Plastics Capstone/Internship
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Keywords
project-based learning, plastics recycling, plastics
Project
Advanced Manufacturing Education Alliance
Authors
Schaupp, Brian
Date Submitted
2014
Material Type
Collection
Secondary Material Type
Assignment
Collection
Presentation
Quiz/Test
Syllabus
Collection
Presentation
Quiz/Test
Syllabus
Institution
Pine Technical and Community College
Industry Partner
This curriculum was developed in partnership with an industry advisory board and reviewed by a third party instructional designer and content expert.
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 2
Additional Public Access
Abstract
C. This course provides the student the experience of working in a real time plastics facility for the purpose of gaining practical hands-on experience in plastics products production. Students will construct plastic projects from development to completion. This major student project will be based on utilizing recycled plastics. The focus of the course is bringing environmental awareness in the plastics production industry. The course will be completed after attempted completion and demonstration of courses in the program plan. A strict focus on safety, self-development, and critical thinking components are embedded into the course.
Industry (NAISC)
Manufacturing -- Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)
Occupation (SOC)
Architecture and Engineering Occupations -- Industrial Engineering Technicians (17-3026)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Associate Degree
Associate Degree
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent