Students in macromolecular science and engineering study the synthesis,structure,processing,properties and use of large molecules called polymers. These polymer molecules are the basis of materials such as plastics,fibers,rubber,films,paints,membranes,adhesives and biological molecules such as DNA,RNA,proteins and carbohydrates. Macromolecular science and engineering students engage in classroom instruction to learn the properties of polymers as well as laboratory analysis and production of polymers.