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Minor Code - U245
The minor in Sustainable Biomaterials provides students with foundational and applied knowledge in renewable, bio-based materials and their role in a circular, low-carbon economy. Coursework emphasizes the structure, properties, processing, and utilization of sustainable biomaterials—including wood, lignocellulosic fibers, biopolymers, and emerging material innovations such as nanocellulose, activated carbon, and bio-based composites. Students gain practical experience in material characterization, sustainable design, and responsible resource use, preparing them to evaluate and implement biomaterial solutions across diverse industries.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all minor coursework. | ||
| FNRS 100 | Forest Resources in United States History | 3 |
| FNRS 223 & 223L | Anatomy of Renewable Biomaterials and Anatomy of Renewable Biomaterials Laboratory | 3 |
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Sustainable Construction | ||
| Wood Machining | ||
| Adhesion and Adhesives of Renewable Biomaterials and Adhesion and Adhesives of Renewable Biomaterials Laboratory | ||
| Physical Properties of Wood and Physical Properties of Wood Laboratory | ||
| Mechanics of Renewable Biomaterials and Mechanics of Renewable Biomaterials Laboratory | ||
| Decision Making and Quality Management and Decision Making and Quality Management Laboratory | ||
| Chemistry and Applications of Forest Biomaterials and Chemistry and Applications of Forest Biomaterials Laboratory | ||
| Bio-Based Energy Systems | ||
| Wood-Based Composite Materials and Wood-Based Composite Materials Laboratory | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |