Polymer Chemistry & Physics

1. Cultivation Aims
1. First, candidates are required to study hard in Marxism, Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought and Deng Xiaoping Theory. They should adhere to the party’s basic lines, be patriotic and abide by law and disciplines. Based on a sound moral integrity, a rigorous and scientific attitude towards academic work, and a strong sense of dedication, they should endeavor to contribute to the ongoing socialist modernization drive.
2. Candidates must have a firm theoretical foundation in their special fields and broad background in related areas.  They should be competent in undertaking independent research and development, and capable of making original contributions to their scientific and technological discipline. They should be proficient in a foreign language.
3. Candidates must take an active part in physical exercises and keep fit.
4. The specialty focuses on the research of new type of polymer material, particularly compound material and functional polymer material, exploring new theory, new skill as well as new technology. The research subjects cover most focus in present polymer field and enjoy a broad prospect of application. The graduates in the specialty are competent in researching polymer basic theory and designing new high polymer materials, They will be qualified for research, teaching, new production developing and manufacturing technology management in polymer field.
2. Duration for the program
The program for master’s degree lasts two and a half years.
3. Subjects for Research
1. Polymer-Matrix Composite Materials
2. Functional Polymer Plastics
3. Curriculum (See the table below)
4. Biomedical Polymer Materials
5. Environmentally Friendly Polymer Materials
Category
Course Number
Course Name
Period
Credit
Term
Academic Degree Courses Political Theoretical Course 
001000701
Theory and Practice of Scientific Socialism 
30
2
1
001000702
Natural Dialectics 
45
3
2
First Foreign Language 
001000704
Public English 
100
3
1, 2
101000701
Professional English 
40
2
3
Basic and Specialized Course 
101201701
Structure and Properties of Polymers 
40
4
1
101201702
Polymer analysis and Characterization 
40
4
1
101201703
Introduction to reactive Polymers 
40
4
2
Required Courses Literature Reading Seminar 
101201901
Development of Polymer & Nano Compound Material 
40
4
1
101201902
High-quality Engineering Plastics and Compound Material 
40
4
1
101201903
Conducting Polymer and its Compound Material 
40
4
2
101201904
Functional Polymer Material 
40
4
2
101201907
Biomedical and Environmentally Friendly Polymers 
40
4
3
101201906
Polymerization Reaction Engineering 
40
4
3
Academic Seminar 
 
  
 
2
 
Additive Courses Main Undergraduate Course 
 
Polymer Chemistry 2 or more courses for graduates whose specialties don't conform to their undergraduate majors and equivalency diploma holders
 
Polymer Physics
 
4. Thesis
1. Having finished school course, academic subject course and other necessary courses, the candidates are eligible for undertaking research towards a Master thesis, but they are required to submit, prior to the preliminary conference, 3 comprehensive reports related to thesis topic.
2. The topic is to evolve around the fundamental research or major technical issues of this specialty in the national economy. The report of the preliminary conference should be with a minimum of 5000 words, covering the situation of development, the significance of the topic, research content, the specific schedule and anticipated results, ect.
3. The preliminary conference is to be assessed by at least 3 lecturers with senior titles, who will offer specific assessment and advice for revision. Those who don't pass the evaluation will rewrite the report within a set time , and those who fail again will lose the education opportunity.
4. Phase-by-phase examinations are to be conducted on the thesis. The candidates should make reports on its process and achievement and discuss with their tutors such problems as research process and research methods. Given the great discrepancy between the actual headway and the criteria, a warning will be given.
5. After the thesis is completed, the tutor should strictly examine the thesis and offer his advice. Thesis under standard can't be allowed to submit for preliminary defence, which normally takes place two months earlier than the formal one. Thesis will be evaluated by preliminary defence panel, including at least 3 lecturers with senior titles. Those who fail the preliminary defence should, after its revision, have his thesis rejudged within six months. Formal thesis defence is held according to "Shanghai University Academic Degree-conferring Detailed Codes".