Bachelor of Science in Plastics Engineering Technology (120 hrs.)
The plastics engineering technology program in the Allen School of Engineering and Computing at Trine University will become recognized as a leader in the plastics product and engineering technology field while maintaining a strong emphasis on both theory and technology, coupled with intensive laboratories and professional practices.
Mission
In concert with the mission of Trine University and the Allen School of Engineering and Computing, Plastics Engineering Technology will provide an academic environment with an interactive educational climate which produces high quality graduates that are engaged, well-rounded, and technologically experienced.
Objectives
- To produce graduates who are prepared for careers in the areas associated with the analysis, applied design, development, implementation, and oversight of projects and processes relating to the plastics engineering field.
- Foster a desire for personal development to ensure a lifetime of professional advancement, success, and an appreciation for the ethical and social responsibilities of a plastics and process engineering.
- Provide students with sufficient general education studies, including liberal arts, to equip them to communicate effectively and to function as a responsible citizen.
Outcomes
Our program assures that students attain the following outcomes:
- Demonstrate proficiency in plastic product design, materials and their selection, manufacturing processes related to polymers, finite element analysis, designing operations and project planning related to the fields where polymers are used.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in applied mathematics and science.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in computer applications.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in solving open-ended problems requiring multiple areas of knowledge and teamwork.
- Students will demonstrate a level of effectiveness expected by employers when they produce written documents, deliver oral presentations, and develop, prepare and interpret visual information.
- Students will be exposed to the value of professional societies in their careers.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in managing projects.
- Students will have exposure to situations that develop their philosophy and appreciation for human differences.
- Students will effectively apply ethics to job-related decisions.
- Students will communicate effectively in the workplace.