Apr 20, 2024

Graduate Catalog 2011-12

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Graduate Catalog 2011-12 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Master of Science in Paper and Imaging Science and Engineering

Advisor: Andrew Kline,
Room A-220 Parkview Campus

The Master of Science in Paper and Imaging Science and Engineering is designed to provide theoretical, laboratory, and pilot plant experiences which are basic to the development of professional competence in pulp, paper, and printing science and engineering. The department has leadership in the areas of pulping and bleaching, recycling and deinking, papermaking, coating, and printing, and it is internationally recognized in the fields of paper coating and coating rheology. Its laboratories and equipment are the most complete of any similar academic institution featuring a semicommercial-sized thermomechanical pulper, complete recycled fiber pilot plant, paper machine, coater, and printing presses.

A Thesis Option and a Non-thesis Option are available. While the program requirements for each option differ, the admission requirements for both options are identical. Students without a sufficient background in engineering will be required to take PAPR 5000 and CHEG 2960.

Admission Requirements

Applicants with science, engineering, and related baccalaureate degrees may qualify for admission based upon demonstrated competence at an accredited college or university.
At least one semester of college chemistry and two semesters of calculus are required.
After admission, the student’s graduate advisor will approve a plan of study, which may include courses not eligible for graduate credit.
Applicants are encouraged to submit results of the Graduate Record Examination to support their application for admission.

Program Options and Requirements

Thesis Option

1. A minimum of 30 semester hours of credit.

2. A minimum of 15 semester hours of:

Paper and Imaging Science and Engineering courses excluding the thesis research credits. Required courses include:

PAPR 5301 - Material Instrumental Analysis Credits: 2 hours
PAPR 5501 - Advanced Paper Processes Credits: 3 hours
PAPR 7250 - Doctoral Research Seminar Credits: 1-6 hrs.
Credits: 1 hour needed.

3. Students must satisfactorily complete one of the following courses:

IME 5160 - Design of Experiments and Regression Analysis Credits: 3 hours
STAT 5650 - Design of Experiments for Quality Improvement Credits: 3 hours
STAT 5670 - Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments Credits: 4 hours
STAT 5680 - Regression Analysis Credits: 3 hours

4. A minimum of three semester hours of course work

Outside the Department of Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Imaging.

5. Satisfactory completion of the following course

Based on either an experimental or theoretical topic, under the guidance of a Thesis Committee.

PAPR 7000 - Master’s Thesis Credits: 6 hrs.

Non-Thesis Option

1. A minimum of 36 semester hours of credit.

2. A minimum of 24 semester hours of:

Paper and Imaging Science and Engineering courses including:

PAPR 5301 - Material Instrumental Analysis Credits: 2 hours
PAPR 5501 - Advanced Paper Processes Credits: 3 hours
PAPR 7250 - Doctoral Research Seminar Credits: 1-6 hrs.
Credits: 1 hour needed

3. Students must satisfactorily complete one of the following courses:

IME 5160 - Design of Experiments and Regression Analysis Credits: 3 hours
STAT 5650 - Design of Experiments for Quality Improvement Credits: 3 hours
STAT 5670 - Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments Credits: 4 hours
STAT 5680 - Regression Analysis Credits: 3 hours

4. A minimum of six semester hours of course work

Outside the department approved by the graduate advisor.