General Engineering Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Program coordinator: Alan Fairbanks, OTC 1104A, Ext. 2409
Length: Four semesters (two years)
Purpose:
The General Engineering Technology Program is designed to provide a broad base of technology, science, and mathematics, knowledge which will prepare a graduate to enter the technical work force upon graduation. Entry, after two years, would be at the two-year technologist or engineering assistant level. The graduate would have knowledge in areas of technology such as Engineering Materials, Design Drafting/CAD, Thermodynamics, Engineering Mechanics, Testing, Quality Control, Precision Measurement, and Computer Usage.Note: This program is designed to prepare the student for immediate employment upon graduation in Engineering Technology in such fields as mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, or a related field. The student should discuss with a VHCC counselor or program advisor his/her goals prior to entry in the program. This program is also the traditional transfer program for students seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Technology. VHCC has 2 + 2 transfer agreements with area four-year colleges for this purpose.
Occupational Objectives:
Engineering Assistant
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Industrial Engineering Technician
Quality Control Technician
Material Testing Technician
Technical Salesperson
Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established by the College, entry into the Associate in Applied Science Program in General Engineering Technology requires proficiency in High School English, and two years of High School Mathematics (including one unit of Algebra and one unit of Geometry, or equivalent). Students who are not proficient in English or Mathematics will be required to correct their deficiencies in Developmental Courses (Pre-Entrance Summer Session Recommended).
Program Requirements: The curriculum in General Engineering Technology is a two year curriculum combining a basic core of engineering technology courses. These courses are drawn from the fields of Mechanical, Design/Drafting, Industrial, and Engineering Technology. The first year basically includes studies in mathematics, drafting/design (instrument and CAD), and general core courses required. Although the first year contains some engineering technology courses each semester, the second year is composed almost exclusively of engineering technology and science courses. Students are expected to plan their work/study responsibilities to permit adequate time for necessary preparation of course work and field trip experiences in this very sequentially structured major.
General Engineering Technology
| First Semester (Fall) | ||||
| Course | Lec. | Lab. | ||
| Number | Course Title | Hrs. | Hrs. | Crs. |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MTH 115 | 1Technical Mathematics I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SDV 101 | Orientation to College Success | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DRF 114 | Mechanical Drafting I | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| MEC 101 | Intro. Engineering Tech. I | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| EEE | 2Humanities Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EEE | 3Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 16 | 6 | 18 | |
| Second Semester (Spring) | ||||
| MTH 116 | Technical Mathematics II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DRF 202 | Computer Aided Drafting & Design II | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| EGR 140 | Engineering Mechanics - Statics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAC 131 | Machine Lab 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| ITE 115 | Basic Computer Literacy | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MEC 102 | Intro. Engineering Tech. II | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 14 | 7 | 17 | |
| Third Semester (Fall) | ||||
| PHY 121 | 1Principles of Physics I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| EGR 249 | Engineering Metallurgy and Materials | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| EGR 246 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| IND 235 | Statistical Quality Control | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| PED | 4Physical Education | 0 | 2-3 | 1 |
| EEE | Elective | 3-4 | 0 | 3-4 |
| Total | 13-14 | 9-10 | 17-18 | |
| Fourth Semester (Spring) | ||||
| PHY 122 | Principles of Physics II | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MEC 133 | Mechanics III Dynamics for Engineering Tech | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MEC 255 | Thermodynamics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EGR 247 | Mechanics of Materials Laboratory | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| EEE | Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PED | 4Physical Education | 0 | 2-3 | 1 |
| Total | 13 | 7-8 | 16 | |
| Total Minimum Credits for AAS Degree..............................68-69 | ||||
The above semester-by semester sequencing of courses may be modified when necessary. Please refer to the Program Choices section of this Catalog for a discussion of factors which affect planning and sequencing programs of study. Courses may be substituted or adjustments made by the College to meet program objectives and requirements.
1. Students planning to transfer on to
four-year engineering technology programs should take MTH 163 & 164 and PHY 201
& 202.
2. Humanities electives include ART 201, 202; foreign
languages; literature; MUS 121, 122; PHI 101; REL 200, 210, 230; SPD 130, 151,
152.
3. Recommended social science courses include ECO 201, 202; GEO 210; PLS 135,
211, 212; PSY 201, 202; SOC 201, 202; HIS 101, 102; HIS 121, 122.
4. Students may substitute any HLT (Health) course for Physical Education
requirement. Transfer students should note that four-year institutions may
require a PED activity course in the general education core.
Cooperative Education - Students are encouraged to take EGR 297 during the summer semester and/or the second year after satisfactory completion of the first year with Faculty Curriculum Advisor and Faculty Co-op Advisor approvals.