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Engineering Technologies offers four focused certificates (see above) that lead to employment opportunities in technology areas. The certificate coursework and preparation means that the student can be gainfully employed earlier, and, in many instances, with companies that offer tuition reimbursement. These certificates can be combined and count toward an associate degree.
The Engineering Technologies Department offers the course “Introduction to
Engineering Technology,” which presents an overview of program offerings at
Columbus State and the types of jobs that engineering technologists and
technicians can expect to secure.
ENGT 100 Introduction to Engineering Technology
This course introduces the beginning student to the Engineering Technology
Department at Columbus State. The student will complete exploratory assignments
in various engineering technologies as well as get a broad overview of the jobs
engineering technologists and technicians have and the industries in which they
work. Students will participate in engineer interviews and plant tours.
Additional topics covered include the industrial revolution, manufacturing and
electronics in today’s global market, the future of manufacturing and
electronics, and Steven Covey’s book, “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.”
Engineering Assembly Technician Certificate
Assemblers and fabricators play an important role in the manufacturing
process. They are responsible for putting together finished and semi-finished
goods, assembling the pieces of components of a product and then joining the
components into a whole product.
Assemblers begin by reading detailed schematics or blueprints that show how to
assemble complex machines. After determining how parts should connect, they
often need to use hand or power tools to trim, shim, cut, and make other
adjustments to make components fit together and align properly. Once the parts
are properly aligned, they connect parts with bolts and screws or by welding or
soldering pieces together. Careful quality control is important throughout the
assembly process, so assemblers look for both mistakes in the assembly process
and faulty components. They try to help fix problems before more defective
products are produced.
Changes in technology have transformed the manufacturing and assembly process.
Automated manufacturing systems now use robots, computers, programmable motion
control devices, and various sensing technologies. These systems change the way
in which goods are made and affect the jobs of those who make them. The more
advanced assemblers must be able to work with these new technologies and be
comfortable using them to produce goods.
| COURSE | CR | |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| ENGT 100 | Introduction to Engineering Technology | 4 |
| MECH 240 | Machine Tools | 4 |
| EET 110 | Electronic Engineering Technology Graphics | 3 |
| MECH 112 | Computer Applications in Manufacturing | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 14 | |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| EET 105 | Basic Electronic Systems | 5 |
| QUAL 150 | Quality Transformation | 4 |
| EET 154 | Electronic Fabrication | 3 |
| MECH 115 | Engineering Graphics | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 16 | |
| TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS | 30 |
Engineering technicians use application-oriented principles of science, engineering, and mathematics to solve technical problems in research, development, and manufacturing. Their work is more limited in scope than that of scientists and engineers. Many engineering technicians assist engineers and scientists, especially in research and development. Others work in quality control, inspecting products and processes, conducting tests, or collecting data. In manufacturing, they may assist in product design, development, or production. Although many workers who repair or maintain various types of electrical, electronic, or mechanical equipment are called technicians, those interested in repair and maintenance should pursue the Manufacturing Maintenance Technician Certificate.
| COURSE | CR | |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| ENGT 100 | Introduction to Engineering Technology | 4 |
| MECH 112 | Computer Applications in Manufacturing | 3 |
| MECH 240 | Machine Tools | 4 |
| EET 110 | Electronic Engineering Technology Graphics | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 14 | |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| MECH 150 | Manufacturing Materials and Processes | 4 |
| MECH 115 | Engineering Graphics | 4 |
| EET 105 | Basic Electronic Systems | 5 |
| MATH 111 | Technical Mathematics I | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 17 | |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| EET 154 | Electronic Fabrication | 3 |
| EET 115 | Basic Digital Systems | 5 |
| MATH 112 | Technical Mathematics II | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 12 | |
| TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS | 43 |
Electrical equipment and electronic equipment are two distinct types of industrial equipment, although much equipment contains both electrical and electronic components. In general, electrical portions provide the power for the equipment, while electronic components control the device, although many types of equipment still are controlled with electrical devices. Electronic sensors monitor the equipment and the manufacturing process, providing feedback to the programmable logic controller (PLC), which controls the equipment.
The PLC processes the information provided by the sensors and makes adjustments to optimize output. To adjust the output, the PLC sends signals to the electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic devices that power the machine—changing feed rates, pressures, and other variables in the manufacturing process. Many installers and repairers, known as field technicians, travel to factories (or other locations) to repair equipment or to perform preventive maintenance on a regular basis. Bench technicians work in repair shops located in factories and service centers, fixing components that cannot be repaired on the factory floor.
| COURSE | CR | |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| ENGT 100 | Introduction to Engineering Technology | 4 |
| MECH 112 | Computer Applications in Manufacturing | 3 |
| EET 105 | Basic Electronics Systems | 5 |
| EMEC 250 | Motors and Controls | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 16 | |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| EET 115 | Basic Digital Systems | 5 |
| MECH 243 | Robotics | 4 |
| EMEC 251 | Controls and Control Logic | 4 |
| MATH 111 | Technical Mathematics I | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 17 | |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| EET 125 | Electronic Switching Systems | 5 |
| EET 255 | Instrumentation and Controls | 4 |
| EMEC 260 | PLC Programming | 4 |
| MATH 112 | Technical Mathematics II | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 17 | |
| TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS | 50 |
Drafters prepare technical drawings and plans used by production
workers to build manufactured products. Drafters’ drawings provide
visual guidelines, show the technical details of the products, and
specify dimensions, materials, and procedures. Drafters fill in
technical details using drawings, rough sketches, specifications,
codes, and calculations previously made by engineers or scientists.
Some use their knowledge of engineering and manufacturing theory and
standards to draw the parts of a machine to determine design elements,
such as the numbers and kinds of fasteners needed to assemble the
machine. Drafters use technical handbooks, tables, calculators, and
computers to complete their work.
Traditionally, drafters sat at drawing boards and used pencils, pens, compasses, protractors, triangles, and other drafting devices to prepare a drawing manually. Most drafters now use Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) systems to prepare drawings. Consequently, some drafters may be referred to as CADD operators. CADD systems employ computers to create and store drawings electronically that can then be viewed, printed, or programmed directly into automated manufacturing systems. These systems also permit drafters to prepare variations of a design quickly. Although drafters use CADD extensively, it is only a tool. Persons who produce technical drawings with CADD still function as drafters and need the knowledge of traditional drafters, in addition to CADD skills. Despite the nearly universal use of CADD systems, manual drafting and sketching still are used in certain applications.
| COURSE | CR | |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| ENGT 100 | Introduction to Engineering Technology | 4 |
| MECH 112 | Computer Applications in Manufacturing | 3 |
| MECH 115 | Engineering Graphics | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 11 | |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| EET 110 | Electronic Engineering Technology Graphics | 3 |
| MECH 145 | 2D CAD | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 7 | |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| MECH 175 | 3D CAD | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 4 | |
| Quarter 4 | ||
| MECH 215 | Parametric CAD | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 4 | |
| TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS | 26 |