Industrial Plastics
Course Id:   2553
Penn Foster College

Course Overview
InstitutionPenn Foster College
SubjectEngineering
Education LevelCollege - 2 Year
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Course Description
Students receive an introduction to the
basic chemical principles that are relevant
to the plastics industry. They will
understand the properties and uses for
various types of plastics, how to test and
identify the plastic's properties and the
effects of introducing certain additives.
The course also includes a discussion of
manufacturing processes, such as molding,
machining, finishing, material selection,
process control and extruding.



Penn Foster College requires a Proctored Final Exam. Proctor Final Exam requests are made by submitting the Proctor Form after the student submits the first course assignment.

Delivery Method

  • Internet
  • Real-Time Web-Based Teacher Access


  • Course Materials
    Penn Foster will have course materials, if any, shipped directly to students. There is no additional cost for course materials.

    Course Availability
    Course NumberRigorFormatStructureCredit EquivalentSchedule
    NFDCFUSP2553DeliveryCompleteFullSelf Paced

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