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Information for Prospective and Undergraduate Students

OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN THE FIELD OF SUSTAINABLE BIOMATERIALS


All students in our department choose an option (see below). For more information about the courses in these options, please see the checksheets downloads. Also please feel free to email or call the Department Head, Dr. Barry Goodell Goodell@vt.edu, with any questions about the degree.


OPTIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT:


  • PACKAGING SYSTEMS AND DESIGN

    (Packaging Science Option)

  • SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND INNOVATION

    (Forest Products Business Option)

  • SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND INNOVATION

    (Residential Wood Structures Option)

  • BIOMATERIALS AND BIOENERGY

    (Wood Materials Science Option)


  • More About Our Department


    We offer the highest caliber of hands-on experience within a small, interactive academic environment where students obtain a personal and unique education.

    Our faculty members have earned reputations as excellent classroom teachers, forward-looking researchers, and problem-solvers.


    Interested in a Minor?


    The Packaging Science Minor

    For more information about the Packaging Science minor please download the checksheet.

    The Wood Science and Forest Products Minor

    For more information about the Wood Science and Forest Products minor please download the checksheet.

    "What Drives us to Teaching Excellence in the Department"