The Wilson College of Textiles is offering several unique online GEP courses this summer, so encourage students who have an interest in these areas to take advantage.
PCC 201-601: Impact on Environment and Society (Interdisciplinary Perspectives GEP)
PCC 201-601 is offered in Summer II.
Course Description
Relationship of society to safety and environmental aspects of manufactured products. Quantifying manufacturing risks. Protective methods, e.g. administrative, engineering, personal, treatment, pollution prevention. Social factors, e.g. political, regulatory, legal, consumer attitudes, public policy, perceptions. Understanding complex social issues, especially situations with conflicting goals. Critical comparison of options for risk reduction, and selecting reasonable (hopefully optimal) courses of action in complex and uncertain situations. Unsolved problems of industry and society (e.g. greenhouse effect). Relationships of ethics, laws and regulations to manufacturing.
PCC 274-601: Introduction to Forensic Science (Interdisciplinary Perspectives GEP/ requirement for Forensic Science minor)
PCC 274-601 is offered in Summer II.
PCC 274-601 is offered in Summer II.
Course Description
The field of forensic science is the application of science to the law. The primary purpose of this course is to introduce students to the ‘real world’ of forensics. It will serve as a basis for more advanced forensic courses. Solving crimes are often complex and costly affairs, involving myriad science and engineering disciplines, ethics, legal issues, and strong communication skills. These key areas will be introduced via regular course lectures, guest lectures from faculty members within NC State and other institutions, and guest lectures from current or former field agents and professional forensic scientists.
TMS 211-601: Introduction to Fiber Science (Natural Sciences GEP)
TMS 211-601 is offered in Summer I & II. Pre-req= TT 105/ co-req= MA 131- if a student does not meet the pre-req/ co-req, they should complete the Wilson College course request form.
Course Description
Properties of fibers related to type and chemical structure. Fiber classification and identification. Reaction to moisture, stress-strain properties, and methods of measuring physical properties. Relationship between polymer structure, fiber properties and utilization.