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Plastics and Polymer Technology (PS)
Academic School: Industrial & Engineering Technologies
(Effective Fall 2009)
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Students will gain knowledge in plastics (polymer) materials and the processing techniques commonly used in conjunction with these materials. A graduate in plastics technology will have a working knowledge of polymeric materials and processing techniques such as injection molding, extrusion, vacuum forming, injection blow molding and extrusion blow molding.
Career Opportunities: Process setup technician, new product development technician, quality control technician, customer service technician, sales service technician. Experienced Plastics and Polymer Technology graduates commonly serve in supervisory roles in industry.
Recommended High School Subjects: Algebra, physics, chemistry, and, if possible, mechanical drawing.
Remediation Strategies: Students should remediate any deficiencies prior to enrollment. It is recommended that students remediate deficiencies in the following order of priority: mathematics, English, reading. Students testing to MTH 004 or less are not permitted to take Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology (PPT) courses until the deficiency is cleared.
Transfer Procedures: This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits.htm ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals: A graduate of this major should be able to:
- demonstrate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of plastics technology.
- apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology.
- conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments and apply results to improve processes.
- apply creativity in the design of systems, components, or processes related to the plastics industry.
- function effectively on teams.
- identify, analyze, and solve technical problems.
- communicate effectively.
- recognize the need for and have the ability to engage in lifelong learning.
- understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.
- respect diversity and remain aware of contemporary professional, societal, and global issues.
- demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
| First Semester | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PPT115 | The Plastics Industry | 2 | |
| PPT120 | Polymer Processing Survey | 4 | |
| CHM100 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 4 | |
| or | |||
| CHM111 | General Chemistry I | 4 | |
| CSC124 | Information, Technology, and Society | 3 | |
| CAD117 | Technical Drawing, Print Reading and 2D CAD | 3 | |
| FIT | Fitness and Lifetime Sports Elective | 1 | |
| 17 | |||
| Second Semester | Credits | ||
| PPT130 | Plastics and Elastomers | 4 | |
| CAD119 | 3D CAD and Parametric Modeling - Solids | 3 | |
| ECO111 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| MTT105 | Manufacturing Processes and Toolmaking Survey | 4 | |
| 17 | |||
| Third Semester | Credits | ||
| PPT235 | Injection Molding | 4 | |
| PPT245 | Mold Design/Maintenance | 4 | |
| ENL201 | Technical and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| MTH180 | College Algebra and Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| QAL230 | Process Improvement (SPC) | 4 | |
| 18 | |||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | ||
| PPT250 | Industrial Blow Molding | 4 | |
| PPT248 | Extrusion | 4 | |
| PPT249 | Industrial Project Management | 3 | |
| MTH182 | College Algebra and Trigonometry II | 3 | |
| PHS | Physics/Chemistry Elective | 4 | |
| 18 | |||
Accreditation: Accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Technology Accreditation Commission, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, Telephone (410) 347-7700.