Engineering Technology - Precision Machining, AAS

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Program Code: AASEP
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREE

This program of study is designed to prepare the student to work in a modern manufacturing plant. Program emphasis is on developing skills in computerized manufacturing methods, computer-aided drafting and machining skills, material testing and inspection, quality control and good communication skills. Employment objectives for graduates include CAD/CAM operator and designer, materials tester, field service technician, quality control manager, estimator, laboratory technician or industrial supervisor.

Suggested Course Sequence

First Year

1st Semester - 14 Semester Hours

ETP 110 - Machine Tools 4 credits
ETG 110 - Introduction to Drafting 2 credits
ETG 120 - Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drafting 2 credits
ETW 101 - Basic Oxyacetylene Welding, Cutting and Brazing 1 credit
ETW 110 - Basic Shielded Metal Arc Weld I 1 credit
ETW 120 - Gas Metal Arc & Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 1 credit
ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 credits

2nd Semester - 15 Semester Hours

ETG 140 - Advanced Drafting with AutoCAD 4 credits
MTH 110 - Intermediate Algebra 4 credits *
ETG 160 - SolidWorks - Product Design & Development 3 credits
ETP 120 - Machine Tool, Advanced 4 credits

Second Year

1st Semester - 16 Semester Hours

ETG 130 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 2 credits
MTH 111 - Plane Trigonometry 2 credits *
ETP 210 - Beginning NC/CNC Programming 3 credits
ETM 120 - Introduction to Robotics/Automation 3 credits
ETW 170 - Print Reading and Fabrication Design 3 credits **
ETG 230 - Tool/Die Design 3 credits

2nd Semester - 17 Semester Hours

ETP 220 - CNC Surfacing Applications 2 credits
ETG 220 - Jig/Fixture Design 3 credits
ETM 140 - Fluid Power & Control Circuits I 3 credits
ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 credits
PS 101 - Introduction to Political Science 3 credits
ETW 270 - Fabrication 3 credits

Total Credit Hours/Total Contact Hours = 62/93.5

* Students have the option of taking MTH 112 as a replacement for MTH 110 and MTH 111 .
** Students have the option of taking SPC 101 as a replacement for ETW 170 .

Note: Students must complete a minimum of 62 credits for degree completion All welding courses (except ETW 170 ) are taught in an individualized, self-paced, open lab basis. Class times are available both day and evenings.