+ Associate of Applied
Science in Industrial Technology
Haoyu
Wang, Ph.D., program director
This
degree program emphasizes three technical areas:
manufacturing processes, mechanical design,
and industrial management. Manufacturing courses
provide an understanding of processes common
to large segments of the manufacturing industry
such as metallic materials, plastics, and computer
numerical control. The drafting and design course
sequence provides practical skills in computer-aided
design, using the latest industry software as
well as the technical knowledge to provide specifications
for manufactured products. Quality and industrial
management courses emphasize the application
of statistics and management techniques that
maximize quality. Graduates are employed in
business and industry and are prepared to continue
for a bachelor's degree major in manufacturing,
mechanical design, or quality. Two majors in
this associate degree program allow for concentrated
study in either mechanical design or manufacturing.
Mechanical
Design — click
for 2008-2009 course requirements
The
Mechanical Design major provides for focused
study in the basic components of mechanical
systems. Students learn about the selection
of power transmission devices, hydraulic systems,
and properties associated with the strength
of materials.
Learning
Outcomes
General
learning outcomes for students graduating from
this major include:
- Given
prints and/or specifications for a manufactured
product involving metallic materials, the
ability to identify appropriate manufacturing
processes, suggest alternative methods, sequence
activities;
- The
ability to prepare and/or interpret detail
drawings or sketches that incorporate dimensions,
conventional tolerances, and surface textures;
- The
ability to prepare and/or interpret assembly
drawings and three-dimensional computer models,
to verbally communicate and apply information
on the relationship among parts, parts required,
geometric tolerances, and revision tables.
Manufacturing
— click
for 2008-2009 course requirements
The
manufacturing major is ideal for individuals
interested in planning and carrying out manufacturing
processes or interested in the management of
those processes and systems. A set of electives
in the manufacturing major allows for a student
to emphasize one of these two areas or, by working
with an advisor, to customize the electives
to a particular work or industry need.
Learning
Outcomes
General
learning outcomes for students graduating from
this major include:
- Given
prints and/or specifications for a manufactured
product involving metallic materials, the
ability to identify appropriate manufacturing
processes, suggest alternative methods, sequence
activities, and identify safety concerns to
the satisfaction of their immediate supervisor;
- The
ability to prepare and/or interpret detail
drawings or sketches that incorporate dimensions,
conventional tolerances, and surface textures;
- The
ability to prepare and/or interpret assembly
drawings and three-dimensional computer models,
to verbally communicate and apply information
on the relationship among parts, parts required,
geometric tolerances, and revision tables;
- Working
collaboratively with production and management
personnel, the ability to contribute to the
effective implementation and utilization of
modern industrial management practices that
maximize customer and employer satisfaction;
- The
ability to collect, analyze, and interpret
quantitative and qualitative data to control
manufacturing processes and provide feedback
for continuous improvement.
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