Discussion of macromolecular structure and morphology and their implications  to polymer states, properties, and processing.  Specific discussion of  thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers, fibers, reinforced plastics, and composites to emphasize the vast range of polymer materials and to familiarize  students with them.  Lab work will give students experience with the  mechanical properties of polymers and with polymer processing machinery and  operations for compression molding, extrusion, fiber spinning, and compounding.