| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| TEC-050 | Technical Math I TEC-050 Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, algebra, geometry and right angle trigonometry.
Technical Math I Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| PLM-040 | Introduction to Plastics PLM-040 This course introduces plastics materials development and use in everyday life. Focus is upon on the history, development, science, technology and manufacture of modern plastics. Environmental considerations involving plastics use is considered.
Introduction to Plastics Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| ENG-050 | Writing for Industry ENG-050 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.
Writing for Industry Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| MMP-042 | Manufacturing Maintenance II MMP-042 This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamentals of manufacturing and the maintenance associated with manufacturing process. Topics include material handling, mechanical systems, lubrication and fluid power.
Manufacturing Maintenance II Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| TEC-040 | Blueprint Reading/Industry I TEC-040 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.
Blueprint Reading/Industry I Course Outline | 2.5 | |
| CIM-044 | Industrial Robotics CIM-044 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)
Industrial Robotics Course Outline | 2.0 | |
Semester Totals |
15.5 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| EET-040 | Applied D.C. Circuits EET-040 Develops an understanding of the basic DC electricity concepts such as voltage, current, resistance, power and energy. The course covers resistive circuits through series-parallel circuits. Laboratory work includes use of analog and digital meters and circuit construction.
Applied D.C. Circuits Course Outline | 2.5 | |
| PLM-041 | Injection Molding PLM-041 The focus of the course is on polymer material selection for hands-on application and use of primary and secondary injection molding processing equipment and associated auxiliary equipment.
Injection Molding Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| PLM-042 | Extrusion Forming PLM-042 The focus of the course is on hands-on application and use of extrusion forming processing equipment, including single screw, twin screw, co-extrusion and compounding equipment, associated secondary and auxiliary equipment use and polymeric material selection for extrusion.
Extrusion Forming Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| IND-060 | Industrial Valves IND-060 This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of industrial control valves and actuators. Students learn industry-relevant skills including how to: operate, install, maintain, and analyze performance of control valves and actuators. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Industrial Valves Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| TEC-076 | Inspection and Quality Control TEC-076 The study of inspection processes and quality control system in manufacturing. Topics include: measurement, gauging, geometric tolerancing, documentation, specifications and statistical quality control.
Inspection and Quality Control Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
14.5 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| SOS-050 | Human Relations SOS-050 Provides an understanding of the human mechanism when associated with interpersonal relationships on the job. Emphasis is placed on vocational problems connected with motivation, communication, perception and how to work with others.
Human Relations Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| SFS-101 | Strategies for Success SFS-101 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.
Strategies for Success Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| TEC-052 | Technical Math II *TEC-052 Offers the student an in-depth study of algebra including factoring, solving linear systems, quadratic equations and exponents.
Technical Math II Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| PLM-050 | Blow Thermo Rotational Forming PLM-050 The focus of the course is hands-on thermoforming, blow molding and blown film as well as rotational molding processing and polymeric material selection for these plastics processing equipment and techniques.
Blow Thermo Rotational Forming Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| EET-072 | Relays and Control Circuits (Mod 1) EET-072 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.
Relays and Control Circuits (Mod 1) Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| TEC-055 | Special Topics in Technology TEC-055 Fundamentals, principles and practices of industrial technology. Covers basic through advanced procedures associated with current technology. Advanced work is adjusted to special interest groups. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Special Topics in Technology Course Outline | 1.0 | |
| EET-050 | Applied A.C. Circuits (Mod 2) EET-050 Introduces the student to the sin wave and the relative parameters such as frequency, period, rms and ave values. Capacitance and inductance are introduced and their effect in sin wave circuits are studied. Lab work includes familiarization with the oscilloscope.
Applied A.C. Circuits (Mod 2) Course Outline | 2.5 | |
Semester Totals |
14.5 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| TEC-054 | Technical Math III *TEC-054 Offers the student a more in-depth study of trigonometry plus logarithms, complex numbers and functional variation.
Technical Math III Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| SPE-200 | Interpersonal Communication SPE-200 Principles and practices of oral communication emphasizing message formation and delivery, listening, perception, awareness of verbal and non-verbal codes and managing conflict.
Interpersonal Communication Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| PLM-076 | Plastics Manufacturing PLM-076 This course develops an understanding of plastics manufacturing operations considerations. Overview of plastics manufacturing facilities, operations, process flow, organization, safety, quality assurance and business economics is provided.
Plastics Manufacturing Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| MMP-048 | Manufacturing Maintenance V MMP-048 This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamentals of analyzing and troubleshooting a manufacturing process. Topics include problem solving and root cause analysis.
Manufacturing Maintenance V Course Outline | 1.5 | |
| EET-086 | Prog Logic Controllers I (Mod 2) EET-086 This course covers basic PLC operation and programming, using Rslogix software and Allen Bradley PLCs. Topics include: basic ladder design, input-output, timers, counters, batch processes, shift registers, word compare and math. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-207 and C-208 credentials.)
Prog Logic Controllers I (Mod 2) Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| TEC-043 | Industrial Safety TEC-043 Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention.
Industrial Safety Course Outline | 1.0 | |
| MET-084 | Technical Mechanisms MET-084 Focuses on motion analysis of mechanical system components, such as linkages, slider-crank mechanisms, working connectors, cams, gears and gear trains.
Technical Mechanisms Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
15.5 | ||
Total Program Hours | 60.0 | ||