Polymer Chemistry

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly)

  • A program that focuses on the scientific study of synthesized macromolecule and their interactions with other substances. Includes instruction in molecular bonding theory, polymerization, properties and behavior of unstable compounds, the development of tailored polymers, transition phenomena, and applications to specific industrial problems and technologies. Find Colleges Offering Polymer Chemistry Degree.
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    • Job Description
      Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 40,743
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 45,381
      • Percent Job Growth: 11.38%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Speech Recognition
      • Speech Clarity
    • Job Description
      Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or chemical experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
      Salary and Wages

      San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

      • Total Employment: 30
      • Average Annual Salary: $93,530
      • Average Hourly Rate: $44.96
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 83,697
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 91,340
      • Percent Job Growth: 9.13%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
      • Category Flexibility
      • Mathematical Reasoning
    • Job Description
      Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Near Vision
      • Speech Clarity
    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Polymer Chemistry
     Total
    Overall
    All Students5
     
    By Gender
    Male4
    Female1
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien-
    American Indian-
    Black-
    Asian-
    Hispanic-
    White5
    Unknown-
     
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