Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Systems Concentration, BS

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Manufacturing Systems prepares students for technical and management careers in manufacturing. The program emphasizes green operations, sustainable manufacturing, and the application of advanced technologies to solve problems in manufacturing systems. Graduates will gain knowledge and skills in innovative manufacturing processes, management, product design, and robotics. The program also includes a business minor to provide students with a foundation in business principles and practices.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (formerly Industrial Technology) with a concentration in Manufacturing Systems, offered by the Department of Aviation and Technology, is designed to prepare students for technical and management careers in business and industry. Manufacturing Systems prepares you for a career in manufacturing design and management with a special focus on green operations and sustainable manufacturing. You will gain knowledge, skills, and practical experiences in innovative manufacturing processes and management, green product design, computer integrated manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing practices, robotics and control systems, and computer-aided manufacturing. This dynamic and expanding field applies computer design tools and other advanced technologies to the solving of problems in manufacturing systems, computer aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), and computer integrated manufacturing (CIM). A new, strong emphasis on green design practices and sustainable operations will add to your basic and advanced industrial manufacturing design knowledge. Program Learning Outcomes

Outline:

Major Preparation (22 units)

• CHEM 1A - General Chemistry (5 units)
• TECH 30 - Introduction to Python Programming (3 units)
• MATH 71 - Calculus for Business and Aviation (3 units)
• ENGR 10 - Introduction to Engineering (3 units)
• Physics (8 units): Choose one sequence:
• - Physics A: PHYS 2A - Fundamentals of Physics (4 units), PHYS 2B - Fundamentals of Physics (4 units)
• - Physics B: PHYS 50 - General Physics I: Mechanics (4 units), PHYS 51 - General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (4 units)

Major Requirements (52 units)

Core (21 units)

• ENGR 100W - Engineering Reports (3 units)
• TECH 60 - Introduction to Electronics (3 units)
• TECH 65 - Introduction to Networks (3 units)
• TECH 145 - Lean Manufacturing (3 units)
• TECH 190A - Senior Project I (3 units)
• TECH 190B - Senior Project II (3 units)
• TECH 198 - Technology and Civilization (3 units)

Manufacturing Systems Concentration (30 units)

• TECH 20A - Computer-Aided-Graphics (2 units)
• TECH 25 - Introduction to Materials Science and Technology (3 units)
• TECH 31 - Quality Assurance and Control (3 units)
• TECH 41 - Machine Shop Operations and Safety (1 unit)
• TECH 45 - Facilities Design & Planning (3 units)
• TECH 46 - Machine Operations and Management (3 units)
• TECH 115 - Automation and Robotics (3 units)
• TECH 140 - Product Design and Prototyping (3 units)
• TECH 143 - Polymers and Composites Fabrication Technology (3 units)
• TECH 147 - Manufacturing Analysis & Management (3 units)
• TECH 149 - Smart Manufacturing (3 units)

Technical Elective (1 unit)

• Complete one unit from any advisor approved upper division TECH or ENGR courses

Business Minor (15 units)

• BUS1 20N - Survey of Accounting (3 units) OR BUS1 20 - Financial Accounting (3 units)
• BUS2 90 - Business Statistics (3 units)
• BUS3 160 - Fundamentals of Management and Organizational Behavior (3 units)
• BUS3 186 - Professional and Business Ethics (3 units)
• Complete One Course From:
• - BUS5 141 - Procurement and Supply Management (3 units)
• - BUS5 142 - Total Quality Management (3 units)
• - BUS5 145 - Operations & Supply Chain Strategy (3 units)

University Elective (1 unit)