Courses & Workshops

PSE 370 Pulp and Paper Products and Markets

— This course received the 2022 Quanser Global Sustainability Award.

Offered in Spring
Junior Undergraduate Level

PSE 370 is a new course in the Paper Science and Engineering program, designed to increase
students’ understanding of major growth sectors in the pulp and paper industry. This understanding
will make the students more aware of the moving parts within the global industry, and help them to
make decisions about which companies to select for their final internships and co-ops, as well as for
the first entry-level position.

The course includes two lectures (Mondays/Wednesdays) and one problem-based learning session (Fridays).

Modules covered during the lectures:

PSE 370 Modules

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain how raw material attributes and processing impact end-use product properties.
  • Explain the basic processes involved in paper converting.
  • Apply course content to real-world examples.
  • Develop a critical thinking and analysis to solve problem and address technical challenges.
  • Work effectively in teams.
  • Communicate and explain effectively, both orally and in writing, course-related concepts and project outcomes.

Course in partnership with DS Smith, North America. a leader in the corrugated packaging industry.

PSE 355 Pulp and Paper Unit Processes I

Offered in Fall
Junior Undergraduate Level

PSE 355 is designed for students to learn unit operations in the chemical engineering field.

Many examples from pulp and paper industry will be covered.

Learning Outcomes

  • Extend the basic knowledge of chemical engineering obtained in CHE 205 to unit operations pertinent to the pulp and paper industry.
  • Use engineering skills in problem solving.
  • Perform in advanced, applied courses in the Pulp and Paper Engineering curriculum.
  • Solve hydrostatic problems.
  • Determine the appropriate pump needed for fluid transport application.
  • Analyze heat conduction phenomena.
  • Design heat exchangers for given heat transfer applications
  • Solve mass and energy balances for humidity problems
  • Construct and solve simple differential equations

The Wolfpack Engineering Unleashed Incubator
A Faculty Professional Development Opportunity

A partnership with the College of Engineering at NC State and the Kern Family Foundation to train engineering faculty at NCSU to inject active learning and project-based learning into the curriculum.

The first workshop will be offered on August 16-17, 2023.

For more information, please check our official webpage:
https://www.engr.ncsu.edu/wolfpack-engineering-unleashed/#upcoming-events