecular and Surface Forces | Jacob N. Israelachvili | 2011 |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 5 | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
Embedded Literacies Info:
1.1 Investigate and integrate knowledge of the subject, context and audience with knowledge
1.1A Explain basic concepts of statistics and probability
1.1B Explain the utility of different approaches to qualitative data analysis
1.2B Apply key methods and tools in qualitative data analysis
1.3B Interpret the results of qualitative data analysis to answer research questions
1.2B Apply key methods and tools in qualitative data analysis
1.3B Interpret the results of qualitative data analysis to answer research questions
1.1 Critically describe the relationships between technology and society in historical and cultural context
1.2 Recognize how technologies emerge and change
1.3 Evaluate the social and ethical implications of technology
1.2 Recognize how technologies emerge and change
1.3 Evaluate the social and ethical implications of technology