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materials and structures. In a collaboration between the College of Engineering and the School of Forest Resources, the Composite Materials and Structures graduate certificate builds that knowledge and skills giving students a competitive advantage in the job market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this 12-credit certificate, students will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be introduced to modern composites made of different constituent materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop skills necessary for analysis, design, fabrication, and testing of modern composite materials and structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish the suitability of composite materials and structures for various applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Curriculum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The courses completed for the graduate certificate may be counted towards a graduate degree per the guidelines of the respective graduate degree program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate students must complete 12 credits with a minimum grade of C in no more than one course. At least three courses (9 credits) must be at 500 or 600 level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Core Courses<\/em><br>The following courses are required (6 credits):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MEE 441\/541: Manufacturing and Testing of Composites (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MEE 450: Mechanics of Composite Materials (3 credits) <strong>OR&nbsp;<\/strong>CIE 543: Introduction to Composite Materials in Civil Engineering (3 credits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Electives<\/em><br>Select two of the following courses (6 credits):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MEE 550: Mechanics of Laminated Composite Structures (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CHE 430\/598: Introduction to Polymer Science and Technology (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CIE 644: Advanced Composite Materials in Civil Engineering (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SFR 545: Adhesion and Adhesives Technology (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SFR 550: Wood-Polymer Hybrid Composites (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SFR 570: Cellulose Nanomaterials and Their Composites (3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SFR 453: Biocomposite Materials (4 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>SFR 456\/556: Physical and Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Materials (3 credits)<\/p><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>NOTE: If you are an international student who is interested in pursuing any of our graduate certificate programs, please contact um.internationalgrad@maine.edu BEFORE applying.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Composite Materials and Structures The University of Maine understands there is a growing demand for engineers and scientists with strong fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for analysis, design, manufacturing, and testing of composite materials and structures. 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