The Bachelor of Science degree in Renewable Materials program is a multidisciplinary professional program that prepares students to work with renewable, plant-based materials to solve challenging world problems. Renewable materials such as wood, bamboo, canes, and agricultural fibers are examined to understand their characteristics and how to make useful products. Students gain broad perspectives on current issues associated with the sustainable utilization of renewable materials, including global trade, business innovation, energy production, and environmental impacts.<br><br>Graduates with degrees in renewable materials are highly sought after to work in business, manufacturing operations, and technical support where they use their knowledge and expertise to help develop sustainable products, industrial systems, and economies.<br><br>Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of wood and similar renewable materials that make them challenging to utilize as industrial and building materials. <br>Demonstrate command of renewable material moisture content and specific gravity calculations.<br>Demonstrate ability to find, compile, analyze and communicate technical information.<br>Gain familiarity with the diverse complexity of the Renewable Materials industry, and the challenges it faces with balancing business and environmental goals. <br>Demonstrate a combination of technical and business accum that allows effective management of process and people. <br>Gain information and knowledge to become a better global citizen.