Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Looking for a fun yet challenging career where you can use hands-on skills to solve problems? The Manufacturing Engineering Technology program will prepare you to work in all types of manufacturing industries designing and improving processes. You’ll develop a broad background and gain hands-on experience in many areas including manufacturing processes, automated manufacturing, computer-aided design and manufacturing, fixture and tooling design, and mechanical and electrical system design. Lean production principles, project management, engineering economic analysis and communication skills are also important parts of this program. Get ready for a fulfilling career working with people at all levels to ensure the success of your organization.

COURSE LIST

Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

Technical Studies (44 Credits)

Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Instructional Hours
Outside Effort Hours**
Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
• Essentials of Manufacturing Safety

  10-449-188

  1Credit

  18

  36

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 18
  • Outside Effort Hours: 36
  • Course Number: 10449188
  • Credits: 1.00

  Provides information on the safety responsibilities of workers within the manufacturing industry. Special emphasis will be placed on common hazards and methods of controls.

• Statics and Strength of Materials

  10-606-119

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10606119
  • Credits: 3.00

  Uses mathematical concepts to determine how forces are distributed through trusses and other rigid structures. Friction and calculation of centroids and moment of inertia are covered.  Algebra and other applications of mathematics are used extensively. Â

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

  • MATH 10804116 - College Technical Math 2

  • MATH 10804197 - College Algebra & Trig w Apps

• Elements of Machine Design

  10-606-121

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10606121
  • Credits: 3.00

  Examines a variety of problems involving the principles of design. Topics include direct stress, strain, thermal expansion and stress, beam selection, bending moments, torsion, Mohr's circle, combined stress, column buckling, and beam deflection. Algebra and other applications of mathematics are used extensively.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

  • MECHDRD 10606119 - Statics and Strength of Mat'l

  • TECMANUF 10623183 - Statics

• Pneumatics 1

  10-620-111

  1Credit

  27

  27

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  • Instructional Hours: 27
  • Outside Effort Hours: 27
  • Course Number: 10620111
  • Credits: 1.00

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  Provides an introduction to fundamental principles and laws of fluid power, with a focus on pneumatics. Laboratory activities are performed to verify the theory.

  Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:

  • MATH 10804113 - College Technical Math 1A

  • MATH 10804115 - College Technical Math 1

  • MATH 10804197 - College Algebra & Trig w Apps

  • MATH 31804308 - Industrial Maintenance Math

• Hydraulics 1

  10-620-113

  1Credit

  27

  27

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 27
  • Outside Effort Hours: 27
  • Course Number: 10620113
  • Credits: 1.00

  Provides an introduction to fundamental principles and laws of fluid power, with a focus on hydraulics. Laboratory activities are performed to verify the theory.

  Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:

  • MATH 10804113 - College Technical Math 1A

  • MATH 10804115 - College Technical Math 1

  • MATH 10804197 - College Algebra & Trig w Apps

  • MATH 31804308 - Industrial Maintenance Math

• Elements of Machines 1

  10-620-164

  1Credit

  27

  27

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  • Instructional Hours: 27
  • Outside Effort Hours: 27
  • Course Number: 10620164
  • Credits: 1.00

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  Emphasizes the mechanical elements of industrial machines. Principles of leveling motors, fasteners, bearings, and couplings are covered. Terminology, selection, and proper installation and maintenance are stressed.

• Elements of Machines 2

  10-620-165

  1Credit

  27

  27

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  • Instructional Hours: 27
  • Outside Effort Hours: 27
  • Course Number: 10620165
  • Credits: 1.00

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  Emphasizes the mechanical elements of industrial machines. Principles of power transmission, belt drives, and chain drives are covered. Terminology, selection, and proper installation and maintenance are stressed.

  Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

  • ELECTRNC 10620164 - Elements of Machines 1

• Computer-Aided Manufacturing

  10-623-120

  4Credit

  108

  108

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 108
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10623120
  • Credits: 4.00

  Provides students with the opportunity to design, program, and produce manufactured parts using computer-aided design and manufacturing software and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines. Also explores additional computer applications in manufacturing.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

  • TECMANUF 10623119 - Manufacturing Processes w/Lab

  • TECMANUF 10623199 - Mfg. Processes for MfgET

  AND ANY of the following options:

  • MECHDRD 10606141 - Introduction to SolidWorks

  • TECMANUF 10623192 - Graphics & Software Apps

• Engineering Materials

  10-623-121

  3Credit

  72

  90

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 72
  • Outside Effort Hours: 90
  • Course Number: 10623121
  • Credits: 3.00

  Discusses the relationship between the properties and processes of various materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Emphasis is on the fundamentals of selecting materials based on engineering design criteria.

• Tool Design

  10-623-131

  3Credit

  72

  90

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 72
  • Outside Effort Hours: 90
  • Course Number: 10623131
  • Credits: 3.00

  Introduces the fixtures, jigs, and tooling commonly used in manufacturing. Topics include workholding concepts, jig & fixture design, inspection gage design, tool materials, modular & automated tooling systems, geometric dimensioning & tolerancing, and die design. Students will use 3D CAD software to produce a variety of designs.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

  • MECHDRD 10606141 - Introduction to SolidWorks

  • TECMANUF 10623119 - Manufacturing Processes w/Lab

  • TECINDUS 10628187 - AutoCAD Fundamentals

  OR ALL of the following:

  • TECMANUF 10623192 - Graphics & Software Apps​

  • TECMANUF 10623199 - Mfg. Processes for MfgET

• Project Management

  10-623-132

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10623132
  • Credits: 3.00

  Offers a systematic approach to coordinating, scheduling, and controlling activities, people, and resources during short-term and long-term projects. Some of the tools presented include Work Breakdown Structures, Activity Diagrams, and Gantt Charts.

• Manufacturing Cost Analysis

  10-623-156

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10623156
  • Credits: 3.00

  Covers cost estimating and financial analysis techniques employed in typical manufacturing and processing industries. Topics include product material and labor costing, justification of expenditures and capital equipment, make vs. buy analysis, and inventory costs. Also provides an understanding of soft costs and budgeting.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

  • MATH 10804107 - College Mathematics

  • MATH 10804113 - College Technical Math 1A

  • MATH 10804115 - College Technical Math 1

  • MATH 10804197 - College Algebra & Trig w Apps

• Electrical Concepts & Components

  10-623-168

  2Credit

  54

  54

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 54
  • Course Number: 10623168
  • Credits: 2.00

  Covers basic electrical theory and terminology related to components commonly found in manufacturing systems. Students will understand the power requirements of equipment and the use of a multimeter and oscilloscope for basic troubleshooting of circuits.

• Lean Process Design

  10-623-190

  3Credit

  72

  90

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 72
  • Outside Effort Hours: 90
  • Course Number: 10623190
  • Credits: 3.00

  Introduces lean principles for manufacturing and assembly process design. Topics include time and motion studies, line balancing, ergonomics, work instructions, workstation design, mistake-proofing, changeover reduction, and risk analysis.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

  • MECHDRD 10606141 - Introduction to SolidWorks

  • TECMANUF 10623195 - Lean Tools

  • TECINDUS 10628187 - AutoCAD Fundamentals

  OR ALL of the following:

  • TECMANUF 10623192 - Graphics & Software Apps

  • TECMANUF 10623195 - Lean Tools

• Graphics & Software Applications

  10-623-192

  4Credit

  108

  108

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 108
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10623192
  • Credits: 4.00

  Students will learn engineering print reading, the use of 2D and 3D CAD software, and the use of spreadsheet software to organize, analyze, and display data. Additional topics include product data management and enterprise resource planning systems.

• Automation for MfgET

  10-623-193

  3Credit

  90

  72

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 90
  • Outside Effort Hours: 72
  • Course Number: 10623193
  • Credits: 3.00

  Introduces programmable logic controllers and industrial robotics. Students will learn programming basics with an emphasis on troubleshooting and maintenance after the installation of automated systems.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

  • TECMANUF 10623168 - Electr. Concepts & Components

• Lean Tools

  10-623-195

  2Credit

  36

  72

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  • Instructional Hours: 36
  • Outside Effort Hours: 72
  • Course Number: 10623195
  • Credits: 2.00

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  Introduces useful tools to use when implementing Lean in your organization. Major course topics include team building, lean tools and project management.

• Manufacturing Processes for MfgET

  10-623-199

  3Credit

  72

  90

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 72
  • Outside Effort Hours: 90
  • Course Number: 10623199
  • Credits: 3.00

  Covers the manufacturing systems and processes employed to convert materials into products. Includes process planning and related manufacturing engineering functions. Incorporates hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and basic metrology.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

  • TECMANUF 10623192 - Graphics & Software Apps

  OR ALL of the following:

  • MECHDRD 10606141 - Introduction to SolidWorks​

  • TECINDUS 10628187 - AutoCAD Fundamentals

General Studies (17 Credits)

Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Instructional Hours
Outside Effort Hours**
Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
• Written Communication

  10-801-195

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10801195
  • Credits: 3.00

  Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

  • Accuplacer Reading 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Reading 18+ OR Reading Level 3 Coursework

  • Accuplacer Sentence 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT English 18+ OR English Level 2 Coursework

  OR ALL of the following:

  • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)

• Oral/Interpersonal Comm

  10-801-196

  3Credit

  54

  108

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  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10801196
  • Credits: 3.00

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

  • Accuplacer Reading 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Reading 18+ OR Reading Level 3 Coursework

  • Accuplacer Sentence 237+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT English 15+ OR English Level 1 Coursework

  OR ALL of the following:

  • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)

• College Algebra and Trigonometry with Applications

  10-804-197

  5Credit

  90

  180

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  • Instructional Hours: 90
  • Outside Effort Hours: 180
  • Course Number: 10804197
  • Credits: 5.00

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  This course covers skills needed for success in Calculus and many application areas at the baccalaureate level. Algebra topics include the real and complex number systems, polynomials, exponents, radicals, solving equations and inequalities, relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities, graphing, and conic sections. Trigonometry topics include the unit circle, trigonometric functions, graphs, identities, equations, inverse functions, solutions of triangles, complex numbers, polar coordinates, and vectors.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

  • Accuplacer Algebra 276+ OR ACT Math 22+ OR MATH 10804118 - Interm Algebra w Apps OR Algebra Level 2 Coursework

  • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)

• Economics

  10-809-195

  3Credit

  54

  108

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  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10809195
  • Credits: 3.00

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  This course is designed to give an overview of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics. Concepts include scarcity, resources, alternative economic systems, growth, supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment and global economic issues.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

  • Accuplacer Reading 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Reading 18+ OR Reading Level 3 Coursework

  • Accuplacer Sentence 237+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT English 15+ OR English Level 1 Coursework

  OR ALL of the following:

  • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)

• Intro to Psychology

  10-809-198

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10809198
  • Credits: 3.00

  This science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

  • Accuplacer Reading 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Reading 18+ OR Reading Level 3 Coursework

  • Accuplacer Sentence 237+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT English 15+ OR English Level 1 Coursework

  OR ALL of the following:

  • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)