GENERAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
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ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
Program Coordinator: Robert Lantz - 885-2385

The General Engineering Technology (GET) program was developed to meet the industry's need for generalists as opposed to technicians educated in a specific discipline. It also provides a program for students who wish to design an engineering technology curriculum to meet their own individual needs, and for students who are unsure of the specific technology discipline they want as a major.

Each student takes a core of courses in mathematics, science, technology, humanities and social sciences. The remainder of the program consists of courses chosen by the student to best meet personal goals. For example, an elective concentration in optics can provide the background for an entry-level position in Connecticut's photonics industry. Approved military coursework may also be used to fulfill the elective requirements.

GET students are currently employed by Electric Boat, Pratt & Whitney, Connecticut Municipal Electrical Energy Coop, the US Navy, and other southeastern Connecticut industries. Students have also successfully transferred to four-year institutions in Engineering Technology such as Central Connecticut State University School of Technology. Students considering transfer are advised to see their advisor early in their studies to maximize transfer credit.

GENERAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
(suggested two-year sequence)
Course ID Title of Course
Credits
SEMESTER I
CHE* K111° Concepts of Chemistry
4
CSA* K105 Introduction to Software Applications
3
ENG* K101° Composition
3
MAT* K137° Intermediate Algebra
3
MFG* K102 Manufacturing Processes
3
MFG* K103 Manufacturing Processes Lab
1
TCN* K105 Laser and Lab Safety
1
  TOTAL
18
SEMESTER II  
COM* K173° Public Speaking
3
ENG* K202° Technical Writing
3
MAT* K186° Precalculus
4
MEC* K152° Fundamentals of Engineering Graphics
1
MEC* K153° Fundamentals of Engineering Graphics Lab
2
PHY* K114° Mechanics
4
  TOTAL
17
SEMESTER III  
CAD K106 Computer-Aided Drafting
1
CAD K107 Computer-Aided Drafting Lab
2
PHY* K115° Heat Sound Light
4
_________ Humanities/Social Sciences Elective
3
_________ Open Elective
3
_________ Technical Elective
3
_________ Technical Elective Lab
1
  TOTAL
17
SEMESTER IV  
EET* K142°+ Electrical and Power Systems Fundamentals
3
EET* K143°+ Electrical and Power Systems Fundamentals Lab
1
_________ Humanities/Social Sciences Elective
3
_________ Open Elective
3
_________ Technical Elective
3
_________ Technical Elective
3
  TOTAL
16
  GRAND TOTAL
68

° Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.
+ May substitute EET* K105/106 Electric Circuits & Systems/Lab

ELECTIVES FOR OPTION IN PHOTONICS (OPTICS):
PHO* K101 Introduction to Photonics
4 credits
PHO* K241/242 Introduction to Lasers and Lab
4 credits
PHO* K250 or MFG* K118/119 Fiber and Integrated Optics or Computer Controlled Laser Materials Processing and Lab
4 credits
PHY* K141 Applied Optics
4 credits
PHO* K290 Advanced Laser Topics
or or
3 credits
PHO* K295 Photonics Co-Op

General Engineering Technology, Associate in Applied Science
Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

  1. prepare technical and laboratory reports and present them using the latest computer software and oral presentation skills.
  2. prepare drawings of machine components both manually and using Autocad software.
  3. explain orthographic projection as it relates to standard board drafting and CAD.
  4. explain various parts of a drill press, milling machine, and lathe and accomplish the calculations necessary to determine the correct rotational speed for the engine lathe, drill press, and milling machine.
  5. explain basic Chemistry concepts such as measurements in chemistry, atomic structures and chemical bonding, chemical reactions, states of matter and stoichiometry.
  6. demonstrate skills in a discipline of choice including, but not limited to, Optics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Civil, CAD, or Environmental Engineering Technology options..
  7. explain a option in general engineering technology that they have chosen to emphasize in their studies.
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