Engineering Technology - AAS Degree
Overview
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The Engineering Technology (AAS) degree is designed for students seeking careers in engineering support, manufacturing, construction, and technical design fields. The curriculum combines technical knowledge with practical skills to prepare students for entry-level positions working alongside engineers and skilled trades professionals.
Coursework includes topics such as engineering technology, technical drawing, manufacturing processes, construction systems, and applied problem solving. Students develop practical technical skills used to support engineering projects, oversee production and construction processes, and communicate between engineering and technical teams.
The Engineering Technology program is workforce-focused and prepares students for careers in engineering support, manufacturing, drafting, technical design, and related industries.
Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to ensure appropriate course selection and program planning based on their educational background and career goals.
Refer to the tabs above for additional information about:
- Education Plan – provides a sample term-by-term sequence of courses
- Career Info – includes information on potential occupations, employment trends, and earnings
Program Learning Objectives
At the completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate technical expertise in a minimum of three subject areas chosen from: engineering materials, applied mechanics, applied fluid sciences and fundamentals of electricity
- Use graphics software to enhance creativity and productivity in engineering design
- Calculate loads and determine stresses and displacements in elementary structural and mechanical systems
- Working in a team, apply technical expertise in creating a product from concept to working prototype
- Conduct standardized field and laboratory testing on concrete and soils
- Use both traditional and modern electronic surveying equipment
- Describe the ethical responsibilities of the engineering profession
- Describe sustainability in engineering and how it impacts products, business and communities
Education Plan
This sample Education Plan illustrates one possible course sequence. Students should consult an advisor to create a personalized plan.
General education courses (such as math, writing, health, etc.) can be taken during any term, or before starting the program.
| First Quarter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ET120 | Engineering Problem Solving | 4 |
| MEC110 | Introduction to Manual Machine Tools | 3 |
| MTH095 | Intermediate Algebra with Right Triangle Trigonometry | 5 |
or 4 credit elective if math placement is above MTH095 | ||
| CIS120L | Computer Concepts Lab I | 1 |
| GE115 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Quarter | ||
| Winter | ||
| ET221 | Statics | 4 |
| ET116 | Advanced Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| GE101 | Engineering Orientation | 4 |
| MTH111Z | Precalculus I: Functions | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Quarter | ||
| Spring | ||
| ENGR248 | Engineering Graphics: Solidworks | 3 |
| ET231 | Basic Strengths of Materials | 4 |
| ET150 | Plane Surveying | 4 |
| WR121Z | Composition I | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Quarter | ||
| Fall | ||
| ET222 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| ET227 | Engineering Project Management | 4 |
| MEC131 | AC/DC Electrical Systems | 3 |
| HPE295 | Health and Fitness for Life | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Fifth Quarter | ||
| Winter | ||
| ET266 | Concrete and Soil Technology | 4 |
| ET210 | Sustainable Engineering | 3 |
| MEC141 or FT228 | Pneumatics I or Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| WR227Z | Technical Writing | 4 |
| Human Relations course | HUM202 recommended | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Sixth Quarter | ||
| Spring | ||
| ET249 or FT221 | Advanced Solidworks or Aerial Photo Interpretation, GPS and sUAS | 3 |
| ET250 | Project Capstone | 4 |
| ET263 | Structural Design | 4 |
| ET215 | Additive Modeling with Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 91 | |
Awarding Requirements
The following requirement(s) must be fulfilled to be awarded the AAS in Engineering Technology degree:
- All program core courses must be completed within five (5) years of starting the program.