ISE 5540
Transcript Abbreviation:
Polymer Proc Fund
Course Description:
Applies fundamentals of transport phenomena and polymer constitutive equations to the analysis of manufacturing of plastic components.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
3.00
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: MechEng 2020, 2040, or equiv. Prereq or concur: MatScEn 2251, MechEng 4510, or equiv.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Derive physics-based mathematical models for relevant plastics manufacturing operations
Use the models to predict practical results and their limitations
Use CAE software to analyze and optimize plastics processes
Design the critical parameters of basic polymer processes, analyze their magnitude, and predict their influence on process functions
Become familiar with most common polymer processes
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer fundamentals | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Transport phenomena | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Simple model flows | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Rheology of polymer melts | 4.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Simple non–Newtonian flows | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Injection molding | 4.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| CAE software for injection molding | 4.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Extrusion | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Chemo-rheology | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Reactive liquid molding | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| SMC Compression Molding | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Other composite manufacturing processes | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 34 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Exams | 50% |
| Term project | 30% |
| Lab reports | 10% |
| Homework | 10% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Polymer Processing Fundamentals | Osswald | |
| Fundamentals of Computer Modeling for Polymer Processing | Tucker | |
| Materials Science of Polymers for Engineers | Osswald and Menges |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments:
(N/A)
Basic Course Overview:
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