Academic Programs

Mechanical-Electrical Technology (AAS.MET)

Mechanical Electrical Technology (MET) program is designed to give the student a wide background in mechanical and electrical skills. These skills and knowledge include welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, CAD, CNC, HVAC, AC/DC circuits, ladder logic, motors and PLCs. Technical electives are incorporated into this degree to allow the student to focus more concentration in an area of their interest (such as wind or solar). Graduates will be prepared for many different kinds of technical jobs for today and the future. Some of these employment opportunities include: CAD operator/designer, CNC operator/programmer, HVAC technician, maintenance technician, industrial electrician and service technician. A graduate with a MET degree will be prepared for high paying technical jobs that are available locally and nationwide.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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Catalog Term Year: 2023 Fall

First Year
First Semester

CORETEC-040

Credit Hours: 2.50

COREIND-044

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREAPT-050

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENENG-050

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Credit Hours: 3.00

GENMAT-130

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Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

COREAPT-051

Credit Hours: 4.00

COREMET-043

Credit Hours: 2.50

COREIND-052

Credit Hours: 2.50

COREMTT-050

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREWEL-057

Credit Hours: 2.50

GENAPT-042

Credit Hours: 2.00

GENAPT-043

Credit Hours: 2.00

Second Year
First Semester

CORECIS-068

Credit Hours: 2.00

CORECAD-056

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREEET-072

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREEET-086

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREIND-043

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENECO-231

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Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

COREIND-054

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIM-060

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREMET-084

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENCOM-111

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Credit Hours: 2.00

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Credit Hours: 2.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
GEN	ENG-050	Writing for Industry ENG-050 Writing for Industry Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instruction manuals, proposals, reports and career documents as well as deliver oral presentations to prepare them for a profession in industry. Students will practice research strategies by using library resources and the internet. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	TEC-040	Blueprint Reading for Industry I TEC-040 Blueprint Reading for Industry I Fundamentals, principles, and practices involved in producing and reading industrial blueprints. Covers basic through advanced blueprint reading and basic drafting procedures. Advanced work is adjusted to special interest groups. Course Outline	2.5
CORE	IND-044	Fluid Power IND-044 Fluid Power Provides technicians with basic concepts of pneumatics and hydraulics. This includes fluid properties and laws, safety concerns, conductor types and sizing, pump operation and horsepower requirements, directional, pressure and flow control valves and fluid symbols. Trainers provide hands-on experience for students. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	MAT-130	College Algebra MAT-130 College Algebra Develop concepts of a function and graph, inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions, theory of equations, systems of equations, sequences and series. Graphing calculator required. Course Outline OR
GEN	APT-041	Applied Mathematics I APT-041 Applied Mathematics I Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	APT-050	Electrical Principles/Practice APT-050 Electrical Principles/Practice This course is designed for students interested in the properties of electricity. It focuses on theory and skills to prepare technicians for the installation and troubleshooting of basic electrical circuits. Course Outline	4.0
	Semester Totals		15.5
Second Semester
CORE	APT-051	Solid State Devices & Applications APT-051 Solid State Devices & Applications Study of basic solid state devices, circuits and systems. Topics include: rectifiers, transistors, switching circuits, linear amplifiers, timers and variable frequency drives (VFD). Emphasis on oscilloscope and digital multi-meter use. Course Outline	4.0
CORE	MET-043	Motors and Generators MET-043 Motors and Generators This course focuses on the installation, maintenance and application of motors, equipment and controls. Course Outline	2.5
GEN	APT-042	Applied Mathematics II APT-042 Applied Mathematics II Offers the student an in-depth study of algebra, geometry and trigonometry including factoring, solving linear systems, volumes, areas and right triangles. Course Outline	2.0
GEN	APT-043	Applied Mathematics III APT-043 Applied Mathematics III Familiarizes the student with the concepts of logarithms, analytical geometry, vectors and statistics. Course Outline	2.0
CORE	IND-052	Electrical Installation Procedures IND-052 Electrical Installation Procedures Focuses on the methods and materials used in electrical installation, and the problems encountered in construction work. The National Electrical Code is used as a guide. Course Outline	2.5
CORE	MTT-050	Intro to Machining Procedures MTT-050 Intro to Machining Procedures A study designed to highlight the theory and application of cutoff machines, drill press, engine lathe, milling machines and basic benchwork involving layout and hand tools. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	WEL-057	Welding Fundamentals WEL-057 Welding Fundamentals Course will cover basic welding processes, including: Oxy-Acetylene welding, Arc welding, Cutting and Brazing. Course Outline	2.5
	Semester Totals		18.5

SECOND YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	CIS-068	Computer Appl-Special Topics CIS-068 Computer Appl-Special Topics Familiarizes the student with a word processing package and a spreadsheet package with emphasis on special topics pertinent to the student population. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
CORE	CAD-056	CAD I CAD-056 CAD I Basic theory of CAD. Students will learn to use a computer aided drafting system to create simple to moderately complex technical drawings. (Repeatable 1 Time) Course Outline	2.0
CORE	EET-072	Relays and Control Circuits EET-072 Relays and Control Circuits This course provides the student with an understanding of industrial electrical and electronic power systems. Topics covered include three phase circuits, motors wiring, ladder logic, transformers, and electronic motor controllers. Course Outline	2.0
CORE	EET-086	Prog Logic Controllers I EET-086 Prog Logic Controllers I This course covers basic PLC operation and programming using Rslogix500 software and Allen Bradley PLC's. Topics include: Basic ladder design, Input Output, Timers, Counters, Batch Processes, Shift registers, Word compare, and Math. Course Outline	2.0
GEN	ECO-231	Principles of Economics I (Macro) ECO-231 Principles of Economics I (Macro) Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking and monetary policy. Course Outline OR
GEN	--- ---	ECO Elective --- --- ECO Elective	3.0
CORE	IND-043	Refrigeration Fundamentals IND-043 Refrigeration Fundamentals This course covers the basic refrigeration cycle, as well as refrigeration components and types of refrigerants. Students work with tools and gauges, measure temperatures and pressures and practice refrigeration safety procedures. Course Outline	4.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
CORE	IND-054	Trouble Shooting and Preventative Maint IND-054 Trouble Shooting and Preventative Maint Provides those skills and insights necessary to detect and solve problems which occur in industrial machinery. Includes procedures aimed at prevention rather than emergency action. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CIM-060	CNC Machining CIM-060 CNC Machining Introduction to computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine tool operation, programming and processes. Manual and computer assisted part programming with machine tool verification. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	MET-084	Technical Mechanisms MET-084 Technical Mechanisms Focuses on motion analysis of mechanical system components, such as linkages, slider-crank mechanisms, working connectors, cams, gears and gear trains. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences. Course Outline OR
GEN	--- ---	IAI Social Science Elective --- --- IAI Social Science Elective OR
GEN	SFS-101	Strategies for Success SFS-101 Strategies for Success Designed to improve student performance in college and beyond. Topics include: introduction to college resources; identification of college and career goals; implementation of study and test-taking strategies; and development of life management skills, including time and stress management. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	--- ---	Career Elective --- --- Career Elective	2.0
ELE	--- ---	Career Elective --- --- Career Elective	2.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

Total Program Hours

64.0

Suggested Electives
ELE	TEC-043	Industrial Safety TEC-043 Industrial Safety Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention. Course Outline	1.0
ELE	IND-042	Pipefitting Procedures IND-042 Pipefitting Procedures Focuses on the basic principles of installation and maintenance of industrial piping systems. Mechanical joining methods are stressed. Course Outline	1.0
ELE	EET-087	Prog Logic Controllers II EET-087 Prog Logic Controllers II This course covers advanced topics of the Micrologix 1000 PLC operation and programming using Rslogix500 software and Allen Bradley PLC's. Topics include Analog I/O, Math and Data handling instruction, program flow, message instructions, and communication protocols. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	EET-075	HMI-Human Machine Interface EET-075 HMI-Human Machine Interface This course covers basic HMI operation and programming using Wonderware - InTouch software. Topics include: Designing HMI windows, interfacing to the PLC, basic animation, using and creating logic scripts, using DDE, setting alarms, charts and trending, and security. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	EET-069	Residential Wiring I EET-069 Residential Wiring I This course provides students with an understanding of residential wiring. Topics include safety, planning, and installation of residential wiring systems according to the National Electrical Code®. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CAD-057	CAD II CAD-057 CAD II This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Subjects including symbol libraries, block attributes, 3D design, solid modeling and slide shows are studied. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CAD-059	Special Applications of CAD CAD-059 Special Applications of CAD This course is a more in-depth study of computer-aided design. The student will explore specific architectural and civil applications of CAD and industry requirements. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CAD-058	CAD Drafting Systems CAD-058 CAD Drafting Systems This course familiarizes the student with the setup, use and features of various CAD systems. Subjects, such as operating systems, file management and customizing AutoCAD, are also studied. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	CAD-062	Introduction to Solidworks CAD-062 Introduction to Solidworks This course is a study of three-dimensional solid modeling using the Solidworks system. The student will learn to create, view, render and plot 3D models and assemblies. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
ELE	EET-057	Computer Systems Architecture EET-057 Computer Systems Architecture This course is designed to provide a technical foundation for system design, systems implementation, hardware and software procurement and computing resource management. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	WND-040	Introduction to Wind Technology WND-040 Introduction to Wind Technology This course provides students with an understanding of basic wind technology concepts. Topics include turbine parts and operation, anemometry data collection and analysis, and evaluation of basic turbine technology. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	EET-068	Photovoltaic Systems EET-068 Photovoltaic Systems This course is designed to provide a technical foundation for design, installation, and evaluation of residential and commercial photovoltaic systems. Concepts of system advantages and disadvantages, site evaluation, system design and sizing are assessed. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CIM-044	Industrial Robotics CIM-044 Industrial Robotics A comprehensive study of industrial robotics used in computer integrated manufacturing systems. Some areas of study include history, classification, tooling, sensors, safety and justification of robotic systems. The student will learn robotics related to manufacturing, and fundamental robotic programming. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
ELE	CAD-060	3D Solid Modeling CAD-060 3D Solid Modeling This course is an in depth study of three-dimensional solid modeling using different computer aided design programs. The student will learn to create, view, render and plot 3D models, parts and assemblies. Course Outline	3.0

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* There are prerequisites, corequisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
FA Course only offered fall semester
SP Course only offered spring semester
SU Course offered in summer term only

Suggested Electives
ELE	TEC-043	Industrial Safety TEC-043 Industrial Safety Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention. Course Outline	1.0
ELE	IND-042	Pipefitting Procedures IND-042 Pipefitting Procedures Focuses on the basic principles of installation and maintenance of industrial piping systems. Mechanical joining methods are stressed. Course Outline	1.0
ELE	EET-087	Prog Logic Controllers II EET-087 Prog Logic Controllers II This course covers advanced topics of the Micrologix 1000 PLC operation and programming using Rslogix500 software and Allen Bradley PLC's. Topics include Analog I/O, Math and Data handling instruction, program flow, message instructions, and communication protocols. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	EET-075	HMI-Human Machine Interface EET-075 HMI-Human Machine Interface This course covers basic HMI operation and programming using Wonderware - InTouch software. Topics include: Designing HMI windows, interfacing to the PLC, basic animation, using and creating logic scripts, using DDE, setting alarms, charts and trending, and security. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	EET-069	Residential Wiring I EET-069 Residential Wiring I This course provides students with an understanding of residential wiring. Topics include safety, planning, and installation of residential wiring systems according to the National Electrical Code®. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CAD-057	CAD II CAD-057 CAD II This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Subjects including symbol libraries, block attributes, 3D design, solid modeling and slide shows are studied. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CAD-059	Special Applications of CAD CAD-059 Special Applications of CAD This course is a more in-depth study of computer-aided design. The student will explore specific architectural and civil applications of CAD and industry requirements. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CAD-058	CAD Drafting Systems CAD-058 CAD Drafting Systems This course familiarizes the student with the setup, use and features of various CAD systems. Subjects, such as operating systems, file management and customizing AutoCAD, are also studied. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	CAD-062	Introduction to Solidworks CAD-062 Introduction to Solidworks This course is a study of three-dimensional solid modeling using the Solidworks system. The student will learn to create, view, render and plot 3D models and assemblies. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
ELE	EET-057	Computer Systems Architecture EET-057 Computer Systems Architecture This course is designed to provide a technical foundation for system design, systems implementation, hardware and software procurement and computing resource management. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	WND-040	Introduction to Wind Technology WND-040 Introduction to Wind Technology This course provides students with an understanding of basic wind technology concepts. Topics include turbine parts and operation, anemometry data collection and analysis, and evaluation of basic turbine technology. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	EET-068	Photovoltaic Systems EET-068 Photovoltaic Systems This course is designed to provide a technical foundation for design, installation, and evaluation of residential and commercial photovoltaic systems. Concepts of system advantages and disadvantages, site evaluation, system design and sizing are assessed. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CIM-044	Industrial Robotics CIM-044 Industrial Robotics A comprehensive study of industrial robotics used in computer integrated manufacturing systems. Some areas of study include history, classification, tooling, sensors, safety and justification of robotic systems. The student will learn robotics related to manufacturing, and fundamental robotic programming. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
ELE	CAD-060	3D Solid Modeling CAD-060 3D Solid Modeling This course is an in depth study of three-dimensional solid modeling using different computer aided design programs. The student will learn to create, view, render and plot 3D models, parts and assemblies. Course Outline	3.0

Suggested Electives
ELE	TEC-043	Industrial Safety TEC-043 Industrial Safety Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention. Course Outline	1.0
ELE	IND-042	Pipefitting Procedures IND-042 Pipefitting Procedures Focuses on the basic principles of installation and maintenance of industrial piping systems. Mechanical joining methods are stressed. Course Outline	1.0
ELE	EET-087	Prog Logic Controllers II EET-087 Prog Logic Controllers II This course covers advanced topics of the Micrologix 1000 PLC operation and programming using Rslogix500 software and Allen Bradley PLC's. Topics include Analog I/O, Math and Data handling instruction, program flow, message instructions, and communication protocols. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	EET-075	HMI-Human Machine Interface EET-075 HMI-Human Machine Interface This course covers basic HMI operation and programming using Wonderware - InTouch software. Topics include: Designing HMI windows, interfacing to the PLC, basic animation, using and creating logic scripts, using DDE, setting alarms, charts and trending, and security. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	EET-069	Residential Wiring I EET-069 Residential Wiring I This course provides students with an understanding of residential wiring. Topics include safety, planning, and installation of residential wiring systems according to the National Electrical Code®. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CAD-057	CAD II CAD-057 CAD II This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Subjects including symbol libraries, block attributes, 3D design, solid modeling and slide shows are studied. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CAD-059	Special Applications of CAD CAD-059 Special Applications of CAD This course is a more in-depth study of computer-aided design. The student will explore specific architectural and civil applications of CAD and industry requirements. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CAD-058	CAD Drafting Systems CAD-058 CAD Drafting Systems This course familiarizes the student with the setup, use and features of various CAD systems. Subjects, such as operating systems, file management and customizing AutoCAD, are also studied. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	CAD-062	Introduction to Solidworks CAD-062 Introduction to Solidworks This course is a study of three-dimensional solid modeling using the Solidworks system. The student will learn to create, view, render and plot 3D models and assemblies. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
ELE	EET-057	Computer Systems Architecture EET-057 Computer Systems Architecture This course is designed to provide a technical foundation for system design, systems implementation, hardware and software procurement and computing resource management. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	WND-040	Introduction to Wind Technology WND-040 Introduction to Wind Technology This course provides students with an understanding of basic wind technology concepts. Topics include turbine parts and operation, anemometry data collection and analysis, and evaluation of basic turbine technology. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	EET-068	Photovoltaic Systems EET-068 Photovoltaic Systems This course is designed to provide a technical foundation for design, installation, and evaluation of residential and commercial photovoltaic systems. Concepts of system advantages and disadvantages, site evaluation, system design and sizing are assessed. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CIM-044	Industrial Robotics CIM-044 Industrial Robotics A comprehensive study of industrial robotics used in computer integrated manufacturing systems. Some areas of study include history, classification, tooling, sensors, safety and justification of robotic systems. The student will learn robotics related to manufacturing, and fundamental robotic programming. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
ELE	CAD-060	3D Solid Modeling CAD-060 3D Solid Modeling This course is an in depth study of three-dimensional solid modeling using different computer aided design programs. The student will learn to create, view, render and plot 3D models, parts and assemblies. Course Outline	3.0

Mechanical-Electrical Technology (AAS.MET)

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