Polymer Materials Technology
Program Requirements
Polymer Materials Technology, Minor Program Checksheet
Includes:
- Minor Courses
- Admission and Transfer Requirements
- Graduation Requirements
Why Choose to Minor in Polymer Materials Technology?
The polymer materials technology minor is intended for non-Plastics/Rubber majors who are interested in the polymer industry. This minor is intended to complement existing degrees within FSU. Affording students a technical focus which could result in employment opportunities in the third-largest industry in the United States.
Students will:
- Understand and learn the terminology in the plastics and rubber industry
- Know the most used polymer materials and their significant properties and applications
- Learn how to measure and evaluate polymer materials by their physical and mechanical properties
- Know the major polymer suppliers associated with the industry
- Know and understand the typical rubber and plastics fabrication techniques
- Understand polymer materials selection as it relates to materials and product design
Career Opportunities
This minor is intended to complement existing degrees within FSU. Affording students a technical focus which could result in employment opportunities in the third-largest industry in the United States.
More Information
School of Design and Manufacturing
Plastics and Rubber Engineering Technology Programs
919 Campus Drive, NEC 211
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Phone: 231-591-2640
Email: [email protected]
https://www.ferris.edu/CET/design-mfg/Plastics/homepage.htm
College of Engineering Technology
1009 Campus Drive, JOH 200
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2280
Phone: 231-591-2890
Email: [email protected]
www.ferris.edu/technology