Engineering Technology AS

Computer Engineering Technology AS program at HCC

The engineering technology AS degree provides specialized training on state-of-the-art equipment that helps you develop the skills for an advanced manufacturing career. Prepare to earn the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT) industry certification and step into a high-skill, high-wage position.

This curriculum is from the current college catalog and is meant to provide prospective students an example of courses taken in this degree/certificate. It is not intended to be used for graduation requirements. Students should consult an advisor for graduation information.

AS.ETI (60 Credit Hours)

Engineering Technology is a comprehensive program covering introductory computer-aided drafting, electronics, instrumentation and testing, processes and materials, quality and safety. These skills align with the national Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Portable Production Technician certification. The engineering technology curriculum which emphasizes advanced manufacturing, prepares students for many high skill/high wage/high demand jobs in manufacturing and other high-technology industries.

Program Required Courses

YEAR I – First Semester

†ENC 1101 English Composition I - 3 cr.
†ETD 1320C Computer Aided Drafting for Engineers - 3 cr.
†ETI 1810C Introduction to Electricity and Electronics - 3 cr.
†MAC 1105 College Algebra - 3 cr.

YEAR I – Second Semester

†ETI 1110 Introduction to Quality - 3 cr.
†ETI 1622 Concepts of Lean and Six Sigma - 3 cr.
ETI 1701 Industrial Safety - 3 cr.
†ETM 1010C Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation - 3 cr.
*Specified Electives - 2 cr.

YEAR I – Third Semester

AMH 2020 Modern American History or †POS 2041, American Government - 3 cr.
Natural Science General Education CORE - 3 cr.
*Specified Electives - 3 cr.

YEAR II – First Semester

†ETI 1420 Manufacturing Processes and Materials - 3 cr.
†ETI 1843 Motors and Controls - 3 cr.
†ETS 1542 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers - 3 cr.
Humanities General Education CORE - 3 cr.

YEAR II – Second Semester

†ETM 2315 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems - 3 cr.
†ETM 2315L Hydraulic and Pneumatic Laboratory - 1 cr.
†ETS 2527 Electromechanical Components and Mechanisms - 3 cr.
*Specified Electives - 6 cr.

*Select 11 specified elective credits from the following:

†CGS 2100 Computers Information Technology and Literacy - 3 cr.
†EGN 2122C Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing - 3 cr.
ENC 2210 Technical Writing - 3 cr.
†ETD 2364C Introduction to 3D Computer-Aided Design - 3 cr.
†ETD 1340C Intermediate CAD - 3 cr.
†ETI 1644 Production and Inventory Control - 3 cr.
ETI 1802 Introduction to Process Technology - 3 cr.
ETI 1931 Special Topics in Modern Manufacturing - 3 cr.
ETI 1949 Manufacturing Internship - 2 cr.
ETI 2950 Engineering Technology Capstone - 3 cr.
ETS 1520 Process Measurement Fundamentals - 3 cr.
†ETS 1535 Automated Process Control - 3 cr.
ETS 1539 Instrumentation Systems Safety - 3 cr.
†ETS 2604 Robotics Applications - 3 cr.
PMT 1250C Computer Numerical Control (CNC) I - 3 cr.
PMT 2254C Computer Numerical Control (CNC) II - 3 cr.
†SLS 1106 First Year Experience Orientation - 3 cr.
†SPC 1608 Public Speaking - 3 cr.