Area of Study - Manufacturing (MET.MANF)

If you are unsure about choosing your college major, you can select an Exploratory Area of Study. This gives you the opportunity to explore academic options before deciding on a particular major. You'll also have the chance to work closely with an academic counselor to weigh the benefits of each major and develop a personalized education plan that fits your interests. Classes within each area of study have been carefully designed to allow you the chance to explore and move you forward toward your further educational and career goals.

In the Manufacturing area of study, you can convert your curiosity and interest in learning how things work into a successful career. You'll find a major designed around highly technical hands-on labs filled with the same equipment found in industry. Experienced faculty create educational experiences that equip you with the skills and knowledge to confidently investigate issues, find solutions, and create preventative measures for efficiency in operations.
Catalog Term Year: 2022 Spring
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
ENG-050
Writing for Industry 
OR
ENG-119
Composition I Pathway 
OR
ENG-120
Composition I 
3.0
APT-041
Applied Mathematics I 
OR
MAT-130
College Algebra 
3.0
ECO-231
Principles of Economics I (Macro) 
3.0
COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication 
3.0
--- ---
Career Elective 
2.0

Semester Totals

14.0

Total Program Hours

14.0
Suggested Electives
WEL-057
Welding Fundamentals 
2.5
CAD-056
CAD I 
2.0
APT-050
Electrical Principles/Practice 
4.0
TEC-057
Introduction to Renewable Energy 
3.0
TEC-058
Alternative Energy 
3.0
IND-044
Fluid Power 
3.0