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, papermachine, 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.

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 thirty (30) semester hours of credit.

2. A minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours of Paper and Printing Science and Engineering courses

Including the following required courses, but excluding the thesis research credits.

PAPR 6200 - Paper, Printing, and Ink Credits: 3 hrs.
PAPR 6500 - Advanced Paper Processes Credits: 3 hrs.

3. A minimum of three (3) semester hours of course work

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

4. 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 thirty-six (36) semester hours of credit.

2. A minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hrs of Paper and Printing Science and Engineering courses

Including:

PAPR 6200 - Paper, Printing, and Ink Credits: 3 hrs.
PAPR 6500 - Advanced Paper Processes Credits: 3 hrs.

3. A minimum of six (6) semester hours of course work

Outside the department approved by the graduate advisor.