Engineering Technology
Two Year AST Degree Program
107 credits / 2,244 clock hours
Engineering Technology is the application of engineering principles and modern technology used to assist a professional engineer in a wide variety of projects. The South Hills curriculum for this program includes Drafting, Mechanical CAD, Civil CAD, Architectural CAD, Solid Modeling and CNC Programming. 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.
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Marcellus Shale Industry Full of Potential
The Marcellus shale industry has the potential to create thousands of jobs in Pennsylvania, and there will be a demand for a skilled professional work force in many communities. Engineering technicians with the fundamental knowledge of exploration and development of this resource will have an advantage in obtaining employment in this new industry.
In Pennsylvania and in surrounding states, Marcellus shale, a unit of sedimentary rock, contains natural gas reserves. The US Department of Energy estimates that the natural gas produced in Pennsylvania could supply approximately one-quarter of the annual natural gas used in the United States.
| The Engineering Technology program can give you the skills needed to successfully pursue jobs in this industry. Course examples: |
Career Opportunities
- CAD Technician in the mechanical, civil, or architectural fields
- Engineering Technician
- Materials Technician
- Drafter/Designer
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
- Building Codes
- Machining Processes and CNC Programming
- Mechanical Design, Civil Design, and Architectural 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 | 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 | | | |
| CE110 | Building Codes | 2 | 36 |
| WP202 | Word Processing | 3 | 60 |
| IM223 | Mechanical CAD | 2.5 | 60 |
| GE160 | Physics | 4 | 58 |
| GE161 | Physics Lab | 0.5 | 14 |
| GE226 | Geometry & Trigonometry | 4 | 60 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 16 | 288 |
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| Fourth Term | | | |
| IM224 | Architectural CAD | 3 | 72 |
| IM218 | Machining Processes | 3 | 48 |
| IM219 | Machining Processes Lab | 0.5 | 24 |
| GE237 | Technical Writing | 2.5 | 36 |
| GE216 | Statistics | 4 | 60 |
| CE203 | Civil CAD | 3 | 72 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 16 | 312 |
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| Fifth Term | | | |
| IM228 | CNC Programming | 3 | 48 |
| IM229 | CNC Programming Lab | 0.5 | 24 |
| CE221 | Civil Design | 3 | 60 |
| CD204 | Job Search Skills | 1 | 24 |
| IM246 | Solid Modeling CAD | 3.5 | 72 |
| CP216 | Advanced Spreadsheet Applications | 1.5 | 30 |
| IM237 | Architectural CAD II | 3 | 60 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 15.5 | 318 |
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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 |
| CP206 | Computer Presentations | 2 | 48 |
| GE224 | Speech | 1 | 24 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 15.5 | 312 |
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| Seventh Term | | | |
| IM602 | Engineering Technology Internship | 9 | 378 |
| GE301 | Engineering Economics | 1.5 | 21 |
| CD302 | Professional Development | 1.5 | 12 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 12 | 420 |
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