Structure of amorphous and crystalline polymeric materials; mechanical, electrical and optical properties, and their modification through processing. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1AA3 and both MATH 2A03 and 2C03, or both MATH 2Z03 and 2ZZ3 Offered on an irregular rotation basis. Not offered in 2010-2011. Offered in 2011-2012. Open to Level III and IV students registered in a program in the Faculty of Science or Engineering with permission of the department.