Livonia, USA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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Introduction
The Plastic Technology AAS degree is designed to provide the student with skills in many of the critical facets of plastic manufacturing. The program includes the study of the most widely used thermoplastic processes with an emphasis on injection molding and the most frequently used thermoplastic materials. Topics covered include thermoplastic process troubleshooting, plastic materials and applications, mold/part design, quality improvement programs, process controls, CAD, and metal finishing. The combined educational background will give the student an opportunity to meet the many needs of today’s plastic manufacturing industry. This includes employment as a mold or part designer, process technician, or entry-level plastic process engineer.
Protective shop clothing and eye protection supplies required for the program will be purchased by the student.
Students who satisfactorily complete the program requirements qualify for an associate in applied science degree. All program-required courses must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or better.
Curriculum
Sample Schedule of Courses
First Year
Fall Semester
- PLAST 130 - Introduction to Plastic Materials Credits: 3
- MATH 102 - Technical Mathematics Credits: 4
- QM 106 - Introduction to Quality Improvement Tools Credits: 3
- PLAST 131 - Introduction to Plastic Processing Credits: 3
Total Credits: 13
Winter Semester
- MFG 102 - Basic Machining Processes Credits: 3
- PLAST 140 - Plastic Materials Testing Credits: 3
- PLAST 150 - Plastic Injection Molding Technology Credits: 3
- CAD 120 - Mechanical Blueprint Reading with Sketching Credits: 3
Total Credits: 12
Spring/Summer Session
Social Sciences: Credits 3-4
Select Social Science course
- Recommended:
- PSYCH 153 - Human Relations Credits: 3
English Communication - Credits: 3
Select first English Communication course
Recommended:
- ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3
Total Credits: 6-7
Second Year
Fall Semester
- PLAST 251 - Applied Injection Molding Credits: 3
- PLAST 220 - Plastic Part Design Credits: 3
- CHEM 104 - Fundamentals of Chemistry Credits: 4
Elective - Select one from list below Credits: 2-4
English Communication - Credits: 3
Select second English Communication course
Recommended:
- ENG 116 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15-17
Winter Semester
- PLAST 240 - Advanced Plastic Processing Credits: 3
- PLAST 210 - Plastic Mold Design Fundamentals Credits: 3
- PLAST 160 - Process Control Systems for Plastic Manufacturing Credits: 3
Elective - Select one from list below Credits: 3-4
Humanities - Credits: 3-4
Select General Education Humanities course.
Recommended:
- COMA 103 - Fundamentals of Speech Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15-17
Program Total: 61-66 Credits
Electives
Select two courses from the classes listed below to fulfill the elective requirement:
- CAD 130 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance Credits: 3
- CAD 210 - CATIA - 3D and 2D Applications Credits: 4
- CAD 212 - CATIA - Advanced Topics Credits: 4
- CAD 220 - SolidWorks - 3D and 2D Applications Credits: 4
- CAD 230 - NX - 3D and 2D Applications Credits: 4
- CIS 120 - Software Applications Credits: 3
- MET 160 - Composite Materials Credits: 3
- MET 281 - Special Problems in Materials Science Credits: 3
- PLAST 291 - Plastic Technology Internship Credits: 3
- MFG 103 - Basic Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Credits: 3
- MFG 105 - Manufacturing Processes Credits: 4
- OSH 111 - Occupational Safety and Health for General Industry Credits: 2
- WELD 110 - Introduction to Welding Basics for Fabrication Credits: 3
Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. The number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.