Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Code: 10-623-3
For more information: wctc.edu/mfg-eng
Manufacturing engineering technology blends knowledge from multiple subject areas, such as science, math, computers and mechanical/electrical engineering to solve problems in manufacturing. Technicians assist engineering and management in the creation of new products and improvement of production processes. In this program, develop a comprehensive background in manufacturing and lean processes, automated manufacturing and modern design methods.
The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:
Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C-
Program GPA = 2.0
Related Certificates you can earn along the way.
Program Outcomes
1. Apply lean tools to achieve operational excellence
2. Apply manufacturing engineering principles in the design of manufacturing processes
3. Utilize computer-aided applications in design and manufacture of products and processes
4. Demonstrate the principles of material selection and application
5. Apply automation principles for design and control of manufacturing processes
Critical Life Skills
To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.
- Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
- Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
- Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.
Listed below are the required courses for the program. To view the recommended sequence for taking courses click on the plan of study tab(s) above. Work with your Academic Advisor to design a program plan!
View your Program Matrix to find out when each course will be offered (term and time of day).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| 664-160 | Robotics and Servo Control | 3 |
| 420-316 | CNC Machining Center Operation | 2 |
| 420-130 | Industrial Blueprint Reading 1 | 2 |
Approved Substitute: 457-110 | ||
| 420-160 | Manufacturing Processes - Cold | 2 |
| 439-181 | SolidWorks for Tool Design 1 | 2 |
Approved Substitute: 457-150 | ||
| 462-121 | Power Systems | 3 |
| 462-304 | Industrial Safety | 2 |
Approved Substitute: 462-104 | ||
| 605-188 | PLC 1 | 2 |
Approved Substitute: 605-126 | ||
| 606-162 | Manufacturing Process - Hot | 2 |
| 623-161 | Lean Enterprise/Intro | 3 |
| 623-162 | Prin for Lean Enterprise | 3 |
| 623-163 | J-I-T Lean Enterprise | 3 |
| 623-164 | Lean Leadership Applications | 3 |
| 623-170 | Intro to Continuous Improvment | 3 |
| 623-173 | GD&T/Solidworks | 3 |
| 623-175 | Computer Assisted Prog Process | 3 |
| 623-180 | Manufacturing Eng Capstone | 4 |
| General Studies | ||
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 809-223 | ||
| 801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-198 | ||
| 804-189 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 809-198 | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
| 420-130 | Industrial Blueprint Reading 1 This course will run 16 weeks. | 2 |
| 420-160 | Manufacturing Processes - Cold | 2 |
| 462-304 | Industrial Safety | 2 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 623-170 | Intro to Continuous Improvment | 3 |
| 664-160 | Robotics and Servo Control | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Winter Interim | ||
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 439-181 | SolidWorks for Tool Design 1 | 2 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 420-316 | CNC Machining Center Operation | 2 |
| 623-173 | GD&T/Solidworks | 3 |
| 801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer Term | ||
| 804-189 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 462-121 | Power Systems | 3 |
| 623-161 | Lean Enterprise/Intro | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 605-188 | PLC 1 | 2 |
| 623-162 | Prin for Lean Enterprise | 3 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 623-163 | J-I-T Lean Enterprise | 3 |
| 623-175 | Computer Assisted Prog Process | 3 |
| 623-180 | Manufacturing Eng Capstone This course will run 16 weeks. | 4 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 606-162 | Manufacturing Process - Hot | 2 |
| 623-164 | Lean Leadership Applications | 3 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |