College Catalog Programs of Study 2018-2019

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Associate of Applied Science

Offered through MA

 
 

CIP Code: 15.9999

 

Purpose: This program is designed to prepare students for employment as a technician, operator and/or technologist in the fields of engineering technology, electrical technology, industrial technology, operational technology, sensor technology, automation technology, robotics and mechatronics.

Transfer Information:  Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.
Two Years Credits
1st Semester
ELE 150 A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals 3
ENG 115 Technical Writing 3
IND 123 Introduction to Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma 1
IND 137 Team Concepts & Problem Solving 3
1MEC 140 Introduction to Mechatronics 3
SAF 130 Industrial Safety – OSHA 10 1
SDV 100 College Success Skills or SDV 101 1
Total   15
2nd Semester
CAD 175 Schematic and Mechanical Diagrams 2
ELE 146 Electric Motor Control 4
ELE 233 Programmable Logic Controller System I 3
MTH 111 Basic Technical Mathematics 3
1MEC 230 Mechatronic Process Control 3
Total   15
3rd Semester
CST 126 Interpersonal Communication 3
ETR 281 Digital Systems 3
INS 233 Process Control Integration 4
MEC 270 Computations for Engineering Technology 3
1,2___ Technical Elective 3
Total   16
4th Semester
ELE 211 Electric Machines I 3
MEC 266 Applications of Fluid Mechanics 3
3___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
4 Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3
1,2___ Technical Elective 3
Total   15

Total credits for the Engineering Technology A.A.S.=61

1 MEC 140, MEC 230, MEC 266, INS 233 and ETR 281 are only offered on the Manassas Campus..

2 Approved Technical Electives: INS 230, ETR 286, BUS 204, ELE 189, or ELE 250.

3 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives.

4 See social/behavior science courses listed under General Education Electives.