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

  1. Apply mathematical, scientific and technological principles and concepts to identify and formulate solutions to technical problems.
  2. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve technical problems.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to function on teams.
  4. Recognize the need to engage in life-long learning.

Specialization Learning Outcomes

  1. Read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints (mechanical)
  2. Understand the types of fits and mating parts
  3. Be able to interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements applied to engineering drawings
  4. Exhibit competency in machining on a manual lathe
  5. Exhibit competency in machining on manual milling machine
  6. Exhibit competency in two-dimensional and three-dimensional CAD as applied to mechanical parts and geometries
  7. Exhibit competency in creating blueprints from solid models generated through CAD
  8. Read and write G and M codes for CNC programming
  9. Setup 3 axis CNC Machining and 2 axis Turning Centers
  10. Be able to load and execute post processed CNC programs onto FANUC controlled CNC Machining and Turning Centers
  11. Understand metrology and its applications in quality control and production
  12. 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

Technology Studies General Education Core
ENG 1010Composition3
MATH 1610Precalculus4
ART Elective (course vetted for ARHX)3
CHEM 1110Concepts of Chemistry4
or CHEM 1210 General Chemistry I
Elective HISX - Historical Knowledge Course or Elective SBSX course in ECON3
ENG 1080Composition II: Technical Writing3
or COMM 1301 Public Speaking
CCS 1001College and Career Success3
Technology Studies Program Core
PHYS 1201General Physics I4
or PHYS 2201 Calculus-Based Physics I
Elective BHEL - Behavioral Science Elective - choose an ANTH, PSY or SOC course3
MATH 1200Statistics I3-4
or MATH 1201 Statistics I with Computer Applications
Manufacturing Technology Option #2
MFG 1405Manufacturing Math3
MFG 1415Safety in the Workplace1
MFG 1424Blueprint Reading 13
or EGR 1120 Engineering Drawing Specs
MFG 1453Benchwork2
MFG 2477Advanced Machine Technology4
MFG 1478CNC Fundamentals3
MFG 1479Career Awareness for Manufacturing1
MFG 2456Advanced CNC3
MFG 1477Machine Technology Fundamentals4
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 Credits69-70