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 |
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-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 |
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 |
15.0 | |
Second Semester | ||
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 |
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 |
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 |
15.0 |
Total Program Hours | 30.0 |