Engineering Technology, A.S.
Daytona Beach, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: Engineering Technology A.S. at Daytona State College prepares students for employment or extra training in manufacturing and high-technology industries. It offers specializations in Digital Design and Modeling, Electronics, Additive Manufacturing, and Mechatronics, plus embedded certificates in Applied Technology Specialist and Computer-Aided Design and Drafting. The A.S. transfers fully to four-year Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET). Keywords: manufacturing, embedded systems, CAD, 3D printing.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter the manufacturing career cluster. Typical roles include manufacturing technician, CAD drafter, electronics technician, additive manufacturing operator, mechatronics technician, and engineering technology support specialist, with pathways to BSET and advanced technical roles.
The Engineering Technology A.S. Degree Program at Daytona State College prepares students for employment or provides additional training for persons employed in the highly evolving manufacturing (embedded with new technology) and high-technology industries. The Engineering Technology Associate in Science is fully transferable to four-year BSET degree-granting institutions.
Specialization Options
- Digital Design and Modeling
- Electronics
- Additive Manufacturing
- Mechatronics
Embedded Certificates
- Applied Technology Specialist
- Computer-Aided Design and Drafting
- Engineering Technology Support Specialist
Mission
The mission of the Engineering Technology program is to prepare students for employment or provide additional training for persons employed in manufacturing and high technology industries. The program has three specializations - Electronics, Digital Design and Modeling, and Additive Manufacturing. The program prepares students for entering into the manufacturing career cluster.
Description
The Engineering Technology Associate of Science degree program at Daytona State College prepares students for employment or provides additional training for persons employed in the highly evolving manufacturing (embedded with new technology) and high-technology industries. The program also provides specializations in Digital Design and Modeling, Electronics, Additive Manufacturing, and Mechatronics, along with embedded college credit certificates in Applied Technology Specialist, Computer-Aided Design and Drafting, and Engineering Technology Support Specialist.
General Education Core - 15 Credits
Communications Core (3 credits)
- ENC1101 Introduction to Composition (3 ECTS)
Mathematics Core (3 Credits)
- MAC1105 College Algebra (3 ECTS)
Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)
Choose One Course
- AST1002 Astronomy (3 ECTS)
- BSC1005 Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) (3 ECTS)
- CHM1020 Chemistry in Society (3 ECTS)
- EVR2001 Introduction to Environmental Science (3 ECTS)
- PHY1020 Conceptual Physics (3 ECTS)
Humanities Core (3 credits)
Choose One Course
- ARH1000 Art Appreciation (3 ECTS)
- HUM2020 Introduction to Humanities (3 ECTS)
- LIT2000 Literature and Culture (3 ECTS)
- MUL1010 Music Appreciation (3 ECTS)
- PHI2010 Introduction of Philosophy (3 ECTS)
- THE1000 Theatre Appreciation (3 ECTS)
Social Sciences Core (3 credits)
Choose One Course
- AMH2020 United States History 1865 to Present (3 ECTS)
- POS2041 American Federal Government (3 ECTS)
AMH2020, POS2041 These courses satisfy the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement.
Program Specific Courses
Program Core - 18 Credits
- EET1011C Introduction to Electrical Circuits and Lab (3 credits)
- ETD2320C Computer Aided Drafting I (AutoCAD) and Lab (3 credits)
- ETI1110 Introduction to Quality Assurance (3 credits)
- ETI1420 Manufacturing Processes and Materials (3 credits)
- ETI1701 Industrial Safety (3 credits)
- ETM1010 Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation (3 credits)
Specialization: Electronics
- CET1112C Digital Fundamentals and Lab (4 credits)
- CET2123C Microcomputer and Basic Digital Communications and Lab (4 credits)
- EET1021C Advanced Electrical Circuits and Lab (3 credits)
- EET1141C Analog Devices and Circuits and Lab (4 credits)
- EET1607C Electronics Assembly and Cabling and Lab (3 credits)
- EET2142C Analog Circuits and Basic Analog Communications and Lab (4 credits)
- EGS1000 Professional Performance for Technicians (3 credits)
- EET2949 Cooperative Education Experience in Electronics (2 credits)
EET2949 is a variable credit course (1-4 credits). The academic department has approved it for 2 credits in this specialization.
Specialization: Digital Design and Modeling
- ETD2340C Computer Aided Drafting II (AutoCAD) and Lab (3 credits)
- ETD2357C Inventor Solid Modeling and Lab (3 credits)
- ETD2364C SolidWorks Solid Modeling and Lab (3 credits)
- ETD2368C SolidWorks II and Lab (3 credits)
- ETD2377C 3D Computer Animation (3D Studio) and Lab (3 credits)
- ETD2390C Introduction to Revit Architecture and Lab (3 credits)
- ETD2465C Tool Design and Lab (3 credits)
- ETG2520 Statics and Strength of Materials (3 credits)
- EGS1000 Professional Performance for Technicians (3 credits)
Specialization: Additive Manufacturing
- ETD2371 Additive Manufacturing I (3 credits)
- ETD2372 Additive Manufacturing II (3 credits)
- ETI1411 Survey of Manufacturing Processes (3 credits)
- ETI2122 Product Testing and Quality Control (3 credits)
- ETD2364C SolidWorks Solid Modeling and Lab (3 credits)
- ETD2368C SolidWorks II and Lab (3 credits)
- ETD2465C Tool Design and Lab (3 credits)
- Electronics/ Digital Design and Modeling Elective (3 credits)
- Electronics/ Digital Design and Modeling Elective (3 credits)
Specialization: Mechatronics
- EET1021C Advanced Electrical Circuits and Lab (3 credits)
- CET1112C Digital Fundamentals and Lab (4 credits)
- CET2123C Microcomputer and Basic Digital Communications and Lab (4 credits)
- ETM2315C Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power and Control and Lab (3 credits)
- ETS2540C Fundamentals of Robotics and Automation (3 credits)
- ETS2542C Programmable Logic Controllers (4 credits)
- ETI1843C Motors and Controls (3 credits)
- Choose One of the Following:
- ETI2950C Capstone Project (4 credits)
- EET1141C Analog Devices and Circuits and Lab (4 credits)
- EET2949 Cooperative Education Experience in Electronics (4 credits)
EET2949 is a variable credit course (1-4 credits). The academic department has approved it for 4 credits in this specialization.
Year 1
1st Semester
- ENC1101 Introduction to Composition (3 credits)
- MAC1105 College Algebra (3 credits)
- ETD2320C Computer Aided Drafting I (AutoCAD) and Lab (3 credits)
- ETI1110 Introduction to Quality Assurance (3 credits)
- ETI1701 Industrial Safety (3 credits)
2nd Semester
- Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)
- Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2020 or POS2041) (3 credits)
- EET1011C Introduction to Electrical Circuits and Lab (3 credits)
- ETI1420 Manufacturing Processes and Materials (3 credits)
- ETM1010 Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation (3 credits)
Summer Semester
- Humanities Core (3 credits)
Year 2: Specialization - Electronics
1st Semester
- CET1112C Digital Fundamentals and Lab (4 credits)
- EET1021C Advanced Electrical Circuits and Lab (3 credits)
- EET1141C Analog Devices and Circuits and Lab (4 credits)
- EGS1000 Professional Performance for Technicians (3 credits)
2nd Semester
- CET2123C Microcomputer and Basic Digital Communications and Lab (4 credits)
- EET1607C Electronics Assembly and Cabling and Lab (3 credits)
- EET2142C Analog Circuits and Basic Analog Communications and Lab (4 credits)
- EET2949 Cooperative Education Experience in Electronics (2 credits)
Total Credit Hours: 27
Year 2: Specialization - Digital Design and Modeling
1st Semester
- ETD2340C Computer Aided Drafting II (AutoCAD) and Lab (3 credits)
- ETD2357C Inventor Solid Modeling and Lab (3 credits)
- ETD2364C SolidWorks Solid Modeling and Lab (3 credits)
- EGS1000 Professional Performance for Technicians (3 credits)
- ETG2520 Statics and Strength of Materials (3 credits)
2nd Semester
- ETD2368C SolidWorks II and Lab (3 credits)
- ETD2390C Introduction to Revit Architecture and Lab (3 credits)
- ETD2377C 3D Computer Animation (3D Studio) and Lab (3 credits)
- ETD2465C Tool Design and Lab (3 credits)
Total Credit Hours: 27
Year 2: Specialization - Additive Manufacturing
1st Semester
- ETD2364C SolidWorks Solid Modeling and Lab (3 credits)
- ETD2371 Additive Manufacturing I (3 credits)
- ETD2368C SolidWorks II and Lab (3 credits)
- Electronics/ Digital Design and Modeling Elective (3 credits)
- ETI2122 Product Testing and Quality Control (3 credits)
2nd Semester
- ETD2372 Additive Manufacturing II (3 credits)
- Electronics/ Digital Design and Modeling Elective (3 credits)
- ETD2465C Tool Design and Lab (3 credits)
- ETI1411 Survey of Manufacturing Processes (3 credits)
Total Credit Hours: 27
Year 2: Specialization - Mechatronics
1st Semester
- CET1112C Digital Fundamentals and Lab (4 credits)
- EET1021C Advanced Electrical Circuits and Lab (3 credits)
- ETS2540C Fundamentals of Robotics and Automation (3 credits)
- ETS2542C Programmable Logic Controllers (4 credits)
2nd Semester
- CET2123C Microcomputer and Basic Digital Communications and Lab (4 credits)
- ETI1843C Motors and Controls (3 credits)
- ETM2315C Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power and Control and Lab (3 credits)
- Choose One of the Following:
- ETI2950C Capstone Project (4 credits)
- EET1141C Analog Devices and Circuits and Lab (4 credits)
- EET2949 Cooperative Education Experience in Electronics (4 credits)
Total Credit Hours: 27
EET2949: This course is a variable credit course (1-4 credits). The academic department has approved it for 4 credits in this specialization.
Total: 60
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of industrial processes and material properties.
- Generate and interpret computer-aided drawings.
- Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of electronics and electricity.
- Demonstrate an understanding of industrial safety, health, and environmental requirements.
- Evaluate the use of quality assurance methods and quality control concepts.
- Design tests using tools, instruments, and testing devices.
- Assess failure in equipment and troubleshoot equipment/devices.
- Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
- Demonstrate appropriate math skills.
- Evaluate modern business practices and strategies.
- Demonstrate employability skills.
DSC Foundation Scholarship
The Daytona State College Foundation is proud to offer scholarships to currently enrolled and incoming students at Daytona State College. We have simplified the application process by inviting you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a Foundation application. Your eligibility will be determined by the information you provide, so please take time to provide as much information as possible.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
More scholarship opportunities are available requiring an additional application are also available! Keep reading to find out more.
How do I get a scholarship?
Apply in 4 Easy Steps
- Complete the FAFSA® with the DSC code, 001475.
- Write a brief statement in a format you can copy and paste into the DSC Foundation Scholarship application. The statement should focus on your educational and career goals and requires 150 to 300 words. Be sure to spell and grammar check your statement, then save it in a folder to insert it into the DSC Foundation Scholarship application.
- Complete the DSC Foundation Scholarship application. It can be completed in more than one session, but be sure you click ‘Save and Continue’ before logging out. Once complete, click the ‘Submit’ button, and then it's our turn.
- Upload a thank you letter and headshot within 10 days if you receive an email stating you received a DSC Foundation Scholarship.
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