Technological Studies: Plastics Option
Associate in Science Degree
(67-68 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
General Education Core
(See also General Requirements)
| General Education Core - 43 Credits | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG* 101 | Composition | 3 |
| COM* 171 | Fundamentals of Human Communication | |
| or COM* 173 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG* 102 | Literature and Composition1 | 3 |
| History Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities2 or Fine Arts Electives3 | 6 | |
| Psychology or Sociology Elective | 3 | |
| Economics Elective | 3 | |
| ENG* 202 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| MAT* 186 | Precalculus | 4 |
| CHE* 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| PHY* 121 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY* 122 | General Physics II | 4 |
| Program Core | ||
| MAT* 160 | SPC/SQC | 2 |
| PLA* 101 | Introduction to Polymers | 3 |
| CSC* 106 | Structured Programming | |
| or MAT* 254 | Calculus I | 3-4 |
| PLA* 120 | Polymer Process Engineering | 4 |
| PLA* 201 | Polymer Materials II | 3 |
| PLA* 160 | Physical and Properties Testing Lab | 2 |
| EGR* 116 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 3 |
| PLA* 203 | Plastics Processing II | 4 |
| Total Program Credits | 67-68 | |
- ENG* 110 may be substituted for ENG* 102 with permission from coordinator
- Courses to be selected from English, literature, philosophy, or humanities
- Courses to be selected from art and/or theater .