Program: 25670

Engineering Technology (ET) is applied engineering in which concepts of technology, science, and mathematics are integrated with hands-on applications to drive engineering solutions. The Associate in Science in Engineering Technology degree can serve as either a terminal degree or as the first step of a Florida College System 2+2 program leading to a baccalaureate degree in a technical area or in management.

The Engineering Technology Program prepares the student with skills in production processes, safety, quality systems, and maintenance awareness for modern manufacturing processes. The Mechanical Design and Fabrication specialization focuses onproficiencies related to Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer Numerical Control (CNC), digital manufacturing (3D printing), and systems functions that are required by today’s manufacturing processes. Process improvements, including total predictive maintenance, lubrication technology, and vibration and alignment, as well as quality work practices, are emphasized. This program develops the technical skills and management competencies needed to advance efficient and effective performance strategies within advanced manufacturing entities. 

This Engineering Technology specialization is comprised of an 18-credit Program Core, a 12-credit Mechanical Design and Fabrication specialization block, 12 Technical Elective credits, and 18 General Education credits, for a total of 60 credit hours. The Engineering Technology courses are offered using a hybrid instructional format, meaning all lecture materials are online and all labs and exams are conducted face-to-face. 

The Engineering Technology facilities at the Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center in Bartow provide high-quality laboratory equipment for numerous hands-on activities that develop the skills required to construct, operate, analyze, and program a wide range of circuits and machinery used in this field. An instructor monitors the student’s progress, grades exams, and determines the final letter grade for each course completed. The instructor also assists the student in selecting appropriate courses to progress through the program.  

Certain courses in this program require placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is able to:
PLO 1: Demonstrate fluency with industrial processes and material properties.
PLO 2: Generate and interpret computer-aided drawings.
PLO 3: Demonstrate fundamental application of electricity concepts and electronics.
PLO 4: Demonstrate an understanding of industrial safety, health, and environmental requirements. 
PLO 5: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of quality-assurance methods and quality-control concepts.
PLO 6: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of tools, instruments, and testing devices.
PLO 7: Demonstrate basic troubleshooting skills.  
PLO 8: Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
PLO 9: Demonstrate appropriate math skills.  
PLO 10: Demonstrate an understanding of modern business practices and strategies. 
PLO 11: Demonstrate employability skills.
PLO 12: Demonstrate proficiency in  the principles, concepts, and applications in metal fabrication methods. 
PLO 13: Demonstrate proficient in the principles, concepts, and applications necessary to composite-fabrication operations and processes.
PLO 14: Demonstrate proficiency in the set-up and operation of manual- and computer-numerical control (CNC) machining centers.
PLO 15: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computer-aided drafting and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software.
PLO 16: Demonstrate proficiency in  solid-modeling design and programming.