Engineering Technologies and the Trades

• Prepare graduates with the technical and managerial skills necessary to enter careers in the mechanical engineering technology field and/or expanded skills in the additional fields of interest to successfully work in a diverse and global workplace
• Maintain and foster a positive environment conducive to teamwork, quality, professionalism and continuous improvement.

Graduates have

• An appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of their disciplines.
• an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology.
• an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes.
• an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to program objectives.
• an ability to function effectively on teams.
• an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems.
• an ability to communicate effectively.
• a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.
• an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
• a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues.
• a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement

Specific Program Outcomes

• Graduates can apply specific program principles to the specification, installation, fabrication, test, operation, maintenance, sales, or documentation of basic mechanical systems depending on program orientation and the needs of their constituents.
• Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
• Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.

College Seminar is an opportunity for students to develop the skills necessary to improve the chances for success in the college environment. General College procedures, the fundamental notions of time management and study skills, and the specific responsibilities of today's students in a variety of local and global environments are discussed. One or more collaborative projects will be an integral part of the course. Corequisites: The course must be taken in the student's first thirty hours of study. General first year courses would usually be taken at the same time.

English 1 is a composition course. By focusing on several kinds of writing--self expressive, informative, argumentative/persuasive, and others--it teaches the student to produce the clear, correct and effective prose required in a wide variety of professions and occupations. Class meetings are a blend of lecture and discussion with frequent in-class writing activities. Conferences may be required. Readings are studied as models of good writing and for the ideas they contain. There are eight writing assignments altogether, including an in-class essay, a research-based assignment, and a business writing assignment. Prerequisites: Appropriate evaluation on the placement test writing sample, or successful completion of EN099 Introduction to College English, or successful completion of SL116 ESL4 Advanced Composition, or permission of Humanities Department Head or course instructor.

This is the first of a two-course sequence for students in programs that require mathematics through polynomial calculus. Algebraic manipulations, graphing skills and problem solving are emphasized. Topics include systems of linear equations including Cramer's Rule, quadratic equations, variation, factoring and fractions, vectors and oblique triangles, and an introduction to trigonometry and applications. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA115 Intermediate Mathematics.

Manufacturing Processes deals with non-machining methods of processing materials into manufactured components or products. This course is an introduction to many of the traditional processes used in manufacturing except machining, which is covered in a separate course.

Develop understanding and problem-solving skills necessary to develop and interpret engineering drawings using computer-aided drafting software (AutoCAD). Topics include: assembly and detail drawing composition, design for assembly/manufacturing (DFA/DFM), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, tolerance control and standard fits, fasteners, gearing, sheet metal developments, weldments and functional drafting techniques. Additional instruction will be given in the development of 2-D and 3-D CAD generated drawings and system operations. Prerequisite: MT101 Engineering Drawing, or permission of instructor. (Spring semester only)

This course is an introduction into the use of three-dimensional solid modeling CAD software. Topics include creating models using features such as protrusions, cuts, rounds, blends, revolutions, and sweeps. Model planning and design intent are stressed. Assemblies, drawings, documentation, and detailing are also covered, as well as output and interfaces with common software such as spreadsheets and word processing. Corequisite: MT101 Engineering Drawing.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

This course seeks to deepen the students' understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in both imaginative literature and a full-length book of non-fiction. To this end, students use and develop critical thinking and language skills. They do so mainly in their attempts to raise and answer questions in their readings, discussions, and expository writing tasks, which may include exploratory writing, an academic journal, reports and essays. A library-oriented research project is required. Prerequisite: EN101 English 1: Composition or EN105 English Composition for Speakers of Other Languages

This is the second of a two-course sequence for students in programs that require mathematics through polynomial calculus. Topics include complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, analytic geometry, limits, derivatives and integrals of polynomial functions, applications of the derivative, and area under a curve. Prerequisite: MA121 Fundamentals of College Mathematics 1.

A study of force systems and their actions on bodies at rest. Specific topics include force systems, equilibrium of force systems, distributed forces, friction, moments of inertia, centroids, bending and shear diagrams. Laboratory will emphasize computer analysis. Prerequisites: MT128 Computer Applications-Mechanical, MA121 Fundamentals of College Math 1, or permission of instructor. May be substituted with CT121. (Spring semester only)

Introduction to the theory and practices of metal removal, as practiced in industry. The set-up and safe operation of conventional machine tools is stressed, along with their capabilities and limitations. Common processes such as drilling, grinding, milling, threading and turning will be utilized on a lab project. Topics include: speeds and feeds, metal cutting theory, cutting fluids, selection of tooling, fixturing, precision measurement, layout procedures and N/C programming introduction. Prerequisites: MT121 Mechanical Drafting or MT101 Engineering Drawing, (or equivalent), MA105 Technical Mathematics 1 or permission of instructor. (Spring semester only)

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

Theory and use of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical devices to activate and regulate the displacement and position of machine components. Prerequisite: MA106 Technical Mathematics 2 or permission of instructor. (Fall semester only)

This is an advanced processes course dealing with the fundamental theory and application of CAM technology. Programming methods (conversational, G-M Code, Symbolic Fanuc Automatically Programmed Tools), tool selection and calibrations, machine tool setup-calibration, program editing, trouble shooting and fixturing are stressed. Rapid prototyping, Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS), group technology, robotics, and CAD/CAM systems are also discussed. Prerequisites: MT140 Computer Aided Drafting/Design, and MT141 Machining Fundamentals or equivalent, or permission of instructor. (Fall semester only)

The course will cover the basics of strength of materials. Specific topics in stress analysis will be discussed in detail. Testing procedures and reporting will be studied in the laboratory. Laboratory will also emphasize computer analysis. Prerequisites: MT126 Statics: Mechanical or permission of instructor. (Fall semester only)

This course deals with the basic functions and challenges of managers in the manufacturing/business environment, incorporating the latest developments - not only in technology but also in methodology and practice. Topics include: manufacturing management; organization, planning and design of the manufacturing process, industrial equipment and maintenance, materials handling, physical facilities, cost control, inventory management and control, purchasing, marketing, sales and human resource management. Lab projects will focus on the applications of method engineering and work measurement. Prerequisites: MT141 Machining Fundamentals, or permission of instructor. (Fall semester only)

The purpose of this course is to develop a strong foundation in circuit analysis. This includes the introduction of various electrical quantities and their relationships. Topics in circuit analysis include series and parallel circuits, Kirchhoff's Laws, Thevenin's Theorem, Norton, superpositioning, maximum power transfer and nodal and mesh analysis. Lab experiments will be performed each week. Lab reports and oral presentations are required and will develop student communication skills. Corequisites: ET153 Introduction to Electronics, MA121 Fundamentals of College Mathematics or permission of instructor. (Fall semester only)

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

This course covers the methods and theory of practical machine design. The topics will include stress analysis, shaft design, kinematics of linkages, springs, gears, chains, belts, bearings and welding joints. The application of computer aided design software to some of the analysis problems will be covered. A computer program will be written to analyze certain software problems. An introduction to finite element analysis software will be presented. Prerequisites: MT230 Strength of Materials, MT128 Computer Application, MT140 Computer Aided Drafting/Design, or permission of instructor. (Spring semester only)

This course is designed to introduce the students to the relationship between properties, processing and performance of materials. The student will gain an understanding as to the internal structure of materials. Prerequisites: MA121 Fundamentals of College Math 1, CH115 Introduction to Metallurgical Chemistry, MT114 Manufacturing Processes or permission of instructor. (Spring semester only)

This course covers the fundamental topics of fluid mechanics and heat transfer as they would be applied by engineering technicians. Among the topics covered are fluid properties, fluid statics, continuity, Bernoulli's Equation, pipe flow, pumps, conduction, forced convection, radiation, and heat exchangers. Basic theory is applied to thermal and hydraulic system applications. Prerequisites: MA122 Fundamentals of College Math 2, MT128 Computer Applications-Mechanical or ET154 Computer Programming. (Spring semester only)

This course allows students to define a new product or service for Mechanical Manufacturing; then develop its design and prototype, and a production or implementation system for manufacture. Prerequisite: Project approval by program committee. (A student must provide the committee with a project description.)

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.