Welcome to Plastics 205
An – Introductory Plastics Engineering Technology College-Level Course
Plastics 205 is a three-credit introductory course, designed for web-based delivery. Credits earned can be applied to the associates or baccalaureate degree in Plastics Engineering Technology offered by Penn State Erie.
This course provides an introduction to the plastics industry including the fundamental aspects of plastic materials. Common material fabrication processes are also covered along with an overview of how the chemical structure of polymers influences their mechanical and flow properties. Students interface with their instructor using Penn State’s ANGEL content management system through email, discussion boards, and chat rooms.
Course Contents
Module 1 – Introduction to the course
- Lesson 1 – An introduction to the course
- Lesson 2 – A brief History of Plastics
Module 2 – Introduction to how Polymers are Created
- Lesson 1 – Lesson 1 – Polymerization
- Lesson 2 – Molecular Weight
Module 3 – Polymer Properties PowerPoint Presentations
- Lesson 1 – Polymer Bonds & Structure
- Lesson 2 – Morphology
- Lesson 3 – Viscoelasticity
- Lesson 4 – Viscosity
Module 4 – Polymer Classifications
- Lesson 1 – Commodity Polymers
- Lesson 2 – Engineering Polymers
- Lesson 3 – Sustainability
- Lesson 4 – Miscellaneous Material Families
Module 5 – Polymer Additives
- Lesson 1 – Additives & Modifiers
- Lesson 2 – Fillers, Fibers, and Reinforcements
Module 6 – Commercial Processes
- Lesson 1 – Injection Molding
- Lesson 2 – Profile Extrusion
- Lesson 3 – Extrusion Blow Molding
- Lesson 4 – Injection Blow Molding
- Lesson 5 – Thermoforming
- Lesson 6 – Rotational Molding
- Lesson 7 – Miscellaneous Processes
Courseware Examples:
Video Demonstration
For enrollment information contact:
Continuing Education
Penn State Erie,
The Behrend College
Logan Carriage House
4213 Station Road
Erie, PA 16563
Phone: 814-898-6103
Fax: 814-898-6053