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Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BAF)
Academic School: Industrial & Engineering Technologies
(Effective Fall 2008)
Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)
Manufacturing Engineering Technology is structured to support manufacturing operations where engineers pass plans and projects to mid-management personnel, who must carry out the planning, organization and delivery of manufacturing projects. The curriculum has a strong emphasis in manufacturing, automation, and metals-oriented industries. Students have the opportunity to prepare for mid-management and supervisory positions, as well as technical positions, sales, service or research. Graduates are eligible to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certification exams, which are administered at Penn College by certified faculty.
Career Opportunities: Manufacturing engineering technologist, manufacturing management, manufacturing process engineering technologist, line supervisor, research and development technologist, industrial/technical representative, industrial/technical sales, production technologist.
Recommended High School Subjects: A strong background in high school math and sciences is desired. An awareness of computer application and software also is desired.
Remediation Strategies: Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies as explained in this online catalog (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/PlacementTesting.htm ). They should do so prior to enrollment and in the following order of priority: mathematics, English, reading.
Transfer Procedures: Students transferring from associate degree majors at Penn College or another college will have their transcripts evaluated by Penn College officials prior to acceptance into the major. A predetermined profile has been established for students transferring from approved majors.
Program Goals: A graduate of this major should be able to:
- solve manufacturing problems using computer hardware and software.
- solve manufacturing problems using scientific principles and methodology.
- analyze problems and solve manufacturing problems of an economic, technical, organization, and design variety.
- analyze and recommend solutions of manufacturing problems of the moral, ethical, and legal nature.
- analyze issues of quality assurance and recommend systems, procedures, and techniques to meet quality standards.
- program computers, CNC machines and other automated manufacturing equipment.
- contribute to an industrial design team in the design, redesign, and upgrade of products to achieve improved manufacturability, aesthetics, and function.
- demonstrate discipline to specific skills and knowledge of tools, equipment, systems, materials, processes, and procedures to solve manufacturing and production problems.
- plan, organize, and carry out engineering technology projects under supervision.
- demonstrate skill and knowledge in the selection and use of appropriate materials.
- demonstrate leadership skills, ethical behavior, and knowledge of management dynamics.
- demonstrate knowledge of the organization and functions in a manufacturing concern.
| First Semester | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MTT113 | Basic Metalworking I | 3 | |
| MTT114 | Basic Metalworking II | 2 | |
| MTT116 | Lathe Applications I | 3 | |
| MTT117 | Lathe Applications II | 2 | |
| MTH180 | College Algebra and Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| SAF110 | Occupational Health and Safety | 2 | |
| CSC110 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
| Second Semester | Credits | ||
| CIM101 | Basic Machine Tool Programming | 3 | |
| MTT212 | Machine Tool Applications | 4 | |
| MTT127 | Metrology/Quality Control | 4 | |
| MTH182 | College Algebra and Trigonometry II | 3 | |
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| 17 | |||
| Third Semester | Credits | ||
| CIM123 | CNC Programming and Machining | 4 | |
| MTT222 | Fixture Design and Fabrication | 4 | |
| ENL201 | Technical and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| ECO111 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| MTH160 | Elementary Statistics with Computer Applications | 4 | |
| 18 | |||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | ||
| CIM205 | Electrical Discharge Machining | 3 | |
| CIM220 | CAD/CAM | 3 | |
| MTT216 | Abrasive Machining and Heat Treatment | 4 | |
| PHS114 | Physics with Technological Applications | 4 | |
| or | |||
| PHS115 | College Physics I | 4 | |
| SPC101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | |
| 17 | |||
| Fifth Semester | Credits | ||
| MET311 | Computer Solutions of Engineering Problems | 3 | |
| MET318 | Manufacturing Process and Organization | 3 | |
| MSC106 | Introduction to Metallurgy | 4 | |
| QAL101 | Introduction to Quality Assurance | 3 | |
| HUM | Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| FIT | Fitness and Lifetime Sports Elective | 1 | |
| 17 | |||
| Sixth Semester | Credits | ||
| CIM222 | Robotic Applications | 3 | |
| MET315 | Engineering Economics | 3 | |
| MET321 | Engineering Ethics and Legal Issues | 3 | Writing Enriched Requirement & Science, Technology and Society Requirement |
| FIT | Fitness and Lifetime Sports Elective | 1 | |
| ART | Art Elective | 3 | |
| OEA | Open Elective | 3 | |
| 16 | |||
| Seventh Semester | Credits | ||
| CIM227 | Material Handling/Fluid Power | 3 | |
| MET435 | Advanced Manufacturing Systems I | 3 | |
| MET495 | Senior Seminar - Lecture | 1 | Writing Enriched Requirement |
| EET302 | Industrial Electronics and Applications | 3 | |
| BPT | Cultural Diversity Elective Humanities/Social Science/Art/Foreign Language/Applied Arts/Int'l Field Exp | 3 | |
| OEA | Open Elective | 3 | |
| 16 | |||
| Eighth Semester | Credits | ||
| CIM221 | CNC Applications | 3 | |
| MET460 | Rapid Prototyping | 3 | |
| MET445 | Advanced Manufacturing Systems II | 3 | |
| MET496 | Senior Seminar - Lab | 3 | |
| HUM | Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| SSE | Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| ART | Art Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| FOR | Foreign Language Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| AAE | Applied Arts Elective | 3 | |
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| IFE | International Field Experience Elective | 3 | |
| 15 | |||
Accreditation: Accredited Testing/Certification Institute for the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS).