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.

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 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.

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 theory,methods, and use of acetylene equipment to oxy-weld and cut in all positions.Welding supply fee required.

This course provides knowledge and skills for handling most situations that require emergency first-aid care. It provides the opportunity to work toward National Safety Council First Aid/CPR certifications as well as automated external defibrillation (AED) skills.

This course introduces the theory and practices of metal removal, as practiced in industry. The set-up and safe operation of conventional machine tools are stressed, along with their capabilities and limitations. Common processes such as drilling, grinding,milling, threading, and turning are used. Topics include speeds and feeds, metal cutting theory, cutting fluids, selection of tooling, fixturing, precision measurement, and layout procedures, along with basic blueprint reading and sketching.

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.

This course provides proficiency in oxy-acetylene welding procedures, including the theory and use of electric arc welding.Topics include welding ferrous and nonferrous metals in all positions, and the theory of pipe design and cutting. Welding supply fee required.

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.

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.

This course covers the theory and use of TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) and MIG (Gas Metallic Arc) welding, including non-ferrous and ferrous metals in all positions. Topics include plasma welding, cutting, and safety procedures. Prerequisite: MT174 Electric Arc Welding Procedures. Welding supply fee required.

This course introduces the techniques, principles and terminology of Data Communications. Public and private networks are examined. Data communication equipment, multiplexing, and interactive learning demonstrations are employed. Laboratory exercises are required. This course is restricted to Verizon NextStep students. Prerequisite: ET261 Telecommunications Systems 1 (Verizon). Corequisite: ET283 Microprocessor Fundamentals.

This course presents the American Welding Society standards. Topics include the standards of testing of welds, preparation of test samples, methods of inspection and quality control, and fundamentals and interpretations of the American Welding Society, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the American National Standards Institute welding codes. Welding supply fee required.

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 runningWindows operating systems. Computer maintenance and troubleshooting fundamentals are introduced. This course is restricted toVerizon NextStep students. Prerequisites: ET180 Digital Computer Fundamentals and IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1. Corequisites:MA119 Technical Algebra &Trigonometry 2.

This course discusses welding codes. Topics include set regulations covering permissible materials, service limitations, fabrication, inspection, testing procedures, and qualifications of welding operations. Emphasis is placed on preparation for the New York State Welding Certificate Exam. Prerequisite: MT272 Advanced Electric Arc Welding Procedures. Welding supply fee required.

This course covers the design and fabrication of wrought iron and sculpture. Topics include the theory of blacksmithing and the use of the forge on various metals. Safety is stressed. Welding supply fee required.

This course covers weldment design factors. Topics include the interpretation of trade drawings, as well as the specification and use of welding symbols. Welding supply fee required.

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

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.

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 introductory course covers the personal computer and its software for electrical service technicians. It includes a survey of fundamental personal computer hardware: the keyboard,microprocessor, mouse, disk drives, and printers. It introduces DOS and Windows operating systems and hands-on experience with software packages such as word processing and spreadsheets. It concludes with an introduction to BASIC,which is used to solve practical problems in the electrical/electronic field. (Fall Semester)

This course is the first in a three-part sequence that introduces the mechanical skills to repair,maintain, and upgrade a diesel locomotive to the Federal Railroad Administration standards required for a Class I Railroad Company. It requires 320 training hours in a railroad maintenance facility with a diesel locomotive.

This course is the second in a three-part sequence that introduces the mechanical skills to repair,maintain, and upgrade a diesel locomotive to the Federal Railroad Administration standards required for a Class I Railroad Company. It requires 320 training hours in a railroad maintenance facility with a diesel locomotive. Prerequisite: RR284 Mechanical Internship 1.

This course is the third in a three-part sequence that introduces the mechanical skills to repair,maintain, and upgrade a diesel locomotive to the Federal Railroad Administration standards required for a Class I Railroad Company. It requires 320 training hours in a railroad maintenance facility with a diesel locomotive. Prerequisite: RR285 Mechanical Internship 2.