Rubber (RUB-MNR-TE) Minor

Location(s): Ferris Main Campus

Minor

The Rubber Minor is tailored for individuals with a special interest in the polymer industry. This minor offers hands-on experiences within a laboratory setting, mirroring the material development and processing labs used in the industry. Upon completion of the Rubber Minor, students will possess a valuable skillset enabling a wide array of opportunities in the industry.

Students in this minor will be able to identify major components of a rubber compound and their impact on material and finished product properties. They will become proficient in operating common rubber compounding and processing equipment. Furthermore, students will be able to operate standard testing equipment, interpret results, and generate comprehensive reports.

Program Outcomes

Students are able to identify major components of a rubber compound and their impact on compound properties.
Students are able to demonstrate proficiency in operating common rubber compounding and processing equipment.
Students are able to operate standard testing equipment, interpret results, and generate reports.

Admission Requirements

This minor is open to all students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program, and may only be awarded to those not pursuing a degree in this subject area.

New Student Admission Requirements

Student must be admitted to Ferris State University and pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

Students must be admitted to Ferris State University and pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

All Minor Requirements - 18 Credits Required

Minor Courses - 18 Credits Required

PPET 280 - Intro to Rubber Technology Credit Hours: 2
PLTS 360 - Intro to Rubber Processing Credit Hours: 4
PLTS 362 - Rubber Compound and Testing Credit Hours: 4
PLTS 461 - Rubber Compounding Credit Hours: 4
PLTS 462 - Rbr Prd Dsgn& Adv Processing Credit Hours: 4

Notes

Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.

University Graduation Requirements

These are the minimum graduation requirements for a minor at Ferris State University:

A GPA of 2.00 or higher must be achieved for the courses within the minor.
A minimum of 18 credits within the minor must be earned.
A minimum of 50 percent of minor credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
A minimum of 9 of the credits in the minor must be at the 200 level or higher.
A maximum of one-third of the credits, but no more than 7 credit hours, in a minor may overlap with the student’s major.
Up to 6 credit hours may overlap between any two minors.
The minor must be completed prior to or at the awarding of a bachelor’s degree.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements

These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:

All requirements as specified in the All Minor Requirements section must be met.

Contact Information

Plastics and Rubber Engineering Technology Programs
(231) 591-2640
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