Fibers & Biopolymers | Graduate Certificate Program
The 12-hour Graduate Certificate in Fibers and Biopolymers provides professionals an opportunity to understand the meaning and complexity of cotton production and processing and its impact on cotton apparel, home furnishings, and industrial cotton products. Students must select a minimum of 12 hours from the following courses:
Required
| Course | Frequency | Prerequisite | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSS 5371 Structure and Functionalization of Cotton Fibers | 18 month rotation | None | Yes |
| PSS 5373 Biopolymers and Bioproducts | 18 month rotation | Consent of instructor | Yes |
| PSS 5376 Advanced Studies in Cotton Fibers | 18 month rotation | None | Yes |
Elective
| Course | Frequency | Prerequisite | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSS 5001 Problems in Plant and Soil Science | By semester | Consent of instructor | Yes |
| PSS 5370 U.S. and Global Cotton Fiber-Textiles Industries | Annually | None | No |
| PSS 6001 Selected Topics in Plant and Soil Science | By semester | Consent of instructor | Yes |
Questions?
The advisor for the Fibers & Biopolymers Graduate Certificate Program is Dr. Noureddine Abidi.
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in reporting courses, policies and other statements, the University reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Department of Plant and Soil Science
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Address
Texas Tech University, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Box 42122, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.2838 -
Email
psstechsupport@ttu.edu