Engineering Technology (AAS)
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
No. of credits required: 60
For more information: Contact Business & Applied Technology at bat@harford.edu; or Admissions, 443-412-2109.
Program Description
This program prepares students for employment in a variety of industries that use technicians or technology specialists to support engineering staff. A strong emphasis is placed on applications, problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills. Upon graduation, students will be able to use these skills to organize, and carry out engineering technology projects. Graduates of this program will demonstrate knowledge of CADD, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, blueprint reading, and mechanics. Engineering and science courses are important parts of this program.
Program Goals
Upon successful completion of this program of study students will be able to:
- Apply appropriate communications skills to work independently and collaboratively within an organization to promote the goals and objectives of the work unit.
- Recognize how to facilitate successful completion of technical projects.
- Demonstrate competency in using technical tools, technology, methods, and processes.
- Recognize professional and ethical behavior.
- Apply problem solving skills to technical problems.
Employment Information
Governments, businesses, organizations, and private contractors connected to engineering research and technology fields recognize an ongoing need for skilled/trained engineering technicians and technologists. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that opportunities for engineering technicians will be best for individuals with an associate degree or extensive job training in engineering technology. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, overall employment of engineering technicians and technologists is expected to be 136,000 by 2024. A wide variety of job opportunities exist in manufacturing, electronics, production and processing, operations, and research and development.
Degree Requirements
Recommended Course Sequence
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CADD 101 | Introduction to CADD | 3 |
| CIS 102 | Introduction to Information Sciences (GI) | 3 |
| ENGT 101 | Introduction to Engineering Technology | 3 |
| ENGT 102 | Blueprint Reading | 1 |
| MATH 103 | Trigonometry (GM) | 3 |
| ENGT 103 | Introduction to 3D Printing | 2 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 101 | English Composition (GE) | 3 |
| ENGT 108/ELEC 105 | Introduction to Electronics | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| LabVIEW Fundamentals | ||
Career Elective 1 | ||
| ENGT 223 | Principles of Mechanics | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Cooperative Education III: Business Administration | ||
| Fundamentals of Programming | ||
Career Elective 1 | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Electrical Control Systems | ||
Career Elective 1 | ||
| ENGT 201 | Materials in Manufacturing | 3 |
| ENGT 224 | Quality Assurance for Technicians | 2 |
| Biological/Physical Lab Science Elective (GL) | 4 | |
| PHIL Elective (GH) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Technical Writing | ||
Career Elective 1 | ||
| ENGT 107 | Principles of Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 4 |
| CMST 105 | Interpersonal Communication (GI) (D) | 3 |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| Behavioral/Social Science Elective (GB) | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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It is recommended that students contact David Antol, Program Coordinator, at dantol@harford.edu to choose career electives based on desired career entry goals and industry requirements.
Career Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGT 150 | Machining I | 3 |
| ENGT 152 | Machining II | 3 |
| ENGT 160 | Welding I | 3 |
| ENGT 162 | Welding II | 3 |
General Education Degree Requirements
Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the General Education Degree Requirements:
Behavioral/Social Science (GB)
English Composition (GE)
Arts/Humanities (GAH)
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues (GI)
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science (GL)
Mathematics (GM)
Biological/Physical Science (GS)