Associate of Applied Science Degree in General Engineering Technology: Mechanical Engineering Technology

AREA: General Engineering Technology: Course# Title Credits Mechanical Engineering Technology First Semester DEGREE: Associate of Applied Science Degree EGR 110 Engineering Graphics 3 ENG 111 College Composition I 3 LENGTH: Four semesters (two-year) program MEC 113 Materials and Processes of Industry 3 MTH Approved math elective1 3 PURPOSE: This curriculum provides educational PED/HLT Physical education (or health) 2 opportunities for those who seek employment in industry, SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 for those who desire to upgrade their knowledge or acquire Approved social science elective2 3 practical skills in the field, and for those who wish to Total 18 transfer and complete a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering technology. Second Semester CAD 241 Parametric Solid Modeling I 3 OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: draftsman/designer, ENG 115 Technical Writing 3 engineer’s aide, engineering technician, industrial test ETR 113 D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals I 3 technician, maintenance technician or other related MTH Approved math elective1 3 positions Approved programming/computer 3 elective3 TRANSFER GUIDELINES: Graduates with appropriate Approved social science elective2 3 course selection may qualify to enter mechanical Total 18 engineering technology programs at selected universities. Students preparing for transfer must consult with the Third Semester program advisor. Course selection is very important to CAD 242 Parametric Solid Modeling II 3 assure junior status upon transfer. Potential transfer EGR 135 Statics for Engineering Technology 3 institutions include East Tennessee State University, North EGR 206 Engineering Economics 3 Carolina State University, Old Dominion University, PHY 201 General College Physics I 4 Rochester Institute of Technology, West Virginia Institute of Approved technical elective3 3 Technology and West Virginia University. Students Total 16 interested in transferring to other institutions, including Virginia Tech, must determine transfer requirements of their Fourth Semester intended destination school. EGR 136 Strength of Materials 3 EGR 216 Computer Methods in Engineering PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: The curriculum is and Technology 3 designed to integrate courses in mechanical engineering EGR 247 Materials Lab 1 technology, mechanics, physics, general education, PHY 202 General College Physics II 4 drafting, computer information systems and technical Approved technical elective3 3 electives. Students entering the program must have algebra Approved humanities elective4 3 I and geometry skills or be willing to improve those skills Total 17 through developmental studies. The program may be completed on a part-time basis since courses are alternated Program Total 69 between day and evening hours. Technical electives must be selected from an approved list available from the 1 Approved math electives: MTH 115 and MTH 116, or MTH 163 program advisor. Upon satisfactory completion of the four- and MTH 164, or MTH 213 and MTH 214 will fulfill the math semester program, the graduate will be awarded the requirements for the program. Developmental math courses may be required for students to build their math skills before taking associate of applied science degree in general engineering any of the approved math electives. Students must take a math technology with a mechanical engineering technology placement test to determine their math skill level. specialization. Transfer opportunities for associate of 2 Students may select social science electives from the approved list applied science degrees, if existing, are very specific in on page 43. nature. Students enrolling in an applied science degree 3 Requires approval of program advisor. with plans to transfer should explore opportunities with 4 Students may select humanities electives from the approved list their faculty advisor. on page 42.

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AREA: General Engineering Technology: Course# Title Credits Civil Engineering Technology Specialization First Semester DEGREE: Associate of Applied Science Degree ARC 130 Materials and Methods of Construction 3 LENGTH: Four semesters (two-year) program EGR 110 Engineering Graphics 3 ENG 111 College Composition I 3 PURPOSE: This curriculum provides educational MTH Approved math elective1 3 opportunities for those who seek employment in the PED/HLT Physical education (or health) 2 construction industry, for those who desire to upgrade their SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 knowledge or acquire practical skills in the field, and for Approved social science elective2 3 those who wish to transfer and complete a bachelor of Total 18 science degree in civil engineering technology. Second Semester OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: construction/building ARC 221 Architectural CAD Appl. Software I 3 inspector, construction estimator, draftsman/designer, CIV 225 Soil Mechanics 2 engineer’s aide, engineering technician or other related CIV 226 Soil Mechanics Lab 1 positions ENG 115 Technical Writing 3 MTH Approved math elective1 3 TRANSFER GUIDELINES: Graduates with appropriate Approved programming/computer 3 course selection may qualify to enter civil engineering elective3 technology programs at selected universities. Students Approved social science elective2 3 preparing for transfer must consult with their program Total 18 advisors. Course selection is very important to assure junior status upon transfer. Potential transfer institutions include Third Semester East Tennessee State University, North Carolina State CIV 171 Surveying I 3 University, Old Dominion University, Rochester Institute of EGR 135 Statics for Engineering Technology 3 Technology, West Virginia Institute of Technology and West EGR 206 Engineering Economics 3 Virginia University. Students interested in transferring to PHY 201 General College Physics I 4 other institutions, including Virginia Tech, must determine Approved technical elective3 3 transfer requirements of their intended destination school. Total 16

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: The curriculum is Fourth Semester designed to integrate courses in civil engineering CIV 172 Surveying II 3 technology, mechanics, physics, general education, EGR 136 Strength of Materials 3 drafting, computers and technical electives. Students EGR 247 Materials Lab 1 entering the program must have algebra I and geometry PHY 202 General College Physics II 4 skills or be willing to improve those skills through Approved humanities elective4 3 developmental studies. The program may be completed on Approved technical elective3 3 a part-time basis since courses are alternated between day Total 17 and evening hours. Technical electives must be selected from an approved list available from the program advisor. Program Total 69 Upon satisfactory completion of the four-semester curriculum, the graduate will be awarded the associate of 1 Approved math electives: MTH 115 and 116, or MTH 163 and applied science degree in general engineering technology MTH 164, or MTH 213 and MTH 214 will fulfill the math with a civil engineering technology specialization. Transfer requirements for the program. Developmental math courses may be required for students to build their math skills before taking opportunities for associate of applied science degrees, if any of the approved math electives. Students must take a math existing, are very specific in nature. Students enrolling in placement test to determine their math skill level. an applied science degree with plans to transfer should 2 Students may select social science electives from the approved list explore opportunities with their faculty advisor. on page 43. 3 Requires approval of program advisor. 4 Students may select humanities electives from the approved list on page 42.

Lord Fairfax Community College ● http://www.lfcc.edu 85 Associate of Applied Science Degree in General Engineering Technology: Computer-Aided Drafting Specialization

AREA: General Engineering Technology: Course# Title Credits Computer-Aided Drafting Specialization First Semester DEGREE: Associate of Applied Science Degree ARC 130 Materials and Methods of Construction 3 EGR 110 Engineering Graphics 3 LENGTH: Four semesters (two-year) program ENG 111 College Composition I 3 MEC 113 Materials and Processes of Industry 3 PURPOSE: Skills in computer-aided drafting (CAD) are MTH Approved Math Elective1 3 increasingly valuable and sought in the workplace. This SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 curriculum is designed to provide a thorough preparation in Total 16 drafting, emphasizing the use of computers and, in particular, computer-aided design and drafting. Second Semester Communication skills and problem-solving skills are also ARC 221 Architectural CAD Applications emphasized, both of which are critical to success in the Software I 3 workplace. This program is particularly valuable for those CAD 241 Parametric Solid Modeling I 3 who wish to gain employment in technical support careers ENG 115 Technical Writing 3 or for those who need to upgrade skills within their current ETR 113 D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals I 3 fields. MTH Approved Math Elective1 3 Approved Programming/Computer 3 OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: CAD operator, CAD Elective2 technician, drafting technician, engineer’s aid or other Total 18 related positions Third Semester TRANSFER GUIDELINES: Although this program is not ARC 222 Architectural CAD Applications designed as a transfer program, it does include many Software II 3 courses which will transfer into engineering technology CAD 242 Parametric Solid Modeling II 3 programs at select four-year institutions. This allows EGR 206 Engineering Economics 3 students who eventually develop a desire to transfer the Approved humanities elective4 3 opportunity to transfer about two-thirds or more of the Approved social science elective3 3 credit earned. How much credit is actually transferable Approved technical elective2 3 depends on the transfer institution selected. Students should Total 18 work closely with their advisors if and when they develop an interest in transferring. Fourth Semester CAD 238 Computer Aided Modeling and 2 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: This curriculum integrates Rendering II courses in civil engineering technology, mechanical CAD 280 Design Capstone Project 3 engineering technology, drafting, architecture, computer EGR 216 Computer Methods in Engineering 3 programming and general education. Students entering the and Technology program must have algebra I and geometry skills, or be EGR 247 Materials Lab 1 willing to improve those skills through developmental PED/HLT Physical education (or health) 2 studies. Technical electives should be selected in Approved social science elective3 3 consultation with an assigned advisor. Upon satisfactory Approved technical elective2 3 completion of the curriculum, graduates will be awarded Total 17 the associate of applied science degree in general engineering technology with a computer-aided drafting Program Total 69 specialization. Transfer opportunities for associate of 1 Approved math electives: MTH 115 and MTH 116, or MTH 163 applied science degrees, if existing, are very specific in and MTH 164, or MTH 213 and MTH 214 will fulfill the math nature. Students enrolling in an applied science degree requirements for the program. Developmental math courses may with plans to transfer should explore opportunities with be required for students to build their math skills before taking their faculty advisor. any of the approved math electives. Students must take a math placement test to determine their math skill level. 2 Requires approval of program advisor. 3 Students may select social science electives from the approved list on page 43. 4 Students may select humanities electives from the list on page 42.

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AREA: General Engineering Technology: Course# Title Credits Industrial Electricity and Controls Technology Specialization First Semester EGR 110 Engineering Graphics 3 DEGREE: Associate of Applied Science Degree ELE 133 Practical Electricity I 3 ENG 111 English Composition I 3 LENGTH: Four semesters (two-year) program MEC 113 Materials and Processes of Industry 3 MTH Approved math elective1 3 PURPOSE: This curriculum provides educational SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 opportunities for those seeking employment in the many Total 16 manufacturing industries and businesses, which need individuals trained in basic electrical applications, including Second Semester the control of machinery and processes. It is also CAD 241 Parametric Solid Modeling I 3 appropriate for those attempting to upgrade their ELE 134 Practical Electricity II 3 knowledge or acquire practical skills. This program can also ELE 159 Electrical Motors 3 provide critical education components to apprenticeship ENG 115 Technical Writing 3 programs of various types. This program is not intended for MTH Approved math elective1 3 transfer. Total 15

OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: electrical apprentice, Third Semester electrician, electrician’s helper, industrial electrician, EGR 206 Engineering Economics 3 journeyman or other related positions ELE 156* Electrical Control Systems 3 Approved programming/computer PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: This program is designed elective2 3 to integrate basic industrial electricity courses, basic Approved social science elective3 3 machinery control courses, basic engineering technology Approved technical electives2 6 courses and general education courses. Students entering Total 18 the program should have basic arithmetic skills and must be willing to advance their math skills through required Fourth Semester math courses. Most students should start with MTH 120 ELE 135 or 137 National Electric Code 3 (Introduction to Math), but may select a higher-level math ETR 113 D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals I 3 if they are prepared for it. All entering students must take a PED/HLT Physical education (or health) 2 math placement test to determine their math skill level. Approved humanities elective4 3 Many of the electrical and control courses require the use Approved social science elective3 3 of mathematics, and it is important for students to start Approved technical elective2 3 with their math courses as early as possible in the program. Total 17 The basic intent of this program is to produce technically skilled graduates, with a broad technical background and a Program Total 66 well-rounded general education foundation. All electives, including technical electives, must come from an approved *Prerequisite for ELE 156 is ELE 159 list or be approved by one of the full-time faculty members 1 Approved math electives: MTH 120, or MTH 115 and 116, or teaching technical courses in the program. MTH 163 and 164, or MTH 213 and 214 will fulfill the math requirements for the program. Developmental math courses may

be required for students who need to build their math skills

before taking any of the approved math electives. Students must take a math placement test to determine their math skill level. Most students will probably want to start with MTH 103. 2 Requires approval of program advisor. 3 Students should select social science electives from the list on page 43. 4 Students should select humanities electives from the list on page 42.

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AREA: General Engineering Technology: consult with their program advisor about those Technical Operations requirements.

DEGREE: Associate of Applied Science Degree Course# Title Credits

LENGTH: Four semesters (two-year) program First Semester MEC 113 Materials and Processes of Industry 3 PURPOSE: This curriculum provides educational EGR 110 Engineering Graphics 3 opportunities for those who are or those who seek to be ENG 111 English Composition I 3 employed in a field that requires a substantial technical PED/HLT Physical Education or Health 2 knowledge base. The curriculum also provides an MTH Approved math elective 3 opportunity to transfer and complete a bachelor of science Approved social science elective 3 degree in Technical Operations from Old Dominion SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 University, which can be completed on the Middletown or Total 18 Warrenton campus of Lord Fairfax Community College. This curriculum has extended technical and science electives Second Semester to allow some customization for both employers and students. CAD 241 Parametric Solid Modeling I 3 ETR 113 DC and AC Fundamentals 3 OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: Engineering aid, ENG 115 Technical Writing 3 production line lead, technical support technician, testing MTH Approved math elective 3 technician, technical sales, production support technician, or Approved computer elective 3 other related positions. Approved social science elective 3 Total 18 TRANSFER GUIDELINES: Graduates with appropriate course selection may qualify to enter the General Third Semester Engineering Technology, Technical Operations CAD 242 Parametric Solid Modeling II 3 Specialization at Old Dominion University. This Bachelor of EGR 206 Engineering Economics 3 Science program can be completed at the ODU site on either Science elective1 4 the Middletown campus or the Warrenton campus of Lord Approved technical elective2 6 Fairfax Community College. Course selection is very Total 16 important to insure a smooth transfer process, and students must work closely with their program advisor. Transfer to Fourth Semester other universities must be explored by the student on a case EGR 216 Computer Methods in Engineering 3 by case basis. and Technology EGR 247 Materials Lab 1 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: This curriculum is Science Elective1 4 designed to integrate a variety of required technical Approved humanities elective 3 courses, substantial technical electives, science electives, Approved technical elective2 6 and required general education courses. Students entering Total 17 the program must have algebra 1 and geometry skills or be willing to improve those skills through developmental Program Total 69 studies. Additionally, students must take courses in the proper order so that prerequisite courses are completed as appropriate. The program may be completed on a part- 1A one-year sequence of biology, chemistry, geology or physics is time basis since courses are alternated between day and recommended; however, depending on the requirements of the evening hours. Technical electives must be approved by the four-year institutions, two one-semester courses in different sciences may be substituted with advisor approval. program advisor. Student can work with their employers to 2Requires approval of program advisor. identify the type of technical and science electives to best suit their employment advancement goals. Employers are also encouraged to work with Lord Fairfax Community College for consideration of special courses or possible work experience (typically by internship) as technical electives. Students who intend to transfer will have specific course requirements for technical electives and should Lord Fairfax Community College ● http://www.lfcc.edu 88 Career Studies Certificates

AREA: Construction Technology AREA: Electrical Technician

PURPOSE: To introduce students to major practical PURPOSE: To expose students to theory and applications aspects of construction technology related to related electrical systems

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: To prepare students for entry-level positions in the electrical field Course# Title Credits PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: ARC 130 Introduction to Materials and Methods of Construction 3 Course# Title Credits BLD 231 Construction Estimating I1 3 CAD 165 Architectural Blueprint Reading 3 CAD 175 Schematics and Mechanical Diagrams 2 Approved elective 3 ELE 133 Practical Electricity I 3 Total 12 ELE 134 Practical Electricity II 3 ELE 135 National Electrical Code Residential 3 1 Prerequisites for BLD 231 are CAD 165 and ARC 130. or ELE 137 National Electrical Code Industrial ELE 156 Electrical Control Systems 3 ELE 159 Electrical Motors 3

ELE 239 Programmable Logic Controllers 3

MTH 120 Introduction to Math 3 AREA: Drafting Total 23

PURPOSE: To enable students to develop drafting graphics skills related to architecture, machine design, and using specialized computer software in the drafting AREA: HVAC field PURPOSE: To expose students to theory and application PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: related to HVAC

Course# Title Credits OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: To prepare students for entry-level positions in heating, ventilation and air ARC 130 Materials and Methods of 3 conditioning Construction ARC 221 Architectural CAD Applications 3 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Software I ARC 222 Architectural CAD Applications 3 Course# Title Credits Software II CAD 241 Parametric Solid Modeling I 3 AIR 121 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I 3 CAD 242 Parametric Solid Modeling II 3 AIR 122 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration II 3 EGR 110 Engineering Graphics1 3 AIR 134 Circuits and Controls 3 MEC 113 Materials and Processing of Industry 3 AIR 154 Heating Systems I 3 Total 21 AIR 155 Heating Systems II 3 ELE 133 Practical Electricity I 3 1 Prerequisite for ARC 221, CAD 241 Total 18

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AREA: Industrial Design AREA: Sustainability and Green Construction

PURPOSE: To introduce students to the principles of PURPOSE: This career studies certificate (CSC) sound industrial design, including related mathematics provides instruction in sustainable building materials, and concepts construction methods, and design along with

instruction in solar energy usage especially PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: photovoltaic grid direct systems. Successful students

Course# Title Credits completing this curriculum will be prepared to take both the L.E.E.D (Leadership in Energy and EGR 135 Statics for Engineering Technology1 3 Environmental Design) entry level certification test EGR 136 Strength of Materials for Engineering 3 and the NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Technology2 Energy Practitioners) entry level certification test. This EGR 247 Mechanics Laboratory3 1 CSC, along with the two certifications, will give MEC 113 Materials and Processes of Industry 3 students a substantial edge when applying for jobs or with architectural firms, engineering firms, and ARC 130 Materials and Methods of Construction construction companies involved with green building MTH 115 Technical Mathematics I 3 MTH 116 Technical Mathematics II 3 design and construction. This CSC is ideally suited for Total 16 students who have previous technical skills/degrees and want to update their education or are currently in 1 Prerequisite for EGR 135 is MTH 115. a degree program and want to have additional 2 Prerequisites for EGR 136 are EGR 135 and MTH 116. knowledge and certification to target the green jobs 3 Prerequisite for EGR 247 is EGR 136. market.

OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: AREA: Industrial Maintenance Technician Engineering Technician, Engineers Aide, Civil Engineering Technician, Energy Technician, Solar PURPOSE: To expose students to theory and application Systems Installer or any occupation that has a new related to the maintenance of heating, air conditioning, green/sustainable focus including technical sales and electrical systems and motors and welding project management.

OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: To prepare students PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: for entry-level positions in industrial maintenance

Course# Title Credits PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

MTH 115 Technical Math I 3 Course# Title Credits ARC 130 Materials and Methods of Construction 3

CIV 295 Sustainable Building and Site Design 3 AIR 121 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I 3 CIV 295B Solar Energy Fundamentals 3 CAD 175 Schematics and Mechanical Diagrams 2 CIV 295C Solar Energy Installations 2 ELE 126 Electricity and Shop Power Distribution 2 CIV 295D Solar Energy Installation Lab 1 ELE 133 Practical Electricity I 3 Approved Technical Elective 1-3 ELE 134 Practical Electricity II 3 Total 16-18 ELE 156 Electrical Controls Systems 3

ELE 159 Electrical Motors 3

WEL 120 Introduction to Welding 3

Approved electives 3

Total 25

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