Technology Studies: Advanced Manufacturing Machine Technology, AS - Option 2
Program code: AMT2-AS-COT
Locations: Asnuntuck, Housatonic, Middlesex, Tunxis
Program Description
As part of the Connecticut College of Technology (COT), the Technology Studies A.S. degree provides the knowledge and skills within specific high-demand technology fields. The program consists of lecture and lab course work in engineering, technology, industrial technology, mathematics, sciences, and foundational requirements that provide a solid comprehensive background for continuation in a four-year technology degree program or entry into the workforce. Upon completion of a Technology Studies A.S. degree, students can transfer to Central CT State University or the University of Hartford to complete designated B.S. degrees.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply mathematical, scientific and technological principles and concepts to identify and formulate solutions to technical problems.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve technical problems.
- Demonstrate the ability to function on teams.
- Recognize the need to engage in life-long learning.
Specialization Learning Outcomes
- Read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints (mechanical)
- Understand the types of fits and mating parts
- Be able to interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements applied to engineering drawings
- Exhibit competency in machining on a manual lathe
- Exhibit competency in machining on manual milling machine
- Exhibit competency in two-dimensional and three-dimensional CAD as applied to mechanical parts and geometries
- Exhibit competency in creating blueprints from solid models generated through CAD
- Read and write G and M codes for CNC programming
- Setup 3 axis CNC Machining and 2 axis Turning Centers
- Be able to load and execute post processed CNC programs onto FANUC controlled CNC Machining and Turning Centers
- Understand metrology and its applications in quality control and production
- Understand basic principles of quality control and lean manufacturing
These are the requirements of the Technology Studies A.S. degree with the Advanced Manufacturing Machine Technology Option 2 specialization.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Studies General Education Core | ||
| ENG 1010 | Composition | 3 |
| MATH 1610 | Precalculus | 4 |
| ART Elective (course vetted for ARHX) | 3 | |
| CHEM 1110 | Concepts of Chemistry | 4 |
| or CHEM 1210 | General Chemistry I | |
| Elective HISX - Historical Knowledge Course or Elective SBSX course in ECON | 3 | |
| ENG 1080 | Composition II: Technical Writing | 3 |
| or COMM 1301 | Public Speaking | |
| CCS 1001 | College and Career Success | 3 |
| Technology Studies Program Core | ||
| PHYS 1201 | General Physics I | 4 |
| or PHYS 2201 | Calculus-Based Physics I | |
| Elective BHEL - Behavioral Science Elective - choose an ANTH, PSY or SOC course | 3 | |
| MATH 1200 | Statistics I | 3-4 |
| or MATH 1201 | Statistics I with Computer Applications | |
| Manufacturing Technology Option #2 | ||
| MFG 1405 | Manufacturing Math | 3 |
| MFG 1415 | Safety in the Workplace | 1 |
| MFG 1424 | Blueprint Reading 1 | 3 |
| or EGR 1120 | Engineering Drawing Specs | |
| MFG 1453 | Benchwork | 2 |
| MFG 2477 | Advanced Machine Technology | 4 |
| MFG 1478 | CNC Fundamentals | 3 |
| MFG 1479 | Career Awareness for Manufacturing | 1 |
| MFG 2456 | Advanced CNC | 3 |
| MFG 1477 | Machine Technology Fundamentals | 4 |
| Choose four of the following Directed Electives: | 12 | |
| Parametric Design (SolidWorks) | ||
| Quality and Lean Principles | ||
| Metrology | ||
| Blueprint Reading 2 with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing | ||
| Principles of CNC w/Mastercam | ||
| Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (G, D, and T) | ||
| Advanced Metrology with CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines) | ||
| Introduction to MasterCAM | ||
| Total Credits | 69-70 | |