Effective Fall 2024
- School of Engineering Technologies
- Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
- More Information about Polymer Technology
A graduate in Polymer Technology will have a working knowledge of polymer materials and processing techniques, such as injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, blow molding, rotational molding, and composite manufacturing.
Career Opportunities
Process setup technician, new product development technician, quality control technician, customer service technician, sales service technician. Experienced graduates commonly serve in supervisory roles in industry.
Recommended High School Subjects
A strong background in high school math (e.g. calculus) and sciences (e.g. chemistry) is desired.
Special Equipment Needs
Laptop Computer Required
- Windows 11 or higher (recommended).
- 64-bit, 3.0 GHz or greater, 4 or more cores (Intel or AMD) (required).
- 250+ GB Solid State Disk (SSD) drive (recommended).
- 16+ GB RAM (required); 32+ GB RAM (recommended)
- 1 GB GPU minimum Graphics Card (required); 4 GB GPU (recommended).
- Laptop must include a webcam and microphone (required).
- Laptop must include a wireless network card (required).
- Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required).
- Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance).
- Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited.
Remediation Strategies
All incoming students must meet placement requirements in math. Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies as explained in the College Catalog (see https://www.pct.edu/catalog/admissions-policy).
Transfer Procedures
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals
A graduate of this major should be able to:- apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
- design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline.
- apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and nontechnical environments; and identify and use appropriate technical literature.
- conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and analyze and interpret the results.
- function effectively as a member of a technical team.
- understand the need for and engage in self-directed continuing professional development.
- demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities, including a respect for diversity.
- understand the impact of polymer engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context.
- exhibit a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
Curriculum
| First Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 | .50 | 1.50 | M | REQ | |
| PPT116 | Polymer Industries | 2 | 2 | M | REQ | ||
| PPT118 | Polymer Processing Survey - Lecture | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| PPT119 | Polymer Processing Survey - Lab | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| PPT127 | Introduction to Polymer Science | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| PPT129 | Polymer Testing Lab | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| CSC124 | Information, Technology & Society | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| CDP | Core Global & Cultural Diversity Perspective | 3 | S | CDP | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 17 | ||||||
| Second Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| PPT140 | Sustainable Materials | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| PPT160 | Composites & Nanocomposites | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| CHM100 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 4 | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | |
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| CHM111 | General Chemistry I | 4 | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | |
| MTH181 | College Algebra & Trigonometry I | 3 | 2.50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 | ||||||
| Third Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| PPT248 | Extrusion | 4 | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| PPT251 | Blow Molding | 4 | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| MTT223 | Machine Tool Applications for Fabrication & Repair | 3 | 1 | 6 | S | REQ | |
| ENL201 | Technical & Professional Communication | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
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| SPC101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| MTH183 | College Algebra & Trigonometry II | 3 | 2.50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 17 | ||||||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| PPT220 | Tooling Maintenance | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| PPT235 | Injection Molding | 4 | 2 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| PPT260 | Rotational Molding | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| PPT270 | Thermoforming | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| QAL231 | Quality Principles | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 14 | ||||||
Accreditation
Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org , under the commission’s General Criteria with no applicable Program Criteria.