Engineering Technology

Mr. Todd Hardman, Chairperson

256.352.8146

todd.hardman@wallacestate.edu

Associate in Applied Science Degree (4-5 semesters)

Short-Term Certificates (1-2 Semesters)

At a Glance

The engineering technology curriculum is designed to prepare a graduate to apply basic engineering principals and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in a wide variety of projects. The program includes instruction in various engineering support functions for research, production, operations, and applications to specific engineering specialties.

Program Description

Engineering Technology consists of an A.A.S. Degree (5 semesters) in Engineering Technology or an A.A.S. Degree (5 semesters) Advanced Engineering Technology or an A.A.S. Degree in Construction Management Technology. Short-Term Certificates are offered in Architectural Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Advanced Design, 3D Graphic Science, Additive Manufacturing, Basic CAD, Building Construction Science, and Construction Science.

Admission Requirements

Students must have a high school diploma or GED and meet all other general admission requirements of WSCC.

Program Expectations

The specialized sequence of theory and laboratory work includes the ability to develop and understand the facets of engineering and of its relation to society; maintain high standards of industry and workplace codes, rules, and regulations regarding standards and safety; demonstrate manual and computer-assisted techniques employed by professional engineers and project managers; provide drawings with specialized applications, development of views, renderings, 3-D solids, and plotting; develop an understanding of requirements related to residential and small commercial development and construction; understand and possess basic knowledge relative to multiple commercial applications including estimating, Licensure, and regulations.

Career Path

Graduates can expect to acquire a position as an engineering technician in the various fields of mechanical, civil, structural, and architectural, pipe or electrical design. Students may choose to pursue a career in construction management if classes are taken in that specialized area. Earnings for an engineering technician vary by specialty and level of responsibility. Annual earnings of architectural and civil technicians reached between $49,980 and $53,480 in 2016. Similar numbers of mechanical technicians earned more than $54,480, and electrical and electronics technicians more than $62,190. (Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Degrees and Certificates

Classes

ADM 101 : Precision Measurement

This course covers the use of precision measurement instruments utilized in inspection. In addition, basic print reading techniques reverse engineering, and related industry standards required in advanced manufacturing disciplines are covered. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate correct use of precision measuring instruments, interpret basic prints and apply basic reverse engineering techniques.

Credits

Prerequisites

As required by college

ADM 102 : Computer-Aided Design

This course is an introduction to basic Computer Aided Design functions and techniques using “hands-on” applications. Topics include terminology, hardware, basic computer aided design (CAD) and operating system functions, file manipulation, industry standards for CAD drawings, and basic CAD software applications in producing softcopy and hardcopy. At the completion of this course, students should be proficient in the production of two-dimensional drawings that meets technical standards including setting up print styles and exporting drawings to the appropriate format.

Credits

Prerequisites

As required by college

ADM 108 : Intro to 3D Modeling

This course introduces basic 3 dimensional (3D) modeling functions and techniques and the parametric concept. “Hands-on” class structure utilizes various 3D software applications. Topics include terminology, hardware, and basic 3D modeling involving sketching and 3D feature creations, feature application and operating system functions. Students will be able to generate basic 3D parts and associated working drawings in soft and hard copy format.

Credits

Prerequisites

As required by college

ADM 114 : Design Innovation

This course introduces students to concepts that enable them to think like a designer when approaching architectural, engineering and additive manufacturing tasks. Emphasis will be placed on design and problem-solving skills when working independently, or with a team. This course focuses on giving students exposure to creativity, problem-solving skills, and the design processes in which a design-centered approach will be employed to develop innovated solutions. This course includes components to develop basic skills to express innovated solutions to design problems with the application of projects, drawings, as well as oral and written communication skills. Students will be intriduced to related computer based tools used by architects, engineers, and design manufacturers. (e.g., spreadsheet, word processing, presentation software, and Internet).

Credits

Prerequisites

As required by program.

ADM 160 : Additive Mfg. Productions Techniques

In this class, students will utilize the various Additive Manufacturing (AM) design software to learn different techniques of building additively. Student will engage in using the software and build theory to discover best build for the part. Tool paths, angles, rotation and build support will be discussed. Additive process will include polymers and powders. Cost and build time will be calculated on the different build parameters.

Credits

3 - 3

ADM 208 : Intermediate 3D Modeling

In this course students will receive instruction on intermediate 3D modeling concepts, such as sheet metal modeling, intermediate assemblies, 3D sketching and weldments. Students will explore an introduction to prototyping and design concepts in a 3D environment. 3D software will be utilized to produce properly detailed construction drawings, using multi-views, section views, and auxiliary views. Proper, industry standard dimensioning with basic tolerances will be discussed and applied to parts. Emphasis will be placed on the theory, as well as the mechanics of concepts using 3D and 2D applications. Upon completion, students will produce 3D models in a CAD environment, simple prototype models and working drawings based on proper industry standards.

Credits

Prerequisites

As required by college

ADM 261 : Reverse Engineering

During this course students learn the process of quality control inspection of parts and uses of reverse engineering processes employing 3D printing, scanning, and Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) technologies. Emphasis is on using applicable software to produce 3D models or converting scanned images into 3D models; using CMM for parts inspection and generating points cloud for 3D modeling; interfacing generated models with reverse engineering methods.

Credits

Prerequisites

As required by college

AET 200 : Advanced Architectural CAD

This course provides instruction in 3D design modeling utilizing the 3D capabilities of CAD software. Emphasis is placed on 3D wire frame, surface and solid modeling along with the development of 2D working drawings from 3D models. Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the techniques and commands used in computer aided drafting which are necessary to create architectural drawings and 3D models.

Credits

Prerequisites

As required by program

AET 221 : Energy Design of Buildings

In this course students are introduced to energy conservation in building design. The course includes the design of alternative energy systems. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to explain energy conservation, explain how and why buildings use energy, demonstrate passive solar heating, and be able to design a super-insulated building.

Credits

Prerequisites

As required by program

AET 245 : Advanced Design

This is the third in a series of design courses in which students further refine the essential elements of form and space. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to select, test, and manipulate those elements into a coherent, meaningful and useful organization of space, structure, and enclosure.

Credits

Prerequisites

As required by program

AET 290 : Building Information Modeling (BIM)

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to Building information Modeling (BIM). The course will provide the student with tools and techniques used to transform 2D drawings into 3D models using Building Information Modeling software. Emphasis will be placed on increasing the students understanding of a design, bid, build construction project by creating or simulating construction process virtually.

Credits

Prerequisites

As required by program

CDT 205 : Fundamentals of Surveying

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the basic principles of surveying. This will include the use of the tape, the transit, and the level. Upon completion of this course the student will know how to measure distances, angles, and elevations; analyze errors in measurements; compute positions, areas, and volumes, and develop a site plan.

Credits

Prerequisites

As required by program

CDT 221 : Structural Drafting for Technicians

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to structural detailing. This will include wood, steel, and concrete detailing. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to detail in wood, steel, and reinforced concrete.

Credits

CDT 223 : Civil Engineering Drafting

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to civil engineering drafting. This will include topographic drawings, land development drawings, roadway plans and profiles, and drainage plans and profiles. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to construct topographic maps, land development maps, and drainage structure drawings.

Credits

Prerequisites

As required by program

EGR 100 : Engineering Orientation

This course is designed to make beginning engineering students aware of the many facets of engineering, of their relation to society, and of the objectives of the engineering curriculum. It is designed to stimulate interest in engineering and student-instructor dialogue.

Credits

Prerequisites

As required by program

EGR 125 : Modern Graphics for Engineers

This course provides an introduction to manual and computer-assisted techniques of graphic communication employed by professional engineers. Topics include: lettering, instrumental and computer-aided drafting, technical sketching, orthographic projection, pictorial, sectional, and auxiliary views, and dimensioning.

Credits

Prerequisites

As required by program

ENT 127 : Mechanical Drawing

This course covers the basic principles and practices in mechanic drafting/design incorporating computer-aided drafting equipment. The use of proper lines, dimensions, and notations are covered in regard to multi-view orthographic drawings. Students will be expected to draw the proper views of objects using computer-aided drafting software.

Credits

Prerequisites

ADM 102 and/ or as required by program

ENT 128 : Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting

Continuation of MET 201. Topics include dimensioning, reflecting, polygons, arrays, utilities, sectioning, hatching, arcs, isometrics, rotating, attributes, filing, and enhanced lines. Upon completion of this course a study will be able to draw and dimension isometric views, sectional views, and other views as necessary to clearly and completely describe an object using two-dimensional microcomputer techniques.

Credits

ENT 129 : Section and Auxiliary Views

This course is a study of various sectional views of multi-view drawings and inclined surface projection. Topics include types of sectional views, foreshortened views, secondary and primary auxiliary views. Upon course completion, students should be able to operate applicable drawings.

Credits

Prerequisites

ENT 128 and/ or as required by program

ENT 212 : CAD for Electronics

This course introduces the principles of CAD as relates to electronic drawings. Emphasis is placed on electronic schematic diagrams. Upon course completion, students should be able to create electronic schematic diagrams using CAD software.

Credits

Prerequisites

As required by program.

ENT 215 : Architectural Drawing

This course covers the basics of architectural drawings related to residential and small commercial applications using computer-aided drafting equipment. Topics covered will be basic floor plans, light construction methods and materials, roofs, stair construction, layout, utilities, windows, doors, wall, and necessary detail drawings. The student will be expected to make basic architectural drawings using computer-aided software.

Credits

Prerequisites

ADM 102

ENT 216 : Industrial Drawings

This specialty course covers legal and ethical practices of architectural and construction firms. Topics include construction estimates, site plans, structural drawings, and specifications. Upon course completion, students should be able to complete basic industrial drafting projects using CAD.

Credits

Prerequisites

As required by program

ENT 217 : Machine Design

This course covers the design concepts necessary to develop the technical drawings and features to manufacture or fabricate a part or assembly using computer-aided design/drafting software. The topics covered are the concepts and design constraints of gears, drive systems, bearings, belts, shafts, chains, fasteners, and springs. The student will be expected to apply the concepts and design constraints to properly design machine components and systems.

Credits

Prerequisites

As required by program.

MDT 100 : Engineering Blueprints

This course covers the reading of technical blueprints. Topics include drawing techniques, materials used in manufacturing and fabrication, language, standards, mechanical components, machining procedures, and symbols. The student will be expected to apply the concepts learned to technical drawing to determine any dimension or specification required.

Credits

Prerequisites

As required by program

MDT 261 : HVAC and Pipe Systems Drafting

This course covers topics and concepts related to the design of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and piping systems in residential, industrial, and commercial applications. The topics covered are the design considerations and constraints of HVAC and pipe systems, sizing, symbols, layout, restrictions, and single and double line pipe drawings using computer-aided drafting/design software. The student will be expected to use the design specifications to properly design and draw HVAC and pipe systems.