Technological Studies: Plastics Option
Associate in Science Degree
(67 semester hours minimum)
In addition to General Education Outcomes, learners who complete the Plastics Engineering degree will:
- Adjust and troubleshoot process variables
- Apply knowledge and skills to develop, interpret, and select appropriate production processes
- Understand materials and materials preparation requirements for processing
- Understand and implement quality improvement concepts
- Formulate and construct technical reports
For more information contact Mark Vesligaj, Program Coordinator.
General Education Core
(See also General Requirements)
| General Education Core - 27 Credits | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG* 101 | Composition | 3 |
| COM* 173 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG* 102 | Literature and Composition | 3 |
| Fine Arts Electives | 3 | |
| History Elective | 3 | |
| PHL* 111 | Ethics | 3 |
| Psychology or Sociology Elective | 3 | |
| ECN* 102 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
| Geography, Political Science, or History Elective | 3 | |
| ENG* 202 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Science & Math Core - 15 Credits | ||
| MAT* 167 | Principles of Statistics | 3 |
| MAT* 186 | Precalculus | 4 |
| CHE* 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| PHY* 121 | General Physics I | 4 |
| Technology/Management Core - 10 Credits | ||
| MFG* 126 | Drafting | 3 |
| EGR* 118 | Material Science | 3 |
| PLA* 120 | Polymer Process Engineering | 4 |
| Specialization Electives - 15 Credits | ||
| PLA* 101 | Introduction to Polymers | 3 |
| EGR* 116 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 3 |
| PLA* 201 | Polymer Materials II | 3 |
| PLA* 160 | Physical and Properties Testing Lab | 2 |
| PLA* 203 | Plastics Processing II | 4 |
| Total Program Credits | 67 | |