Turn Curiosity into Real-World Solutions
From medical devices and electronics to vehicles and infrastructure, coatings and polymers help solve problems across industries. With a minor in Coatings and Polymeric Materials (CPM) at NDSU, you can explore the science behind these materials, build practical skills and prepare to apply what you learn in your future career.
Put Science into Practice
Learn how the properties of coatings and polymers influence the performance, durability and function of everyday materials and advanced technologies.
Through coursework and laboratory experiences you'll build knowledge in areas such as:
- Materials science: Understand how materials are designed, tested and improved.
- Polymers & coatings: Explore the science behind plastics, paints, protective finishes and other specialized materials.
- Hands-on problem-solving: Apply scientific concepts through laboratory work and practical learning experiences.
- Emerging technologies: Explore topics such as biopolymers, biocomposites and corrosion prevention.
Add Skills that Set You Apart
A CPM minor can complement your major and help you connect your existing knowledge to new applications. Build a broader understanding of materials, strengthen your problem-solving skills and explore how your expertise could translate to different industries.
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A Department with a Unique Perspective
NDSU has offered coatings courses since 1906. Today, its Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials is the only formal department of its kind in the United States, with an international reputation for research and industry connections.
As a CPM minor student, you'll have the opportunity to learn in a field shaped by decades of scientific research and collaboration with industry.
