Program Objectives
In order to assure that the highest quality education in polymer and fiber engineering
is available to undergraduates, and in keeping with its mission, the following
four program objectives have been identified by the department:
- Graduates will be able to analyze structure-property relationships in fibers
and fibrous assemblies - fibers, yarns, conventional and non-conventional fabrics,
and composite materials - and understand how these properties are affected by
manufacturing methods.
- Graduates will have the necessary foundation in mathematics, the physical sciences,
and engineering to pursue advanced degrees in fibers, polymers, and related disciplines.
- Graduates will take away from their courses, research projects, and general studies
the required skills for problem solving, critical thinking, and communication
that will make them successful in their chosen careers.
- Graduates will have acquired the skills necessary to learn throughout their careers.
These objectives are constantly being evaluated in light of the constituencies
for the fiber engineering program - students, alumni, current employers of our
graduates, potential employers of our graduates, and graduate programs that attract
our graduates.
