Engineering and Manufacturing Pathways and Course Structure
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Design
CORE
175001 Engineering Design
175002 Engineering Principles
175003 Manufacturing Operations
175004 Robotics
175005 Aerospace Engineering
175006 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
175007 Digital Electronics
175008 Mechanisms and Drives
175009 Capstone
Operations
CORE
176000 Gas Metal Arc Welding
176001 Shielded Metal Arc Welding
176002 Flux Core Arc Welding
176003 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
176004 Machine Tools
176005 Machining with Industrial Lathes
176007 Machining with Industrial Milling Machines
Electives
176004 Machine Tools
Electives
175003 Manufacturing Operations
175004 Robotics
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Gas Metal Arc Welding
Subject Code: 176000
Description: Students will safely use the Gas Metal Arc Welding process (GMAW) to
join various types of metal. They will cut metals using oxy-fuel processes and perform
multiple types of welds in all positions up to overhead. They will select the appropriate
type of electrode and shielding gas and be adjust welding equipment based on the
physical characteristics and properties of the metal. Students will apply their
understanding of quality control factors to evaluate weld quality. (75)
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Subject Code: 176001
Description: Students will be able to safely use the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process
(SMAW) to join various types of metal. They will perform multiple types of welds in all
positions up to overhead. They will select the appropriate type of electrode and adjust
welding equipment based on the physical characteristics and properties of the metal.
Students will apply their understanding of quality control factors to evaluate the quality
of welds. (70)
Flux Core Arc Welding
Subject Code: 176002
Description: Students will be able to safely use the Flux Core Arc Welding process
(SMAW) to join various types of metal. They will perform multiple types of welds in all
positions up to overhead. They will select the appropriate type of cored electrode and
adjust welding equipment based on the physical characteristics and properties of the
metal. Students will apply their understanding of quality control factors to evaluate the
quality of welds. (71)
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Subject Code: 176003
Description: Students will safely use the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process (GMAW) to
join various types of metal. They will perform multiple types of welds in all positions up
to overhead. They will select the appropriate type of electrode, filler metal and shielding
gas and be able to adjust welding equipment based on the physical characteristics and
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properties of the metal. Students will apply their understanding of quality control factors
to evaluate weld quality. (73)
Machine Tools
Subject Code: 176004
Description: This course introduces students to all aspects of machining applications in
manufacturing. They will be able to perform routine calculations, interpret basic
drawings, begin the process of performing accurate measurements and be able to plan
simple machining processes. Students will learn the fundamental principles and
practices of cutting, drilling and grinding using modern machine tools, hand tools and
precision measuring instruments. (58)
Machining with Industrial Lathes
Subject Code: 176005
Description: This course directs the student in the safe use of different types of manual
industrial lathes. Students will use these machine tools to shape, pattern, bore, thread
and polish metal and other materials. Students will apply their knowledge of product
characteristics, perform necessary calculations, use precision measuring instruments
and make all adjustments needed to fabricate products to print dimensions. Students
will be able to identify operational problems and provide routine care and maintenance
to the lathe. (70)
Machining with Industrial Milling Machines
Subject Code: 176005
Description: In this course students are directed in the safe use of manual milling
machines. Students apply their knowledge of product characteristics, perform necessary
calculations, use precision measuring instruments and layout equipment to mill products
to print dimensions. Students will use these machine tools to shape, cut, drill and bore
and metal and other materials. Students will be able to identify operational problems
and provide routine care and maintenance to the manual mill. (72)
Using Computer Numerical Control Technology with Industrial Mills and Lathes
Subject Code: 176006
Description: In this course students will use computer numerical control (CNC)
programming to mill products comprised of various materials. Students will prepare
numerical control programs in positioning systems using standard industrial G and M
codes. They will program computerized numerical control mills and lathes. (43)
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Engineering Design
Subject Code: 175001
The focus of Engineering Design is the application of the engineering design process.
Topics include work-processes, optimization methods, design optimization, and risk
management tools. Students will use 2D and3D modeling software to help them design
solutions to solve proposed problems, document their work, and communicate
solutions. Additionally, students will interpret industry prints, and create working
drawings from functional models. Emphasis is given to experimental problem solving in
real systems. (68)
Engineering Principles
Subject Code: 175002
This course will introduce students to fundamental engineering concepts and scientific
principles associated with engineering design applications. Topics include mechanisms,
energy, statics, materials, and kinematics. Additionally students will learn material
properties and electrical, control and fluid power systems. Students will learn to apply
problem solving, research and design skills to create solutions to engineering
challenges. (55)
Manufacturing Operations
Subject Code: 175003
Students will learn the production processes applied across manufacturing operations.
Students will be able to demonstrate a broad array of technical skills with an emphasis
given to quality practices, measurement, maintenance and safety. (33)
Robotics
Subject Code: 175004
Students will apply the knowledge and skills necessary to program and operate Robots,
using the teach pendant as the main interface point. The Students will learn robotic
operations and system configurations. Students will code, compile, and debug programs
using the robotic programming language. (43)
Aerospace Engineering
Subject Code: 175005
This course will introduce students to the evolution of flight, navigation and control, flight
fundamentals, aerospace materials, propulsion, space travel, and orbital mechanics.
Students will learn and apply principles of aerospace design and construction to aircraft,
rockets and spacecraft. (39)
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Subject Code: 175006
In this course students will be introduced to all aspects of computer integrated
manufacturing. They will learn about robotics and automation, manufacturing
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processes, computer modeling, manufacturing equipment, and flexible manufacturing
systems. (31)
Digital Electronics
Subject Code: 175007
Students are introduced to the process of combinational and sequential logic design.
The system uses a precise sequence of discrete voltages, representing numbers, nonnumeric symbols or commands for input, processing, transmission, storage, or display.
Engineering standards and methods for technical documentation will also be learned.
Mechanisms and Drives
Subject Code: 175008
Students will learn the principles and practices of machine operation and machine
applications. They will learn will learn how machine components such as gears, belts,
sprockets, bearings, clutches, couplings, springs, etc. contribute to the application for
which the machine is designed. They will also examine the basic drives of such
mechanisms as electric motors and hydraulic & pneumatic actuators. (59)
Engineering Career Field Capstone
Subject Code: 17509
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