Engineering Technology - Manufacturing and Materials Science Technology Associate of Technical Arts Degree

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PGM Code – 603S

Program Description This ATA degree is designed for students who have little or no experience in general manufacturing or aerospace manufacturing and who want to gain a basic knowledge and understanding of manufacturing procedures and processes. Students with this degree would be competitive for entry level jobs in a manufacturing or aerospace industry environment. Students who earn this degree will have a strong foundation to continue with our Engineering Technology - Materials Science Technology Associate in Applied Science-T Degree .

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements The ATA degree is awarded upon completion of a minimum of 87 credits as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds CC. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college level courses.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning a degree or certificate of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by taking at least five (5) credits of CD courses. To learn more, go to Academic Information – Cultural Diversity Requirement in the online academic catalog.

Students are advised to

Consult with a faculty adviser quarterly for course selection and completion of degree requirements and plan their schedule several quarters in advance (note: all decisions on selection of courses are ultimately the responsibility of the student),
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning, and
Send for transcripts from other colleges where the student has earned credits and request a transcript evaluation. Transcripts are to be mailed to the Enrollment Services Office at Edmonds CC. Transcript evaluation forms are available though Enrollment Services.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted online by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Note: Applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Adviser
The adviser for this program is
Ross Monroe | ross.monroe@edcc.edu | 425.640.1944

Department website
Engineering Technology| www.edcc.edu/mst

Advising Note This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds CC certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

General Education Requirements (25 credits)

Communication Skills (10 credits)

OUTCOME: Write in clear, effective ways, adapted to audience, context, and purpose.

ENGL 100 - Introduction to College Writing 5.0 Credits OR
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I 5.0 Credits
CMST& 101 - Introduction to Communication:CD 5.0 Credits OR
CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication: CD 5.0 Credits OR
CMST& 220 - Public Speaking 5.0 Credits

Quantitative Skills (5 credits)

OUTCOME: Apply mathematical, quantitative, or symbolic models to solve problems, draw inferences, or support conclusions appropriate to an individual discipline.

ETEC 150 - Applied Technical Math 5.0 Credits OR
Any five credit, college level math course

Human Relations/Group Interaction (10 credits)

OUTCOME: Identify and explain how to apply the skills needed to maintain effective working relationships in multicultural settings.

MGMT 100 - Human Relations in Organizations: CD 5.0 Credits
BUS& 101 - Introduction to Business 5.0 Credits

Cultural Diversity Requirement

OUTCOME: Apply multiple perspectives when examining cultural differences and interacting in multicultural settings.

____Cultural Diversity Requirement met

Program Requirements (52-56 credits)

OUTCOMES:

Demonstrate an understanding of composite, plastic, ceramic, and metal materials as well as their properties and manufacturing processes.
Safely and appropriately use standard laboratory or field equipment to make precise and reliable measurements.

Engineering, Science, and Technology (20-22 credits)

ENGR& 114 - Engineering Graphics 5.0 Credits
CHEM& 121 - Introduction to Chemistry with Lab 5 Credits OR
CHEM& 139 - General Chemistry Preparation 5 Credits
ETEC 105 - Introduction to Electronics Maximum of 7.0 possible Credits OR
ETEC 210 - Electronics for A+ 5.0 Credits
CIS 100 - Introduction to Business Computing 5.0 Credits OR
BSTEC 130 - Computer Fundamentals 5.0 Credits

Materials Science and Technology (31-35 credits)

ETEC 110 - Manufacturing Basics Maximum of 7.0 possible Credits
ETEC 120 - Introduction to Metrology Maximum of 7.0 possible Credits
ETEC 130 - Quality Assurance Tools 7.0 Credits
Meet with your ETEC advisor to determine credit load for ETEC 110, ETEC 120, and ETEC 130. Credits will generally be 5-7 for each course; number of credits will determine your minimum or maximum number required for the MST requirements.
ETEC 175 - Introduction to Materials Science 5.0 Credits
ETEC 180 - Polymer Technology 5.0 Credits
ETEC 200 - Introduction to Composites 5.0 Credits

Career Management (1 credit)

OUTCOME: Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.

JOBDV 110 - Resumes and Interviewing 1.0 Credits

Program Electives (11-13 credits)

Select electives in consultation with adviser to complete 90 credits.

Course Taken - ______________________________ _____ Credits
Course Taken - ______________________________

Signatures

Dean’s Signature and Date	Adviser’s Signature and Date
Eff: summer 2014 \| Rev: 05/14