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Schoolcraft College Plastics Engineering Technology Transfer Plastics Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science Degree Schoolcraft College (SC) Transfer Guide After completing the Plastics Engineering Technology degree, students are immediately employable by the plastics industry. There is consistent, virtually 100 percent placement of our graduates. B.S. graduates usually start in engineering positions such as process, product or project engineer, quality control engineer or technical sales representative. Many of our graduates have attained management positions throughout the plastics industry. Communication Competency Course Requirements FSU Course FSU Course Title FSU Cr. Hrs. SC Equiv. SC Course Title SC Cr. Hrs. COMM 121 Fundamentals of Public 3 COMA 103 Fundamentals of Speech 3 Speaking ENGL 150 English 1 3 ENG 101 English Composition 3 ENGL 250 English 2 3 ENG 102 English Composition 3 ENGL 311 Advanced Technical Writing 3 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent Quantitative Literacy Course Requirements FSU Course FSU Course Title FSU Cr. Hrs. SC Equiv. SC Course Title SC Cr. Hrs. MATH 120 Trigonometry or SAT Math Score 3 MATH 119 Trigonometry 3 of 620 or higher or ACT Math Subtest Score of 26 or higher Natural Sciences Competency Course Requirements - 1 course with lab FSU Course FSU Course Title FSU Cr. Hrs. SC Equiv. SC Course Title SC Cr. Hrs. CHEM 121 General Chemistry 1 5 CHEM 111 General Chemistry 4 CHEM 211 Fund Organic/ Polymer 4 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent Chemistry Culture Competency Course Requirements - Minimum 9 credits from 2 different disciplines with 1 at FSU 200 level or higher FSU Course FSU Course Title FSU Cr. Hrs. SC Equiv. SC Course Title SC Cr. Hrs. Varies FSU General Education - Culture 9 Varies Varies 9 Electives Self and Society Competency Course Requirements – Minimum 9 credits from 2 different disciplines with 1 at FSU 200 level or higher FSU Course FSU Course Title FSU Cr. Hrs. SC Equiv. SC Course Title SC Cr. Hrs. Varies FSU General Education – Self 9 Varies Varies 9 and Society Competency Additional General Education Course Requirements FSU Course FSU Course Title FSU Cr. Hrs. SC Equiv. SC Course Title SC Cr. Hrs. PHYS 211 Introductory Physics 1 4 PHYS 181 General Physics 1 4 Ferris State University General Education Program Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to select appropriate general education courses. Diversity Competency – 2 Courses Required If not met by courses taken for Culture, Self and Society, or MTA, a student must meet the following: • 1 course with the Global Diversity attribute • 1 course with the U.S. Diversity attribute College Requirements – 86 Credits Required Major Requirements – 60 Credits Required FSU Course FSU Course Title FSU Cr. Hrs. SC Equiv. SC Course Title SC Cr. Hrs. PPET 100 + Survey of Plastics & Elastomer 3 PLAST 130 Introduction to Plastic Materials 3 PPET 1 -- Technology PPET 115 + Plastics Product Manufacturing 3 PLAST 131 Introduction to Plastic Processing 3 PPET 1 -- PPET 127 Introduction to Processing 4 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent PPET 131 Introduction to Robotics 2 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent PPET 193 Industrial Internship 4 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent PPET 211 Intro to Injection Molding 5 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent Major Requirements continued on page 2 Ferris State University and Schoolcraft College – Plastics Engineering Technology- Transfer Guide Effective Fall 2019 Ferris State University is an equal opportunity institution. For information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit ferris.edu/non-discrimination. Page 1 Major Requirements – 60 Credits Required continued FSU Course FSU Course Title FSU Cr. Hrs. SC Equiv. SC Course Title SC Cr. Hrs. PPET 212 + Plastics Product Development 1 6 PLAST 210 + Plastic Mold Design 6 PPET 2 -- PLAST 220 Fundamentals + Plastic Part Design PPET 222 Plastics & Polymer Material 3 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent Selection 1 PPET 223 Plastics Testing 4 PLAST 140 Plastic Materials Testing 3 PPET 280 Introduction to Rubber 2 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent PLTS 300 Plastics Engineer Management 3 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent System PLTS 312 Plastics Product & Tool Design 2 4 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent PLTS 320 Plastics & Elastic Materials 3 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent PLTS 321 Advanced Injection Molding 4 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent PLTS 393 Industrial Internship 2 4 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent PLTS 410 Plts Costing, Pkng, & Econ 3 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent Issues PLTS 411 Plastics Decorating ad Assembly 4 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent PLTS 499 Capstone Projec- PLTS Seminar 1 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent PLTS/RUBR Major Elective 2 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent Technical Related – 21 Credits Required FSU Course FSU Course Title FSU Cr. Hrs. SC Equiv. SC Course Title SC Cr. Hrs. EEET 201 Electrical Fundamentals 3 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent ETEC 140 + Engineering Graphics 7 CAD 120 + Mechanical Blueprint Reading + 7 ETEC 1-- CAD 140 AutoCAD – 2D Application MECH 250 + Fluid Power w/ Controls + 4 ELECT 145 Fluid Power 4 MECH 2-- MECH General Credit MECH 340 + Statistics & Strengths of 6 ENGR 201 + Statics + 6 MECH GC Materials ENGR 202 Mechanics or Materials MFGE 3XX MFGE Directed Elective - 3 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent Consult Advisor 300 level or higher MFGE 3XX MFGE Directed Elective - 3 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent Consult Advisor 300 level or higher MFGE 3XX MFGE Directed Elective - 3 No Equivalent No Equivalent No Equivalent Consult Advisor 300 level or higher Business Elective – 3 Credits Required FSU Course FSU Course Title FSU Cr. Hrs. SC Equiv. SC Course Title SC Cr. Hrs. Varies Varies – Consult Advisor 3 Varies Varies – Consult Advisor 3 Directed Elective – 2 Credits Required FSU Course FSU Course Title FSU Cr. Hrs. SC Equiv. SC Course Title SC Cr. Hrs. Varies Varies – Consult Advisor 2 Varies Varies – Consult Advisor 2 Total Credits Required for Degree 132 - 133 Program Delivery Locations and Contact Information: Main Campus, Big Rapids College of Engineering Technology – Design and Manufacturing (231) 591-2640 | School of Design and Manufacturing Website | Plastics and Rubber Program Email Transfer Partnerships Website *Select courses may be delivered online and/or in a mixed delivery format (i.e. a mix of online and face-to-face instruction at the Ferris Main Campus or at an off-campus location). General Admission Criteria Transfer Students • AAS in Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology of equivalent • Minimum GPA of 2.75 Ferris State University and Schoolcraft College – Plastics Engineering Technology - Transfer Guide Effective Fall 2019 Ferris State University is an equal opportunity institution. For information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit ferris.edu/non-discrimination. Page 2 Advising Notes It is recommended that potential applicants meet with an advisor to review the degree, course schedule, and have any questions answered prior to completing an application. Students who are completing the MTA may have different general education course requirements for the particular degree selected. Meeting with a Ferris advisor prior to the selection of general education or elective course work may reduce the chance of completing a course that will not apply toward the selected degree. Once admitted, students must continue to meet with an advisor as they work toward graduation. Transfer Student Orientation All new students to Ferris State University are required to complete an orientation. Reverse Transfer Agreement The Community College and Ferris have entered into a partnership in order to work collaboratively and creatively to increase student completion of associate and bachelor degrees. The partners work together to provide a seamless transfer experience and increase student retention and completion at both the community college and Ferris. Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) Ferris participates in the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). This agreement will facilitate the transfer of general education requirements from one Michigan institution to another. Students may complete the MTA as part of a degree program or as a stand-alone package. The MTA consists of a minimum of 30 general education credit hours as identified by the college or university. Students transferring to Ferris with the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) and entering a degree program will have met a 30-hour block of lower-level general education courses. However, this does not exempt students from completing program specific prerequisites or higher-level general education course requirements. Students should contact their advisor regarding classes that meet the MTA. Students must work with their Ferris advisor to declare a Minor or Concentration and for selection of Directed Electives. Disclaimer This is a guide for students who plan to transfer to Ferris State University. This guide is not intended to be a contract with Ferris. The information on this guide is subject to change. Students should contact their community college or Ferris to keep informed of changes. Final responsibility for verifying all transfer information lies with the student. Please refer to effective and/or revised date on the bottom of this guide. Ferris State University and Schoolcraft College – Plastics Engineering Technology- Transfer Guide Effective Fall 2019 Ferris State University is an equal opportunity institution. For information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit ferris.edu/non-discrimination. Page 3 .
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