General Education - 22-23 Credits
General Education Requirements:
General Education Electives:
(Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses . One 3-credit General Education course must be a Diversity course.)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.
- Arts and Humanities 3 Credits.
Program Requirements - 18 Credits
Program Electives - 6 Credits
Select at least 6 credits from any of the following disciplines: AIRC (HVAC), CADD, CAMM, CONT, EGNT, ELEI, EMET, GEOA, OSHT, and SURV.
Degree also requires completion of EITHER the Civil Engineering , Mechanical Engineering , or Electrical/Electronic Engineering Option Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology Option Requirements
Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 64-65*
*A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101 course, Transitioning to College, went into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101 during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the degree to 65-66 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived. Program Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:
- gain successful employment as an engineering technician;
- gain admission to a four-year engineering technology program;
- manage an engineering project from the initial concept stage to completion;
- apply engineering principles and computer skills to assist an engineer with the design and drawing of mechanical equipment, construction projects, and electronic circuits; and
- directly utilize lab-based skills acquired in discipline specific courses to:
- conduct tests to determine the strength of a material;
- build/modify, troubleshoot, install, operate and maintain equipment using schematic and/or mechanical drawings;
- conduct surveys to determine elevations and boundaries using surveyors’ equipment or to evaluate a site for potential hazards; and
- analyze and troubleshoot electronic communication problems and failures.
Program Description:
The Engineering Technology program is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position in the engineering field, generally working at the direction of an engineer. Engineering technicians use the principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics to solve technical problems not requiring calculus in research and development, manufacturing, sales, construction, inspection, maintenance, and electronics. Their work involves the more practical side of science and engineering and often requires the use of computer software including 3D modeling.
The A.A.S. degree is offered with civil, mechanical, and electrical/electronic engineering technology options. Civil engineering involves the design construction and analysis of roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, water supply systems, and waste water treatment facilities. Mechanical engineering involves the design, maintenance and analysis of equipment, engines, tools, and various machines from robotics used in manufacturing to climate control equipment. Electrical/electronic engineering involves the design, maintenance and analysis of electronic instrumentation and controls, circuits, electronic communications, process controls, robotics and electrical equipment. |