Production Associate Technology - General Technology
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Program Start Date: Any term
Minimum Program Length: 5 terms day
Curriculum
Program Description
This program is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in automotive-related and other advanced manufacturing companies. The degree provides students
with a comprehensive knowledge of advanced manufacturing production processes, equipment, design, and operation.
Practical Experience
The Production Associate Technology- General Technology Degree is
intended for students desiring to build upon their skills obtained in the Production Associate I & II certificates to provide additional employable skills and credentials for increased advancement opportunities in the manufacturing industry. Given the variety of manufacturing based companies in this region and advances in industrial machinery and operations, persons with technical skills in this discipline are in high demand. Individuals with this degree and work experience are better equipped to move into maintenance technician and/or team leader positions.
Professional Opportunities
Production associate, production team leader, equipment/ machine operator, assembler/ fabricator, inspector, tester, production supervisor/ manager
Unique Aspects
This degree allows students to participate in co-op work experiences or take
secondary technical electives to learn the skills required in a particular manufacturing industry. Students must complete the Production Associate I and Production Associate II prior to being accepted into this degree. Students may utilize the Production Associate certificate and degree programs as a career ladder program to advance into other more advanced programs such as Industrial Repair, Mechatronics, or Automated Manufacturing Technology
EEDA Career Cluster
Manufacturing; Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; Transportation, Distribution & Logistics; Architectural & Construction; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Course Requirements
A. General Education Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
ENG 165 Professional Communications (3)
Or
ENG 101 English Composition
PSY 103 Interpersonal Relations (3)
Or
Other Social/Behavioral Science
MAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics (3)
Or
MAT 101 Beginning Algebra
Or
MAT 102 Intermediate Algebra
HSS 205 Technology and Society (3)
Or Other Humanities/ Fine Arts
SPC 209 Interpersonal Communications (3)
B. Major Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
Primary Specialty:
AMT 101 Automated Manufacturing Overview (2)
AMT 106 Manufacturing Workplace Skills (3)
AMT 110 Survey of Manufacturing Processes (3)
AMT 220 Concepts of Lean Manufacturing (3)
EEM 105 Basic Electricity (2)
EEM 107 Industrial Computer Techniques (2)
EGR 140 Collaborative Product Development (3)
EGT 123 Industrial Print Reading (2)
IMT 103 Precision Measuring Instruments (2)
IMT 110 Industrial Instrumentation (3)
IMT 112 Hand Tools Operations (3)
IMT 160 Preventive Maintenance (3)
IMT 171 MSSC Certification 1 (1)
IMT 172 MSSC Certification 1I (1)
IMT 173 MSSC Certification 1II (1)
IMT 174 MSSC Certification 1V (1)
MGT 150 Fundamentals of Supervision (3)
Secondary Technical Specialty:
CO-OP Work Experience or other approved technical electives (12)
C. Other Courses Required for Graduation (followed by credit hours)
Electives (from Industrial & Engineering Technologies) (3)
Free Elective (2)
Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: 70