PL ET 050
Computer Applications for Plastics Engineering Technology (2) Programming, spreadsheets for the solution of technical problems, internet access for background and support information, formatting professional reports, creating presentations.
Effective: Spring 2006
PL ET 097
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in-depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1992
PL ET 098
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in-depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1992
PL ET 197
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in-depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1992
PL ET 198
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in-depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1992
PL ET 205
Introduction to Plastics (3) Introduction to the plastics industry including fundamental aspects of plastic materials and processing; introduces the chemical influence on mechanical and flow properties of plastic materials.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
MATH 040, MATH 082, MATH 140 . Prerequisite or concurrent:CHEM 110
PL ET 206W
Plastic Materials and Properties (3) Coverage of the most common commercial plastics including their additives, fillers, and fibers; includes common physical tests used to determine material characteristics; writing intensive.
Effective: Spring 2011
Prerequisite:
PL ET 205
PL ET 222
Introduction to Plastics Processing (4) Introduction to plastic processing methods, materials, tooling, design, and equipment. Safe operation and practices are emphasized.
Effective: Summer 2005
PL ET 225
Instrumentation, Control, & Automation for Plastics (2) Instrumentation, control and automation basics & strategies for plastics processing.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
MATH 081 ; Prerequisite or concurrent:PL ET 222
PL ET 227
Plastics Processing & Statistical Methods (4) Study of advanced issues in plastics processing, such as design of experiments and SPC/SQC will be covered.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
PL ET 205, PL ET 222 ; Prerequisite or concurrent:PL ET 225
PL ET 232
Introduction to Part and Tool Design (3) CAD techniques for designing plastic products and related tooling.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite:
EG T 121 Prerequisite or concurrent:PL ET 222
PL ET 235
Tool Design & Machining (2) Study of the methods used to create the tooling used in plastics fabrication and the methods of maintaining tooling.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
PL ET 222 ; Prerequisite or concurrent:PL ET 232
PL ET 296
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 1992
PL ET 297
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in-depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 1992
PL ET 304
Plastic Material Properties and Applications (3) Synthesis, polymerization, and characterization of thermoplastic and thermoset polymeric materials.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
PL ET 206W
PL ET 323
Packaging Processes (3) In-depth studies and laboratory experiments will be conducted on processes such as blow molding, thermoforming, extrusion and other packaging processes.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
PL ET 225, PL ET 227, PL ET 304
PL ET 330
Advanced Tooling & Rheology (4) Tooling design strategies are developed considering a material's physical and rheological influences on processing and part formation.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
PL ET 206W, PL ET 227, PL ET 232, PL ET 235, PHYS 250
PL ET 345
Heat Transfer (2) Fundamentals of heat transfer including conduction, convection, and radiation.
Effective: Spring 2010
Prerequisite:
PL ET 366
PL ET 350
Design of Plastic Parts (4) Designing plastic parts utilizing CAD, FEA, and CAE technologies for the design and for structural, dimensional, and process evaluation and optimization.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite:
MCH T 213, PL ET 232, PL ET 304, PL ET 330 . Prerequisite or concurrent:MET 418
PL ET 366
Fluid and Thermal Sciences (3) Fundamentals of thermodynamic principles, fluid statics, and fluid dynamics.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
MATH 083, PHYS 250, PL ET 222, PL ET 227 . Prerequisite or concurrent:PL ET 330
PL ET 380
Introduction to Plastic Medical Devices (1) Introduction to plastic medical devices and their manufacture. Also covers the regulatory requirements of plastic medical devices.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
PL ET 205, PL ET 222
PL ET 397
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in-depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1992
PL ET 430
Packaging Design & Materials (2) Study of design and materials for plastic packaging including blow molded, thermoformed and extruded products.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite or concurrent:PL ET 304, PL ET 330
PL ET 460
Advanced Computer Applications in Plastics Design (3) Advanced applications of computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, computer-aided engineering, and finite element analysis to plastic product development.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite:
PL ET 350 . Prerequisite or concurrent:PL ET 440
PL ET 462
Advanced Injection Molding (3) New and advanced injection molding technologies, implementing statistical methods such as design of experiments.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
PL ET 225, PL ET 227, PL ET 330
PL ET 464
Plastics Failure Analysis (3) Fundamentals of Plastics Materials Process and Design Failure Analysis.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
PL ET 304
PL ET 465
Advanced CAE for Plastics II (3) Advanced Computer-Aided Engineering techniques for plastic part design.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite:
PL ET 345, PL ET 350, MET 418
PL ET 467
Secondary Operations (3) Fundamentals of decoration and assembly methods used in the plastics industry.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
Seventh semester standing
PL ET 468
Rapid Commercialization (3) Techniques to help get plastic products to market quicker and to build solids and surface modeling skills.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
PL ET 350
PL ET 477
Novel and Emerging Technologies (2) Study of novel and emerging technology in plastics.
Effective: Spring 2013
Prerequisite:
PL ET 323, PL ET 350
PL ET 481
Plastic Product Development (3) This course provides students with an in-depth overview of the integrated new product development process.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
PL ET 350
PL ET 482
Medical Product Development (1) This course provides students with medical device development requirements and processes. The course is to be taken in conjunction with PL ET 481 as both courses will utilize a semester project to invent and design a new product. Over the course of the semester students will review the FDA classifications, filing requirements, and recommended practices for medical device development. This knowledge will be applied and practiced through the semester projects. Students will learn techniques for Failure Modes and Effects Analysis and how to properly document and manage product change through the development process.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
PL ET 380, PL ET 350
Concurrent:
PL ET 481
PL ET 483
Plastics in Medical Applications (3) This course focuses on plastics materials and properties and how they meet the unique medical application and device requirements.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
PL ET 304, PL ET 380
PL ET 484
Medical Manufacturing Methods (3) This course provides instruction in the methods and practices used in the manufacturing of plastic devices in the medical industry.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
PL ET 380
PL ET 494A
Plastics Projects (1-12) Supervised student activities on research and/or design projects identified on an individual or small group basis. A specific title may be used in each instance and will be entered on the student's transcript.
Effective: Spring 2012
Prerequisite:
or concurrent:MET 418, PL ET 350, PL ET 323
PL ET 495
Internship (1-18) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Effective: Summer 1992
Prerequisite:
prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor
PL ET 496
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 1992
PL ET 497
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in-depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 1992
PL ET 497A
Thermoset Materials (1-6) Mfg processes for thermoset polymers & composites. Examines structure, process, porterty relationships, material selection and process optimization.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
PL ET 304
PL ET 499
(IL)
Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2010
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