When they enroll in Penn College NOW classes, students will earn college credits and the credits and grades are placed on a Penn College transcript. The grades the student earns in the Penn College NOW courses become part of the permanent college record and grade point average of the student. In addition, this college transcript may allow the Penn College NOW courses to transfer to other colleges. (The transferability of a course to a college other than Penn College is determined by the college where the student enrolls, not by Penn College.)
Just like any other college student, a student enrolled in Penn College NOW will be held to the same criteria as on-campus Penn College students. Each course is exactly the same course that is taught at Penn College, so the tests will be harder, the class work more rigorous and the projects will be more extensive than other high school courses. These students must adhere to the Penn College policies including those that reference course prerequisites, placement testing requirements, academic dishonesty and dropping or withdrawal from their course(s).
Penn College NOW students are introduced to the role of being a college student. Knowing that a course can “count” on a college transcript can motivate students to achieve. Students see a clear connection between what they are studying and their career goals and are ready to make the transition to a college campus after high school.
CSC110 - Introduction to Information Technology Study
includes all curricular areas with a broad background of computing fundamentals and an awareness of how and where information technology is currently being implemented. Computing terminology, hardware and software concepts, computer security, modern digital computers, new computer applications, how information technology is changing our society, and ethical use of computer information systems will be covered. In addition to computing theory, students will acquire basic skills in operating systems, networking, word processing, spreadsheets, and bibliographic research. Introduction to a variety of applications and environments; these will change with the emergence of new technologies. Prior keyboarding skills would be helpful. 3 Credits Prerequisite(s): Placement by Examination.
MTT105 - Manufacturing Processes and Toolmaking Survey
Theory and demonstrations involving manufacturing processes, machining (lathe, milling, drilling, boring, and grinding), and heat treating. Computer-controlled manufacturing equipment will be covered through theory and demonstrations involving CNC (turning); CAD/CAM and CNC/NC programming; electric discharge machining; metrology (CMM); and an introduction to robotics. 4 Credits
PPT115 - The Plastics Industry
This course provides an overview of the plastics processing industry. Comparisons will be made to the polymer production industry, non-plastic manufacturing industries, and to other related industries such as textile industry. This course will also help the student discover the nature of plastic processors including size, work environment, and typical employment possibilities. 2 Credits
PPT120 - Polymer Processing Survey
An introduction of polymer processing techniques, injection molding, extrusion techniques, injection and extrusion blow molding, and vacuum forming will be covered. 4 Credits Co requisite(s): CHM100 or CHM111.
After graduating and successfully completing the high school portion of the Penn College NOW program, an eligible student may enter Pennsylvania College of Technology, a special mission affiliate of Penn State, with up to 13 credits toward an associate degree in, Plastics & Polymer Technology A.A.S. (PS).
Following the awarding of the associate’s degree, the student can begin the Plastics & Polymer bachelor’s degree: Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology B.S. (BPS).
