MFGEN 355

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Plastics Materials and Processing

Manufacturing EngineeringIra A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Understanding plastic materials, properties, and uses. Survey of plastic-manufacturing processes. Designing plastic products and manufacturing systems.

When Taught

Contact Department

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

2

Fixed

3
Prerequisite
Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 00958-003
    OR
    03578-004
OR
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 00951-001
    OR
    08940-003
Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 03578-004
    OR
    00951-001
OR
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 08940-003
    OR
    00958-003

Other Prerequisites

or instructor's consent.

Title

Materials

Learning Outcome

Students will understand the behavior, properties, and science of plastic materials and use that knowledge to select appropriate materials for a given application or process.

Title

Processes

Learning Outcome

Students will understand a variety of manufacturing processes for plastics and be able to select the appropriate process for a given task, and be able to trouble shoot such processes.

Title

Design

Learning Outcome

Students will understand the design of plastic products and the equipment, tooling, and environment for their economical manufacture.