Engineering Technology Support Specialist, A.S. Certificate

Program Information

A.S. Certificate - Code 0823 - Catalog 2018/2019

Anindya Paul, Department Chairperson, 386-506-4155, Anindya.Paul@daytonastate.edu

Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes

Mission:

The program prepares students for employment or provides additional training for persons employed in manufacturing and high technology industries. This certificate is a part of the Engineering Technology AS degree program. The program prepares students for entering into the manufacturing career cluster.

Description:

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment with an occupational title as Engineering Support Specialist or Engineering Specialist in various specialized areas to support engineering design, manufacturing processes and production, testing, and/or maintaining product quality, or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupational areas.

Outcomes:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of industrial processes and material properties.

  2. Generate and interpret computer-aided drawings.

  3. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of electronics and electricity.

  4. Demonstrate an understanding of industrial safety, health, and environmental requirement.

  5. Summarize quality assurance methods and quality control concepts.

  6. Demonstrate proficiency in using tools, instruments and testing devices.

  7. Implement basic troubleshooting skills.

  8. Apply appropriate communication skills.

  9. Apply appropriate math skills.

  10. Evaluate and apply modern business practices and strategies.

  11. Exhibit employability skills.

Note: The length of this program makes it ineligible for federal and state financial aid.

Approximate Additional Costs

Consult college bookstore for approximate costs of textbooks. Consult college catalog for lab fees. Other costs include a scientific calculator, computer repair tool kit (approx. $20), and soldering kit (approx. $20).

Program Specific Courses

EET1011CIntroduction to Electrical Circuits and Lab

3

OR

EET1021CAdvanced Electrical Circuits and Lab

3

 

EET1607CElectronics Assembly and Cabling and Lab

3

EGS1000Professional Performance for Technicians

3

ETD2320CComputer Aided Drafting I (AutoCAD) and Lab

3

ETI1110Introduction to Quality Assurance

3

ETI1701Industrial Safety

3

ETM1010Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation

3

Sample Program of Study

Year 1

1st Semester

EET1011CIntroduction to Electrical Circuits and Lab

3

OR

EET1021CAdvanced Electrical Circuits and Lab

3

 

EET1607CElectronics Assembly and Cabling and Lab

3

EGS1000Professional Performance for Technicians

3

ETD2320CComputer Aided Drafting I (AutoCAD) and Lab

3

2nd Semester

ETI1110Introduction to Quality Assurance

3

ETI1701Industrial Safety

3

ETM1010Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation

3

Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 21