Fundamentals of Plastics, Chemistry, and Ingredients
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Keywords
plastics, polymer science, compounding
Project
Advanced Manufacturing Education Alliance (AME Alliance)
Authors
Schaupp, Bryan
Date Submitted
2013
Material Type
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Secondary Material Type
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Presentation
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Syllabus
Assignment
Collection
Presentation
Quiz/Test
Syllabus
Institution
Pine Technical and Community College
Industry Partner
This curriculum was developed in partnership with an industry advisory board.
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 2
Additional Public Access
Abstract
This is an introductory course in polymer science and compounding plastic materials. Students will learn how polymers differ chemically, the effects of chemical structure on properties, what other materials are used to modify polymers and what effect modifiers have on compounded plastic materials. That knowledge, combined with available resources, will be used to develop the students’ ability to select a plastic material for a specific end-use. Quantitative and qualitative laboratory exercises will emphasize data collection and analysis, polymer identification and measurement of physical properties.
Industry (NAISC)
Manufacturing -- Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)
Occupation (SOC)
Production Occupations -- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4033)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type
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Diploma
Certificate
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Associate Degree
Certificate
Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Associate Degree
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent