Engineering Technology Basics, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered at the Augusta campus

Entrance Dates:	Fall
Length of Program:	Two Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation:	20

Program Description: The Engineering Technology Basics technical certificate provides an introduction to engineering technology and a dual enrollment pathway leading to stackable college credentials for high school students. This TCC provides training in core engineering techniques including mathematical calculations, engineering drafting, and basic sciences.  

Employment Opportunities: Engineering is recognized as a high-demand field. Overall employment of engineers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2020 to 2030. Postsecondary education is essential in the field of engineering technology, and there is a constant demand for engineering technicians in industrial and manufacturing facilities in the local area. This TCC is intended to introduce students to the field and to provide a pathway to further study, which would then lead to entry level employment. Upon completion of this TCC, the student may enroll in one of the Engineering Technology AAS degree programs at the Augusta Technical College.

Program Faculty/Advisors

Surekha Prasad Phone: (706) 771 - 4140 Email: [e-mail] Office: Room 822 (Bldg 800) Augusta Campus

Kim Gaines Phone: (706) 771 - 4138 Email: [e-mail] Office: Room 824 (Bldg 800) Augusta Campus

 

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses, 20 credits

ENGL 1101	COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC	3
MATH 1111	COLLEGE ALGEBRA	3
MATH 1113	PRECALCULUS	3
ENGT 1000	INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY	3
DFTG 2010	ENGINEERING GRAPHICS I	4

Select one of the following options:

Biology Option:

BIOL 1111	BIOLOGY I	3
BIOL 1111L	BIOLOGY LAB I	1

Chemistry Option:

CHEM 1211	CHEMISTRY I	3
CHEM 1211L	CHEMISTRY I LAB	1
	OR
CHEM 1151	SURVEY OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY	3
CHEM 1151L	SURVEY OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB	1

Physics Option:

PHYS 1111	INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS I	3
PHYS 1111L	INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS I LAB	1

ECET Option:

ECET 1101

CIRCUIT ANALYSIS I

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Notes:

• A grade of “C" or higher is required for all courses in the curriculum.

Guided Pathway

You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.

Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.

 

All students MUST meet with a program advisor each term for advisement. The sequence of recommended courses shown below applies to students enrolling in a Fall term. Students initially enrolling in a Spring or Summer term should meet with a program advisor for course sequencing recommendations. Part-time students or students who wish to take classes in the evening/night should meet with a program advisor for course sequencing recommendations.

 

Year 1 Fall Semester

ENGL 1101	COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC	3
MATH 1111	COLLEGE ALGEBRA	3
ENGT 1000	INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY	3

Year 1 Spring Semester

MATH 1113	PRECALCULUS	3
DFTG 2010	ENGINEERING GRAPHICS I	4

 

Select one of the following options:

Biology Option:

BIOL 1111	BIOLOGY I	3
BIOL 1111L	BIOLOGY LAB I	1

Chemistry Option:

CHEM 1211	CHEMISTRY I	3
CHEM 1211L	CHEMISTRY I LAB	1
	OR
CHEM 1151	SURVEY OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY	3
CHEM 1151L	SURVEY OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB	1

Physics Option:

PHYS 1111	INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS I	3
PHYS 1111L	INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS I LAB	1

ECET Option:

ECET 1101

CIRCUIT ANALYSIS I

4