FARGO, ND – The Department of Coatings & Polymeric Materials at North Dakota State University is now accepting registrations for its annual short courses. The Fundamentals of Coatings Science Short Course is designed for all levels of scientists and technologists working in the field of coatings. The course will take place June 6-11, 2010. The Corrosion Protection by Coatings: Testing and Lifetime Prediction course will be a practical guide to the corrosion process, characterization of corrosion, corrosion protection by coatings and testing of coatings. The course will take place June 13-15, 2010. For additional information, visit www.ndsu.edu/cpm/shortcourse.