Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, Minor

Minor in Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering (982100M)

Polymers are a class of materials that are ubiquitous in the world from tires, paint, and clothing to computer chips, biomedical devices, and airplanes. Students completing this minor position themselves for employment in polymer industry in Northeast Ohio and across the world. This includes, but is not limited too rubber, plastics, paint, adhesives, and composites. This minor would also be helpful for student's looking to continue in graduate program focused on soft matter in different STEM disciplines.

This minor consists of a two course core curriculum covering the fundamentals of the field followed by four electives allowing the student to tailor their study in Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering. One elective is a practical experience as either a research experience or laboratory course. The other three electives are upper level courses in polymer science and polymer engineering.

Requirements for Admission

The following prerequisite courses must be completed before taking the two required core classes in this minor:

Some courses in this minor have additional prerequisites that must be met; courses should be planned based on each individual student's plan of study.

The following information has official approval of The School of Polymer Science & Polymer Engineering and The College of Engineering and Polymer Science, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this minor is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.

The following courses constitute a “Minor in Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the minor to be noted on the student’s record. Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.

Summary

Core

Laboratory Experience³

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May be taken multiple semesters to satisfy 3 credit requirement

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The elective and laboratory experience courses have prerequisites that must be met; these courses should be planned based on the individual student's plan of study.

Electives^2,3

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Elective courses in other departments (e.g. Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Chemistry, Physics) may be taken as elective courses with prior permission

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The elective and laboratory experience courses have prerequisites that must be met; these courses should be planned based on the individual student's plan of study.