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.

Develops understanding and problem solving skill necessary to interpret engineering drawings through the principles of: orthographic sectioning, auxiliary and pictorial drafting techniques; dimensioning and sketching in the preparation of detail drawings of cast machined parts.

With permission this course may be substituted with:

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)

The tooling drafter is a specialist responsible for the conception, planning and drawing of economically justifiable production tooling. Topics include tool design fundamentals, 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, gauging and assembly tooling. Prerequisites: MT141 Machining Fundamentals, MT221 Tolerance and Assembly Drafting. (Spring 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.

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)

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)