Polymers and Coatings Minor

Program Overview

The Polymers and Coatings Minor at Eastern Michigan University provides students with specialized knowledge and skills in polymers and coatings technology. The program includes required courses in coatings science, polymers, and laboratory techniques, as well as elective courses in materials science, cooperative education, and advanced coatings topics. Graduates are prepared for careers in coatings manufacturing, research and development, technical sales, quality control, and product development in industries such as automotive, chemical, and aerospace.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Polymers and Coatings Minor program at Eastern Michigan University aims to equip undergraduate students interested in science and engineering with specialized knowledge and skills in the field of polymers and coatings technology, thereby broadening their career opportunities.
• Objectives: The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of polymers and coatings, preparing them to apply their expertise in various industries and research settings.

Outline:

• Required Courses (18 hours):
• PC 260: Introduction to Coatings Science and Technology (3 hrs)
• PC 310: Polymers for Engineers and Technologists (3 hrs)
• PC 400: Polymers and Coatings Technology I (3 hrs)
• PC 401: Polymers and Coatings Technology I Laboratory (3 hrs)
• PC 402: Polymers and Coatings Technology II (3 hrs)
• PC 403: Polymers and Coatings Technology II Laboratory (3 hrs)
• Restrictive Elective Courses (6 hours): Select six credit hours from the following:
• CHEM 341: Fundamentals of Material Science (3 hrs)
• PC 387L4: Cooperative Education in Interdisciplinary Technology (3 hrs)
• PC 404: Coatings Raw Materials (3 hrs)
• PC 460: Advanced Coatings Topics (3 hrs)
• PC 497: Independent Study (1 hr)

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the Polymers and Coatings Minor program may pursue careers in various industries, including:
• Coatings manufacturing
• Research and development
• Technical sales
• Quality control
• Product development
• Opportunities: The program prepares students for employment opportunities in companies that specialize in polymers and coatings, such as automotive manufacturers, chemical companies, and aerospace industries.
• Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, graduates will possess advanced knowledge in polymers and coatings technology, enabling them to make significant contributions to their respective fields.