Graduate Certificates in Plastics Engineering
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The 51视频 Department of Plastics Engineering offers nine graduate certificates in a wide variety of topics.
- Commercial Development for Plastics Engineers
- Elastomeric Materials
- Integrated Engineering Systems [Interdisciplinary]
- Medical Plastics Design and Manufacturing
- Nanotechnology [Interdisciplinary]
- Plastics Design
- Plastics Engineering Fundamentals
- Plastics Materials
- Plastics Processing
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Commercial Development for Plastics Engineers
Department of Plastics Engineering
Dr. Stephen McCarthy, 978-934-3417
stephen_mccarthy@uml.edu
Admission to the program is open to candidates with a B.S. in Engineering or a related field.
Courses previously used for another Plastics Engineering Certificate may not be used for a second Plastics Engineering certificate. Students who wish to continue with their education may apply all of these courses to any one of the Plastics Engineering Graduate M.S. 51视频 Programs or our D.Eng. 51视频 Program.
Required Courses:
26.514 Statistics for Six Sigma
26.537 Business Law for Engineers
Elective Courses (any two of the following courses):
26.507 Plastics Industry Organization
26.515 Lean Plastics Manufacturing
26.540 Commercial Development of Polymeric Systems
26.590 Survey of Intellectual Property
22.576 Engineering Project Management
66.516 New Product Development Processes
66.615 Foundations of New Venture Creation
Elastomeric Materials
Plastics Engineering Department
Dr. Stephen McCarthy 978-934-3417
stephen_mccarthy@uml.edu
The certificate program is designed for students who have attained a bachelor锟絪 degree and need additional knowledge in elastomeric materials. Admission to the program is open to candidates with a B.S. in Engineering or a related field. Courses previously used for another Plastics Certificate may not be used for a second Plastics Certificate. The Plastics Engineering Department makes every attempt to offer many of these courses during the evening to accommodate the schedules of working adults.
Required Courses:
26.535 Rubber Technology
26.595 Thermoplastic Elastomers
Elective Courses (choose two):
26.549 Design with Elastomers
26.550 Processing with Elastomers
26.596 Plastics, Elastomers and Additives from Renewable Resources
26.506 Polymer Structure, Properties, and Applications
Integrated Engineering Systems
Applied Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering departments
Dr. Craig Armiento 978-934-3395
craig_armiento@uml.edu
As companies increasingly undertake engineering projects that bring together a wide range of disciplines for manufacturing an integrated product, it is often necessary to assemble teams of experts in these various disciplines, and prepare managers who have a fundamental, overall understanding of several different engineering areas. The certificate is designed to respond to the need for trained professionals who are responsible for managing complex engineering systems integrating algorithms, information, software and hardware. Completion of certificate courses in areas complementary to the individual's specific training will serve as an important starting point for engineering managers (and prospective managers) who need to solve complex interdisciplinary problems at the interfaces of electrical, computer, mechanical, materials engineering, and computer science and applied physics.
The program consists of six clusters: 1) Applied Physics; 2) Computer Engineering; 3) Computer Science; 4) Electrical Engineering; 5) Materials Engineering; and 6) Mechanical Engineering. Within each cluster, there are a number of carefully selected courses ranging from introductory graduate level to more advanced, specialized electives.
Students must successfully complete four courses, one or two of which may be taken in their area of expertise. The remaining courses must be taken in separate and different cluster areas. Courses are selected in consultation with one (or more) graduate program coordinators to best meet the student's needs in terms of background, interests, and work requirements. It may be necessary for students to take prerequisite course(s) if they do not have appropriate backgrounds for a particular cluster course.
CLUSTER AREAS AND DESIGNATED COURSES:
APPLIED PHYSICS
95.553 Electromagnetism I
95.554 Electromagnetism II
95.540 Image Processing (4 credits)
95.578 Integrated Optics: Wave Guide and Lasers
95.535 Introduction of Quantum Mechanics I
95.547 Laser Physics and Applications
95.538 Physical Optics and Waves
95.577 Solid State Electronic and Opto-Electronic Devices
95.521 Statistical Thermodynamics
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
16.550 Advanced Digital System Design
16.561 Computer Architecture Design
16.581 Computer Vision and Digital Image Processing
16.510 Digital Signal Processing
16.572 Embedded Real-Time Systems
16.575 FPGA Logic Design Techniques
16.552 Microprocessors Systems II and Embedded Systems
16.582 Network Design: Principles, Protocols, and Applications
16.573 Operating Systems and Kernel Design for Computer Engineers
16.521 Real Time DSP
16.502 VLSI Design
16.504 VLSI Fabrication
COMPUTER SCIENCE
91.561 Computer Security I
91.562 Computer Security II
91.563 Data Communications I
91.564 Data Communications II
91.549 Mobile Robots
91.515 Operating Systems I
91.516 Operating Systems II
91.548 Robot Design
91.523 Software Engineering I
91.524 Software Engineering II
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
16.528 Alternative Energy Sources
16.506 Antenna Theory and Design
16.532 Computational Electromagnetics
16.513 Control Systems
16.529 Electric Vehicle Technology
16.507 Electromagnetic Waves and Materials
16.512 Electronic Materials
16.519 Engineering of Submicron Machines
16.590 Fiber Optic Communications and Networks
16.543 Introduction to Communication Theory
16.509 Linear System Analysis
16.505 Microwave Electronics
16.533 Microwave Engineering
16.515 Power Electronics
16.584 Probability and Random Processes
16.571 Radar Systems
16.517 MMIC Design and Fabrication
MATERIALS ENGINEERING
26.544 Advanced Plastics Materials
10.506 Interfacial Science and Engineering and Colloids
10.507 Material Science and Engineering
26.503 Mechanical Behavior of Polymers
10.523 Nanodevices and Electronic Materials
10.527 Nanomaterials Science and Engineering
10.541 Nanostructural Characterization by SEM, TEM, and AFM
26.518 Plastics Product Design
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
22.512 Applied Finite Element Analysis
22.571 Concurrent Engineering and Quality
22.523 Cooling of Electronic Equipment
22.574 Design for Reliability Engineering
22.516 Experimental Modal Analysis
22.524 Fundamentals of Acoustics
22.575 Industrial Design of Experiments
22.573 Manufacturing Systems Engineering
22.591 Mechanical Behavior of Materials
22.515 Modal Analysis- Theoretical Methods
22.579 Robotics
22.562 Solid Mechanics
22.527 Solar Systems Engineering
22.550 Vibrations
Medical Plastics Design and Manufacturing
Department of Plastics Engineering
Dr. Stephen McCarthy 978-934-3417
stephen_mccarthy@uml.edu
The use of plastics in medical products and medical devices is rapidly increasing. The Plastics Engineering Department at 51视频 is continuing its leadership role in Plastics Engineering Education by responding to industry's need for Medical Plastics training. This program will provide knowledge needed for the development of new "engineering intensive" medical products which combine complex material compositions, designs, and manufacturing processes. The certificate program is intended for medical professionals, engineers and technologists working in the medical products industry.
Required Courses:
26.553 Polymers in Medicine I
26.575 Biomaterials
Elective Courses (choose two):
10.555 Biopharmaceutical GMP and Licensing
26.554 Polymers in Medicine II
26.675 Biomaterials II
26.579 Problems in Biomaterials Director Studies
IB.500 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology
Nanotechnology
Civil & Environmental, Mechanical, Plastics Engineering departments
Dr. Jackie Zhang 978-934-2287
jackie_zhang@uml.edu
The program will provide students with a fundamental knowledge of nanotechnology and is intended to respond to the increasing demand for trained professionals in nanoscience and technology. The certificate is designed for students with a background in chemistry, physics, biology, or any branch of engineering who want nanotechnology and nanomanufacturing workforce preparation. Students may focus on a concentration area based on their interests and background. Courses in each concentration area are carefully designed to provide both analytical and practical competence. Students may take any combination from the electives list.
Core Course: (required)
25.550 Introduction to Nanotechnology
Core Courses: (Choose one)
10.541 Nanostructural Characterization by SEM, TEM, and AFM
84.510 Electron Microscopy of Advanced Materials
84.525 Analysis of Advanced Materials
Elective Courses: (choose two courses)
Materials
10.506/527 Interfacial Science and Engineering and Colloids
22.578 Advanced Materials
26.513 New Plastics Materials
26.598 Smart Polymers
Manufacturing
10.523 Electronic Materials Processing
10.524 Self-assembly and Nanotechnology
10.535 Cell & Microbe Cultivation
10.545 Isolation & Purification of Biotech Products
16.504 VLSI Fabrication
25.551 Nanomanufacturing I
25.526 Nanoscale Plastics Processing
26.502 New Plastics Processing Techniques
Design and Devices
16.502 VSLI Design
16.512 Electronic Materials
16.508 Quantum Electronics for Engineers
Health and Environmental Impacts
19.503 Toxicology and Health
19.514 Aerosol Science
19.525 Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics 19.557 Toxic Use Reduction
19.610 Exposure Assessment
19.617 Measurements of Airborne Contaminants
Plastics Design
Plastics Engineering Department
Dr. Stephen McCarthy 978-934-3417
stephen_mccarthy@uml.edu
The certificate program is designed for students who have attained a bachelor锟絪 degree and need more plastics design background. The Plastics Engineering Department makes every attempt to offer many of these courses during the evening to accommodate the schedules of working professionals. Graduates who have already completed these course requirements can receive a retroactive certificate.
Required Courses:
26.503 Mechanical Behavior of Polymers
26.518 Plastics Product Design
Elective Courses (choose two):
26.506 Polymer Structure, Properties, and Applications
26.523 Screw Design Principles
26.541 Computer Applications in Plastics
26.549 Design with Elastomers
26.551 Computer Aided Extrusion Die Design
26.552 Design of Polymer Processing Machinery
26.576 Advanced Mold Design
26.585 Computer Aided Engineering and Design I
26.586 Computer Aided Engineering and Design II
Plastics Engineering Fundamentals
Plastics Engineering Department
Dr. Stephen McCarthy 978-934-3417
stephen_mccarthy@uml.edu
This certificate program is designed for students who have attained a Bachelor锟絪 degree and want more plastics materials, processing and design background. Admission to the program is open to candidates with a B.S. in Engineering or a related field. There is no application fee and the graduate record exam (GRE) is not required for admission. Courses previously used for another Plastics Certificate may not be used for a second Plastics Certificate. However, certificate courses may be applied to appropriate graduate degrees if students want to continue their education. The Plastics Engineering Department makes every attempt to offer many of these courses during the evening so that students having full time jobs can complete the certificate program. Many of these courses are also available on-line. Graduates who have already completed these course requirements can receive a retroactive certificate.
Online
We are also in the process of creating online versions of these courses, and plan to launch on-line access in the Fall 2006.
Required Courses:
26.544* Advanced Plastics Materials
26.578** Advanced Plastics Processing
* Note: 26.544 is a new graduate course, first offered in the Fall of 2005. Students who have taken both 26.543 and the old 26.544 prior to the Fall of 2005 may substitute these two courses for the "new" 3 credit 26.544. Contact the graduate coordinator for more information.
** Note: 26.578 is a new graduate course, first offered in the Fall of 2005. Students who have taken both 26.577 and the old 26.578 prior to the Fall of 2005 may substitute these two courses for the "new" 3 credit 26.578. Contact the graduate coordinator for more information.
Elective Courses (choose two of the following):
26.503 Mechanical Behavior of Polymers
26.506 Polymer Structure, Properties, and Applications
26.518 Product Design
26.576 Advanced Mold Design
Plastics Materials
Plastics Engineering Department
Dr. Stephen McCarthy 978-934-3417
stephen_mccarthy@uml.edu
The certificate program is designed for students who have attained a bachelor锟絪 degree and need more plastics materials background. The Plastics Engineering Department makes every attempt to offer many of these courses during the evening to accommodate the schedules of working professionals. Graduates who have already completed these course requirements can receive a retroactive certificate.
Required Courses:
26.544 Advanced Plastics Materials
26.506 Polymer Structure, Properties, and Applications
Elective Courses (choose two):
26.505 Polymer Structure II ( Continuation of 26.506)
26.511 Polymer Blends and Multiphase Systems
26.512 Porous Polymers
26.513 New Plastics Materials
26.532 Adhesives and Adhesion
26.533 Coatings Science and Technology
26.540 Commercial Development of Polymeric Systems
26.542 Colloidal Nanoscience and Nanoscale Engineering
26.553 Polymers in Medicine I
26.559 Elements of Packaging
26.565 Engineering Thermosetting Resins
26.566 Polymeric Material Systems Selection
26.580 Polymer Science I
26.589 Polymer Nanocomposites
26.596 Plastics, Elastomers and Additives from Renewable Resources
Plastics Processing
Plastics Engineering Department
Dr. Stephen McCarthy 978-934-3417
stephen_mccarthy@uml.edu
The certificate program is designed for students who have attained a bachelor's degree and need more plastics processing background. The Plastics Engineering Department makes every attempt to offer many of these courses during the evening to accommodate the schedules of working professionals. Graduates who have already completed these course requirements can receive a retroactive certificate.
Required Courses:
26.578 Advanced Plastics Process Engineering
26.509 Plastics Processing Theory I
Elective Courses (choose two):
26.506 Polymer Structure, Properties, and Applications
25.510 Plastics Processing Theory II
26.518 Plastics Product Design
26.521 Lean Plastics Manufacturing
26.523 Screw Design Principles
26.524 Process Analysis, Instrumentation, and Control
26.526 Nanoscale Plastics Processing
26.550 Processing with Elastomers
26.551 Computer Aided Extrusion Die Design
26.552 Design of Polymer Processing Machinery
26.585 Computer Aided Engineering and Design I
26.588 Injection Molding