Academic Program Model

Academic Program Model

Plastics Manufacturing (AAS.PLM)

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FIRST YEAR
First Semester		Hours
TEC-050	Technical Math I TEC-050 Technical Math I Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, algebra, geometry and right angle trigonometry. Course Outline	2.0
PLM-040	Introduction to Plastics PLM-040 Introduction to Plastics This course introduces plastics materials development and use in everyday life. Focus is upon on the history, development, science, technology, and manufacture of modern plastics. Environmental considerations involving plastics use is considered. Course Outline	3.0
ENG-050	Writing for Industry ENG-050 Writing for Industry Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instructions manuals, proposals, reports, career documents as well as deliver oral presentations to prepare them for a profession in industry. Students will practice research strategies by using library resources and the Internet. Course Outline	3.0
MMP-042	Manufacturing Maintenance II MMP-042 Manufacturing Maintenance II This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamentals of manufacturing and the maintenance associated with manufacturing process. Topics include material handling, mechanical systems, lubrication, and fluid power. Course Outline	3.0
TEC-040	Blueprint Reading/Industry I TEC-040 Blueprint Reading/Industry I Fundamentals, principles, and practices involved in producing and reading industrial blueprints. Covers basic through advanced blueprint reading and basic drafting procedures. Advanced work is adjusted to special interest groups. Course Outline	2.5
CIM-044	Industrial Robotics CIM-044 Industrial Robotics A comprehensive study of industrial robotics used in computer integrated manufacturing systems. Some areas of study include history, classification, tooling, sensors, safety and justification of robotic systems. The student will learn robotics related to manufacturing, and fundamental robotic programming. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
	Semester Totals	15.5
Second Semester
EET-040	Applied D.C. Circuits EET-040 Applied D.C. Circuits Develops an understanding of the basic DC electricity concepts such as voltage, current, resistance, power and energy. The course covers resistive circuits through series-parallel circuits. Laboratory work includes use of analog and digital meters and circuit construction. Course Outline	2.5
PLM-041	Injection Molding PLM-041 Injection Molding The focus of the course is on polymer material selection for "hands-on" application and use of primary and secondary injection molding processing equipment and associated auxiliary equipment. Course Outline	3.0
PLM-042	Extrusion Forming PLM-042 Extrusion Forming The focus of the course is on "hands-on" application and use of extrusion forming processing equipment including single screw, twin screw, co-extrusion, and compounding equipment, associated secondary and auxiliary equipment use, and polymeric material selection for extrusion. Course Outline	3.0
IND-060	Industrial Valves IND-060 Industrial Valves This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of industrial control valves and actuators. Students learn industry-relevant skills including how to: operate, install, maintain, and analyze performance of control valves and actuators. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
TEC-076	Inspection and Quality Control TEC-076 Inspection and Quality Control The study of inspection processes and quality control system in manufacturing. Topics include: measurement, gauging, geometric tolerancing, documentation, specifications and statistical quality control. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals	14.5

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
SOS-050	Human Relations SOS-050 Human Relations Provides an understanding of the human mechanism when associated with interpersonal relationships on the job. Emphasis is placed on vocational problems connected with motivation, communication, perception and how to work with others. Course Outline	2.0
SFS-101	Strategies for Success SFS-101 Strategies for Success Designed to improve student performance in college and beyond. Topics include: college resources; identification of college and career goals; implementation of study, note-taking, and test-taking strategies; and development of life management skills including time management, stress management, and relationship skills. Course Outline	2.0
TEC-052	Technical Math II TEC-052 Technical Math II Offers the student an in-depth study of algebra including factoring, solving linear systems, quadratic equations and exponents. Course Outline *	2.0
PLM-050	Blow Thermo Rotational Forming PLM-050 Blow Thermo Rotational Forming The focus of the course is "hands-on" Thermoforming, Blow Molding and Blown Film, and Rotational Molding processing, and polymeric material selection for these plastics processing equipment and techniques. Course Outline	3.0
EET-072	Relays and Control Circuits (Mod 1) EET-072 Relays and Control Circuits (Mod 1) This course provides the student with an understanding of industrial electrical and electronic power systems. Topics covered include three phase circuits, motors wiring, ladder logic, transformers, and electronical motor controllers. Prerequisites: EET 050, EET 052 or instructor consent Course Outline	2.0
TEC-055	Special Topics in Technology TEC-055 Special Topics in Technology Fundamentals, principals, and practices of Industrial Technology. Covers basic through advanced procedures associated with current technology. Advanced work is adjusted to special interest groups. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	1.0
EET-050	Applied A.C. Circuits (Mod 2) EET-050 Applied A.C. Circuits (Mod 2) Introduces the student to the sin wave and the relative parameters such as frequency, period, rms and ave values. Capacitance and inductance are introduced and their effect in sin wave circuits are studied. Lab work includes familiarization with the oscilloscope. Course Outline	2.5
	Semester Totals	14.5
Second Semester
TEC-054	Technical Math III TEC-054 Technical Math III Offers the student a more in-depth study of trigonometry plus logarithms, complex numbers and functional variation. Course Outline *	2.0
SPE-200	Interpersonal Communication SPE-200 Interpersonal Communication Principles and practices of oral communication emphasizing message formation and delivery, listening, perception, awareness of verbal and non-verbal codes, and managing conflict. Course Outline	3.0
PLM-076	Plastics Manufacturing PLM-076 Plastics Manufacturing This course develops an understanding of plastics manufacturing operations considerations. Overview of plastics manufacturing facilities, operations, process flow, organization, safety, quality assurance, and business economics is provided. Course Outline	3.0
MMP-048	Manufacturing Maintenance V MMP-048 Manufacturing Maintenance V This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamentals of analyzing and troubleshooting a manufacturing process. Topics include problem solving and root cause analysis. Course Outline	1.5
EET-086	Prog Logic Controllers I (Mod 2) EET-086 Prog Logic Controllers I (Mod 2) This course covers basic PLC operation and programming using Rslogix500 software and Allen Bradley PLC's. Topics include: Basic ladder design, Input Output, Timers, Counters, Batch Processes, Shift registers, Word compare, and Math. Course Outline	2.0
TEC-043	Industrial Safety TEC-043 Industrial Safety Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention. Course Outline	1.0
MET-084	Technical Mechanisms MET-084 Technical Mechanisms Focuses on motion analysis of mechanical system components such as linkages, slider-crank mechanisms, working connectors, cams, gears and gear trains. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals	15.5

Total Program Hours

60.0

Call Counseling Services: 217-234-5232
Email: counsel@lakelandcollege.edu

Faculty Contact: Michael D. Beavers
Faculty Email: mbeavers@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5341

*	There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum
*	placement test scores for this course.
**	Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+	Course only offered fall semester
++	Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++	Course only offered spring semester
++++	Course offered in summer term only
^	SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to
^	Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^	Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^	Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition
^^^	to classroom lecture hours
^^^^	ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

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