Technology Studies, A.S., Industrial Technology

Connecticut College of Technology Pathways Program

Program Design

The Industrial Technology Option, Technology Studies associate degree program prepares students to pursue a career as an engineering technician or to transfer to complete a B.S. degree in industrial technology. Consultation with a faculty advisor is strongly recommended.

Curriculum

Students may enroll in this program either full or part-time. Courses are offered both during the day or evenings. For students not yet prepared for the required mathematical courses, MCC offers a wide range of developmental course offerings.

Industrial Technology Requirements

Gen Ed ENG* 101: English Composition 3
EGR* 111 Introduction to Engineering 3
Gen Ed any GEO* or POL* 3
MAT* 185 or
MAT* 186		 Trigonometric Functions or
Precalculus		 3-4
Gen Ed HIS* 101 Western Civilization I or
any Mode 6 HIS* course		 3
ECN* 102 Principles of Microeconomics or
any ECN* course		 3
      Subtotal: 18-19
CAD* 110 Introduction to CAD 3
PHL* 111 Ethics or
any Mode 3 PHL* course		 3
MAT* 165 Elementary Statistics with Computer Applications 4
Gen Ed CHE* 111: Concepts of Chemistry or
CHE* 121 General Chemistry I		 4
Elective ^ Technical Elective 3
      Subtotal: 17
EGR* 230 C++ for Engineers 3
PHY* 110 or
PHY* 121 		Introductory Physics or
General Physics I 		4
Elective ^ Technical Elective 3
COM* 173 Public Speaking 3
Elective ^ Technical Elective 3
    Subtotal: 16
ENG* 202 Technical Writing 3
Gen Ed Mode 1 3
Elective ^ Technical Elective 3
Elective ^ Technical Elective 3
Gen Ed PSY* 247 or
SOC* 101 or
any Mode 6 PSY* or SOC* course     		 3
      Subtotal: 15
       Total Credits Required: 66-67

^ A total of 15 credits of technical electives must be completed from those courses listed below. Consultation with a faculty member is strongly advised.
EGR* 240: Current Topics in Sustainable Engineering 1
EGR* 241: Sustainable Electrical Systems 4
EGR* 242: Sustainable Building Systems 4
EVS* 130: Sustainable Energy and the Environment 3
EVS* 131: Sustainable Energy for Your Community 3
MFG* 106: Computer-Aided Manufacturing I 3
MFG* 111 Manufacturing Materials I 3
MFG* 112 Manufacturing Materials II 3
MFG* 171: Introduction to Lean Manufacturing 3
MFG* 172: Intro to Lean Supply Chain Management 3
MFG* 205: CNC with Mastercam 3
MFG* 230: Statistical Process Control 3
MFG* 239: Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing 3
MFG* 271: Advanced Lean Manufacturing 3
MFG* 272: Implementation of Lean Supply Chain Management 3

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Technology Studies options program requirements, graduates will

  1. Apply appropriate mathematical and scientific principles to engineering and technology applications.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in technical fundamentals to analyze and resolve technology problems.
  3. Apply knowledge and skills to develop, interpret, and select appropriate technological processes.

In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Core.

Division of Business, Engineering and Technology: 860-512-2620

Source: 2011-2012 Course Catalog

Last Update: June 02 2011
For Additional Information, Contact: 860-512-2623