2017-2018 Catalog

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

MTE 105Safety for Manufacturing Environments

1

MTE 106Print Reading for Manufacturing

3

MTE 130Metrology

3

ELT 106Fundamentals of DC/AC

4

ENY 161Energy Industry Fundamentals

4

EGT 201Engineering Materials

3

MTE 135Lean Six Sigma

4

ELT 107Fundamentals of Industrial Electronics

3

ELT 147Digital Devices I

4

ENY 122Wind Energy and Photovoltaics

3

PPT 105Basic Plant Operation

2

PPT 116Instrumentation and Control

3

ELT 205Electronic Troubleshooting I

3

ELT 258Programmable Logic Controllers

3

MTE 238Industrial Fluid Power & Controls

3

 

MTE 280Internship: Manufacturing

1

or

MTE 289Manufacturing Capstone

1

Total Credit Hours:47

General Education Courses

Communication

Select one course (3 credits) from below:

COM 115Public Speaking

3

COM 125Interpersonal Communication

3

MTE 110Applied Communication & Teamwork in Industry

3

Total Credit Hours:3

English

Select one course (3 credits) from below:

ENG 115Technical English and Communication

3

ENG 121English Composition I

3

ENG 122English Composition II

3

ENG 131Technical Writing I

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Mathematics

MAT 108Technical 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

PHY 105Conceptual 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
MAN 230Corporate Ethics & Social Resp

3

PHI 205Business Ethics

3

PHI 112Ethics

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Required General Education Courses

Total Credit Hours:16-17

Total Credit Hours: 63-64

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