Technology - Advanced Manufacturing Baccalaureate Concentration 8001, B.S.

A Bachelor of Science in Technology

The Technology majors will develop enhanced skills in their area of technical expertise, research advancements in their technical specialty, utilize modern technical applications, and fabricate advanced technical projects. They will also gain skill sets in ethics, business management, professional relationships, manufacturing processes, and supervisory teamwork. Graduates of this technology degree program will find enhanced employment opportunities in career fields that utilize project control, industrial applications, technical supervision, manufacturing technologies, and other advanced technical specializations.

Admission into this baccalaureate degree program requires the prospective student to possess an A.S. degree from an approved technology program. Acceptance into this program will be granted through the approval of the Technology Baccalaureate Degree Department Chair and the Dean of Technology. There are five concentrations associated with the Baccalaureate program: Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Development, Surveying Management, Information Technology, and Career/Tech Education.

Students that have received an AS degree in the following programs can transition into the Baccalaureate Degree program or specific concentration areas in the Baccalaureate Degree Program:

Credits completed in AS Degree Programs (81-101)

Major Program Requirements

• DRAF 370 - Pro/ENGINEER for Advanced Machinists 3 hrs
• MGMT 305 - Principles of Management 3 hrs
• PMTD 145 - Quality Assurance 4 hrs
• PMTD 288 - Machine Tool Applications 2 hrs
• PRDM 357 - Total Quality Management 3 hrs
• PMTD 380 - Advanced Manufacturing CAD/CAM/CNC I 10 hrs
• PMTD 385 - Advanced Manufacturing CAD/CAM/CNC II 10 hrs
• TECH 410 - Technology Project Research I 5 hrs
• TECH 455 - Problem Solving 3 hrs

University Core Curriculum Requirements

• Composition

• ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 hrs

• Mathematics

• MATH 102 - College Algebra 3 hrs (or higher mathematics)

• Speech

• SPCH 143 - Speech 3 hrs -or- SPCH 148 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs  

• Laboratory Science

• Laboratory Science (Biological and Physical Science) Elective 7 hrs

• Social Science

• Social Science (HIST) Elective 3 hrs
• Social Science Elective 6 hrs

• Humanities

• PHIL 212 - Introduction to Ethics 3 hrs
• Humanities Electives 6 hrs

• Writing

• Writing Elective 3 hrs

• UCC Electives

• Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, or Writing  3 hrs

• Diverse Cultures and Global Perspectives Elective

• TECH 300 - Workplace Diversity 3 hrs

• Senior Capstone

• TECH 490 - Technology Project Research II: Capstone 5 hrs

• List of elective courses 

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Total Hours: 159-179