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2019-2020 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2019-2020 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Engineering Systems Technology - Mechanical Design


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The Engineering Systems Technology program is designed to provide students with an effective blending of diverse industrial skill sets through a variety of specializations, preparing program completers with the skills needed for immediate entrance into the industrial workforce. Skills emphasized in the program include, but are not limited to: advanced manufacturing applications, computerized design and industrial equipment programming, operations management, and maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems.

The AAS in Engineering Systems Technology was developed in compliance with the Complete College Tennessee Act of 2010. Students who begin this program at Walters State Community College and transfer to another Tennessee public community college are guaranteed their credits will transfer toward completion of the AAS degree in Engineering Systems Technology.

In compliance with the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) accreditation requirements, all students graduating from the AAS in Engineering Systems Technology must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of management and/or technical coursework at Walters State Community College as a requirement for graduation.

The Engineering Systems Technology degree program contains four specialization areas. Students are required to choose one specialization area from the four provided: Mechanical Design, Architectural Design, Advanced Manufacturing, and Operations Management.

Mechanical Design Specialization:

The mechanical design specialization covers the applications of both 2D and 3D mechanical design, which include part and assembly designs as well as tooling design applications. Students will also cover CNC machine programming, including the conversion of 3D mechanical designs into programs used by computerized machining equipment to machine and turn finished products. The use of 3D printing for the purpose of rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing is also included in the curriculum.

This program and its specialization areas are designed for the student who does not intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Emphasis: Engineering Systems Technology

Specialization: Mechanical Design

Recommended Full-Time Schedule


The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, completion of computer competency and your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

1General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the  General Education Program.

Notes:

• Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

• Walters State students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. Students must take INFS 1010, BUSN 1360 or AGRM 2630/2631 or successfully complete a Computer Competency Exam. The Computer Competency exam does not provide course credit. Consult your advisor. See www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/ for additional information.

 

First Year


Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)


Second Year


Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)


Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)


Program Degree Requirements - A.A.S. Engineering Systems Technology - Mechanical Design


General Education Requirements (15 hours)


Humanities and/or Fine Arts


    Approved Humanities/Fine Arts General Education elective1  3 credits

Behavioral/Social Sciences


    Approved Behavioral/Social Science General Education elective1   3 credits

Mathematics


    Mathematics General Education elective  (Select from MATH 1630, MATH 1710, or MATH 1720)
    3 credits
 

Area of Emphasis Requirements (45 hours)


Total Credit Hours 60


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