Engineering Technologies and the Trades

To prepare the students to be proficient with common applications of welding.

• The student will demonstrate the ability to produce products using various welding techniques.

To prepare graduates to find employment in the field of welding or a related field.

• The graduate will enter a career related to the welding or fabricating field within one year of graduation.

To prepare the student to demonstrate competency in welding issues and problem solving.

• The students will demonstrate the ability to select appropriate tools and welding supplies and equipment.
• The student will be able to set-up and operate MIG, TIG, and Arc welders.
• The student will demonstrate the ability to select appropriate welding materials and settings for a variety of materials and conditions.

To prepare the students to evaluate weld quality.

• The student will demonstrate the use of standard welding inspection and quality control testing methods.

To prepare student to successfully interact with others through drawings and other technical means.

• The student will demonstrate the ability to read and interpret welding symbols on mechanical drawings.
• The student will demonstrate the ability to successfully interact with others by participation in and completion of group projects.

To prepare the student to communicate effectively

• The student will demonstrate the ability to clearly describe welding processes in an oral or written presentation.

To prepare the student to quantitatively analyze common welding problems.

• The student will demonstrate quantitative skills directly applicable to common welding problems or techniques.

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 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.

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.

This course is designed to instruct students in the theory, proper methods and use of acetylene equipment that will enable them to oxy-weld and cut in all positions. Welding Supply Fee

This course provides students with basic knowledge and skills for handling most situations that may require emergency first aid care. Students are provided the opportunity to work towards National Safety Council First Aid and American Heart Association CPR certifications.

Fundamental theory, applications and safe operation of conventional machine tools including drill press, engine lathe, grinders, milling machines and powered saws. Includes the use of hand tools, selection of feeds-speeds, gauging and precision measurement, along with basic blueprint reading and sketching.

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.

This course is designed to provide the acquired proficiency in oxy-acetylene welding procedures. This will include the theory and use of electric arc welding. Instruction will be provided in welding ferrous and nonferrous metals in all positions, including the theory of pipe design and cutting. Welding Supply Fee.

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.

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.

This course is designed to instruct the student in the theory and use of TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding and MIG (Gas Metallic Arc). Welding non-ferrous and ferrous metals in all positions. Plasma welding, cutting and safety procedures. Prerequisite: MT174 Electric Arc Welding Procedures. Welding Supply Fee

This course provides the student with a fundamental knowledge and understanding of metallurgy as applied to welding. Laboratory work includes heat treating, physical testing, and metallography. Prerequisites: MA105 Technical Mathematics 1; MT226 Industrial Materials or permission of instructor. Welding Supply Fee

This course is based upon American Welding Society (AWS) standards dealing with the testing of welds, preparation of test samples, methods of inspection and quality control, fundamentals and interpretations of AWS/ASME/ANSI welding codes. Welding Supply Fee.

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

This course introduces personal computer hardware and software with a focus on installation. PCs are connected to a network and printers and peripheral devices are installed and set up. The course covers management, support, configuration, and customization of computers running Windows operating systems. Computer maintenance and troubleshooting fundamentals are introduced. This course is restricted to Verizon NextStep students. Prerequisites: ET180 Digital Computer Fundamentals and IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1. Corequisites: MA119 Technical Algebra & Trigonometry 2.

This course is designed to instruct the student in welding codes consisting of set regulations covering permissible materials, service limitations, fabrication, inspection, testing procedures and qualifications of welding operations. Special emphasis will be placed on preparation for the New York State Welding Certificate Exam. Prerequisite: MT272 Advanced Electrical Arc Welding Procedures. Welding Supply Fee.

This course is designed to instruct experienced students in the design and fabrication of wrought iron and sculpture, the theory of blacksmithing, and the use of the forge on various metals. Safety will be stressed. Welding Supply Fee.

This course will provide instruction in weldment design factors, including, interpreting the trade drawings, specification, use of welding symbols. Welding Supply Fee.

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)

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)

This is an introductory course to familiarize service technicians with the personal computer and its software. A survey of fundamental personal computer hardware and software includes: the keyboard, the microprocessor, the mouse, disk drives, printers. The student will be introduced to the DOS and Windows operating systems and will receive "hands on" experience with a wide range of software packages such as word processing and spreadsheets. The Internet is introduced as a tool to gather information. The course ends with an introduction to the BASIC programming language which will be used to solve practical problems in the electrical/electronic field. Coverage of these topics will provide students with a minimal exposure to develop a working knowledge, proficiency and confidence in the personal computer use and capabilities. The laboratories use the IBM or IBM compatible personal computer. Quizzes, computer exercises and programs, and examinations will be the basis for grading. Corequisite: ET101 Technical Electricity I, or permission of instructor. (Fall semester only)

This internship course is the first course in a three part sequence that introduces students to the needed mechanical skills to repair, maintain, and upgrade a diesel locomotive to the Federal Railroad Administration standards required for a Class I Railroad Company, Students are trained in a railroad maintenance facility with a diesel locomotive for 320 hours.

This internship course is the second course in a three part sequence that introduces students to the needed mechanical skills to repair, maintain, and upgrade a diesel locomotive to the Federal Railroad Administration standards required for a Class I Railroad Company, Students are trained in a railroad maintenance facility with a diesel locomotive for 320 hours. Prerequisite: 284 Mechanical Apprenticeship 1.

This internship course is the third course in a three part sequence that introduces students to the needed mechanical skills to repair, maintain, and upgrade a diesel locomotive to the Federal Railroad Administration standards required for a Class I Railroad Company, Students are trained in a railroad maintenance facility with a diesel locomotive for 320 hours. Prerequisite: 285 Mechanical Apprenticeship 2.