Plastics-Polymer Engineering Technology Certificate

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Academic Program Code: 945

The Plastics-Polymer Engineering Technology certificate program is designed to prepare graduates for employment as operators, molding technicians, material handlers, or mold setters in the field of injection molding. The program also provides entry level skills for employment related to the processes of extrusion, blow molding, and thermoforming. Students will take a combination of lecture and laboratory courses from instructors who have experience in the plastics industry. All credits earned in this certificate program may be applied toward the Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences in Plastics-Polymer Engineering Technology.

Program Courses

MN 219 - Survey of Polymer Technology Credits: 3
MN 220 - Basic Plastics Processing Credits: 4
MN 223 - Injection Molding Theory Credits: 3
MN 242 - Applied Injection Molding Credits: 4

Program Elective Courses

Select one Elective from the following courses.

DR 241 - Mold Design Theory Credits: 3
EG 110 - Industrial Graphics with CAD Credits: 3
MN 100 - Manufacturing Principles Credits: 2
MN 102 - Lean Manufacturing Principles Credits: 2
MN 165 - Plastics Testing Credits: 4
MN 217 - Hydraulics Credits: 4
MN 244 - Advanced Plastics Process Credits: 4
MN 249 - Statistical Process Control Credits: 3
TE 103 - Intermediate Technical Mathematics Credits: 4
TE 282 - Manufacturing & Technology Internship Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours

Transfer Notes

Some classes are transferable into Ferris State University’s four-year Bachelor of Science in Plastics Engineering Technology degree. Students interested in transferring to FSU should see their faculty advisor for specific information.