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.

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.

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.

An introductory course designed to provide the student with basic knowledge and skills necessary for personal growth in any electrical service technician program. The course includes an in-depth study of electron theory, Ohm's Law, series and parallel circuits, electrical energy and power relationships. Methods of generation of electromotive force, electromagnetism, motor principles and capacitance as these apply to D.C. circuits are included in the course. Uses, construction and calibration of voltmeters, ammeters and wattmeters are also investigated. Corequisite: MA105 Technical Mathematics 1, or permission of instructor. (Fall semester only)

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.

An introductory course in the fundamentals of engineering drawing with 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 course introduces the student to the tools that are taught to global production workers to produce quality products. This is an applied statistics course designed to provide 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 O-C curves, AQL sampling plans; Pareto charts and random number tables. No formal math is required but the equivalent of high school Math 1 may be helpful. (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 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.

A continuation of the introductory electrical course designed to reinforce and apply previously acquired information to alternating current (A.C.) circuits. This course investigates A.C. sine wave generation, mutual inductance, inductive and capacitive reactance, instantaneous values of voltage and current as well as real and apparent power. Uses, construction and calibration of A.C. metering equipment are an integral part of this course. Practical application of each topic in both introductory courses will be included in all laboratory experiments conducted by students. Prerequisite: ET101 Technical Electricity 1. Corequisite: MA106 Technical Mathematics 2, or permission of instructor. (Spring semester only)

This course provides instruction in the use of the personal computer and CAD software to prepare two-dimensional 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 that may be used in conjunction with AutoCAD will also be included, when available. Prerequisite: MT121 Mechanical Drawing or equivalent, or permission of instructor. (Fall 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)

An introduction to the use of a personal computer and its software as an engineering tool for work enhancement. Hands-on exposure to the computer and its hardware, Windows environment, introduction to CAD, word processing, and spread sheets will be stressed.

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

This course prepares the student to perform effectively in both the oral and written contexts of occupational communications. A blend of formal lectures and student participation, the course includes practice in giving oral presentations, writing business letters, resumes, memos, instructional materials and reports, and using visual aids. This is a highly practical course specifically designed for students in A.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 succesful completion of DS050, DS051, or SL115 and succesful completion of EN099 or SL116; or permission of Humanities Department Head or designee.

Alternatives: Courses recommended for transfer to four year degree.

This is an introduction to the concepts of force systems and strength of materials. Topics covered include vectors, equilibrium of concurrent and coplanar force systems, stress, strain, shear and bending moment diagrams, bending and deflection of beams. Emphasis is placed on applying theory in practical situations. Prerequisite: MA106 Technical Mathematics 2 or trigonometry background and 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)

This course is an introduction into the technology and programming methodology for NC/CNC 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, group technology, CIM and FMS. Prerequisites: MT141 Machining Fundamentals or MT107 Basic Machine Shop Practice, or permission of instructor.

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)

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

This course instructs the student in the preparation of written reports. The course is taught by lecture, discussion and in-class writing. The student will write several reports based on the types written in the fields of business, industry and science. Emphasis is placed on organization, format, language and purpose. Prerequisite: EN110 Oral and Written Communication or permission of the instructor.

Alternatives: Courses recommended for transfer to four year degree.

This is an applied course designed to introduce the student to the properties of the more commonly used materials. Students are shown how to evaluate a material to be used in the manufacture of a part. Prerequisites: MA105 Technical Mathematics 1 and MT 114 Manufacturing Processes, or permission of instructor.

This is an introductory course dealing with the application of various automated material handling devices used 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 will also be discussed.

CIM is the complete automation of a manufacturing environment, with all processes and functioning under digital computer control. The course will study the various 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 department's FMS line. Prerequisites: MT244 Computer Numerical Control, 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.