MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3187 Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2022 Fall Last Admit Term: 2023 Summer Award: AAS Total Credits: 61-71 CIP Code: 15.0000	Primary College: Initiating College: Paradise Valley Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: Shared Program Availability: CG EM GC PV SM Field of Interest: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Instructional Council: Engineering (27) GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as: 17-3021.00 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 17-3022.00 Civil Engineering Technicians 17-3026.00 Industrial Engineering Technicians 17-3027.00 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 17-3027.01 Automotive Engineering Technicians 17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 17-3024.01 Robotics Technicians

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Engineering Technology program prepares students as entry-level engineering technicians. They will apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to support engineers engaged in a wide variety of projects. Includes instruction in various engineering support functions, including preparation in the areas of research, production, and operations. This degree will prepare highly skilled and needed workers for area manufacturers and the tech industry.

Learning Outcomes
1. Use computer programming, computer tools, and computer modeling as applied to engineering analysis and design. (ECE102, ECE103, ECE216, ECE216LL, CIS105, CIS150, CIS150AB, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162AB, CIS162AC, CIS162AD, CIS163AA, CSC100, CSC100AA, CSC100AB, CSC110, CSC110AA, CSC110AB) 2. Analyze engineering designs as a member of an engineering project team. (ECE102, ECE103, ECE104, ECE216, ECE216LL, ECE294++, ECE298++, PHY111, PHY111AA, PHY115, PHY121, (COM)) 3. Apply principles of engineering, science, and mathematics to solve engineering problems. (ECE102, ECE103, ECE104, ECE105, ECE216, ECE216LL, CHM130, CHM130LL, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151LL, CHM151AA, PHY111, PHY111AA, PHY115, PHY121, PHY112, PHY116, PHY131, ECE294++, ECE298++, [MA]) 4. Apply visual and spatial reasoning to create and interpret engineering diagrams. (ECE102, ECE103, ECE216, ECE216LL, CAD100, CAD101, CAD145, DFT110, DFT126, CON241) 5. Safely and correctly use tools and equipment for industrial and lab applications. (ECE102, ECE103, CHM130, CHM130LL, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151LL, CHM151AA, PHY111, PHY111AA, PHY115, PHY121, PHY112, PHY116, PHY131) 6. Conduct appropriate experimentation and testing. (CHM130, CHM130LL, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151LL, CHM151AA, PHY111, PHY111AA, PHY115, PHY121, PHY112, PHY116, PHY131) 7. Employ appropriate engineering principles to collect and interpret data. (ECE102, ECE103, ECE104, ECE105, ECE294++, ECE298++, MAT206, CHM130, CHM130LL, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151LL, CHM151AA, PHY111, PHY111AA, PHY115, PHY121, PHY112, PHY116, PHY131) 8. Write technical reports consistent with engineering analysis and engineering design. (ECE102, ECE103, CHM130, CHM130LL, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151LL, CHM151AA, PHY111, PHY111AA, PHY115, PHY121, PHY112, PHY116, PHY131, [FYC]) 9. Demonstrate effective collaboration and participation on a diverse and inclusive team to establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. (ECE102, ECE103, ECE104, ECE294++, ECE298++, CHM130, CHM130LL, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151LL, CHM151AA, PHY111, PHY111AA, PHY115, PHY121, PHY112, PHY116, PHY131, (COM), [HU], [SB]) 10. Use effective written, visual, and oral strategies to communicate to a range of audiences. (ECE102, ECE103, ECE104, ECE294++, ECE298++, (COM), (CRE), [FYC]) 11. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and the implications for society at large. (ECE102, ECE103, ECE104, ECE296++, [FYC], [HU], [SB]) 12. Demonstrate creativity, curiosity, and adaptability in a variety of contexts. (ECE102, ECE103, ECE104, ECE294++, ECE298++, (CRE), [FYC]) 13. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.

Required Courses

+ CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry (3) AND
+ CHM130LL Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory (1)
OR
+ CHM130AA Fundamental Chemistry with Lab (4)
OR
+ CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND
+ CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
OR
+ CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5)
OR
+ CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND
+ CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
OR
+ CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5

CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3

+ CIS150 Programming Fundamentals (3) OR
+ CIS150AB Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals (3) OR
+ CIS156 Python Programming: Level I (3) OR
+ CIS159 Visual Basic Programming I (3) OR
+ CIS162AB C++: Level I (3) OR
+ CIS162AC Visual C++: Level I (3) OR
+ CIS162AD C#: Level I (3) OR
+ CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I (3) OR
+ CSC100 Introduction to Computer Science (C++) (3) OR
+ CSC100AA Introduction to Computer Science (C++) (3) OR
+ CSC100AB Introduction to Computer Science (C++) (4) OR
+ CSC110 Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (3) OR
+ CSC110AA Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (3) OR
+ CSC110AB Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (4) 3-4

+ ECE102 Engineering Analysis Tools and Techniques 2
+ ECE103 Engineering Problem Solving and Design 2
+ ECE216 Computer-Aided Engineering 2
+ ECE216LL Computer Aided Engineering Laboratory 1

+ ECE104 EPICS Gold I (2) OR
+ ECE294++ Special Topics in Engineering (1-4) OR
+ ECE296++ Cooperative Education (1-3) OR
+ ECE298++ Special Projects (1-3) 1-4

FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3

+ PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR
+ PHY111AA General Physics I (5) OR
+ PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR
+ PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) 4-5

+ PHY112 General Physics II (4) OR
+ PHY116 University Physics II (5) OR
+ PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (4) 4-5

Credits: 27-36

Restricted Electives
In consultation with an Academic, Faculty, or Program Advisor, complete 12-15 credits of coursework from any of the areas below that best align with academic and professional goals. Students may select courses from multiple areas. General Application Select one of the following programming courses not already taken in required courses: + CIS150 Programming Fundamentals (3) OR + CIS150AB Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals (3) OR + CIS156 Python Programming: Level I (3) OR + CIS159 Visual Basic Programming I (3) OR + CIS162AB C++: Level I (3) OR + CIS162AC Visual C++: Level I (3) OR + CIS162AD C#: Level I (3) OR + CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I (3) OR + CSC100 Introduction to Computer Science (C++) (3) OR + CSC100AA Introduction to Computer Science (C++) (3) OR + CSC100AB Introduction to Computer Science (C++) (4) OR + CSC110 Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (3) OR + CSC110AA Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (3) OR + CSC110AB Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (4) 3-4 Select one of the following courses not already taken in required courses: + ECE104 EPICS Gold I (2) OR + ECE294++ Special Topics in Engineering (1-4) OR + ECE296++ Cooperative Education (1-3) OR + ECE298++ Special Projects (1-3) 1-4 + ECE105 MATLAB Programming 1 ECE106 Survey of Nanotechnology (1) OR MNT110 Nanotechnology: What It Is and Why It Matters (3) 1-3 AIT100 Industrial Safety (1) OR CON271 Construction Safety (3) OR GTC/MIT/OSH106 Industrial Safety (2) 1-3 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics 3 Biomedical Engineering Technician BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) OR + BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) 4 ABS/BIO175 Research Methods in Biology 1 BIO211AA Biotechnology Seminar: Biomedical Applications 1 ECE111 Bioengineering Systems 3 Civil Engineering Technician + CET211 Strength of Materials (3) OR CON223 Strength of Materials (3) 3 + CON241 Surveying 3 + ECE216 Computer-Aided Engineering 2 + ECE216LL Computer-Aided Engineering Laboratory 1 GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) 4 Drafting for Engineering Technician CAD100 Fundamentals of 2D AutoCAD 3 + CAD101 Elements of CAD Graphics (AutoCAD) 3 + CAD145 Design Principles for Industry 3 DFT110 Introduction to Drafting 3 DFT126 Building Trades Blueprint Reading 3 + ECE216 Computer-Aided Engineering 2 + ECE216LL Computer-Aided Engineering Laboratory 1			Credits: 12-15

General Electives
	Credits:

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 19-23

General Education Core	Credits: 13-17

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3 Recommend COM225 or COM230

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Mathematics	Credits: 4-5
+ MAT187 Precalculus (5) OR + MAT220 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR + MAT221 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) 4-5

General Education Distribution	Credits: 6

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts and Design area.

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Social-Behavioral Sciences area. Recommend ECN211 or ECN212

Natural Sciences	Credits: 0
Met by CHM or PHY in Required Courses.

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022

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