Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings
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14.3201 - Polymer/plastics engineering

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of synthesized macromolecular compounds and their application to specific engineering uses, including the development of industrial materials with tailored properties, the design of lightweight structural components, the use of liquid or solid polymers, and the analysis and control of polymerization processes.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • plastics engineering
    • polymer engineering

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  • Exclusion(s)

    • chemical engineering(14.0701)
    • materials engineering(14.1801)
    • materials science(40.1001)
    • polymer chemistry(40.0507)
    • polymer engineering technology(15.0607)
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