Concentration(s): Sustainable Packaging
Delivery Method: On-Campus

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major World Language requirement is fulfilled by qualification under the CAA.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours
University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled
University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics 3 EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science & CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
MAT 263: Brief Calculus 4 MA 121: Elements of Calculus & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics Additional General Education Courses Required Course
PHY 151: College Physics I 4 PY 211: College Physics I Additional General Education Courses Required Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 ST 311: Introduction to Statistics & ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics Additional General Education Courses Required Course
CHM 132: Organic and Biochemistry
OR
CHM 251: Organic Chemistry I (CHM 152 prerequisite)
4 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
BUS 110: Introduction to Business 3 MIE 201: Introduction to Business Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours
University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled
University Requirement Fulfilled
COM 231: Public Speaking
OR
COM 120: Interpersonal Communication
3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective, General Transfer Credit
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 1 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 7 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

The Sustainable Packaging Concentration focuses on the rapid transformation of e-commerce and a heightened awareness of sustainability to create new opportunities within the packaging industry. Our main initiative will center around enhancing sustainability practices, innovative design, efficient processing, and comprehensive packaging solutions at all primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. We strive to create eco-friendly packaging that protects products and aligns with current design aesthetics, providing a minimal environmental footprint throughout the entire packaging operation. The Forest Biomaterials department stands out in this evolving landscape due to its exceptional strengths in developing innovative biomaterials. We aim to bridge the Sustainable Materials and Technology (SMT) and Paper Science & Engineering (PSE) programs to create an exciting concentration.  It will combine the best assets from both programs, affording a favorable position to grow and lead in driving advancements in sustainable packaging solutions.

  • Please note this major requires a summer internship experience. 
  • These majors share a core curriculum and each concentration requires a minimum of 29 hours of specific courses, including advised and technical electives chosen in consultation with the student's advisor and/or program coordinator. Coursework should enhance a student's sustainability portfolio and support postgraduate or professional goals. 
  • Students may wish to use a minor to help meet elective requirements or supplement major coursework. Please consult your advisor for appropriate options.
  • This major and its concentrations may take additional semesters at NC State to complete. 

Remaining Courses to be Taken at NC State are based on CAA eligibility and completion of all required and suggested courses in this transfer guide. Remaining courses, hours and time to degree may vary for each student. Unless otherwise noted, all courses are required major courses and will not be part of the General Education fulfillment awarded by associate degree transfer and CAA eligibility. Graduation in this major may require summer coursework or an additional semester at NC State beyond senior year to complete. Consult a transfer advisor prior to beginning this guide to plan your enrollment accordingly. 

Students may utilize the NC State Transfer Planner in conjunction with this Transfer Guide to see how their transfer coursework fulfills major requirements. Please note that the Transfer Planner does not reflect CAA eligibility or GEP fulfillment.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours
University Course Notes
(ENV 100 & ENV 101) or ES 100 3
SMT 200: Introduction to Sustainable Materials and Technology 3
SMT 203: Physical Properties of Sustainable Materials 4
SMT 207: Principles of Sustainable Product Development Lecture 2
SMT 210: Sustainable Materials Internship 1
SMT 217: Principles of Sustainable Product Development Laboratory 1
SMT 301: Chemistry of Sustainable Materials 3
SMT 302: Processing of Biomaterials 4
SMT 307: Product Visualization 3
SMT 320: Industrial Chemical Pollutants 2
SMT 441: Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Materials 4
SMT 444: Sustainable Composites and Biopolymers 3
SMT 483: Capstone in Sustainable Materials and Technology 3
PSE 476: Environmental Life Cycle Analysis 3
ISE 311: Engineering Economic Analysis 3
PS 320, PS 336 or ARE 309 3
IDS 201: Environmental Ethics 3
BIO 181: Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity 4

NC CC students may transfer BIO 112 to meet this requirement

Technical Electives 6

Student is encouraged to select courses that will fulfill an academic minor. Courses should enhance student’s career objectives and must be approved by a faculty advisor.

Advised Electives 13

Courses should expand student’s sustainability portfolio and must be approved by a faculty advisor.

SMT 109: Introduction to Sustainable Packaging 3
PSE 201: Pulping and Papermaking Technology 3
PSE 212: Paper Properties 4