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: 2026 Spring
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
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
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
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
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
OR
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
4.0
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
3.0
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
3.0
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Career Elective 
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Career Elective


2.0

Semester Totals
15.0

Total Program Hours

15.0
Suggested Electives
WLD-040
Welding Fundamentals 
WLD-040
Welding Fundamentals
Course will cover basic welding processes, including: oxy-acetylene welding, arc welding, cutting and brazing. (AWS SENSE I Modules 1-5 and 7)

Course Outline
2.5
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
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
TEC-057
Introduction to Renewable Energy 
TEC-057
Introduction to Renewable Energy
This course provides students with an introduction to forms of renewable energy as well as how it is produced and utilized. Topics include photovoltaic, solar and wind energy production. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
3.0
TEC-058
Alternative Energy 
TEC-058
Alternative Energy
This course provides students with an introduction to forms of alternative energy. Topics include hydrogen, fuel cells, electric powered vehicles, and other emerging green technologies. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
3.0
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