Engineering Technology: Manufacturing
Award: Associate of Applied Science
Number of credits required: 60
Locations: La Plata Campus (LAPL)
Contact: J. Tjiputra, Chair
Description:
The manufacturing industry is experiencing dramatic changes in new technologies that result in improved product quality and manufacturing efficiency. This manufacturing option provides students with the background to work as a technician in a production environment. Students develop competencies in the general skills of engineering technology and study related subjects that provide a broad educational foundation. Technically specific coursework includes manufacturing processes, computer integrated manufacturing, CAD/CAM drawings, quality control, production planning, inventory control, and team orientated project management.
With a strong background in engineering technology fundamentals and a concentration in manufacturing technology, graduates of this program are prepared to apply for positions as manufacturing engineering technicians, quality assurance technicians, or first-level supervisors of production operations.
The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 45.
Required Courses:
Take CHE-1200 CHE-1200L EGT-1015 EGT-1300 EGT-2910 ELT-1015 ENG-1010 ENG-2050 ITS-1015 MFT-1010 MFT-1020 MFT-1120 MFT-1160 MFT-2010 PHY-1010 PHY-1010L ;Arts/Humanities:
Take 3 credits from General Education Courses listing.Communications:
Take 3 credits from General Education Courses listing.Mathematics:
Take 6 credits from MTH-1120 and higher.Social Science:
Take 3 credits from General Education Courses listing.Last Update: October 10, 2008