Engineering Technologies and the Trades

To prepare the students to enter the tool design field.

• The graduates will be employed in the tool design (or related) field within 2 years of graduation.

To prepare the students to be proficient with tool design skills and techniques.

• The students will demonstrate the ability to select appropriate methods and processes for designing tools.
• The students will demonstrate the ability to interpret mechanical drawings and design tools appropriate to specific goals.
• The students will demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot tool design problems.
• 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 machining 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 tool design and related industries.

• The students will demonstrate communication skills by participating in and completing group projects.
• The students will demonstrate communication skills by orally presenting at least one project.
• 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 tool design problems.

• The student will demonstrate quantitative skills directly applicable to tool design problems.
• The student will demonstrate quantitative skills common to basic tool design problems, such as the use of geometry and trigonometry.

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 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.

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.

This course covers basic technical drawing techniques to support engineering design. Topics include line types, dimensioning, orthographic projection, axonometric projection, auxiliary views, sectioning, and notations for machining operations.

With permission this course may be substituted with:

This course provides the foundation and problem-solving skills necessary to develop and interpret engineering drawings using the 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; functional drafting techniques; and the development of 2-D and 3-D CAD generated drawings and system operations. Corequisite: MT101 Engineering Drawing.

This course introduces the fundamentals of tool design. Topics include break-even charts, tool materials, workholding principles, 3-2-1 basis of location, jig and fixture design for different processes, presswork tooling, punch and die set, gaging and assembly tooling. Prerequisites: MT141 Machining Fundamentals and MT221 Tolerance and Assembly Drafting. (Spring Semester)

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 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 covers the processing and performance of engineering materials as well as their physical and chemical properties. It includes the chemistry of metals, plastics, and ceramics. Phase diagrams, heat treatment of metals, and micrographs are studied in the laboratory. Prerequisite: MT114 Manufacturing Processes, MA121 Fundamentals of College Mathematics or a higher level mathematics course which includes trigonometry, and either CH131 College Chemistry or CH141 General Chemistry 1.