Nonwovens Science and Technology

Dr. Pamela Banks-Lee
College of Textiles
NCSU Box 8301 
Phone: 919.515.6581
Email: pam_banks-lee@tx.ncsu.edu

The certificate program in Nonwovens Science and Technology provides NC State graduate students the opportunity to develop recognized academic credentials in Nonwovens Science and Technology in addition to their major area of graduate study.  Provide non-degree graduate level students the opportunity to develop recognized advanced expertise in Nonwovens Science and Technology.

Required Coursework: The Graduate Certificate Program in Nonwovens Science and Technology requires a minimum of 15 hours and includes the following courses:

Core Courses (6 hours):
TT(NW) 503  Materials, Polymers and Fibers Used in Nonwovens (3 hours) OR
TMS 762 Physical Properties of Fiber Forming Polymers, Fibers and Fibrous Structures (3 hours)
TT(NW) 504  Introduction to Nonwovens Products and Processes (3 hours)

Advanced Courses (minimum 9 hours)*:
TT(NW)
505 Advanced Nonwovens Processing (3 hours)
TT(NW) 506 Bonding Principles in Nonwovens (3 hours)
TT(NW) 507 Nonwoven Characterization Methods (3 hours)
TT(NW) 508 Nonwoven Product Development (3 hours)

*One NC State course (400-level or higher) may be substituted for one of the advanced courses into the program upon agreement between the Certificate Coordinator and the student.  The Certificate Coordinator will maintain a list of graduate-level courses appropriate to use as substitutions.