Quinebaug Valley
Community College
742 Upper Maple Street
Danielson, CT 06239
860-412-7200
Quinebaug Valley Community College
Technology Studies - Plastics Technology
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Plastics Technology
Did you know?
- Connecticut ranks #2 in the nation in high-tech employment.
- 60% of Connecticut employers hire graduates from Connecticut’s educational institutions.
- There is a national shortage of engineers and designers totaling over 1,000,000 across the US.
- CAD designers can earn approximately $30,000 – $40,000 annually with an associate’s degree.
- Engineering technicians are in very high demand in the US (ranked #4) and earn approximately $47,000 annually.
Courses in Plastics Technology
PLA* 101
Introduction to Polymers ------ 3 Credits
An introduction into polymer materials to include the fundamental concepts of molecular weight, molecular weight distribution, viscosity and polymerization. Topics will include all of the major classes of thermoplastic materials, additive systems, and address both material properties and their applications.
Prerequisite: MAT* 137 and CHE* 121
PLA* 120
Polymer Process Engineering ------ 4 Credits
An introduction into the fundamentals of plastic extrusion. Topics will include such disciplines as sheet, cast film, blown film, wire & cable coating, compounding, laminating, pipe and profile extrusion. Emphasis will be placed on the cause and effect relationship between resin and process parameters through lecture and laboratory instruction.
Prerequisite: MAT* 095 or placement at college level math on Basic Skills Assessment
PLA* 160
Physical & Properties Testing Lab ------ 2 Credits
An introduction into the basic concepts of material structure versus mechanical behavior of plastic materials. Emphasis will be placed on the mechanics of material testing, allowing the student to draw comparisons and contrasts between materials.
Prerequisite: Corequisite: PLA* 101
PLA* 201
Polymer Materials II ------ 3 Credits
A continuation of Introduction to Polymers covering such materials as styrenics, cellulosics, nylons, acetals, urethanes, high temperature polymers and thermosets.
Prerequisite: PLA* 101
PLA* 203
Plastics Processing II ------ 4 Credits
A continuation of Plastics Process Engineering with emphasis on injection molding. Other topics include rotational molding, slush molding, casting, compression and transfer molding.
Prerequisite: PLA* 120 and MAT* 137
