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Plastics Technology

... A specialization of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Upon successful completion of required coursework, TSTC will award you an Associate of Applied Science degree in Plastics Technology. A full-time, academically prepared student can complete the program in approximately two years.

Plastics Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Total Credits: 69

First Semester			Credits
MCHN	1201	Beginning Machine Shop	2
MCHN	1320	Precision Tools and Measurement	3
MCHN	1338	Basic Machine Shop I	3
PLTC	1345	Plastic Processes I	3
PLTC	1306	Plastics Quality Control	3
Semester Total 14

Second Semester			Credits
MATH	1314	College Algebra	3
ENTC	1371	Engineering Computer Graphics I	3
MCHN	1354	Intermediate Machine Shop II	3
MCHN	2344	Computerized Numerical Control Programming	3
PLTC	1203	Plastic Composites	2
Semester Total 14

Third Semester			Credits
ENGL	1301	Composition I	3
MCHN	2335	Advanced CNC Machining	3
PLTC	1241	Plastic Materials and Testing	2
PLTC	2331	Troubleshooting Plastic Processes	3
PLTC	2346	Plastic Processes II	3
Semester Total 14

Fourth Semester			Credits
PHYS	1310	Fundamentals of Physics¹	3
HUMA	1301	Introduction to Humanities²	3
IEIR	1371	Electrical Principles and Applications	3
INMT	1343	CAD/CAM	3
PLTC	1243	Mold Design and Maintenance	2
Semester Total 14

Fifth Semester			Credits
EGRT	1305	Engineering Materials	3
ENTC	1410	Fluid Mechanics with Applications	4
MCHN	2338	Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)	3
PSYC	2301	General Psychology	3
Semester Total 13

¹PHYS 1410 may be substituted ²See the department for a list of approved academic/general education electives, including cooperative educational opportunities that can be substituted for this course.


Capstone course: A required learning experience which results in a consolidation and synthesis of a student's educational experience. The capstone experience certifies mastery of entry-level work place competencies.

Courses are subject to change. Contact the department chair for an update.

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