PCC | American Chemical Society Certified Concentration

The B.S. in Polymer and Color Chemistry (PCC) is a flexible, rigorous program in applied chemistry that provides courses in fundamental chemistry, while incorporating the unique areas of applied polymer and color chemistry. The applied courses are heavily oriented to the chemistry and technology of polymers, including polymer synthesis, extrusion and characterization. In addition, the color chemistry component of the degree includes the synthesis and application of dyes and other compounds associated with the coloration of materials, textile wet processing (i.e. preparation and finishing), chemistry of textile auxiliaries as well as the science of color perception and color measurement.

The American Chemical Society Certified (ACS Certified) concentration of the PCC degree is unique in North America and serves the textile, polymer and color-based industries by providing high quality chemists prepared to enter any chemistry graduate program with specialized skills that are in demand. The program is designed to expose students to the technical and scholarly disciplines of polymer chemistry, fiber formation, color physics, dyeing, finishing, and chemical modification of fabrics, and gives them an opportunity to learn how basic disciplines are applied in an industrial environment.

Career Options

Forensic Chemist
Color Scientist / Manager
Plant / Development Chemist
Polymer Scientist / Chemist
Pharmaceuticals
R&D Chemist
Physician / Dentist / Pharmacologist / Optometrist
Academic / Professor
Process Manager
Technical Manager / Sales
Production / Business Manager
Laboratory Director

The Details

The American Chemical Society (ACS) Certified concentration is designed for students wishing to pursue advanced studies in chemistry and related subjects.
Engineering level calculus and physics are required. Also, the degree requires Calculus III and Differential Equations.
Two semesters of Physical Chemistry are also required.
A minimum grade of C- is required to successfully pass: CH101, CH102, CH201, CH202, CH221, CH222, CH223, CH224, CH431, CH433, ENG101, MA141, MA241, MA242, PY205, PY208, PCC106, PCC301, PCC461.
Advised Electives Group 2: Select one from ARE201, EC201, EC205.
PCC Electives: Select one from PCC402, PCC407, PCC410, PCC420, PCC466, PCC474, PCC490, CH441, PCC492, PCC474, PCC490, CH441, PCC492C.
It is relatively easy to obtain a double degree in four years in PCC and chemistry in this concentration. This degree is also ideal for those planning to go to graduate school.

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For More Information

Ahmed El-Shafei | amelsha@ncsu.edu