PLT 226: Materials Design and Applications

This course provides coverage of materials, design, and text methodology. Material properties, characteristics, and applications. A discussion of polymer blends and compounds using fillers, additives, and reinforcing fibers may be included. Property identification and the associated test procedures are reviewed with hands-on testing provided for the major properties. In addition, product design techniques and applications are discussed to complement the discussion of materials.
Date:
2016
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Institution:
Mount Wachusett Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
advanced manufacturing, (AMMQC), mechatronics

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Various area employers and our local advisory board contributed to the development of these materials.
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339)
Occupation:
Production Occupations (51-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
45 hours
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Note:
Multiple instructional designers contributed to the development of these resources during several cohorts of students.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers

Accessibility

Accessibility Features:
  • Text Access - Text to Speech
  • Text Adjust - Compatible
  • Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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