Advanced Mold Design

Spring 2024 > Engineering/Engineering Technology > PLAS.5760 > 031

Course No: PLAS.5760-031; SIS Class Nbr: 1384; SIS Term: 3330
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This course provides an integrated approach to mold engineering which includes the interrelationships of polymeric materials, engineering principles, processing, and plastics product design. Major topics include cost estimation, mold layout and feed system design, cooling systems, structural design considerations, and ejector system design. Analytical treatment of the subject matter is given based on the relevant rheology, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow and strength of materials.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
• Core Codes: STEM, NO COST
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Robert Stack
• Materials: No cost course materials available
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When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2024 Spring: Jan 16 to May 04
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $1800 | Pay as little as $366/mo for this course.
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• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: Graduate Certificate in Plastics Engineering Fundamentals, M.S.E. in Plastics Engineering, Graduate Certificate in Plastics Design

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