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BC3 Academic Catalog: 2015-2016 
    
BC3 Academic Catalog: 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Manufacturing with Advanced Technology, A.A.S.


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Manufacturing with Advanced Technology (341)
Associate in Applied Science Degree

This program prepares students to be technical problem solvers in industry. Students learn and apply skills and techniques used in advanced technology manufacturing systems to convert materials into useful products.   Employment opportunities for the graduate include positions such as Manufacturing Technician, Production Planner, Quality Assurance Technician, Technical Service Representative, Robotic Technician, or Manufacturing Associate Manager. This is a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) program.

Program Competencies

The student/graduate will be able to:
•    Identify how specific manufacturing processes and materials are employed during product manufacture.
•    Apply critical thinking, mathematical, scientific, analytical, and computer skills to solve industry-based technology problems.
•    Demonstrate teamwork skills.
•    Apply quality tools to investigate and solve industry-based problems.
•    Demonstrate knowledge of the application of computers to control industrial processes and equipment.

Minimum - 66 credits - Fall 2015


* Update: Minimum - 65 credits - Effective Spring 2016

First Semester (16) - Fall 2015


* Update: First Semester (15) - Effective Spring 2016

Fourth Semester (16/17)


Note(s):


1    Calculus I and II (MATH 221, MATH 222) OR College Algebra (MATH101) and Trigonometry & Functions (MATH102) may be substituted for Technical Mathematics I and II (MATH 117, MATH 118).

   Chemistry I (CHEM 101) may be substituted for Descriptive Chemistry (CHEM 112).            

   Technical Electives include:  3-D Geometric Modeling (DRFT 108), Programming in C++ for Engineers (COMP 230), CNC Programming I (MECH 120), CNC Programming II (MECH 121),  Fluids (MECH 210), Physics II (PHYS 102), Mechanics I-Technical Statics (MECH 202), Strength of Materials (MECH 208).  Note:  Highly recommend Advisor approval.

   Physical Wellness is highly recommended.

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