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Peer reviewedDuke, B. J.; O'Leary, Brian – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
In this article, the third part of a series, the results of ab initio polymer calculations presented in part 2 are discussed. The electronic structure of polymers, symmetry properties of band structure, and generalizations are presented. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computation, Graduate Study
Download full textSociety of the Plastics Industry, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1998
This handbook provides information for persons who are preparing to take a test for certification in the plastics industry. The nine sections of the handbook provide information on the following: (1) the mission of the Society of the Plastics Industry and the value of the National Certification in Plastics; (2) tips on preparing for the exam; (3)…
Descriptors: Certification, Credentials, Employment Qualifications, Manufacturing
Peer reviewedFrank, Curtis W. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1979
Described is a series of four graduate level courses in polymer science, offered or currently in preparation, at Stanford University. Course descriptions and a list of required and recommended texts are included. Detailed course outlines for two of the courses are presented. (BT)
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Development, Engineering, Engineering Education
Peer reviewedRodriguez, F. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Classroom demonstrations of selected mechanical properties of polymers are described that can be used to make quantitative measurements. Stiffness, strength, and extensibility are mechanical properties used to distinguish one polymer from another. (KR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Educational Experiments
Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1997
Designed to guide training and curriculum development to prepare machine operators for the national certification exam, this publication identifies the important knowledge required for productive performance by a plastics machine operator. Introductory material discusses the rationale for a national standard, uses of the Body of Knowledge,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Certificates, Job Analysis, Job Skills
Keroack, Maurice L. – School Shop, 1975
Training for a career in the new technologies of plastics is traced through appropriate junior high school and high school level courses and on through college plastics technology programs. (EA)
Descriptors: High Schools, Industrial Arts, Industrial Education, Junior High Schools
John Deere Co., Moline, IL. – 1974
This manual on methods of repairing damaged components and parts made of fiberglass/plastics is one of a series of texts and visual aids on operation, diagnosis, and repair of engine powered vehicles. Materials provide basic information with illustrations for use by vocational students and teachers as well as shop servicemen and laymen. Focusing…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Auto Body Repairers, Equipment Maintenance
Washington State Coordinating Council for Occupational Education, Olympia. – 1973
The guide is designed to provide a basis for effective communication between local education agencies and local advisory committees regarding industrial plastics eudcation and to communicate national and statewide program requirements so that local advisory committees may recommend program requirements that meet local needs with due concern for…
Descriptors: Course Content, Guides, Industrial Arts, Industrial Education
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. – 1960
Several aspects of plastics used in the building industry are discussed, and a general information format for specifying plastics in building construction is given. This format includes--(1) description of product, (2) physical properties, (3) design criteria, (4) installation, (5) maintenance, (6) economics, and (7) case histories. Several uses…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Building Design, Building Systems, Ceilings
Peer reviewedIngen-Housz, A. J. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1987
Presents an overview of the teaching of plastics at various levels of technological education in the Netherlands focusing on mechanical engineering. Highlights the design process and discusses the Dutch perspective of the role of materials engineering in engineering curricula. (ML)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Engineering Education, Engineering Technology
Martin, Gail M. – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 1980
Discusses career opportunities, educational requirements, and information sources in these emerging professions: environmental, biomedical, fire protection, ocean, energy, ceramic, and plastics engineering. (SK)
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Ceramics, Degree Requirements, Employment Opportunities
Peer reviewedThomas, Ken – Physics Education, 1980
Discusses the increasing role of the physicist in plastics technology. Relationships of molecular structure to material behavior, design which is related to the material, and the practical problems of fabricating a material into an article are included. (HM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Industrial Arts
Peer reviewedMoseley, Christine – Science Activities, 2000
Presents an environmental science activity designed to enhance students' awareness of the hazards of plastic waste for wildlife in aquatic environments. Discusses how students can take steps to reduce the effects of plastic waste. (WRM)
Descriptors: Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Habitats
Hess, Harry; And Others – Man/Society/Technology, 1975
A process based on a systems analysis approach to tasks is proposed for developing a curriculum for the study of plastics. The process may be used with any subject area, at any grade level, to validate the concepts selected, the performance objective developed, the time allotted, and the teaching strategies selected. (AG)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. Div. of Vocational Education. – 1984
This curriculum guide provides materials for the industrial arts (grades 7-9) subject cluster of manufacturing. This subject cluster has four areas of study: metalwork, plastics, woodwork, and manufacturing. Introductory materials include an overview of the industrial arts curriculum in its entirety, a listing of program objectives for each of the…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Career Education, Curriculum Guides, Finishing
