2017-2018 Catalog - SANDBOX

Manufacturing and Energy Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree

The focus of this program is to prepare individuals for entry-level work in the growing clean energy industry, as well as careers in manufacturing and conventional energy. The program includes a one-year certificate that forms the basis for a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree. The first year will focus on developing a fundamental set of skills that apply to the broad range of industries in the region. Skills include Energy and Manufacturing Fundamentals, Safety, Engineering Materials, Industrial print reading, AC/DC Electrical Fundamentals, Metrology, and Teamwork and Communications. Year two will provide students with the opportunity to broaden and apply these fundamental skills in a hands-on laboratory setting using industry-standard equipment and techniques.

Assessment testing is required for all students, although in some cases, recent transcripts or ACT/SAT test scores take the place of assessment testing. Students who place into CCR 093 or above and MAT 050 or above may apply to begin this program of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with FRCC Advising before applying for this program of study. The above course prerequisites must be successfully completed before a student can apply for entry into this program. The Manufacturing and Energy program website listed below has detailed information regarding applying for acceptance into the program.

All courses applied to the degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

For more information, or to apply for the program, visit the Manufacturing and Energy Technology program website at www.frontrange.edu/energy or email cleanenergyinfo@frontrange.edu.

Requirements

Required Core Courses

MTE105Safety for Manufacturing Environments

1

MTE106Print Reading for Manufacturing

3

MTE130Metrology

3

ELT106Fundamentals of DC/AC

4

ENY161Energy Industry Fundamentals

4

EGT201Engineering Materials

3

MTE135Lean Six Sigma

4

ELT107Fundamentals of Industrial Electronics

3

ELT147Digital Devices I

4

ENY122Wind Energy and Photovoltaics

3

PPT105Basic Plant Operation

2

PPT116Instrumentation and Control

3

ELT205Electronic Troubleshooting I

3

ELT258Programmable Logic Controllers

3

MTE238Industrial Fluid Power & Controls

3

 

MTE280Internship: Manufacturing

1

or

MTE289Manufacturing Capstone

1

Total Credit Hours:47

General Education Courses

Communication

Select one course (3 credits) from below:

COM115Public Speaking

3

COM125Interpersonal Communication

3

MTE110Applied Communication & Teamwork in Industry

3

Total Credit Hours:3

English

Select one course (3 credits) from below:

ENG115Technical English and Communication

3

ENG121English Composition I

3

ENG122English Composition II

3

ENG131Technical Writing I

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Mathematics

MAT108Technical Mathematics

4

or higher

Total Credit Hours:3-4

Note: The statement above reading MAT 108 or higher (ONLY includes MAT 108; MAT 121; MAT 122; MAT 125 or MAT 166 or higher).  

Natural and Physical Sciences

PHY105Conceptual Physics with Lab

4

or higher

Total Credit Hours:4

General Studies

Select one course (3 credits) from the approved elective list. Highly Recommended Ethics courses are included below.

Ethics
MAN230Corporate Ethics & Social Resp

3

PHI205Business Ethics

3

PHI112Ethics

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Required General Education Courses

Total Credit Hours:16-17

Total Credit Hours: 63-64

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