To understand chemical and physical structures of polymers, 

To have an overview of tests for properties of polymers,

To understand thermal, mechanical, optical and electric properties of polymers,

To understand diffusion and permeation of gas and vapors in polymers,

To understand chemical resistance of polymers, 

To have an introduction to rheology: flow of polymers and viscometry, viscoelasticity,

To have an overview on rubber elasticity and rubber technology.