Engineering Technology Programs of Study

 

 

 

Three Rivers Community College offers a comprehensive array of programs of study as listed and described here.  The specific curricular patterns in the associate degree programs lead either to the degree of Associate in Arts (AA), the degree of Associate in Science (AS), or the degree of Associate in Applied Science (AAS).  Career and transfer programs are available for many associate degree programs.  Certificates are also awarded in certain programs.

Architectural Design Technology, AS

Architectural Drafting Technology, Certificate

Aviation Maintenance Technology, AS

Civil Engineering Technology, AS

Computer-Aided Drafting, Certificate

Computer Applications, Certificate

Computer Science Technology, AS

Electrical Engineering Technology, AS

Environmental Engineering Technology, AS

Fiber Optics, Certificate

Fire Technology and Administration, AS

General Engineering Technology, AAS

Manufacturing Engineering Technology, AS

Mechanical Engineering Technology, AS

Nuclear Engineering Technology, AS

Photonics Engineering Technology, AS

Architectural Design Technology Associate in Science

Program Coordinator:  Mark Comeau - 885-2387

The Architectural Design Technology Associate Degree Program is designed to expand opportunities for those interested in the drafting/design fields.  The program serves those seeking entry-level positions and those who plan on continuing studies at a university. The program exposes students to the fundamentals of traditional drafting and incorporates leading edge technology of computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD).  Graduates of the program will be qualified to fill many diverse positions in the industry or transfer to a baccalaureate or professional degree program.  Positions may include:  design and production under the supervision of a registered architect, draftsperson for construction or development firms, architectural representative for vendor sales, and designer/draftsperson for facility planners.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM (Suggested two year sequence.)

COURSE ID

TITLE OF COURSE

CREDITS

First Semester

ARC

K1100

History of Architecture

3

ARC

K1120

Architectural Drafting I

1

ARC

K1121

Architectural Drafting I Lab

2

CAD

K1200

Computer-Aided Drafting I

1

CAD

K1201

Computer-Aided Drafting I Lab

2

ENG

K111*

College Composition

3

MAT

K109*

Intermediate Algebra

(3)#

PHY

K110*

Mechanics

4

TOTAL

16

Second Semester

ARC

K1108

Building Materials

3

ARC

K1200*

Architectural Detailing I

1

ARC

K1201*

Architectural Detailing I Lab

2

CAD K2214* Computer Aided-Drafting-Arch 1
CAD K2215* Computer Aided-Drafting Lab - Arch 2

ENG

K131

Introduction to Speech Communication

3

MAT

K141*

Precalculus

4

MEC

K1106*

Introduction to Structural Mechanics

3

TOTAL

19

Third Semester

ARC

K1116

Contracts and Specifications

3

ARC

K2100*

Architectural Design I

1

ARC

K2101*

Architectural Design I Lab

2

ARC

K2200*

Professional Practice

2

MAT

K151*

Calculus I

3

_____________ Humanities/Social Science Elective 3

TOTAL

14

Fourth Semester

ARC

K2210*

Architectural Design II

1

ARC

K2211*

Architectural Design II Lab

2

ARC K2215* Site Analysis 3

ARC

K2216*

Site Analysis Lab

1.5

ARC

K2219

Building Codes and Ordinances

3

_____________ Humanities/Social Science Elective 3
_____________ Open Elective 3

TOTAL

16.5

GRAND TOTAL

65.5

 

Shaded courses, as well as the additionally named courses in the description of the Architectural Drafting Technology Certificate Program must be taken to complete the 28 credit hour certificate program.

*Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description in the catalog or semester class schedule.

#Course is considered a prerequisite for this technology degree.

Architectural Drafting Technology Certificate Program

The Architectural Drafting Technology Certificate program is designed to expand opportunities for those interested in the drafting/design fields. The program serves those seeking entry-level positions and those who plan on continuing studies in the  associate degree program. The program exposes  students to the fundamentals of traditional drafting and incorporates leading edge technology of computer-aided drafting (AutoCad). Graduates of the program will be qualified to fill many diverse positions in the industry or transfer into an associate degree program. Positions may include: drafting and production under the supervision of a registered architect, draftsperson for construction or development firms, architectural representative for vendor sales, and draftsperson for facility planners.

 

Students may complete this certificate by completing the courses that are shaded on the Architectural Design Technology Program.

 

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM

 

COURSE ID

TITLE OF COURSE

CREDITS

Courses listed in the Architectural Design Program of Study

 

28

GRAND TOTAL

28

Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate in Science

Program Coordinator:  Timothy Wentzell - 885-2347

Aviation Maintenance Technology is an Associate in Science degree program.  Requirements include successful completion of a Federal Aviation Administration approved Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Program.  The student must also have an active license for which 22 semester hours of college credit will be granted.  In addition, 48 semester hours of college instruction will be required as prescribed in the following curriculum.  Graduates of this program have obtained employment as mechanics at airports or technicians with aircraft and powerplant companies.  Students may also continue their education towards a B.S. degree in the industrial or manufacturing field.

AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM (Suggested two year sequence.)

COURSE ID

TITLE OF COURSE

CREDITS

FAA at Ellis R.V.T.H.S.**

22

TOTAL

22

First Semester

CSC

K1175

Computer Applications I

(3)#

ENG

K111*

College Composition

3

MAT

K141*

Precalculus

4

MEC

K1110*

Fundamentals of Engineering Graphics

1

MEC

K1111*

Fundamentals of Engineering Graphics Lab

2

PHY

K110*

Mechanics

4

TOTAL

14

Second  Semester

CHE

K103*

Concepts of Chemistry

4

ENG

K225*

Writing in the Workplace

3

ENG

K131

Introduction to Speech Communication

3

MAT

K151*

Calculus I

3

PHY

K120*

Heat, Sound, Light

4

TOTAL

17

Third Semester

EET

K1130*

Electric Circuits and Devices

3

EET

K1131*

Electric Circuits and Devices Lab

1

MEC

K2122*

Materials of Science

3

MEC

K2123*

Materials of Science Lab

1

_____________

Humanities/Social Science Elective

3

_____________

Humanities/Social Science Elective

3

TOTAL

14

GRAND TOTAL 

67

 

*Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description in the catalog or semester class schedule.

**To obtain a FAA License you must complete 6 semesters (Fall, Spring) at Ellis Regional Vocational-Technical High School

#Course is considered a prerequisite for this technology degree.

Civil Engineering Technology Associate in Science

Contact person:  Alisa Morrison - 885-2388

This program prepares students with skills necessary for employment as Civil Engineering Technicians with consulting firms, testing laboratories, utilities, and local, state and federal government agencies. Emphasis is placed on such tasks as: surveying, materials testing, drafting, construction inspection, design and erection of structures, transportation, water supplies, and sewage treatment. Presently Three Rivers concentrates its efforts in the area of transportation and provides the student with a blend of physical concepts and present day applications.

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM (Suggested two year sequence.)

COURSE ID

TITLE OF COURSE

CREDITS

First Semester

CIV

K1500*

Surveying I

3

CIV K1501* Surveying I Lab 1.5

CIV

K1104

Civil Drafting

1

CIV K1105 Civil Drafting Lab 2

ENG

K111*

College Composition

3

MAT

K109*

Intermediate Algebra

(3)#

PHY

K110*

Mechanics

(4)#

ENV K1250 Computer Applications in Civil/
Environmental Engineering Technology
2

TOTAL

12.5

Second Semester

CIV

K1100

Engineering Materials

3

CIV

K1101

Engineering Materials Lab

1

CIV

K2510*

Surveying II

3

CIV K2511* Surveying II Lab 1.5

ENG

K225*

Writing in the Workplace

3

MAT

K141*

Precalculus

4

MEC

K1106*

Introduction to Structural Mechanics

3

TOTAL

18.5

Third Semester

CIV

K2203*

Hydraulics

3

ENG

K131

Introduction to Speech Communication

3

ENV K2230

Water Resources Engineering w/Lab

4

MAT

K151*

Calculus I

3

MEC

K2120*

Strength of Materials

3

____________

Humanities/Social Science Elective

3

TOTAL

19

Fourth Semester

CAD

K1200

Computer-Aided Drafting

1

CAD

K1201

Computer-Aided Drafting Lab

2

CIV

K2200*

Soils

3

CIV

K2201*

Soils Lab

1

CIV

K2222*

Structural Design 3

CIV

K2223*

Structural Design Lab

1

ENV K1210* Environmental Regulations 3

____________

Civil Engineering Technical Elective

3

TOTAL

17

GRAND TOTAL

67

 

*Course has a prerequisite.  Students should check course description in the catalog or semester class schedule.

#Course is considered a prerequisite for this technology degree.

 

Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate Program

 

Program Advisor:  Ron Greenier - 885-2380

 

This Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) one-year Certificate Program prepares students with modern skills in drafting. There is a strong concentration on computer applications in each drafting concentration. A unique feature of this certificate is that it pairs drafting with a technology such as: Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial (Manufacturing, Mechanical). This provides a more meaningful education for the students. Students may complete this certificate and go to work as draftspersons or they may enter into an Associate Degree program of their choice.

 

COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING CURRICULUM

 

COURSE ID

  TITLE OF COURSE CREDITS

First Semester

CAD

K1200 Computer-Aided Drafting 1

CAD

K1201 Computer-Aided Drafting Lab 2

CSC

K1175 Computer Applications I 3

ENG

K111* College Composition 3

 

XXXX (Drafting course from concentration) 1

 

XXXX (Drafting lab from concentration) 1

 

XXXX (Technical course from concentration)  

 

XXXX (Technical lab from concentration) 1
TOTAL 15-16

Second Semester

CAD

K2222* Advanced CAD Topics 1

CAD

K2223* Advanced CAD Topics Lab 2

ENG

K225* Writing in the Workplace 3

MAT

K109* Intermediate Algebra 3

 

XXXX (CAD course from concentration)  

 

XXXX (CAD lab from concentration)  

 

XXXX@ (Tech elective from concentration)  

 

XXXX@ (Tech elective lab from concentration)  
TOTAL 15-16
GRAND TOTAL 30

 

CONCENTRATIONS:

INDUSTRIAL (Manufacturing/Mechanical)

1-MEC

K1110/11* Fund. of Eng. Graphics/Lab

2-MFG

K1100/01 Manufacturing Processes/Lab

3-CAD

K2210/11* CAD - Industrial/Lab

or

or

CAD

K2230/31* CAD Designer Fund./Lab

4-MFG

K1104/05* CAD CAM I/Lab

or

or

MEC

K2166/67* Computer Aided Engineering/Lab

ARCHITECTURAL

1-ARC

K1120/21 Architectural Drafting I/Lab

2-ARC

K1108 Building Materials

3-CAD

K2214/15* CAD - Architectural/Lab

4-ARC

K2219 Building Codes and Ordinances

ELECTRICAL

1-MEC

K1110/11* Fund. of Eng. Graphics/Lab

2-EET

K1103 Electrical Graphics Lab

3-CAD

K2216/17 CAD - Electrical/Lab

4-EET

K1130*/31* Elec. Circ. and Dev./Lab

CIVIL

1-CIV

K1104/05 Civil Drafting/Lab

2-CIV

K1500/01* Surveying I/Lab

3-CAD

K2218/19* CAD - Civil/Lab

4-ARC

K1116 Contracts and Spec.