B.S. — Polymer Track
The Polymer Track deals with the chemistry and properties of polymeric materials and the manufacturing of polymer-based products. Students are exposed to all aspects of fundamental polymer science and engineering, are trained to handle relevant unit operations (e.g., polymer extrusion), and address issues involving polymer chemistry. In this program, students enjoy further flexibility by tailoring their degree to a specific area of interest using seven hours of approved elective hours. With these approved hours, students may take additional courses within the School of Polymer, Textile, and Fiber Engineering or work towards one of the numerous certificates offered by other schools on campus.
Since most of the polymer/fiber coursework is concentrated in the last two years of the programs, students from junior and community colleges can readily transfer into the School of Polymer, Textile, and Fiber Engineering. The Regents' Engineering Transfer Program (RETP) greatly facilitates such transfers. Eligible students may also enroll in the five-year B.S./M.S. degree program.