Engineering Technology
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Major: Engineering Technology
Additional Program Information: https://www.brcc.edu/academics/programs/mechanical-design/
Potential Additional Funding Information: https://www.brcc.edu/g3/
Possible occupations for graduates: engineering assistant, mechanical engineer technician, industrial engineer technician, quality control technician, material testing technician, and technical salesperson.
The A.A.S. degree program in Engineering Technology is designed for people who seek employment or professional development in the area of mechanical engineering technology. Technical electives can be selected to suit the student’s specific career objectives.
Curriculum
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CAD 140 | Technical Drawing | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Literature/Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
| MEC 111 | Materials for Industry | 3 |
| MTH 161 | Precalculus I | 3 |
| SDV | Student Development | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CAD 241 | Parametric Solid Modeling I | 3 |
| ECO 150 | Economic Essentials: Theory and Application | 3 |
| MEC 112 | Processes of Industry | 3 |
| MTH 162 | Precalculus II | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CAD 225 | Machine Drawing and Design | 3 |
| CAD 242 | Parametric Solid Modeling II | 3 |
| EGR 121 | Foundations of Engineering | 2 |
| EGR 130 | Statics and Strength of Materials Engineering Tech | 5 |
| PHY 201 | General College Physics I | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| EGR 245 | Dynamics | 3 |
| EGR 247 | Mechanics of Materials Laboratory | 1 |
| EGR 285 | Capstone Project | 1 |
| MEC 211 | Machine Design I | 4 |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| General College Physics II | ||
Technical Elective 1 | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Engineering Assistant
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Potential Additional Funding Information: https://www.brcc.edu/g3/
Purpose: Teaches skills for the design of manufacturing products used in everyday life. The graduate will be competent in computer-aided design (CAD) systems and be able to complete complicated parts and assemblies.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CAD 140 | Technical Drawing | 3 |
| ENG 115 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| MEC 111 | Materials for Industry | 3 |
| MEC 112 | Processes of Industry | 3 |
| MTH 161 | Precalculus I | 3 |
| SDV | Student Development | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
Senior Engineering Assistant
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Potential Additional Funding Information: https://www.brcc.edu/g3/
Purpose: Teaches skills for the advanced design of manufacturing products used in everyday life. The graduates will have advanced skills in computer-aided design (CAD) systems and be able to complete the design of complicated parts and assemblies.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CAD 241 | Parametric Solid Modeling I | 3 |
| EGR 121 | Foundations of Engineering | 2 |
| MTH 162 | Precalculus II | 3 |
| PHY 201 | General College Physics I | 4 |
| CAD 242 | Parametric Solid Modeling II | 3 |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |