Engineering Technologies and the Trades

To prepare the students to enter the field of manufacturing/production engineering technology.

• The graduate will be employed in the manufacturing/production technology (or related) field within 2 years of graduation.

To prepare the students to be proficient with manufacturing/production technician skills and techniques.

• The students will demonstrate the ability to select appropriate methods and processes used in manufacturing/production technology.

To prepare the students to evaluate technical information in an objective and organized fashion.

• The students will demonstrate the ability to carry out basic analysis of manufacturing / production technology problems, compile the information, and come to appropriate conclusions.
• The students will demonstrate the ability to appropriately interpret manufacturing/ production technology test data.
• The students will demonstrate the ability to create reports that organize technical information objectively using standard formats and analysis techniques.

To prepare the students to solve manufacturing/production technology problems by interacting and solving problems with others.

• The students will demonstrate effective interaction with others by participating in and completing group projects.

To prepare the students to effectively communicate within the manufacturing/ production and related technology fields.

• The students will demonstrate communication skills by creating reports that organize technical information objectively using standard formats and analysis techniques.
• The students will demonstrate communication skills by participating in and completing group projects.
• The students will demonstrate the ability to clearly describe manufacturing/ production technology issues in an oral presentation.
• The students will demonstrate the ability to create reports that communicate technical information objectively using standard formats and analysis techniques.

To prepare the student to quantitatively analyze manufacturing/production technology problems.

• The student will demonstrate quantitative skills directly applicable to manufacturing/production technology problems.
• The student will demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot basic manufacturing/production technology problems (electrical and mechanical).
• The student will demonstrate quantitative skills basic to common manufacturing/production technology problems, such as the use of algebra and, geometry.

To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy.

• Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
• Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.

This course develops the skills necessary to improve success in college. It covers general College procedures, time management and study skills, and specific student responsibilities. Collaborative projects are included. Corequisites: This course must be taken in the student’s first fifteen hours of study.

This course covers the four fundamental operations on integers, rational numbers, and real numbers. It includes the study of weights and measures, exponents and radicals, factoring, and linear equations, with an emphasis on technical applications. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA045 Basic Math Skills or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.

Alternatives: Courses recommended for transfer to four year degree.

This introductory course provides the basic knowledge and skills necessary within any electrical service technician program. It includes an in-depth study of electron theory, Ohm's Law, series and parallel circuits, as well as electrical energy and power relationships. Also included are methods of generation of electromotive force, electromagnetism, and motor principles and capacitance as these apply to DC circuits. Uses, construction, and calibration of voltmeters and ammeters are investigated. Corequisite: MA105 Technical Mathematics 1.

This course introduces traditional processes used in manufacturing, except machining. It deals with methods of processing raw materials into manufactured components.Materials such as plastics, metals, composites, and elements of micro- and nano-fabrication are covered. Assembly methods include plastics joining, fasteners, and automation.

This course covers the fundamentals of engineering drawing with an emphasis on the development of drawing skills.Topics include lettering, sketching, geometric construction, orthographic projections, dimensioning, sectioning, auxiliary views, screw threads, graphs-charts, pictorial drawings, and developments.

This applied statistics course provides measuring tools for quality control and process control in manufacturing. Topics include frequency distributions;measures of central tendency and of dispersion; natural tolerances, control charts for variables and for attributes; probability theory and applications to sampling and to operational characteristic (O-C) curves; acceptable quality level (AQL) sampling plans; Pareto charts; and, random number tables. Prerequisite: An appropriate Math placement test result, or MA045 Basic Math Skills, or MA050 Introductory Mathematics. (Fall semester)

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

This course is a continuation of MA105 Technical Mathematics 1, with further topics from algebra as well as from geometry and trigonometry, and an emphasis on technical applications. Prerequisite: MA105 Technical Mathematics 1.

Alternatives: Courses recommended for transfer to four year degree.

This course is a continuation of ET101 Technical Electricity 1. It reinforces previously acquired information and applies it to alternating current (AC) circuits. It investigates AC sine wave generation, mutual inductance inductive and capacitive reactance, and instantaneous values of voltage and current as well as real and apparent power. Uses, construction, and calibration of AC metering equipment are an integral part of this course. Practical application of each topic in both introductory courses are included in all laboratory experiments. Prerequisite: ET101 Technical Electricity 1. Corequisite: MA106 Technical Mathematics 2.

This course covers the use of CAD software to prepare twodimensional engineering drawings. Emphasis is placed on the hardware, command entry, display, draw, editing, layers, plotting, settings, savings, dimensioning, and proto-drawing set-ups. Exposure to other software used in conjunction with AutoCAD is included. Prerequisite:MT121 Mechanical Drawing or equivalent.

This course introduces the theory and practices of metal removal as applied 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 are utilized.Topics include speeds and feeds, metal cutting theory, cutting fluids, selection of tooling, fixturing, precision measurement, and layout procedures. Prerequisites: MT101 Engineering Drawing or MT121 Mechanical Drafting, and MA105 Technical Mathematics 1. (Spring semester)

This course introduces the use of personal computers as engineering tools for work enhancement. It provides hands-on experience with the computer and its hardware, a comparison of operating systems, and internet-based functions. Computer-aided design,word processing, spreadsheets, and digital presentations are covered.

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 effective oral and written contexts of occupational communications. It includes practice in oral presentations, business letters, resumes,memos, instructional materials and reports, and visual aids. It is designed specifically forA.O.S. degree programs. Prerequisite: A minimum score of 38 on the Nelson- Denny reading test and appropriate evaluation on the placement test writing sample; or successful completion of DS050,DS051, DS081 or SL115, and successful completion of EN099 or SL116.

Alternatives: Courses recommended for transfer to four year degree.

This course introduces the statics and strength of materials while emphasizing their uses in practical design situations. Topics include unit conversions, force vectors, moment of a force, equilibrium of concurrent and coplanar force systems, stress, strain, shear and bending moment diagrams, and bending and deflection of beams. Prerequisites: MA106 Technical Mathematics 2 or higher level mathematics course which includes trigonometry.

This course covers basic functions and challenges of managers in the manufacturing and business environment focusing on lean manufacturing, small businesses, and entrepreneurship. Topics include Total Quality Management, continuous improvement, value-added activities and analysis, waste analysis, Just-In-Time, applications of Statistical Quality Control, and other current management methods and techniques. Prerequisites: An appropriate Math placement test result, or MA045 Basic Math Skills, or MA050 Introductory Mathematics; MT114 Manufacturing Processes or permission of the Department Head.

This course introduces the technology and programming methodology for CNC (computer numerical control) machine tools. Programming methods include Conversational, G-M codes and Symbolic FANUC Automatically Programmed Tools (FAPT). Emphasis is placed on programming methods, tool selection, set-up, fixturing, troubleshooting and editing of programs. Prerequisite: MT141 Machining Fundamentals or MT107 Basic Machine Shop Practice.

This course includes the theory and use of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical devices to activate and regulate the displacement and position of machine components, basic energy principles applied to mechanical and electrical systems, relay ladder logic, and motor circuits. Prerequisite: MA106 Technical Mathematics 2 or higher level mathematics course containing algebra.

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

This course emphasizes the preparation of written reports, focusing on organization, format, language, and purpose. Reports based on the types written in the fields of business, industry, and science are prepared. Prerequisite: EN110 Oral &Written Communication.

Alternatives: Courses recommended for transfer to four year degree.

This course introduces the properties of commonly used materials. Topics include the method used to evaluate material that will be used in the manufacturing of a part. Prerequisites: MA105 Technical Mathematics 1 and MT114 Manufacturing Processes.

This course introduces the application of automated material handling devices in the manufacturing environment. Topics include classification of robots and their work envelopes, system components, programming methods, sensors and applications, economic justification, safety consideration, and industrial applications. Automatic guided vehicles and automatic storage/retrieval systems are discussed.

This course covers the automation of a manufacturing environment, with all processes and functioning under digital computer control. It studies the components that form a functional CIM installation. Topics include software/hardware introduction,manufacturing control programming,AS/RS automated systems programming, program upload/download, systems testing, and debugging of the FMS line. Prerequisites:MT244 Computer Numerical Control (CNC),MT204 Automatic Controls. Corequisite: MT247 Introduction to Robotics.

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