Plastics and Elastic Materials (PLTS 320)

• College: Coll of Engineering Technology
• Department: Plastics-Rubber
• Credit Hours: 3
• This course has a lecture with 3 hours.

This survey course will review all the major polymeric materials currently commercially available. Major attributes, manufacturers and applications will be discussed. The student will learn correct materials handling methods, including safety with respect to drying, storage, regrinding (reuse), and compounding or blending and additives. Students will be shown the advantages and disadvantages of recycling. The learner will be presented with a historical perspective on each material and its chemical structure. Pre-Requisites:Plastics or Rubber Engineering Technology students only. Typically Offered Fall Only