MN 219 - Survey of Polymer Technology

Description
In this course, students learn the basic chemistry of the most common polymers used in the industry today. How thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers are formed is a key consideration. Also emphasized throughout this course are the physical and chemical behaviors of plastics as they relate to their applications.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Plastics-Polymer Engineering Technology, A.A.A.S., Plastics-Polymer Engineering Technology Certificate, Plastics-Polymer Engineering Technology, A.A.A.S (Ferris State University-Manufacturing Engineering Technology), Plastics-Polymer Engineering Technology, A.A.A.S (Ferris State University-Plastics Engineering Technology)

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Compare and contrast basic elements and bonding, organic families, and various polymer structures used in the most common industrial plastics.
Recognize key mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties for common industrial plastics for processing (including additives used) and end function.
Identify and demonstrate testing of common thermoset and thermoplastic polymers including temperature effects and chemical synthesis.
Identify the best solution to a problem or issue.
Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.

Course Outline:
I. Atomic Theory

A.    The atom

B.    Particles

C.    Historical developments

II. Periodic Table

A.    Organization

B.    Metals

C.    Non-metals

D.    Semi-conductors

III. Chemical Bonding

A.    Ionic bonding

B.    Covalent bonding

C.    Polarity

D.    Metallic bonding

E.    Secondary Bonding

IV. Chemical Formulas and Equations

A.    Physical and chemical changes

B.    Laws of conservation of mass

C.    Atomic weights

D.    Balancing Equations

V. Solutions and Chemical Reactions

A.    Acids, bases and salts

B.    Types of chemical reactions

C.    Exothermic and endothermic reactions

D.    Catalysts

E.    Solutions

VI. Organic Chemistry

A. Hydrocarbons

B. Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes

C. Isomers

D. Major functional groups

VII. Polymer Synthesis

A.    Condensation reactions

B.    Addition reactions

C.    Example polymer reactions

VIII. Classification of Polymers

A. Polymer structure

1. Isotactic, Atactic, Syndiotactic

2. Linear, Branched, Crosslinks

B.    Molecular weight

C.    Degree of polymerization

D.    Dispersion (MWD)

IX. Thermoplastics

A.    Glass transition

B.    Melting

C.    Amorphous

D.    Crystalline

E.    Molecular shape determining properties

F.    Examples

G.    Alloys

X. Thermosets

A.    Crosslinking

B.    Rigid

C.    Elastomers

D.    Examples

XI. Additives

A.    UV inhibitors and absorbers

B.    Heat stabilizers

C.    Anti-oxidants

D.    Plasticizers

E.    Fillers and reinforcements

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture using Power Point: 50 - 70%

Applied Learning: 20-30%

Informational Media: 0-5%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: NA

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
People Soft Course ID Number: 101529
Course CIP Code: 48.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Manufacturing
Discipline: MN
First Term Valid: Fall 2019 (8/1/2019)
1st Catalog Year: 2019-2020
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Bachlor’s Degree in related field with 4000 hours of experience.

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20240301T12:08:59
Course Review & Revision Year: 2028-2029