MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Business, Industry and Technology

B.	Discipline: Manufacturing

C.	Course Number and Title: MFGT2200 Polymers and Industrial Plastics

D.	Course Coordinator: Chris Barker

Assistant Dean: Toni Johnson, PhD

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E.	Credit Hours: 2

Lecture: 1 hour

Laboratory: 2 hours

F.	Prerequisites:

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Industrial Plastics

Author: Erik Lokensgard

Copyright Year: 2017

Edition: 6th

ISBN #: 9781285061238

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This course covers basic applications of plastics in products and industry. Learn how different plastics are processed including common and unusual plastic components and products how they are manufactured. Green applications are also introduced. Design applications are created using solid modeling programs such as Autodesk Inventor, and prototype design process.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Identify basic types of polymers.	Week 1 to week 16. Worksheets, case studies, exams
Identify types of manufacturing processes used for plastics and polymers.	Week 3 to week 16. Worksheets, case studies, exams
Use solid modeling software to complete technical prints of plastic components.	Week 4 to week 16. ANSI standards applied in labs
Identify properties of thermoplastic materials and their applications.	Introduced week four of semester. Worksheets, case studies, labs and exams
Identify properties of thermoset materials and their applications.	Introduced week seven of semester. Worksheets, case studies, labs and exams
Demonstrate understanding of sustainability and environmental responsibility in the design and manufacture of plastic products.	Introduced week nine of semester. Worksheets, case studies, labs and exams
Perform selected plastics labs which may include use of ABS printer technology.	Week 11 to week 16. Industry modeled lab activities
Perform selected plastics labs which may include use of CNC produced molds.	Week 11 to week 16. Industry modeled lab activities

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

An overview of the plastics industry

Plastics materials and common applications -- Introduced week one of semester.

Identify types of polymers through videos, web resources and product samples.

Chemistry of plastics and polymers -- Introduced week two of semester.

Thermoplastics and their applications -- Introduced week three of semester.

Identify types of manufacturing process through videos, web resources, examination of sample products and possible field trips to local industries.

Work with thermoplastic polymer chemicals to create samples in lab setting.

Plastic components consideration

Surface finishes

Special effects on plastics -- Introduced week seven of semester.

Work with thermoset polymer chemicals to create samples in lab setting.

Create products from solid model files using CAD/CAM/CNC to create molds

Injection, Extrusion and Blow Molding

Other Molding Operations -- Introduced week eleven

Create products from solid model files using ABS printer.

Secondary Operations

Die and Mold Considerations

Drafting Plastics Components -- Introduced week four of semester.

Use software to complete models and technical drawings to ANSI standards.

Disposal and Recycling -- Introduced week nine of semester.

Identify types of polymers through videos, web resources, and product samples.

Possible field trip to MillIron or other recycling plants.

N.	Course Assignments:

Complete written assignments and tests as scheduled.

Complete labs as scheduled, observing established safety protocol for use of selected equipment.

Research sustainability considerations, using case studies to analyze problem(s), then present possible solution(s).

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3