The Ph.D. in Polymer, Fiber and Textile Sciences offers you the opportunity to explore and research topics such as:
- Polymers and fibers
- Fabrication of advanced multifunctional fibers and their surface functionalization of advanced multifunctional fibers
- Stimuli-responsive fibers and nanostructured biomaterials
- Biobased plastics/composites
- Biodegradable polymer products
- Enzymatic treatment of textiles
- Smart textiles
- Apparel
- Medical textiles
- Analytical chemistry and characterization of fibers and textiles
- Product design and development
- Quality and statistical analysis
- Environmental chemistry
Major Requirements
- Core Courses (20 hours)
- TXMI 8400: Biomaterials based on Polymers, Fibers, and Textiles (3 hours)
- TXMI 8420: Polymer Science I (3 hours)
- TXMI 8430: Chemical and Instrumental Analysis of Nanostructured Polymer Materials (3 hours)
- TXMI 8480: Polymer Science II: Physical Properties of Polymeric Materials (3 hours)
- TXMI 8900: Graduate Seminar (1 hour; for 8 semesters = 8 credit hours)
- Supporting Courses (9 hours)
- Supporting courses in chemistry, physics, biological sciences, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or environmental sciences (Minimum of 6 hours at the 8000 levels) *Supporting courses will be selected in consultation with an advisory committee.
- TXMI 8050: Research Methods (3 hours)
- Doctoral Research (24+ hours)
- TXMI 9000: Doctoral Research (minimum 24 credit hours total)
- At least 24 hours for the program are required (recommended 3-5 for the first two semesters and 6-9 hours for the following semesters).
-Dissertation (6+ hours)
- TXMI 9300: Doctoral Dissertation (6 hours)
- Additional Courses
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GRSC 7001: GradFirst Seminar (Graduate School REQ - 1 hour)
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GRSC 7770 Graduate Teaching Seminar - Required for students receiving a teaching assistantship (TA)
Total hours required: 60+ hours
Depending on your undergraduate major and previous course work, you may be required to complete undergraduate courses* (this may include General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry plus one of the following):
- Analytical Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Chemical Thermodynamics
*Undergraduate credit hours do not count toward your graduate degree and are not listed on the program of study.
List of Potential Graduate Courses Offered:
- TXMI 6100: Advanced Polymers and Fibers
- TXMI 6160: Product Development in the Textile and Apparel Industries
- TXMI 6900: Special Topics
- TXMI 8400: Biomaterials based on Polymers, Fibers and Textiles
- TXMI 8420: Polymer Science I
- TXMI 8430: Chemical and Instrumental Analysis of Polymers and Fibers
- TXMI 8480: Polymer Science II
- TXMI 8500: Contemporary Topics in Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors
- TXMI 8005: Doctoral Graduate Student Seminar
- TXMI 9010: Direct Research