Intro to Plastics Technology (PLTS
110)
This is an introductory plastics technology course in the
AAS/BS Plastics Engineering Technology curriculum. The course
assumes the student has no prior knowledge of plastics or the
plastics manufacturing industry. The course is directed toward
providing the student with a ""functional awareness"" level of the
basics of the plastics industry and its issues. Pre-Requisites:
Plastics or Rubber Tech students only. Typically Offered Fall Only
Or
Plastics Technology for MET (PLTS
325)
Provides the student in the manufacturing engineering
technology program with the basic terminology of plastics and
elastomers, the nature of the plastics and rubber industry, the
end-use applications of plastics and rubber, the basic operational
processing techniques for plastics and rubber, and the safety
procedures applicable to the plastics and rubber industry.
Pre-Requisites: Manufacturing Engineering Tech students only.
Typically Offered Spring Only
Plastics Processing 1 (PLTS
121)
This is the first course which deals with the understanding
and practice of specific non-injection molding plastic
manufacturing processes. It assumes that the student has some basic
machine part identification and start-up knowledge in the processes
of extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming, and compression/transfer
molding. Additional processes taught in this course will include
rotational molding and blown film extrusion. The student will gain
an ""operative"" level of understanding and knowledge in these
processes. Pre-Requisites:PLTS 110. Typically Offered Spring Only
Or
Rubber Processing 1 (RUBR
121)
This course provides knowledge of ingredients, equipment and
methods used to create uncured synthetic rubber of consistent
quality. This includes: evaluation of ingredient quantities for a
batch of rubber, mixing techniques for optimum consistency and heat
history and putting the rubber into a form that can be utilized for
various types of part fabrication. Methods for evaluation of the
mixed material are explored. Pre-Requisites:RUBR 110. Typically
Offered Spring Only
Electrical Fundamentals (EEET
201)
An introductory course covering the principles of
electricity as applied to DC and AC circuits and operation of
common electrical devices and apparatus. Topics are presented in
lecture and practiced in hands-on lab activities. Basic
measurements of current, voltage, and power are presented. Course
introduces magnetism, inductance, capacitance, generators, 3-phase
power, power flow, power factor, transformers, motors and power
supplies. Pre-Requisites: MATH 116 or a minimum score of 24 on ACT
or a minimum score of 560 on SAT. Typically Offered Fall,
Spring
Controls for Automation (EEET
301)
A second course that builds on principles taught in EEET 201
and applies them to industrial automation systems. Sensor and
actuator control elements are presented. Ladder diagrams and fluid
power symbology emphasized. Solenoids, starters, timers, counters,
relays, contactors, heaters, motors, 3-phase power, PLC's, other
I/O devices are discussed and applied to manufacturing
applications. Safety standards, and other system integration issues
are presented. Pre-Requisites: EEET 201 minimum grade of C-.
Typically Offered Fall, Spring
Fluid Power With Controls (MECH
250)
Lecture-lab course which introduces the student to fluid
power. Emphasis is placed on hydraulics. Included are fluid power
components, elementary controls, systems, trouble-shooting, and
fundamental fluid science principles. Pre-Requisites: MATH 116 or a
minimum score of 24 on ACT or 560 on SAT. Typically Offered Fall
and Spring
Tools for Decision Making (MGMT
350)
Covers the basic subjects needed by a manager to understand
financial statements, the budgeting process, cash flow management,
working capital, forecasting, monitoring and controlling capital
and expense budgets, pricing strategy, cost analysis, pro forma
development, avenues of corporate finance, risk
analysis/management, project and corporate level valuations and
international finance. Typically Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Database Design-Implementation
(ISYS 200)
Introduces database concepts, design methodologies, and
implementation procedures. Stresses the importance of sound
database design to insure data integrity and flexibility. Common
data structures, normalization techniques, integrity constraints,
security features, query and report facilities are discussed. One
or more popular commercial database management systems will be used
to implement the designs. Pre-Requisites: ISYS 105 or Demonstrated
Competency in ISYS 105. Typically Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Introduction to Visual Basic (ISYS
204)
Visual BASIC, an Object-Oriented Event Driven (OOED)
Programming language, interwoven with logical problem solving will
be used to create programs for Windows-based applications that are
used in industry today. The programs will include multiple forms,
buttons, input boxes, IF then ELSE and loop processing, frames, and
option buttons. Pre-Requisites: ISYS 105 or Demonstrated Competency
in ISYS 105. Typically Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
