Manufacturing Technology

Career Studies and Workforce Development Division

Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree

Contact: Greg Watts, gwatts@trcc.edu

Purpose: Career and Technical Education. The Manufacturing Technology program focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for industrial maintenance and technology career paths. Manufacturing focused skills students will learn include electrical systems, robotics, print reading, programmable controller systems, mechatronics, hydraulics and pneumatics, computer aided machining, quality assurance, automation systems, networking, and welding.

First Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACAD 101Academic Life Strategies

4

ELEC 115Applied DC/AC Circuits

3

ELEC 117Industrial Elec Controls

3

MAFT 119Robotics I

3

MEDR 135Blueprint Reading & Gauging

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ELEC 207Industrial Elec Applications

3

ELEC 216Programmable Controller System

3

MAFT 219Robotics II

3

MAFT 255Hydraulics & Pneumatics

3

MEDR 246Computer Aided Machining I

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 31

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENGL 111College Writing

3

GOVT 121National and State Government

3

IST 100Computer Applications

3

MATH 161Mathematical Reasoning & Modeling

3

MAFT 215Mechatronics Capstone

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
IST 126Word Processing Applications

3

IST 268Spreadsheet Applications

3

MAFT 267Automated Manufacturing System

3

PHYS 100Survey of Physics

3

SCOM 110Public Speaking

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 30

Please see individual course descriptions for prerequisites, corequisites, and/or other requirements.

Program Outcomes

  • Develop the knowledge and skills to safely work with electrical and mechanical equipment.
  • Develop troubleshooting skills using standard test equipment and interpreting technical drawings.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and process operations.
  • Program and monitor industrial PLCs (Programmable Logic Control).
  • Understand the design and operation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of robotics and automation.