Introduction to Plastics

Introduction to the main plastic processing industries, techniques, and commonly used polymers. MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to: Describe and explain plastic manufacturing processes. Identify and differentiate between thermoplastics and thermosets. Determine and practice safety requirements for common processes and materials. Evaluate selected properties of plastic materials. Determine effects of ingredients added to plastics. Identify chemical formulas, properties, and applications of selected thermoplastics and thermosets. Evaluate different machining and finishing processes for plastics. Describe decoration processes used on plastics. Demonstrate an understanding of common plastic terminology.
Date:
2014-07-31
Primary Material Type:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Other Material Types:
Reference Material
Institution:
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Project Name:
c3bc
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 2
Subjects:
"Course Content, Injection molding, Extrusion Thermoforming, Design of plastics, History and current status of plastics industry, Plastics properties and ingredients, Finishing and decorating of plastics, Laminating and casting of plastics"

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
N/A
Industry Sector:
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (5419)
Occupation:
Production Occupations -- Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic (51-4011)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Technology Education/Industrial Arts (21)
Credit Type:
  • None
Credential Type:
  • None
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
144 Hours
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Note:
Modified QM Model
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Industry Standard Quality Rubric; Custom Quality Rubric
Course Note:
Introduction to Plastics

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Ivy Tech/c3bc
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