Certificate

Radiation Polymer Engineering Technology [C121]

This certificate program provides the student with a comprehensive background in radiation processing of polymers which can immediately be applied in industry. The focus of this program is in the development of hands-on skills with sufficient theoretical background to apply these skills successfully. This program is not intended to be a substitute for the associate degree in mechanical engineering technology.

Course requirements for radiation polymer engineering technology certificate (21 credits):

IERT	22000	Statistical Process Control	4
	22095	Special Topics in Plastics Manufacturing	2
PLCT	12000	Introduction to Plastics	4
	12003	Reinforced Plastics	3
	12005	Radiation Polymer Technology I	3
	22006	Radiation Polymer Technology II	3
Choose one from the following:			2
TECH	33056	Cooperative Education (2)
	42100	Training Topics in Technology (2)
		Total	21

Students must satisfy the prerequisite of each course in the program by either (a) completing the prerequisite courses, or (b) demonstrating to an appropriate faculty member that they have otherwise met the prerequisites. A minimum of 15 hours of the certificates curriculum must be completed at Kent State University. Transfer credits may be used provided a letter grade is on the original transcript.