SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Plastics Engineering Technology:
Program Objectives and Outcomes
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The primary aim of the Plastics Engineering Technology program is to provide the knowledge required to apply state of the art engineering principles, technologies, techniques and designs to meet the current and future needs of society. The program is designed to prepare graduates for careers in the field of plastics engineering. The specific educational objectives of the program are to:
A. Prepare graduates with a broad knowledge of plastics engineering technology practices applicable to many different industry types.
B. Prepare graduates with key knowledge and skills required for the successful design and manufacture of high production volume plastics products. This includes a fundamental knowledge of, and the interrelationship of, product and tooling design, plastic materials as related to end use performance and manufacture, manufacturing methods, assembly and decoration.
C. Prepare graduates to be productive contributors in professional practice, graduate school, or other career path.
D. Prepare graduates who know how to act in a professional manner, who can continue to learn, and who are capable of adapting to a continuously changing work environment.
E. Prepare graduates who can communicate effectively and who can contribute as members of a team.
F. Prepare graduates to deal with the modern business practices of developing and manufacturing plastic products and technologies.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
1. Students should be able to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems in the areas of mechanics, strength of materials, manufacturing processes, and in the fluid and thermal sciences.
2. Students should be able to apply creativity in product realization, and integrate the appropriate design techniques, CAD/CAE technologies, and manufacturing knowledge to achieve this realization.
3. Students should be able to design, plan, and conduct experiments using modern test and data acquisition equipment, and be able to analyze and interpret the results.
4. Students should be able to identify and use appropriate methods, including computer aided engineering technologies, to evaluate and resolve engineering problems.
5. Students should be able to understand and apply engineering methods, having multiple possible outcomes, to solve a given problem.
6. Students should be able to demonstrate an ability to work as a professional in a team environment.
7. Students should be able to identify, understand, address, and measure economic, safety, quality, and reliability issues in an engineering technology problem including consideration of the materials, personnel, manufacturing processes, manufacturing equipment, and product development methods and technologies involved.
8. Students should be able to communicate their ideas and solutions effectively both orally and in writing.
9. Students should be able to recognize the need for life-long learning, and be prepared to continue their education thereby adapting to a continuously changing work environment.
10. Students should be aware of social and ethical issues related to an engineering technology problem and integrate these issues into the solution
11. Students should be able to demonstrate a respect for diversity, and be knowledgeable of global issues.