Engineering Technology
Two Year AST Degree Program
Engineering Technology is the application of engineering principles and modern technology to help solve or prevent problems. The South Hills curriculum for this program includes Drafting, Mechanical CAD, Civil CAD, Architectural CAD, Solid Modeling, CNC Programming and Dimensional Metrology. Besides computer training, students focus on team building, math, and development of problem-solving skills. Graduates of the program are employed with civil and architectural engineering firms, manufacturing firms, and in various governmental agencies. Enroll now in this popular program!
Career Opportunities
- CAD Technician in the mechanical, civil, or architectural fields
- Engineering Technician
- Quality Assurance Technician
- Drafter
Engineering Technology students will:
- Become proficient in CAD
- Learn how to use and design spreadsheets
- Learn to accurately measure using a variety of precision measuring instruments in the mechanical and civil fields
- Intern with a local company
Sample of Courses
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical CAD
- Architectural CAD and Civil CAD
- Machining Processes and CNC Programming
- Mechanical Design and Civil Design
- Materials Science and Physics
Complete Course List (click to expand)
| Code | Course | Credits | Clock Hours |
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| First Term | | | |
| GE220 | Algebra | 4 | 60 |
| CP101 | Introduction to Computing (Accelerated) | 1.5 | 30 |
| KE101 | Keyboarding I and Lab | 3 | 60 |
| EN101 | English I | 3 | 60 |
| IM232 | Mechanical Drafting | 3 | 60 |
| PD119 | Personal Development | 1 | 24 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 15.5 | 294 |
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| Second Term | | | |
| GE227 | English II | 4 | 60 |
| GE221 | Advanced Algebra | 4 | 60 |
| IM220 | Introduction to CAD | 2.5 | 60 |
| IM207 | Materials Science | 3 | 60 |
| CP104 | Spreadsheets | 3 | 60 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 16.5 | 300 |
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| Third Term | | | |
| IM235 | Building Codes | 1 | 24 |
| WP202 | Word Processing | 3 | 60 |
| IM223 | Mechanical CAD | 2.5 | 60 |
| GE229 | Physics | 4.5 | 72 |
| GE226 | Geometry & Trigonometry | 4 | 60 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 15 | 276 |
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| Fourth Term | | | |
| IM224 | Architectural CAD | 3 | 72 |
| IM217 | Machining Processes | 3.5 | 72 |
| CP206 | Computer Presentations | 2 | 48 |
| GE216 | Statistics | 4 | 60 |
| CE203 | Civil CAD | 3 | 72 |
| GE224 | Speech | 1 | 24 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 16.5 | 348 |
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| Fifth Term | | | |
| IM227 | CNC Programming | 3.5 | 72 |
| CE221 | Civil Design | 3 | 60 |
| CD204 | Job Search Skills | 1 | 24 |
| IM246 | Solid Modeling CAD | 3.5 | 72 |
| IM240 | Metrology | 3 | 60 |
| | Elective | 2 | 36 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 15 | 324 |
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| Sixth Term | | | |
| IM256 | Engineering Technology Project | 4 | 84 |
| GE219 | Human Relations | 2.5 | 36 |
| CP105 | Database | 3 | 60 |
| IM250 | Mechanical Design | 3 | 60 |
| CP216 | Advanced Spreadsheet Applications | 1.5 | 30 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 14 | 270 |
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| Seventh Term | | | |
| IM601 | Engineering Technology Internship | 8 | 336 |
| CD211 | Career Preparation | 2 | 30 |
| CD212 | Professional Development | 2 | 30 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 12 | 396 |
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