Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Plastics Engineering

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

The B.S.E in Plastics Engineering provides the expertise needed to design and manufacture environmentally sustainable products for a better world. The UMass Lowell Plastics Engineering Department is an internationally recognized leader in plastics engineering education. You will begin your first year with Introduction to Plastics Engineering (design) and Introduction to Polymer Sustainability (materials). Sophomore year brings courses and hands-on laboratories in basic plastics materials, processing (manufacturing), and the design and automation of processing machinery.In your junior year, you will take intermediate level courses and hands-on laboratories in polymer materials, processing and design - including the design and manufacturing of an injection mold. During your senior year, you will choose among advanced courses and a student-selected capstone project. All students also take the Professional Development Seminar. Most students then participate one or more cooperative work experiences. Besides the plastics engineering curriculum, relevant humanities and social science courses are included to create well-rounded graduates with strong communications skills.

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