Properties and Test of Selected Plastics
This course introduces the important methods of plastics identification and mechanical properties testing utilized in the plastics industry. Hands-on training in both destructive and non-destructive test methods is emphasized. The chemical and structural properties of polymers effecting mechanical properties are explained with an emphasis on how testing can be used to select the proper materials for specified applications.
- Date:
- 2013
- Primary Material Type:
- Collection
- Other Material Types:
- Assessment Tool, Assignment, Collection, Drill and Practice, Presentation, Quiz/Test, Syllabus
- Institution:
- Pine Technical and Community College
- Project Name:
- Advanced Manufacturing Education Alliance (AME Alliance)
- Funding Source:
- TAACCCT Round 2
- Subjects:
- plastic identification, plastic properties, plastic testing
Industry / Occupation
- Industry Partner:
- This curriculum was developed in partnership with an industry advisory board.
- Industry Sector:
- Manufacturing -- Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)
- Occupation:
- Production Occupations -- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)
Education / Instructional Information
- Instructional Program:
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
- Credential Type:
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- Diploma
- Certificate
- Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
- Associate Degree
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 1st year Community College or equivalent
- Time Required:
- 1 semester
- Language:
- English (United States)
- Interactivity Type:
- Mix of Active and Presentation.
- Quality Rubric:
- Other
- Quality Note:
- This curriculum was developed in partnership with an industry advisory board and reviewed by a third party instructional designer and content expert.
- Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
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- Consultations during development of instructional materials
- Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
- Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
- SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
- Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
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- Course Note:
- Plastic Production Certificate, Diploma, AAS
Accessibility
- Accessibility Features:
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- Text Access - Text to Speech
- Text Adjust - Compatible
Copyright / Licensing