Engineering Systems Technology - Operations Management

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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: Operations Management, Advanced Manufacturing, Architectural Design, and Mechanical Design.

Operations Management Specialization:

The operations management specialization covers the principles of lean manufacturing, cost accounting and engineering economy, and the foundations of computer aided design and manufacturing processes that provide a firm foundation for both industrial and manufacturing technicians. The courses in statistical quality analysis and problem solving are also useful for aspiring quality technicians.

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: Operations Management

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)

ENGL 1010♦ - Composition I (3 hrs.)
ENST 1311 - Computer Aided Design I (3 hrs.)
ENST 1370 - Manufacturing Processes (3 hrs.)
ENST 2380 - Project Scheduling (3 hrs.)
Mathematics General Education elective (3 hrs.)¹

¹Choose from MATH 1630, MATH 1710, or MATH 1720

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

ENST 1350 - Industrial Safety (3 hrs.)
ENST 2351 - Statistics for Quality Control (3 hrs.)
ENST 2362 - Total Productive Maintenance (3 hrs.)
INFS 1010♦ - Computer Applications (3 hrs.)
SPCH 1010♦ - Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 hrs.)

Second Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

ACCT 1010♦ - Principles of Accounting I (3 hrs.)
ENST 2350 - Lean Manufacturing Systems (3 hrs.)
ENST 2353 - Root Cause Analysis (3 hrs.)
ENST 2370 - Statics and Strength of Matls (3 hrs.)
Behavioral/Social Science Elective (3 hrs.)²

²Choose from ECON 2010, GEOG 1030, or PSYC 1030

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

ACCT 1020♦ - Principles of Accounting II (3 hrs.)
ENST 2352 - Industrial Supervision (3 hrs.)
ENST 2381 - Engineering Economy (3 hrs.)
ENST 2390 - Capstone (3 hrs.)
or
ENST 2391 - Internship (3 hrs.)
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 hrs.)³

³Choose from ARTH 1030, MUS 1030, or PHIL 1030

Engineering Systems Technology - Operations Management

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

Spring 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 - Operations Management

General Education Requirements (15 hours)

Communication

Humanities and/or Fine Arts

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Mathematics

Major Field Requirements (18 hours)

Operations Management Specialization Requirements (27 hours)

Total Credit Hours 60