CHEM 5130 - Industrial Science (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Contact Hours: 3
This course will provide an overview of the chemical industry. In addition to providing a basic understanding of the top 50 industrial chemicals, their manufacturing processes, and raw materials sources, the course will also cover the origin and manufacture of basic petroleum feed stocks and petrochemicals; catalysis; pulp and paper chemistry; polymers and plastics; adhesives, sealants, and glues; agricultural chemistry; pharmaceutical chemistry; and selected topics of importance to the industry.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in CHEM 3402.
Repeat Limit: Not Repeatable
When Offered: Once a year