Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Major: Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Additional Program Information: https://www.brcc.edu/academics/programs/advanced-manufacturing/
Potential Additional Funding Information: https://www.brcc.edu/g3/
This degree is designed to develop multi-skilled technicians and operators with talents in the complete manufacturing process and emerging technologies of advanced process automation, digital design/manufacturing and continual process improvement, as well as the capability for higher level problem-solving, innovation, and leadership. Graduates will have the capacity and adaptability to perform on a team of researchers, engineers, technicians and trades craftsmen in the advanced manufacturing environment, developing new technology applications and improved operations.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Basic Technical Mathematics | ||
| Precalculus I | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | |
| Literature/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | 3-4 | |
| Student Development | ||
| SDV | Student Development | 1 |
| Technical Program Core Courses | ||
| BUS 200 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ELE 123 | Electrical Applications I | 2 |
| ETR 113 | D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals I | 3 |
| IND 165 | Principles of Industrial Technology I | 4 |
| IND 181 | World Class Manufacturing I | 3 |
| IND 251 | Automated Manufacturing Systems I | 3 |
| MAC 156 | Mechanisms I | 3 |
| MEC 161 | Basic Fluid Mechanics - Hydraulics/Pneumatics | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 2-3 | |
| Technical Drawing | ||
| Blueprint Reading I | ||
| Technical Specialization Core Courses | ||
| Technical Specialization Core Courses | 14-15 | |
| Approved Technical Electives | ||
| Approved Technical Electives | 3-4 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60-64 | |
Students should enroll in the suggested technical elective(s) specified in each specialization.
Applied Mechatronics I
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Potential Additional Funding Information: https://www.brcc.edu/g3/
Purpose: To provide a broad overview of the major areas involved in the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing facility, including leadership, process improvement, financial management, and information systems. The completed career studies certificate will provide a foundation for those students seeking further study in the area of manufacturing management.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELE 123 | Electrical Applications I | 2 |
| ETR 113 | D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals I | 3 |
| MAC 156 | Mechanisms I | 3 |
| MEC 161 | Basic Fluid Mechanics - Hydraulics/Pneumatics | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Basic Technical Mathematics | ||
| Precalculus I | ||
| SDV | Student Development | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
Applied Manufacturing
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Potential Additional Funding Information: https://www.brcc.edu/g3/
The Applied Manufacturing certificate provides a broad overview of the major areas involved in the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing facility, including leadership, process improvement, financial management, and information systems. The completed career studies certificate will provide a foundation for those students seeking further study in the area of manufacturing management.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 2-3 | |
| Technical Drawing | ||
| Blueprint Reading I | ||
| IND 165 | Principles of Industrial Technology I | 4 |
| IND 181 | World Class Manufacturing I | 3 |
| IND 251 | Automated Manufacturing Systems I | 3 |
| Technical Specialization Core Courses | 4 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16-17 | |
Students should enroll in the suggested technical elective(s) specified in each specialization