FIRST YEAR | ||
First Semester | Hours | |
TEC-050 | Technical Math I TEC-050Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, algebra, geometry and right angle trigonometry.
| 2.0 |
PLM-040 | Introduction to Plastics PLM-040This 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.
| 3.0 |
ENG-050 | Writing for Industry ENG-050Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instructions manuals, proposals, reports, 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.
| 3.0 |
MMP-042 | Manufacturing Maintenance II MMP-042This 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.
| 3.0 |
TEC-040 | Blueprint Reading/Industry I TEC-040Fundamentals, 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.
| 2.5 |
CIM-044 | Industrial Robotics CIM-044A 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)
| 2.0 |
Semester Totals |
15.5 | |
Second Semester | ||
EET-040 | Applied D.C. Circuits EET-040Develops 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.
| 2.5 |
PLM-041 | Injection Molding PLM-041The 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.
| 3.0 |
PLM-042 | Extrusion Forming PLM-042The 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.
| 3.0 |
IND-060 | Industrial Valves IND-060This 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)
| 3.0 |
TEC-076 | Inspection and Quality Control TEC-076The study of inspection processes and quality control system in manufacturing. Topics include: measurement, gauging, geometric tolerancing, documentation, specifications and statistical quality control.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
14.5 |
SECOND YEAR | ||
First Semester | Hours | |
SOS-050 | Human Relations SOS-050Provides 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.
| 2.0 |
SFS-101 | Strategies for Success SFS-101Designed to improve student performance in college and beyond. Topics include: college resources; identification of college and career goals; implementation of study, note-taking, and test-taking strategies; and development of life management skills including time management, stress management, and relationship skills.
| 2.0 |
TEC-052 | Technical Math II *TEC-052Offers the student an in-depth study of algebra including factoring, solving linear systems, quadratic equations and exponents.
| 2.0 |
PLM-050 | Blow Thermo Rotational Forming PLM-050The focus of the course is "hands-on" Thermoforming, Blow Molding and Blown Film, and Rotational Molding processing, and polymeric material selection for these plastics processing equipment and techniques.
| 3.0 |
EET-072 | Relays and Control Circuits (Mod 1) EET-072This 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.
| 2.0 |
TEC-055 | Special Topics in Technology TEC-055Fundamentals, principals, 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)
| 1.0 |
EET-050 | Applied A.C. Circuits (Mod 2) EET-050Introduces 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.
| 2.5 |
Semester Totals | 14.5 | |
Second Semester | ||
TEC-054 | Technical Math III *TEC-054Offers the student a more in-depth study of trigonometry plus logarithms, complex numbers and functional variation.
| 2.0 |
SPE-200 | Interpersonal Communication SPE-200Principles and practices of oral communication emphasizing message formation and delivery, listening, perception, awareness of verbal and non-verbal codes, and managing conflict.
| 3.0 |
PLM-076 | Plastics Manufacturing PLM-076This 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.
| 3.0 |
MMP-048 | Manufacturing Maintenance V MMP-048This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamentals of analyzing and troubleshooting a manufacturing process. Topics include problem solving and root cause analysis.
| 1.5 |
EET-086 | Prog Logic Controllers I (Mod 2) EET-086This 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.
| 2.0 |
TEC-043 | Industrial Safety TEC-043Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention.
| 1.0 |
MET-084 | Technical Mechanisms MET-084Focuses on motion analysis of mechanical system components such as linkages, slider-crank mechanisms, working connectors, cams, gears and gear trains.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
15.5 |
Total Program Hours | 60.0 |