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Manufacturing Engineering Technologist

Associate Degree 10-623-8

www.cvtc.edu
1-800-547-2882

Start Dates: August

Effective: August 2026

First Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
606-159 CAD, 2D 2 Program student Basic computer-aided drafting and design (CAD) uses two-dimensional AutoCAD software and commands to create entities, edit, store, and print CAD drawings. Topics include entity creation of arcs, circles, lines, coordinates, editing functions, scaling, making templates, text detailing, layers and line types, viewports, modelspace layout and paperspace practices, dimensioning styles, calculation strategies, blocks, groups, libraries, attributes, bills of materials, and plotting to scale. A final project permits the student to apply technical skills to a detailed mechanical design drawing.
Course #: 606-159
Title: CAD, 2D
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student Basic computer-aided drafting and design (CAD) uses two-dimensional AutoCAD software and commands to create entities, edit, store, and print CAD drawings. Topics include entity creation of arcs, circles, lines, coordinates, editing functions, scaling, making templates, text detailing, layers and line types, viewports, modelspace layout and paperspace practices, dimensioning styles, calculation strategies, blocks, groups, libraries, attributes, bills of materials, and plotting to scale. A final project permits the student to apply technical skills to a detailed mechanical design drawing.
623-101 Engineering Principles 1   Engineers must consider material properties and process capabilities to design and make products. This introductory course will explore the principles of engineering with an emphasis on the field of manufacturing. Students will encounter the challenges of engineering by designing and building projects that involve problem solving, teamwork, professionalism, and ethics. OSHA safety certification will be included as part of this course.
Course #: 623-101
Title: Engineering Principles
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   Engineers must consider material properties and process capabilities to design and make products. This introductory course will explore the principles of engineering with an emphasis on the field of manufacturing. Students will encounter the challenges of engineering by designing and building projects that involve problem solving, teamwork, professionalism, and ethics. OSHA safety certification will be included as part of this course.
623-103 Intro to Manufacturing Safety 2   This course will introduce students to fundamental manufacturing safety principles and best practices. Learners will explore safety topics and concepts in the areas of Hazard Communications, Electrical & LOTO, JSA/JHA, Emergency Response, Material Handling, Confined Space & Fall Protection. Learners will complete OSHA10 as part of this course.
Course #: 623-103
Title: Intro to Manufacturing Safety
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course will introduce students to fundamental manufacturing safety principles and best practices. Learners will explore safety topics and concepts in the areas of Hazard Communications, Electrical & LOTO, JSA/JHA, Emergency Response, Material Handling, Confined Space & Fall Protection. Learners will complete OSHA10 as part of this course.
623-130 Lean Fundamentals 2   This class provides an introductory study of the Lean Manufacturing philosophy to reduce or eliminate waste in a manufacturing setting. The students will become familiar with the fundamental 5-step process sequence of Lean: 1) Specify value from the customer perspective, 2) Identify the value stream steps for product families and eliminate waste, 3) Improve product flow to increase value creating steps, 4) Improve value connections with upstream customers, and 5) Stabilize processes and continue improvement for waste reduction. Lean terminology and tools used such as 5S will be examined along with the benefits and pitfalls encountered in implementation.
Course #: 623-130
Title: Lean Fundamentals
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments:   This class provides an introductory study of the Lean Manufacturing philosophy to reduce or eliminate waste in a manufacturing setting. The students will become familiar with the fundamental 5-step process sequence of Lean: 1) Specify value from the customer perspective, 2) Identify the value stream steps for product families and eliminate waste, 3) Improve product flow to increase value creating steps, 4) Improve value connections with upstream customers, and 5) Stabilize processes and continue improvement for waste reduction. Lean terminology and tools used such as 5S will be examined along with the benefits and pitfalls encountered in implementation.
801-136 English Composition I 3   Learners develop and apply skills in all aspects of the writing process. Through a variety of learning activities and written documents, learners employ rhetorical strategies, plan, organize and revise content, apply critical reading strategies, locate and evaluate information, integrate and document sources, and apply standardized English language conventions.
Course #: 801-136
Title: English Composition I
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   Learners develop and apply skills in all aspects of the writing process. Through a variety of learning activities and written documents, learners employ rhetorical strategies, plan, organize and revise content, apply critical reading strategies, locate and evaluate information, integrate and document sources, and apply standardized English language conventions.
804-115 College Technical Mathematics 1 5   This course is designed for students who are preparing for a technical career. Topics studied in the course include solving linear, quadratic, and rational equations; graphing; formula rearrangement; solving systems of equations; percent; proportions; measurement systems; computational geometry; right and oblique triangle trigonometry; trigonometric functions on the unit circle; and operations on polynomials. The course will emphasize the use of mathematics as a problem solving tool with a wide variety of technical problems.
Course #: 804-115
Title: College Technical Mathematics 1
Credits: 5
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course is designed for students who are preparing for a technical career. Topics studied in the course include solving linear, quadratic, and rational equations; graphing; formula rearrangement; solving systems of equations; percent; proportions; measurement systems; computational geometry; right and oblique triangle trigonometry; trigonometric functions on the unit circle; and operations on polynomials. The course will emphasize the use of mathematics as a problem solving tool with a wide variety of technical problems.
  Total Credits: 15  
Total Credits: 15

Second Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
606-130 Solid Modeling I 3   This course introduces the student to the concepts and commands required to develop 3-D solid models using SolidWorks software. Students will learn to constrain models and develop parametric models. Students will also produce 2-D working drawings from the models. Topics will also include dimensioning, orthographic views, and section views.
Course #: 606-130
Title: Solid Modeling I
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course introduces the student to the concepts and commands required to develop 3-D solid models using SolidWorks software. Students will learn to constrain models and develop parametric models. Students will also produce 2-D working drawings from the models. Topics will also include dimensioning, orthographic views, and section views.
623-133 Automation for Manufacturing 3 Program student Application of automated systems is improving the productivity of the manufacturing industry. This course focuses on the design and development of automated systems in manufacturing. The course introduces various automated systems used in manufacturing including sensors, transducers, actuators, drives, robotics, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Course #: 623-133
Title: Automation for Manufacturing
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student Application of automated systems is improving the productivity of the manufacturing industry. This course focuses on the design and development of automated systems in manufacturing. The course introduces various automated systems used in manufacturing including sensors, transducers, actuators, drives, robotics, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Comm 3   Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.
Course #: 801-196
Title: Oral/Interpersonal Comm
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.
804-189 Introductory Statistics 3   Students taking this course will learn to display data with graphs, describe distributions with numbers, perform correlation and regression analyses, and design experiments. They will use probability and distributions to make predictions, estimate parameters, and test hypotheses. They will learn to draw inferences about relationships including ANOVA.
Course #: 804-189
Title: Introductory Statistics
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   Students taking this course will learn to display data with graphs, describe distributions with numbers, perform correlation and regression analyses, and design experiments. They will use probability and distributions to make predictions, estimate parameters, and test hypotheses. They will learn to draw inferences about relationships including ANOVA.
806-154 General Physics 1 4 804-115 or 804-118 or 804-113 or 804-224 or 804-228 or (TWMM Test Score and TWMA Test Score) Presents the applications and theory of basic physics principles. This course emphasizes problem-solving, laboratory investigation, and applications. Topics include unit conversion, vector analysis, kinematics and dynamics of particles, rotational mechanics, fluids, heat and temperature, and harmonic motion and waves.
Course #: 806-154
Title: General Physics 1
Credits: 4
Prerequisites/Comments: 804-115 or 804-118 or 804-113 or 804-224 or 804-228 or (TWMM Test Score and TWMA Test Score) Presents the applications and theory of basic physics principles. This course emphasizes problem-solving, laboratory investigation, and applications. Topics include unit conversion, vector analysis, kinematics and dynamics of particles, rotational mechanics, fluids, heat and temperature, and harmonic motion and waves.
  Total Credits: 16  
Total Credits: 16

Third Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
606-137 Mfg. Materials Processes 2 Program student In this course you will develop knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology of manufacturing materials and their related processes. Topics covered will include exploration of processes from material groups including metals, ceramics, electronics, plastics, and composites. Manufacturing processes such as material removal, additive manufacturing, forming, joining, assembly, inspection, automation processes, and regional applications of biotechnology and food processing will be explored.
Course #: 606-137
Title: Mfg. Materials Processes
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student In this course you will develop knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology of manufacturing materials and their related processes. Topics covered will include exploration of processes from material groups including metals, ceramics, electronics, plastics, and composites. Manufacturing processes such as material removal, additive manufacturing, forming, joining, assembly, inspection, automation processes, and regional applications of biotechnology and food processing will be explored.
623-117 Intro to Precision Measurement 1 1st 8 weeks This course teaches students the use of precision measurement tools including rules, tapes, calipers, micrometers, and gages. Students will apply measurement methods for reverse engineering to reverse engineer parts and to take field measurements on the shop floor. The course will enable students to communicate with machinists and other manufacturing specialists concerning precision measurements.
Course #: 623-117
Title: Intro to Precision Measurement
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: 1st 8 weeks This course teaches students the use of precision measurement tools including rules, tapes, calipers, micrometers, and gages. Students will apply measurement methods for reverse engineering to reverse engineer parts and to take field measurements on the shop floor. The course will enable students to communicate with machinists and other manufacturing specialists concerning precision measurements.
623-119 Advanced Inspection Techniques 1 2nd 8 weeks This course takes students through the use, care, limits, setup, programming, operation, and applications of Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). Students will utilize the Calypso inspection software on the CMM to facilitate their learning. The CMM is a computer driven high tech measurement machine that inspects dimensions on manufactured parts. With this system, students will be able to setup and measure parts and learn to facilitate manufacturing quality control.
Course #: 623-119
Title: Advanced Inspection Techniques
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: 2nd 8 weeks This course takes students through the use, care, limits, setup, programming, operation, and applications of Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). Students will utilize the Calypso inspection software on the CMM to facilitate their learning. The CMM is a computer driven high tech measurement machine that inspects dimensions on manufactured parts. With this system, students will be able to setup and measure parts and learn to facilitate manufacturing quality control.
623-128 Ergonomics & Motion Economy 2   This course provides an introduction to the principles of ergonomics and motion economy in a manufacturing setting. Learners will explore how to identify and assess ergonomic risks in the workplace, such as improper workstation design and repetitive tasks. Learners will develop the skills to design and implement improved work systems that reduce physical stress on workers, enhance productivity, and prevent injuries. The course emphasizes practical application and the creation of a safer, more efficient manufacturing environment.
Course #: 623-128
Title: Ergonomics & Motion Economy
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course provides an introduction to the principles of ergonomics and motion economy in a manufacturing setting. Learners will explore how to identify and assess ergonomic risks in the workplace, such as improper workstation design and repetitive tasks. Learners will develop the skills to design and implement improved work systems that reduce physical stress on workers, enhance productivity, and prevent injuries. The course emphasizes practical application and the creation of a safer, more efficient manufacturing environment.
623-135 Data Analytics 2   Data analysis is a critical component of modern manufacturing. You will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of data analysis. You will explore the process of gathering data and learn how to identify data sources. You will learn how to clean, analyze, and share data by applying advanced statistical tools to create visualizations and dashboards.
Course #: 623-135
Title: Data Analytics
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments:   Data analysis is a critical component of modern manufacturing. You will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of data analysis. You will explore the process of gathering data and learn how to identify data sources. You will learn how to clean, analyze, and share data by applying advanced statistical tools to create visualizations and dashboards.
623-154 Engineering Economy 3 804-115 This course will enable students to apply the principles and techniques of engineering economic analysis. Interest factors are used to perform equivalency calculations on estimated cash flows that account for the time value of money. Students will apply engineering economic analysis to evaluate a single project or to select from multiple alternatives. Students will learn how to create a cash flow diagram, calculate present, future, and annual worth, determine return on investment, calculate a break-even point, determine the payback period, analyze cost and benefit of public sector projects, and estimate costs.
Course #: 623-154
Title: Engineering Economy
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: 804-115 This course will enable students to apply the principles and techniques of engineering economic analysis. Interest factors are used to perform equivalency calculations on estimated cash flows that account for the time value of money. Students will apply engineering economic analysis to evaluate a single project or to select from multiple alternatives. Students will learn how to create a cash flow diagram, calculate present, future, and annual worth, determine return on investment, calculate a break-even point, determine the payback period, analyze cost and benefit of public sector projects, and estimate costs.
809-198 Intro to Psychology 3   This introductory course in psychology is a survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors, and social influences. Additional topics include research methods, biological and environmental impacts, development, sensation and perception, consciousness, intelligence and stress. This course directs the student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in personal, social, and vocational settings.
Course #: 809-198
Title: Intro to Psychology
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   This introductory course in psychology is a survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors, and social influences. Additional topics include research methods, biological and environmental impacts, development, sensation and perception, consciousness, intelligence and stress. This course directs the student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in personal, social, and vocational settings.
  Total Credits: 14  
Total Credits: 14

Fourth Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
606-102 Principles of Design 2 606-159 and 606-130 This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of computer-aided drafting principles from standard practices. AutoCAD software is used for technical drawing; topics include computer drawing entity commands, coordinate features, various editing functions, file maintenance, database management, prototype drawing, mechanical design dimensioning practices, the use of blocks, using library symbols, two-dimensional CAD design details, and printing or plotting. Detailed working drawings follow general dimensioning practices found in ASMEY14.5-2009.
Course #: 606-102
Title: Principles of Design
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: 606-159 and 606-130 This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of computer-aided drafting principles from standard practices. AutoCAD software is used for technical drawing; topics include computer drawing entity commands, coordinate features, various editing functions, file maintenance, database management, prototype drawing, mechanical design dimensioning practices, the use of blocks, using library symbols, two-dimensional CAD design details, and printing or plotting. Detailed working drawings follow general dimensioning practices found in ASMEY14.5-2009.
606-119 Geometric Dimen & Tolerancing 2   Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) graphically defines limits of size, form, orientation, profile, location, and runout applications to ASME Y14.5-2009. GD&T standards include universal symbols and terms, position tolerancing verification, datum reference frame theory, datum (size) modifiers, datum targets, metrology and functional gage design application using a coordinate measuring open setup. Measurement of floating and fixed fasteners is applied to actual mechanical parts. GD&T will also be applied to welding fabrication drawings and assemblies.
Course #: 606-119
Title: Geometric Dimen & Tolerancing
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments:   Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) graphically defines limits of size, form, orientation, profile, location, and runout applications to ASME Y14.5-2009. GD&T standards include universal symbols and terms, position tolerancing verification, datum reference frame theory, datum (size) modifiers, datum targets, metrology and functional gage design application using a coordinate measuring open setup. Measurement of floating and fixed fasteners is applied to actual mechanical parts. GD&T will also be applied to welding fabrication drawings and assemblies.
623-137 Plant Layout 2 Program or pre-program student This course will teach you the different classes of plant layout, the different types of plant layout, the procedure of designing a product and process layout. You will learn about the importance of building designs and arrangement of equipment and facilities. You will also learn about the effect of lighting ventilation, and climate conditions the general well being of the workers in a plant. You will learn about material handling and modern techniques for efficient utilization of space.
Course #: 623-137
Title: Plant Layout
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program or pre-program student This course will teach you the different classes of plant layout, the different types of plant layout, the procedure of designing a product and process layout. You will learn about the importance of building designs and arrangement of equipment and facilities. You will also learn about the effect of lighting ventilation, and climate conditions the general well being of the workers in a plant. You will learn about material handling and modern techniques for efficient utilization of space.
625-110 Mfg & Quality Assurance 3 804-189 or concurrent Develops an overview knowledge of quality assurance to provide instruction in methods for measuring quality within manufacturing processes. Students learn the components of a quality assurance program such as quality goals, benchmarks, leadership, and motivation. This course addresses the philosophies of leaders in the field, industry trends, quality standards (ISO and Six Sigma) and how quality assurance relates to specialties in manufacturing, food, biotechnology, micro/nano electronics, service, and pharmaceuticals.
Course #: 625-110
Title: Mfg & Quality Assurance
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: 804-189 or concurrent Develops an overview knowledge of quality assurance to provide instruction in methods for measuring quality within manufacturing processes. Students learn the components of a quality assurance program such as quality goals, benchmarks, leadership, and motivation. This course addresses the philosophies of leaders in the field, industry trends, quality standards (ISO and Six Sigma) and how quality assurance relates to specialties in manufacturing, food, biotechnology, micro/nano electronics, service, and pharmaceuticals.
809-196 Intro to Sociology 3   This course introduces students to the basic concepts of sociology, including culture, race, socialization, gender, group behavior, deviance, social stratification, and social change. Students will use the sociological perspective to analyze major social institutions, multiculturalism, and social issues affecting our selves and society. Students will participate in a variety of experiences to strengthen and demonstrate these perspectives and skills. Critical thinking skills are emphasized, and learning activities include applying sociological theory to current issues in society. The focus is on how social factors and forces influence beliefs and behaviors, both in our personal lives and at work.
Course #: 809-196
Title: Intro to Sociology
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course introduces students to the basic concepts of sociology, including culture, race, socialization, gender, group behavior, deviance, social stratification, and social change. Students will use the sociological perspective to analyze major social institutions, multiculturalism, and social issues affecting our selves and society. Students will participate in a variety of experiences to strengthen and demonstrate these perspectives and skills. Critical thinking skills are emphasized, and learning activities include applying sociological theory to current issues in society. The focus is on how social factors and forces influence beliefs and behaviors, both in our personal lives and at work.
102-112 Principles of Management 3   This course explores the four key managerial functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Learners gain personal insights through assessments and feedback, while learning to apply theoretical concepts to their potential managerial practices. The course emphasizes global applicability, preparing learners for diverse leadership roles.
Course #: 102-112
Title: Principles of Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course explores the four key managerial functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Learners gain personal insights through assessments and feedback, while learning to apply theoretical concepts to their potential managerial practices. The course emphasizes global applicability, preparing learners for diverse leadership roles.
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102-188 Project Management 3   This course provides an integrated introduction to Project Management. The student will learn all of the fundamental aspects of modern Project Management, both managerial and technical. Students will also become familiar with the Project Management software tools. In discussions and cases students will learn how to apply the skills required of a project manager.
Course #: 102-188
Title: Project Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course provides an integrated introduction to Project Management. The student will learn all of the fundamental aspects of modern Project Management, both managerial and technical. Students will also become familiar with the Project Management software tools. In discussions and cases students will learn how to apply the skills required of a project manager.
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623-114 Industry Practicum 3 Program student The student will conduct 216 hours in an onsite work environment in the food processing, electronics fabrication or other micro/nano technology related work environment. For students unable to coordinate an internship, a practicum opportunity may be available for coordination.
Course #: 623-114
Title: Industry Practicum
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student The student will conduct 216 hours in an onsite work environment in the food processing, electronics fabrication or other micro/nano technology related work environment. For students unable to coordinate an internship, a practicum opportunity may be available for coordination.
  Total Credits: 15  
Total Credits: 15

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Minimum Program Credits Required: 60

2.0 Minimum Program Cumulative GPA Required for Graduation
If a student does not enroll in any courses at CVTC for two or more consecutive semesters, the student will be required to reapply with Admissions. Students must abide by any changes in admission requirements and degree requirements.

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