ESF Academic Catalog
Bachelor of Science in Renewable Materials Science
The renewable materials science program educates students in the science of materials and products made from renewable resources. The program provides an in-depth knowledge of materials such as wood, paper, modern packaging materials, natural fiber materials and advanced materials emphasizing sustainability, environmental consciousness and minimizing environmental footprint.
Students can explore a variety of careers in modern packaging, natural products and renewable materials industries, focused on technical, scientific and managerial tracks. The program will have the following options: paper, wood and polymer science. The third option is conducted with the Department of Chemistry.
Paper Science Option
Lower Division Required Courses
| Course Number | Course | Codes * | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| APM 205 | G | ||
| APM 206 | G | ||
| EFB 336 | |||
| EWP 190 | G | ||
| EWP 290 | G | ||
| FCH 150 | G | ||
| FCH 151 | G | ||
| FCH 152 | G | ||
| FCH 153 | G | ||
| FCH 221 | G | ||
| FCH 222 | |||
| FCH 360 | |||
| FOR 207 | |||
| GNE 160 | G | ||
| GNE 271 | |||
| PHY 211 | G | ||
| PHY 212 | |||
| PHY 221 | |||
| PHY 222 | |||
| PSE 201 | G | ||
| PSE 223 | |||
| RMS 132 | |||
| RMS 133 | |||
| RMS 200 | |||
| ECH 202 | |||
| ECH 212 |
General Education Course
Students are required to take one General Education in the following category as well as taking a total of 30 credit hours of General Education coursework in total.
| Course Name | Codes* | Credits |
| General Education Course in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | G | 3 |
Upper Division Required Courses
| Course Number | Course | Codes * | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| APM 391 | G | ||
| BPE 310 | |||
| ESF 200 | |||
| EWP 444 | |||
| GNE 273 | |||
| PSE 456 | |||
| RMS 335 | |||
| RMS 387 | |||
| RMS 388 | |||
| RMS 422 | |||
| RMS 465 | |||
| RMS 468 | |||
| RMS 481 |
ESF 200 and EWP 444 are to be taken in the same semester in the same time block. Please consult your advisor if you have questions.
Students are required to take 4 Paper Science directed electives (12 credits).
Directed Electives
| Course Name | Codes* | Credits |
| Science electives | 3-6 | |
| Junior or higher Paper Science engineering electives | 12 |
Total Minimum Credits For Degree: 124