GTCC ICET Career Paths Booklet

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What's Inside Aerostructure Manufacturing & Repair Technology.....................2 Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration .................................3 Architectural Technology......................4 Associate of General Education............5 Carpentry............................................6 Civil Engineering Technology...............7 Computer Integrated Machining..........8 Construction Management ..................9 Electrical Systems Technology ........... 10 Electronics Engineering Technology...........11 Telecommunications / Networking.....12 Wireless Option............................ 13 Geomatics.......................................... 14 Industrial Systems Technology .......... 15 Manufacturing Technology ............... 16 Mechanical Engineering Technology ........17 Mechatronics..................................... 18 Occupational Technology, General..... 19 Turfgrass Management......................20 Welding Technology .......................... 21

Please visit www.gtcc.edu for more information on the programs listed in this booklet.

You can also purchase a GTCC Catalog, available in the GTCC Bookstore.

I.C.E.T

Career Paths There are many paths to success at GTCC. One of these paths is through our ICET Career programs.

There are many high-tech jobs within this very technical program of study. Jobs in construction, machining, engineering, and architecture are in high demand. In addition, the salary range for careers in these fields are outstanding, with the opportunity to advance making them even more lucrative.

GTCC has over 15 industrial, construction, and engineering programs, many with diploma and certificate options.

At GTCC, you can learn to work in CAD, grow plants in the greenhouse, work on a construction site, or learn electrical wiring skills that will last a lifetime.

Whether you want to build houses or just design them, GTCC has a program that is perfect for you!

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Aerostructure

Manufacturing & Repair Technology The Aerostructure Manufacturing and Repair Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assemble, fabricate, inspect, manufacture, repair, test and manage the construction of aerostructures in an industrial setting.

Coursework includes materials, production procedures, planning, costing, plant layout, software, quality control, aviation standards and aerostructure assemblies.

Emphasis will be placed on aerostructure construction techniques, manufacturing processes, composite manufacturing and repair, and computer numerical control (CNC) machining processes.

Graduates should qualify for employment in aerostructure manufacturing and other similar industries as project assembly and repair technicians, quality testers and inspectors, tooling technicians, composite specialists, fabricators, CNC machinists, project managers and computer-aided design (CAD) technicians.

A certificate in composite repair and assembly mechanic specialist is also available within this curriculum. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for details.

Fall Semester I ASM 110 ASM 111 ASM 112 ASM 113 ISC 112 ENG 111 - - Spring Semester I ASM 114 ASM 115 ASM 116 ENG 114 - - Fall Semester II ASM 210 ASM 212 MEC 111 MEC 128 – – – – Spring Semester II ASM 117 ASM 215 MAC 122 MAC 124 ISC 132

Aerostructure Shop Practices ______ Aero Industry Standards ______ Aero Assembly Methods I ______ Aero Assembly Methods II ______ Industrial Safety ______ Writing and Inquiry ______ ACA Elective1 ______ Aerostructure Composites ______ Composite Repair Procedure ______ Composite Material Test ______ Prof. Research & Reporting ______ Math Elective2 ______ Computer-Aided 3D Appl ______ Aerostructure Joint Methods ______ Machine Processes I ______ CNC Machine Processes ______ Social/Behavioral Science3 ______ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective4 ______ Aero Electrical Assembly Aero Sheet Metal Structures CNC Turning CNC Milling Manufacturing QC

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Total credit hours required for degree: 68-69 1ACA Electives

Choose 1 course from: ACA 111 ACA 122

2Math Electives Choose 1 course from: MAT 121 MAT 171

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3Social/Behavioral Science Electives

Choose 1 course from: ECO 251 GEO 111 PSY 150 SOC 210

4Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

Choose 1 course from: ENG 231 ENG 232 HUM 110 HUM 115 PHI 240

Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Fall Semester I AHR 110 Introduction to Refrigeration ______ AHR 111 HVACR Electricity ______ AHR 112 Heating Technology ______ AHR 213 HVACR Building Codes ______ CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy ______ Spring Semester I AHR 113 Comfort Cooling ______ AHR 114 Heat Pump Technology ______ AHR 160 Refrigerant Certification ______ AHR 211 Residential System Design ______ ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry ______ Summer Semester I AHR 212 Advanced Comfort Systems ______ AHR 130 HVAC Controls ______ Fall Semester II AHR 255 Indoor Air Quality ______ AHR 240 Hydronic Heating ______ MAT 110 Math Measurement & Literacy ______ – – Air Cond/Heating/Refrig Technical Elective1 ______ ______ – – Social/Behavioral Science Elective2 3 – – Communications Elective ______ Spring Semester II AHR 125 HVACR Electronics ______ AHR 180 Customer Relations ______ AHR 225 Commercial Building Design ______ AHR 235 Refrigeration Design ______ – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective4 ______ Total credit hours required for degree: 66 1Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technical Electives

Choose 1 course from: AHR 120 AHR 220

2Social/Behavioral Science Electives

PSY 150

SOC 210

3Communications Electives

COM 110 COM 120 4Humanities/Fine Arts Electives HUM 110 HUM 115

AHR 250

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems.

Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. The diploma program covers air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, tools and instruments. In addition, the AAS degree covers residential building codes, residential system sizing, and advanced comfort systems.

AAS degree graduates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of system selection and balance and advanced systems.

A diploma in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration is also available. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for more information.

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Architectural technology

The Architectural Technology is designed to prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the fields of architecture, construction, construction management, and other associated professions.

Course work includes instruction in sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, construction materials and methods, and other topics related to design and construction occupations.

Graduates of this pathway should qualify for entrylevel jobs in architectural, engineering, construction and trades professions as well as positions in industry and government.

Program prepares individuals to assist architects, engineers, and construction professionals in developing plans and related documentation for residential and commercial projects in both the private and public sectors.

A certificate in CAD/BIM is also available. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for more information.

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Fall Semester I ARC 111 ARC 114 ARC 114A ARC 250 ENG 111 MAT 121 Spring Semester I ARC 112 ARC 113 BPR 130 CMT 120 – – Summer Semester I ARC 160 ARC 221 Fall Semester II SST 140 ARC 211 ARC 225 ARC 230 – – Spring Semester II ARC 213 ARC 235 ARC 240 – – – –

Intro to Architectural Technology Architectural CAD Architectural CAD Lab Survey of Architecture Writing and Inquiry Algebra / Trigonometry I

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Construction Materials, Methods Residential Architectural Technology Print Reading/Construction Codes and Inspections Humanities/Fine Arts Elective3

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Residential Design Arch. 3-D CAD

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Green Building & Design Concepts Light Construction Technology Architectural BIM I Environmental Systems Communications Elective2

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Design Project Architectural Portfolio Site Planning Architectural Technical Elective1 Social/Behavioral Science Elective4

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Total credit hours required for degree: 67-69 1Architectural Technology Technical Electives 3Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

ARC 226 EGR 115 CIV 125 EGR 250 CIV 230 HOR 160 CIV 240 SRV 110

2Communications Electives COM 110 COM 231 COM 120 ENG 114

HUM 110 PHI 240

HUM 115

4Social/Behavioral Science Electives

ECO 251 PSY 150 SOC 210

Associate of General Education (Technical Degree / non-Transferable)

English Composition ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Choose one of the following: ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting Humanities/Fine Arts – – Humanities/FINE ARTS course – – Humanities/Fine Arts course Choose one of the following: COM 231 Public Speaking COM 110 Introduction to Communication COM 120 Intro to Interpersonal Communication Social/Behavioral Sciences – – Social Sciences elective – – Social Sciences elective Mathematics/Natural Sciences – – MAT elective (not developmental) – – MAT or Natural Science elective Computer Sciences CIS 110 Introduction to Computers Other Courses – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

General Elective General Elective General Elective General Elective General Elective General Elective General Elective General Elective General Elective General Elective General Elective General Elective

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The General Education curriculum is designed for the student who is interested in pursuing a program of study in general education or who is not ready to choose a more specific educational program. This curriculum provides an introduction to the liberal arts (general education) and enables the student to tailor the program beyond that point to personal needs and interests.

Students may apply any technical, general education or college transfer course to the degree. (Students should note, however, that they must satisfy any course prerequisites listed.) This program is not intended for students who want to transfer to a four-year university.

Students can take a variety of courses from the programs found in this booklet to satisfy general elective requirements.

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Total credit hours required for degree: 64-65

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Carpentry The diploma program in Carpentry is designed to prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the fields of architecture, construction, construction management, and other associated professions.

Course work includes instruction in sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, construction materials and methods, and other topics related to design and construction occupations.

Graduates of this pathway should qualify for entrylevel jobs in architectural, engineering, construction and trades professions as well as positions in industry and government Students enrolled in this program may be required to travel “to and from” job sites, associated with required “hands on” laboratory work. Students may be required to arrive on campus up to 30 minutes prior to class start times, to accommodate travel.

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Fall Semester I CAR 110 Introduction to Carpentry CAR 111 Carpentry I ISC 115 Construction Safety BPR 130 Print Reading/Construction MAT 110 Math Measurement & Literacy Spring Semester I CAR 112 Carpentry II CAR 115 Residential Planning/Estimating ENG 102 Applied Communications II Summer Semester I CAR 113 Carpentry III CMT 120 Codes and Inspections Total credit hours required for diploma: 41

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Civil engineering technology

Fall Semester I CEG 151 CAD for Engineering Technology ______ CEG 210 Construction Materials and Methods ______ EGR 115 Introduction to Technology ______ ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry ______ – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective2 ______ – – Math Elective 13 ______ Spring Semester I EGR 250 Statics/Strength of Materials ______ – – Physics Elective4 ______ SRV 110 Surveying I ______ – – Math Elective 23 ______ Summer Semester I CIV 111 Soils and Foundations ______ SRV 111 Surveying II ______ Fall Semester II CIV 125 Civil/Surveying CAD ______ CEG 211 Hydrology & Erosion Control ______ CIV 230 Construction Estimating ______ CIV 215 Highway Technology ______ – – Communication Elective5 ______ – – Social/Behavioral Science Elective6 ______ Spring Semester II CEG 111 Intro to GIS and GNSS ______ CEG 212 Intro to Environmental Technology ______ CIV 240 Project Management ______ 1 – – Civil Engineering Technical Elective ______ Total credit hours required for degree: 72-73 1Civil Engineering Technology Technical Electives

Choose 2-3 hours from: CIV 220 CIV 250 CIV 221 WBL 111 CIV 222 WBL 112

2Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

HUM 110

3Math Electives

HUM 115

Choose 1 Set: MAT 121 and MAT 122 MAT 171 and MAT 172 MAT 171 and MAT 271

5Physics Elective

PHY 131

PHY 151

5Communications Electives

COM 110 COM 231

COM 120 ENG 114

6Social/Behavioral Science Electives

PSY 150

SOC 210

The Civil Engineering Technology program is designed to prepare students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, and technology and applied processes based on these subjects.

Course work includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences and technology.

A course of study that prepares students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to carry out planning, documenting and supervising tasks in sustainable land development and public works and facilities projects. Includes instruction in the communication and computational skills required for materials testing, structural testing, field and laboratory testing, site analysis, estimating, project management, plan preparation, hydraulics, environmental technology, and surveying.

Graduates should qualify for technician-level jobs with both public and private engineering, construction, and surveying agencies.

Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, materials and technologies testing services, engineering technicians, construction technicians and managers, industrial and technology managers, or research technicians.

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Computer Integrated Machining The Computer Integrated Machining (CIM) curriculum prepares students with the analytical, creative and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea from an initial concept through design, development and production, resulting in a finished product.

Graduates should qualify for employment as machining technicians in high-tech manufacturing, rapid-prototyping and rapidmanufacturing industries, specialty machine shops, fabrication industries, and high-tech or emerging industries such as aerospace, aviation, medical, and renewable energy, and to sit for machining certification examinations.

A diploma and several certificate options are also available within this curriculum. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for more information.

Fall Semester I BPR 111 COM 120 DFT 119 MAC 111 MAC 114 MAC 151 Spring Semester I MAC 112 MAC 121 MAC 122 MAC 124 BPR 121 MEC 110 ENG 111 Summer Semester I MAC 113 Fall Semester II MAC 121 MEC 231 MAC 222 – – – – Spring Semester II MAC 248 – – ENG 114 MEC 232 MAC 224

Credits Print Reading Intro to Interpersonal Comm Basic CAD Machining Technology I Introduction to Metrology Machining Calculation

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Machining Technology II Introduction to CNC CNC Turning CNC Milling Blueprint Reading: Mechanical Introduction to CAD/CAM Writing and Inquiry

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Machining Technology III

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Algebra/Trigonometry I CAM I Advanced CNC Turning Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Social/Behavioral Science Elective

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Production Procedures ______ CIM Technical Elective1 ______ Professional Research and Reporting ______ CAM II ______ Advanced CNC Milling ______

Total credit hours required for degree: 68 1Computer Integrated Machining (CIM) Technical Electives

ISC 112 MAC 115 MAC 152 MAC 214

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MAC 229 MEC 142 WBL 112 WLD 112

Construction Management Fall Semester I CMT 210 Construction Management Fund ______ CMT 212 Total Safety Performance ______ BPR 130 Print Reading/Construction ______ – – Math Elective2 ______ ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry ______ – – Specialization Elective1 ______ Spring Semester I – – Communication Elective3 ______ CMT 214 Planning and Scheduling ______ ARC 112 Construction Materials and Methods ______ ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting ______ – – Specialization Elective1 ______ CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy ______ Summer Semester I WBL 111 Work Based Learning I ______ CAR 115 Residential Planning/Estimating ______ 1 – – Specialization Elective ______ Fall Semester II CMT 120 Codes and Inspections ______ CMT 218 Human Relations Issues ______ SST 140 Green Building and Design Concepts ______ CIV 230 Construction Estimating ______ – – Specialization Elective1 ______ Spring Semester II CMT 216 Costs and Productivity ______ SPA 120 Spanish for the Workplace ______ – – Specialization Elective1 ______ – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective4 ______ – – Social Science Elective5 ______ Total credit hours required for degree: 70 1Construction Management Technology Specialization Elective

The Construction Management program is designed to prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the fields of architecture, construction, construction management, and other associated professions.

Course work includes instruction in sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, construction materials and methods, and other topics related to design and construction occupations.

Choose 11-17 credit hours from one of three areas of specialization.

Set 1: ARC 111, ARC 113, ARC 114, ARC 160, ARC 211, ARC 221 Set 2: CAR 110, CAR 111, CAR 112, CAR 113 Set 3: EGR 115, CIV 240, SRV 110, CIV 125, CEG 210

Graduates of this pathway should qualify for entry-level jobs in architectural, engineering, construction and trades professions as well as positions in industry and government.

Students must select options from only one specialty area unless otherwise approved by the department chair.

3Communications Electives

Students enrolled in this program may be required to travel “to and from” job sites, associated with required “hands on” laboratory work. Students may be required to arrive on campus up to 30 minutes prior to class start times, to accommodate travel.

4Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

A diploma is also available within this program.

Please see the current GTCC Catalog for details.

2Mathematics Electives

MAT 110, MAT 121, MAT 143

5Social/Behavioral Science Electives

COM 110, COM 120, COM 231, ENG 114

HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 230, PHI 230, PHI 240

ECO 251, PSY 150, SOC 210

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Electrical Systems Technology

This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.

Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers (PLC), industrial motor controls, applications of the National Electric Code and other subjects as local needs require.

Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical field as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems.

A certificate in Photovoltaic Solar Installation is also available. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for more information.

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Fall Semester I ELC 125 Diagrams and Schematics or BPR 135 Schematics and Diagrams ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity ELC 113 Residential Wiring ELC 126 Electrical Computations or ELC 220 Photovoltaic Systems Tech ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Spring Semester I ELC 114 Commercial Wiring ELC 117 Motors and Controls ELC 118 National Electrical Code ELC 127 Software for Technicians – – Communications Elective1 – – Math Elective2

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Summer Semester I ELC 115 Industrial Wiring

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Fall Semester II ELC 130 Adv/Motors Controls ELN 133 Digital Electronics ELN 229 Industrial Electronics – – Social/Behavioral Science Elective3 ISC 112 Industrial Safety Spring Semester II ELC 119 NEC Calculations ELC 128 Introduction to PLC HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics or ELC 221 Adv Photovoltaic Systems Design PCI 162 Instrumentation Controls or SST 120 Energy Use Analysis – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective4 Total credit hours required for degree: 69 1Communications Electives

COM 110 COM 231

2Math Electives

MAT 110 MAT 121 MAT 143

ENG 114

PHY 110 PHY 121

3Social/Behavioral Science Electives

ECO 251 PSY 150

SOC 210

4Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

HUM 110 HUM 115

PHI 240

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Electronics engineering technology Fall Semester I EGR 125 Appl Software for Tech EGR 131 Intro to Electronics Technology ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry – – MAT Elective2 – – Social/Behavior Science3 Spring Semester I ELN 131 Analog Electronics I ELN 133 Digital Electronics – – Communications Elective4 – – MAT Elective 2 PHY 131 Physics-Mechanics6 Summer Semester I ELN 132 Analog Electronics II CET 222 Computer Architecture Fall Semester II ELN 232 Intro to Microprocessors ELN 234 Communication Systems – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective5 – – EET Technical Elective1 Spring Semester II CSC 139 Visual Basic Programming EGR 285 Design Project – – EET Technical Elective1 ELN 249 Digital Communication ELN 236 Fiber Optics and Lasers Total credit hours required for degree: 69-72

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The Electronics Engineering Technology program is designed to prepare students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, and technology and applied processes based on these subjects.

Course work includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences and technology.

Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, materials and technologies testing services, process improvement technicians, engineering technicians, construction technicians and managers, industrial and technology managers, or research technicians.

This degree is also available in two concentrations - TNET and Wireless. A diploma in Electronics Engineering is also available within this curriculum. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for more information.

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1Electronics Engineering Technology Technical Electives

Choose a minimum of 4 credit hours from: ATR 280 CET 111 ELN 231 PCI 162 DFT 151 WBL 111 ELC 128 2Math Electives - Choose 6 credit hours from:

A minimum of 6 credit hours is required. Students who meet the prerequisites may substitute courses as follows after discussing academic and career goals with an academic advisor:

First MAT Elective - MAT 121, MAT 171, or MAT 271 Second MAT Elective - MAT 122, MAT 143, MAT 223, MAT 172, or MAT 272

3Social/Behavioral Science Electives ECO 251 GEO 111 PSY 150 SOC 210 4Communications Electives COM 110 COM 120 COM 231 ENG 114 5Humanities/Fine Arts Electives HUM 110 HUM 115 PHI 240 6Students who meet the prerequisite requirements may substitute PHY 151 or PHY 251 for PHY 131.

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Electronics engineering technology

Telecommunications and network engineering Option Fall Semester I

EGR EGR ELC ENG – –

125 131 131 111 – –

Appl Software for Tech ______ Intro to Electronics Technology ______ Circuit Analysis I ______ Writing and Inquiry ______ MAT Elective1 ______ Social/Behavioral Science2 ______

CET ELN ELN – –

111 131 133 – –

Computer Upgrade/Repair ______ Analog Electronics I ______ Digital Electronics ______ Communications Elective3 ______ MAT Elective1 ______

Spring Semester I

Summer Semester I

ELN 132 CET 222 Fall Semester II

A diploma in Electronics Engineering is also available within this curriculum. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for more information.

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ELN ELN TNE –

232 234 111 –

Introduction to Microprocessors ______ Communication Systems ______ Campus Networks I ______ Humanities/Fine Arts4 ______

CSC TNE TNE ELN ELN

139 121 242 249 236

Visual Basic Programming Campus Networks II Data Network Design Digital Communication Fiber Optics and Lasers

Spring Semester II A course of study that prepares the students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to become technicians who design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, equipment, and systems such as industrial/computer controls, manufacturing systems, communication systems, and power electronic systems. Includes instruction in mathematics, basic electricity, solid-state fundamentals, digital concepts, and microprocessors or programmable logic controllers. Graduates should qualify for employment as electronics engineering technician, field service technician, instrumentation technician, maintenance technician, electronic tester, electronic systems integrator, bench technician, and production control technician.

Analog Electronics II Computer Architecture

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Total credit hours required for degree: 71 1Math Electives

A minimum of 6 credit hours is required. Students who meet the prerequisites may substitute courses as follows after discussing academic and career goals with an academic advisor: First MAT Elective MAT 121, MAT 171, or MAT 271 Second MAT Elective MAT 122, MAT 143, MAT 223, MAT 172, or MAT 272 2Social/Behavioral Science Electives ECO 251 GEO 111 PSY 150 SOC 210 3Communications Electives

COM 110

COM 120

4Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

HUM 110

HUM 115

COM 231 PHI 240

ENG 114

Electronics engineering technology Wireless option

Fall Semester I

EGR EGR ELC ENG – –

125 131 131 111 – –

Appl Software for Tech Intro to Electronics Technology Circuit Analysis I Writing and Inquiry MAT Elective 2 Social/Behavior Science3

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Spring Semester I ELN 131 Analog Electronics I ______ ELN 133 Digital Electronics ______ – – Communications Elective4 ______ – – MAT Elective 2 ______ PHY 131 Physics-Mechanics6 ______ Summer Semester I ELN 132 Analog Electronics II ______ CET 222 Computer Architecture ______ Fall Semester II ELN 232 Introduction to Microprocessors ______ ELN 234 Communication Systems ______ – – Humanities/Fine Arts5 ______ – – EET Wireless Option Technical Elective1 ______ Spring Semester II CSC 139 Visual Basic Programming ______ EGR 285 Design Project ______ ELN 249 Digital Communication ______ ELN 236 Fiber Optics and Lasers ______ – – EET Wireless Option Technical Elective1 ______

Total credit hours required for degree: 69 1Electronics Engineering Technology Technical Electives 3Social/Behavioral Science Electives

Choose a minimum of 4 credit hours from: ELN 271 (Restricted to Wireless EET Option) ELN 272 (Restricted to Wireless EET Option) DFT 151 2Math Electives A minimum of 6 credit hours is required.

Students who meet the prerequisites may substitute courses as follows after discussing academic and career goals with an academic advisor:

First MAT Elective MAT 121, MAT 171, or MAT 271 Second MAT Elective MAT 122, MAT 143, MAT 223, MAT 172, or MAT 272

ECO 251 GEO 111

PSY 150 SOC 210

4Communications Electives

COM 110 COM 120

COM 231 ENG 114

5Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

HUM 110 PHI 240

HUM 115

6Students who meet the prerequisite

requirements may substitute PHY 151 or PHY 251 for PHY 131.

A course of study that prepares the students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to become technicians who design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, equipment, and systems such as industrial/computer controls, manufacturing systems, communication systems, and power electronic systems. Includes instruction in mathematics, basic electricity, solid-state fundamentals, digital concepts, and microprocessors or programmable logic controllers. Graduates should qualify for employment as electronics engineering technician, field service technician, instrumentation technician, maintenance technician, electronic tester, electronic systems integrator, bench technician, and production control technician.

A diploma in Electronics Engineering is also available within this curriculum. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for more information.

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Geomatics Technology

The Geomatics Technology program is designed to prepare students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, and technology and applied processes based on these subjects.

Course work includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences and technology.

Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, materials and technologies testing services, engineering technicians, construction technicians and managers, industrial and technology managers, or research technicians.

Students completing the program are eligible to transfer to the BS Geomatics offered at North Carolina A&T State University as a junior, students are advised to discuss their intention ahead of time to ensure they take the required prerequisites prior to seeking admission to the BS program.

A certificate in Geomatics is also available within this curriculum. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for more information.

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Fall Semester I EGR 115 Introduction to Technology ______ CEG 151 CAD for Engineering Technology ______ ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry ______ – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective2 ______ – – MAT Elective 1 3 ______ Spring Semester I EGR 250 Statics/Strength of Material ______ – – MAT Elective 2 6 ______ PHY 131 Physics - Mechanics ______ SRV 110 Surveying I ______ Summer Semester I SRV 111 Surveying II ______ – – Social/Behavioral Science Elective4 ______ Fall Semester II CIV 125 Civil/Surveying CAD ______ CEG 211 Hydrology and Erosion Control ______ SRV 210 Surveying III ______ SRV 220 Surveying Law ______ – – Geomatics Technical Elective1 ______ Spring Semester II CEG 230 Subdivision Planning and Design ______ SRV 240 Topographical / Site Surveying ______ CEG 111 Intro to GIS and GNSS ______ – – Communications Elective5 ______

Total credit hours required for degree: 67-71 1Geomatics Technology Technical Electives

Choose a minimum of 2 credit hours: CEG 212 CIV 111 CIV 215

2Humanities/Fine Arts Electives HUM 110 HUM 115 3Math Elective 1

MAT 121

CIV 230

WBL 111

MAT 171

4Social/Behavioral Science Electives

PSY 150

SOC 210

5Communications Electives

COM 110

6Math Elective 2

MAT 122

COM 120

COM 231

MAT 172

MAT 271

ENG 114

WBL 112

Industrial Systems technology Fall Semester I The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment. Instruction includes theory and skill training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial equipment and physical facilities.

Students will learn multi-craft technical skills in blueprint reading, electricity, hydraulics/ pneumatics, machining, welding, and various maintenance procedures. Practical application in these industrial systems will be emphasized and additional advanced course work may be offered.

Upon completion of this curriculum, graduates should be able to individually or with a team safely install, inspect, diagnose, repair and maintain industrial process and support equipment. Students will also be encouraged to develop their skills as life-long learners.

BPR EGR ELC ENG MNT – ENG

135 125 112 111 110 – 111

Schematics & Diagrams ______ Applied Software for Technicians ______ DC/AC Electricity ______ Writing and Inquiry ______ Intro to Maintenance Procedures ______ MAT Elective 1 ______ Writing and Inquiry ______

AHR ELC HYD WLD – –

120 117 110 112 – –

HVACR Maintenance ______ Motors and Controls ______ Hydraulics/Pneumatics ______ Basic Welding Processes ______ Communications Elective2 ______ Social/Behavioral Science3 ______

ELC ELC ISC

128 115 112

Introduction to PLC ______ Industrial Wiring ______ Industrial Safety ______

ELC ELC MEC MNT

130 228 111 263

Adv Motors/Controls ______ PLC Applications ______ Machine Processes I ______ Electro-Pneu Components ______

ELC WBL ELN PCI –

229 112 229 162 –

Applications Projects or ______ Work Based Learning I ______ Industrial Electronics ______ Instrumentation Controls ______ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective4 ______

Spring Semester I

Summer Semester I

Fall Semester II

Spring Semester II

Total credit hours required for degree: 69 1Math Elective Electives

MAT 110 MAT 121 MAT 143 2Communications Electives COM 110 COM 231 ENG 114 3Social/Behavioral Science Electives ECO 251 PSY 150 SOC 210 4Humanities/Fine Arts Electives HUM 110 HUM 115 PHI 240

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Manufacturing technology

The Manufacturing Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students through the study and application of the principles for developing, implementing and improving integrated systems involving people, materials, equipment and information as leaders in an industrial or manufacturing setting.

Course work includes mathematics, systems analysis, leadership and management skills, quality and productivity improvement methods, cost analysis, facilities planning, manufacturing materials and processes, and computerized production methods.

Graduates should qualify as quality improvement technicians, quality assurance and control technicians, front-line supervisors, production planners, inventory supervisors, and manufacturing technicians.

A course of study that prepares students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to identify and resolve production problems in the manufacture of products. machine operations and CNC principles, production line operations, instrumentation, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and other computerized production techniques, manufacturing planning, quality control, quality assurance and informational infrastructure.

A diploma in Manufacturing Technology is also available within this curriculum. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for more information.

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Fall Semester I MAC 114 MAC 111 BPR 111 CIS 110 DFT 119

Introduction to Metrology ______ Machining Technology ______ Print Reading ______ Introduction to Computers ______ Basic CAD ______

Spring Semester I BPR 121 ENG 111 ISC 112 MAC 112 MAC 121

Blueprint Reading: Mechanical ______ Writing and Inquiry ______ Industrial Safety ______ Machining Technology II ______ Introduction to CNC ______

Summer Semester I BPR 221 Interpretation of GD & T ______ MEC 145 Manufacturing Materials ______ – – Manufacturing Tech. Technical Elective1 ______ Fall Semester II ISC 132 MFG Quality Control ______ MEC 110 Introduction to CAD/CAM ______ MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I ______ – – Social Science Elective2 ______ – – Manufacturing Tech. Technical Elective1 ______ – – Manufacturing Tech. Technical Elective1 ______ Spring Semester II ATR 112 Intro to Automation ______ ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting ______ – – Manufacturing Tech. Technical Elective1 ______ – – Manufacturing Tech. Technical Elective1 ______ – – Humanities/Fine Art Elective3 ______ Total credit hours required for degree: 70 1Manufacturing Technology Specialization Electives

Choose a minimum of 15 hours from a single set. In either set you are limited to a maximum of 9 hours from the following prefixes: ELC, ELN & WLD Set 1: DFT 151, DFT 152, ELC 112, ELC 131, ELN 131, ELN 132, ELN 133 MEC 231, MEC 232 Set 2: HYD 110, HYD 112, WLD 110, WLD 112, WLD 115, WLD 121, WLD 141

Students must select options from only one specialty area unless otherwise approved by the department chair.

2Social/Behavioral Science Electives

ECO 251

GEO 111

3Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

HUM 110

HUM 115

PSY 150 PHI 240

SOC 210

Mechanical engineering Fall Semester I ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry ______ – – MAT Elective1 2 ______ MEC 111 Machine Processes I ______ DFT 111 Technical Drafting I ______ DFT 111A Technical Drafting I Lab ______ DFT 151 CAD I ______ Spring Semester I DFT 170 Engineering Graphics ______ ELC 111 Introduction to Electricity ______ – – Communications Elective3 ______ – – MAT Elective 2 6 ______ PHY 131 Physics-Mechanics ______ Summer Semester I MEC 145 Manufacturing Materials I ______ DDF 211 Design Process I ______ Fall Semester II DFT 154 Intro Solid Modeling ______ MEC 110 Intro. to CAD/CAM ______ EGR 250 Static/Strength Of Materials ______ – – Mechanical Engineering Technical Elective1 ______ – – Social/Behavioral Science Elective4 ______ Spring Semester II MEC 265 Fluid Mechanics ______ MEC 276 Capstone Design Project ______ – – Mechanical Engineering Technical Elective1 ______ – – Mechanical Engineering Technical Elective1 ______ – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective4 ______ Total credit hours required for degree: 65-69 1Mechanical Engineering Technology Technical Electives Choose a minimum of 7 credit hours.

ATR 280 MEC 231 WBL 112 DFT 253 DFT 254 WBL 121 DFT 259 MEC 267 MAC 121 WBL 111 2Math Electives 1 MAT 121 MAT 171 3Communications Electives

COM 110

COM 120

COM 231

The Mechanical Engineering program is designed to prepare students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, and technology and applied processes based on these subjects.

Course work includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences and technology.

Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, materials and technologies testing services, process improvement technicians, engineering technicians, industrial and technology managers, or research technicians

ENG 114

4Social/Behavioral Science Electives

PSY 150

SOC 210

5Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

HUM 110

HUM 115

MAT 122

MAT 172

6Math Elective 2

MAT 271

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Mechatronics The Mechatronics program is designed to prepare students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, and technology and applied processes based on these subjects.

Course work includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences and technology.

Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, materials and technologies testing services, process improvement technicians, engineering technicians, industrial and technology managers, or research technicians. A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. Includes instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures. Graduates should be qualified for employment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing including assembly, testing, startup, troubleshooting, repair, process improvement, and control systems, and should qualify to sit for Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) mechatronics or similar industry examinations.

Fall Semester I DFT 119 ELC 112 EGR 125 ENG 111 MAT 121

CAD DC/AC Electricity Appl Software for Tech Writing and Inquiry Algebra/Trigonometry

______ ______ ______ ______ ______

Spring Semester I ATR 112 ELC 117 HYD 110 PHY 131 MAT 122

Intro to Automation Motors and Controls Hydraulics/Pneu Physics-Mechanics Algebra/Trigonometry II

______ ______ ______ ______ ______

Summer Semester I ENG 114 MEC 130 ELC 128 ISC 112

Professional Research & Reporting Mechanisms Introduction to PLC Industrial Safety

______ ______ ______ ______

Fall Semester II ELC 130 ELC 213 ELC 228 MAT 223 ATR 211

Adv Motors/Controls Instrumentation PLC Applications Applied Calculus Robot Programming

______ ______ ______ ______ ______

Spring Semester II ELC 229 Applications Project or ______ WBL 112 Cooperative Work Experience ______ – – Humanities / Fine Arts Elective1 ______ ATR 212 Industrial Robots ______ MNT 250 PLC Interfacing ______ SOC 220 Social Problems ______ Total credit hours required for degree: 75 1Humanities / Fine Arts Elective:

HUM 110

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HUM 115

General

Occupational technology

General Education Requirements:

The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade their skills and to earn an associate degree by taking courses suited for individual occupational interests and/or needs.

The curriculum content will be customized for students according to their occupational interests and needs. A program of study for each student will be selected from any non-developmental level courses offered by the college.

ENG ENG COM MAT MAT – –

111 114 110 110 143 – –

Writing and Inquiry Professional Research and Reporting Introduction to Communication Math Measurement & Literacy or Quantitative Literacy Social/Behavioral Science Elective Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

Major courses: 18 credit hours from a combination of core courses for curriculums offered by the college.

Other Major Hours: CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy

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Twenty-nine additional credit hours must be chosen from courses required by curriculums offered by the college, including a maximum of eight semester hours earned through work experience, including cooperative education, practicums and internships.

Total credit hours required for degree: 67

Students can take a variety of courses within the ICET Division.

Graduates will become more effective workers, better qualified for advancements within their field of employment, and become qualified for a wide range of entry-level employment opportunities.

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Turfgrass management The Turfgrass Management Technology curriculum is designed to provide skills necessary to perform duties related to management of golf courses, sports fields, lawn care, irrigation design, and sod production.

Coursework includes turfgrass management, irrigation, ornamental horticulture, soil science, entomology, plant pathology, as well as courses in communications, computers, and the social sciences.

Graduates should qualify for employment at golf courses, local, state, and national parks, sports complexes, highway vegetation and turf maintenance companies, and private and public gardens. Graduates should also be prepared to take the examination for the North Carolina pesticide licenses, N.C. Certified Plantsman, and N.C. Landscape Contractors’ Registration Board License.

A diploma and certificate are also available in Turfgrass Management, as well as several other certificate options. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for more information.

Fall Semester I HOR 118 HOR 160 TRF 110 TRF 220 ENG 111 – – Spring Semester I HOR 114 HOR 166 HOR 161 TRF 210 – – Summer Semester I HOR 170 LSG 123 TRF 152 Fall Semester II TRF 230 LSG 231 TRF 120 TRF 130 TRF 230 – – Spring Semester II LSG 122 TRF 125 TRF 240 TRF 260 – –

Equipment Op & Maint ______ Plant Materials I ______ Intro Turfgrass Cult & ID ______ Turfgrass Calculations ______ Writing and Inquiry ______ Natural Science/Math Elective1 ______ Landscape Construction ______ Soils and Fertilizers ______ Plant Materials II ______ Turfgrass Equipment Management ______ Communications Elective2 ______ Horticulture Computer Applications Summer Garden Lab Landscape Maintenance

Turfgrass Management Applications ______ Landscape Supervision ______ Turfgrass Irrigation & Design ______ Native Flora Identification ______ Turfgrass Mgmt. Applications ______ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective3 ______ Spring Garden Lab ______ Turfgrass Computer Applications ______ Turfgrass Pest Control ______ Advanced Turfgrass Management ______ Social/Behavioral Science Elective4 ______

Total credit hours required for degree: 68-69 1Natural Science/Math Electives

MAT 110

BIO 140 and BIO 140A

2Communications Electives

COM 110

COM 120

3Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

HUM 110

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HUM 115

COM 231 PHI 240

4Social/Behavioral Science Electives

ECO 251

______ ______ ______

PSY 150

SOC 210

ENG 114

Welding Technology Fall Semester I WLD 110 WLD 115 WLD 121 ENG 102 Spring Semester I WLD 131 WLD 141 WLD 215 MAT 121 DFT 119 Summer Semester I WLD 261 WLD 132 WLD 151

Cutting Processes SMAW (Stick) Plate GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate Applied Communications II

______ ______ ______ ______

The Welding Technology diploma program provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metalworking industry.

Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses in may include math, print reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing providing the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.

GTAW (TIG) Plate Symbols and Specifications SMAW (Stick) Pipe Algebra/Trigonometry I Basic CAD

______ ______ ______ ______ ______

Graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry level-technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision and welding-related self-employment.

Certification Practices GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe Fabrication I

______ ______ ______

A certificate is also available within this curriculum. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for more information.

Total credit hours required for diploma: 39 Up to four cooperative work experience credits may be substituted for course work with Department Chair approval.

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Guilford Technical Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 300334097; Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award Associate Degrees.