Industrial Engineering Technology, Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics Concentration, AAS

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The Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Engineering Technology with a concentration in Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics provides the graduate the skills to work within a complex manufacturing system while assessing and analyzing the system as a whole. This degree will prepare technicians for occupations which combine the diverse fields of mechanical, electrical, and programmed automation and prepare students for the new breed of industrial careers where technicians manage, investigate, troubleshoot and repair mechatronic systems.

This program articulates with one or more institutions or agencies. Refer to the Articulation Agreements section of the catalog for further detail.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Engineering Technology with concentration in Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics, the student will be able to:

apply the principles of electronics, mechanics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial sensors and actuators;
demonstrate a combination of practical skills and applied theory to design, modify, and troubleshoot complex mechatronic systems that are used to produce a wide variety of products;
recognize and apply measurement and inspection methods used in manufacturing systems;
perform effectively in manufacturing environments utilizing casting, forming, machining, plastic injection molding, and welding processes;
demonstrate use of lean manufacturing techniques, six sigma tools, and quality systems as applied to manufacturing systems;
interact with engineers, programmers, managers, and other technical professionals in the field; and
identify and operate programmable logic controllers (PLCs) covering installation, programming, and maintaining PLC systems.

Required Courses for Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Engineering Technology with Concentration in Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics:

First Semester: 16 Hours

AMFG 107:Manufacturing Safety, Quality, and Measurements Credit Hours: 3
AMFG 108:Manufacturing Processes, Production, and Maintenance Awareness Credit Hours: 3
TEED 101:Fundamentals of Electricity and Lab I Credit Hours: 4
ISAF 210:Industrial Safety and OSHA Standards Credit Hours: 3
MATH 102:College Algebra Credit Hours: 3

Second Semester: 15 Hours

AMFG 110:Manufacturing Materials and Methods Credit Hours: 3
TEED 143:Introductory Computer Drafting Credit Hours: 3
TEED 153:Hydraulics/Fluid Dynamics with Lab Credit Hours: 3
OR
TEED 150:Pneumatics Credit Hours: 3
MATH 112:Trigonometry Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 101:Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3

Third Semester: 16 Hours

Industrial Technology Technical Electives Credit Hours: 6 *
AMFG 202:Introduction to Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Credit Hours: 3
TEED 260:Mechatronics Level I Credit Hours: 4
PHSC 105:Elemental Physics Credit Hours: 3 or
PHYS 201:General Physics I Credit Hours: 3

Fourth Semester: 16 Hours

AMFG 210:Computer Aided Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3
SPCH 110:Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
TEED 252:Electric Motor Controls and Laboratory Credit Hours: 4
Social Science Elective Credit Hours: 3 * *
Humanities Elective Credit Hours: 3 * *

Total Credit Hours: 63

Computer Literacy is fulfilled within TEED 143 , TEED 161 , or TEED 260 . Credit for at least one of these courses is required to graduate.

*Industrial Technology Technical Electives must be chosen from: OGPT 101 , TEED 102 , TEED 220 , TEED 161 , TEED 280 , TEED 201 , TEED 202 , TEED 206 , TEED 208 , TEED 210 , and WELD 101

**Approved general education elective courses can be found at www.bpcc.edu/catalog/current/generaldegreereq.html#generaleducationcourses

For a full list of course descriptions with prerequisites see: www.bpcc.edu/catalog/current/coursedescriptions