Total Program Credits: 90

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• Academic Core

• AMATH 111

  Applied Technical Math

  5 CR

  This course introduces concepts of plane geometry, right triangle trigonometry, and vectors. The elements of algebra are extended into applications for technical professions using approximate numbers in measurement and emphasizing the rules of accuracy and precision. Included are the topics: unit conversions in metric and English systems, scientific notation, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, and proportions. Textbook and scientific or graphing calculator required.
  Prerequisites:
  ACCUPLACER Algebra (254) or higher or MATH 098 with a C or higher.

• OR

• MATH& 141

  Precalculus I

  5 CR

  The focus of this course will be functions. Students manipulate and graph linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and quadratic functions. The course will also cover systems of equations, matrices and determinants, and their applications.
  Prerequisite:
  ACCUPLACER AAF (240) or higher or MATH 099 with a C or higher.

• AND

• MATH& 142

  Precalculus II

  5 CR

  The majority of this course will cover trigonometry. Students will explore trigonometry functions, right and oblique triangle trigonometry, graphing, trigonometry identifies, laws of Sine and Cosine, as well as trigonometric application problems. This course will also cover vectors in the plane and in space, along with parametric equations. Polar coordinates and graphs of polar equations will also be included.
  Prerequisite:
  MATH& 141 with a C or better

• or higher Calculus

• CHEM& 121

  Introduction to Chemistry

  5 CR

  Introductory course for non-science majors, nursing, and environmental science students. Includes basic concepts of inorganic and organic chemistry, the nature of atoms, molecules and chemical bonds, chemical notation, chemistry of solutions, scientific reasoning, and problem-solving in the study of the theory and application of chemistry. Lab work is included.
  Prerequisites:
  ACCUPLACER Reading (256) or higher or RDG 085 with a B or higher, and ACCUPLACER Writing (255) or higher or ENGL 092 with a B or higher or AENGL 100 with a C or higher and ACCUPLACER AAF (240) or higher or MATH 099 with a C or higher.

• or higher Chemistry

• ENGL& 101

  English Composition I

  5 CR

  A composition course in which students read, analyze, and write essays using a variety of rhetorical strategies, as well as develop and verbally express ideas clearly and effectively. The critical reading of essays will provide a basis for the student's own critical writing, which will reflect a command of college-level literacy standards. Attention to writing fundamentals and stylistic techniques will also be included. Word processing, email and internet knowledge required.
  Prerequisite:
  ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension score of 85 or RDG 085 with a C or higher, AND ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills score of 86 or ENGL 092 with a B or higher or AENGL 100 with a C or higher

• CMST& 210

  Interpersonal Communications

  5 CR

  Designed to introduce students to the application of basic interpersonal communication theory, with a focus on achieving success in the workplace. Topics explored include self-awareness, self-disclosure, conversation skills, relationship development and maintenance, assertiveness, teamwork and group dynamics, conflict management strategies, and communicating in a diverse world.
  Prerequisites:
  ACCUPLACER Reading (247) or higher or RDG 085 with a C or higher, and ACCUPLACER Writing (245) or higher or ENGL 092 with a C or higher.

• OR

• CMST& 220

  Public Speaking

  5 CR

  Introduction to communication theory and public speaking organization, audience analysis, oral styles, and use of visual aids. Includes presentation of various types of public speeches and analyses of contemporary speeches.
  Prerequisite:
  ACCUPLACER Reading (247) or higher or RDG 085 with a C or higher, and ACCUPLACER Writing (245) or higher or ENGL 092 with a C or higher.

• TOTAL Academic Core Course Credits

  20 CR

• Engineering Core

• ENGR 100

  Engineering Orientation

  2 CR

  This course explores engineering and technology through class discussion, hands-on activities, and presentations by guest speakers. Topics include engineering disciplines, degree and transfer options, career opportunities, academic success strategies, and planning your program of study.

• ENGR& 104

  Introduction To Engineering & Design

  5 CR

  Course explores the role of teamwork, creativity, and communication in innovative engineering design. Topics include engineering design process, collaborative problem solving techniques, and computer applications. Students will develop their knowledge and skills in these areas through a series of hands-on design projects.
  Prerequisites:
  ACCUPLACER NextGen (254) or higher or Math 098 with a C or higher, and ACCUPLACER NextGen Reading (247) or higher or RDG 085 with a C or higher, and ACCUPLACER Writing (245) or higher or ENGL 092 with a C or higher.

• ENGR 115

  Graphics

  5 CR

  This course is an introduction to the use of graphical techniques and standard practices used to communicate engineering design information. Students will learn graphics techniques, visualization skills, standards for object views and drawing sizes, orthographic projection, section views, proper dimensioning techniques, and tolerances. Freehand sketching is used to develop visualization skills and as an instrument for design conceptualization and communication.
  Prerequisites:
  Accuplacer Arithmetic score of 38 OR C grade or better in MATH 090 or ABE 050 with a 'C' or better and Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 71 or RDG 085 with a 'C' or better and Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 71 of ENGL 092 with a 'C' or better

• ENGR 180

  Parametric Modeling

  5 CR

  This course is an introduction to 3D CAD (computer aided design) with an emphasis on parametric solid modeling applications and usage. Topics include methods for creating solid model components, joining components to form assemblies, and generation of 2D manufacturing drawings from 3D solid models.
  Prerequisites:
  (ENGR 115 with a C or higher) or (MACH 102 with a C or higher)

• TOTAL Engineering Core Course Credits

  17 CR

• Composites Core

• COMP 101

  Survey of Composites

  3 CR

  This course provides an introduction to the field of Composite Engineering Technology and aerospace manufacturing. This course is designed to build a foundation in technical terminology including material science, fabrication methods, and inspection techniques. This course provides an overview of career opportunities and workplace readiness skills.

• COMP 121

  Composite Design & Fabrication I: Ski Building

  5 CR

  This course is designed to provide hands-on experience designing and fabricating composite ski and snowboards. Ski building ties together the techniques of composite manufacturing, woodworking, and CNC technology. Students will utilize CAD/CAM technology to create CNC programs and perform machining operations. Experience gained in this ski building course directly translates to aerospace manufacturing applications.
  Prerequisite:
  COMP 101 with a C or higher.

• COMP 222

  Composites Design and Fabrication II: Aerospace Applications

  5 CR

  This course is designed to expand on experience in parametric modeling and composite fabrication methods. Students will design and perform complex layups utilizing pre-impregnated material per detailed engineering drawings. Students will demonstrate vacuum bag pleating, process control, and cure management techniques for out-of-autoclave layups and infusions.
  Prerequisites:
  COMP 121 and ENGT 233 each with a C or higher.

• COMP 235

  Materials Testing

  5 CR

  This course is designed to expand on knowledge of material science and composite fabrication. Students will learn to perform analysis with methods including: Ultra-Sound Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Tensile Testing, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), ASTM standards, and metrology. Students will also gain experience with 6-Sigma statistical analysis, lean, and quality assurance methodology.
  Prerequisites:
  COMP 121 and ENGT 233, both with a C or higher.

• COMP 290

  Tooling for Composites

  5 CR

  This course is design to expand on experience with parametric modeling and composite fabrication methods. Within this course, students will develop tooling for a composite model glider. Fabrication topics include: Tooling for composites and injection molding, CNC programming, and machining. Design topics include: surface design, aerodynamics, and wing design.
  Prerequisites:
  COMP 121 and ENGT 233, both with a C or higher.

• ENGT 233

  Intro To CATIA

  5 CR

  This course is an introduction to solid modeling using CATIA V5 CAD (computer aided design) software. Topics include methods for creating solid model components, joining components to form assemblies, and generating 2D manufacturing drawings from 3D solid models.
  Prerequisites:
  ENGR 115 with a C or higher

• MACH 191

  Manual Machining for non-Majors

  5 CR

  Proper setup of manual lathes and mills will be emphasized in this introductory machining course for non-program students. Students will be able to identify all parts of an engine lathe and calculate settings to achieve desired speeds and feeds on a variety of different lathes. Work holding, the use of the 3 jaw chuck, facing, O.D. turning, grooving, parting-off and drilling will be covered. Students will hand grind their own tools from HSS lathe tool blanks. The proper use of a mill will be covered including: speed and feed adjustment, work holding and coordinate systems. The operations to be performed will be: tramming in a table, squaring a vise, tool setting, edge finding, facing, end mill use, drilling, and tapping.
  Prerequisite:
  ENGR 115 with a 'C' or higher

• MACH 193

  CNC Machining for non-Majors

  5 CR

  This introductory course covers the principles of CNC machining. The advantages of the CNC machine in production and the process differences between manual and CNC operations will be discussed. Students will read, write, and trouble-shoot G-Code programs, setup CNC lathes and mills, and use CAM software to program a part to run on a CNC machine.
  Prerequisite:
  (ENGR 180 or ENGT 233) and MACH 191 with a C or higher.

• TOTAL Composites Core Course Credits

  38 CR

• Engineering Electives

• Any CENG, ENET, ENGR, ENGT, or COMP course 100-level or higher

• CAP 101

  Microsoft Computer Applications

  5 CR

  General computer skills are important for students and employees. In this course, students will use a personal computer to demonstrate basic skills in Windows and Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Students will describe safe technology practices, use the tools within the BTC learning management system, demonstrate file management techniques, and demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques.
  Prerequisites:
  ACCUPLACER Reading (247) or higher OR RDG 085 with a C or higher.

• CS& 131

  Computer Science I C++

  5 CR

  This course equips students with fundamental programming skills such as effective use of data types, variables, assignment statements, control structures, modular design using procedures, pointers and array data structures in the construction of C++ programs. This course also introduces students to Object Oriented Programming concepts and prepares students for the C++ Institute Certified Associate Programmer exam.
  Prerequisite:
  Math 099 or IT 121 with a C or higher or Instructor Permission.

• ENGL& 235

  Technical Writing

  5 CR

  This course is designed to help students report technical information clearly, completely and persuasively. Technical writing shares many of the same concerns of other kinds of writing, such as attention to purpose, readability and most significantly audience. This course is designed to provide instruction and practice in creating practical and effective documents for students in medical, scientific, technical and other professional fields.
  Prerequisite:
  ENGL& 101 with a C or higher

• MATH& 146

  Introduction to Statistics

  5 CR

  Fundamental concepts and basic tools of descriptive and inferential statistics. How to describe data and make reasonable conjectures about the populations from which the samples were taken. Topics include: sample distribution patterns, organization of data, sampling methods and experimental design, probability and simulation of random events, estimation of population parameters, confidence intervals, correlation, linear regression and basic hypothesis testing. Internet/computer access and graphing calculator required.
  Prerequisite:
  ACCUPLACER AAF (240) or higher or MATH 099 with a C or higher.

• MATH& 151

  Calculus I

  5 CR

  Study of functions, limits, continuity, limits at infinity, differentiation of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonmetric functions and their inverses.
  Prerequisite:
  MATH& 142 with a C or higher

• MATH& 152

  Calculus II

  5 CR

  The study of Riemann Sums, methods of integration, numerical methods, polar and rectangular forms, fundamental theorem of Calculus, areas of regions, volumes of solids, centroids, length of curves, surface area, and an introduction to differential equations.
  Prerequisite:
  MATH& 151 with a C or higher.

• MATH& 163

  Calculus 3

  5 CR

  This course introduces coordinate systems and vectors in 2- and 3-space. We will extend the methods of single-variable differential calculus to functions of two or more independent variables and we will generalize the single integral to define multiple integrals, where the integrand is a function of several variables. The course will cover partial differentiation, directional derivatives and gradients; extreme values; double and triple integrals; applications. Graphing calculator required.
  Prerequisites:
  Math& 152 with a C or better

• CHEM& 161

  General Chemistry w/ Lab I

  5 CR

  An introductory chemistry course for students in programs requiring one or two quarters of general chemistry. Course covers basic principles of modern chemistry, the structure of atoms and molecules, ions, chemical bonding and molecular geometry, the periodic table, chemical formulas and equations, and stoichiometry of reactions and solutions. Lab work included.
  Prerequisites:
  MATH& 141 with a C or higher and ACCUPLACER Classic Reading (85) or ACCUPLACER NextGen Reading (256) OR RDG 085 with a B or higher and ACCUPLACER Classic Sentence Skills (86) or ACCUPLACER NextGen Writing (255) OR ENGL 092 with a B or higher OR AENGL 100 with a C or higher. Recommend completion of CHEM& 121 or one year of high school chemistry.

• CHEM& 162

  General Chemistry w/Lab II

  5 CR

  Second of a two quarter course sequence designed for students in programs needing a second quarter of general chemistry. Covers gases, thermochemistry, states of matter, solution chemistry, kinetics, and chemical equilibrium. Lab work included.
  Prerequisite:
  CHEM& 161 with a C or higher

• PHYS& 114

  General Physics I w/lab

  5 CR

  An algebra-based introduction to classical mechanics and problem-solving in physics, designed for students majoring in technically oriented fields that do not require a calculus-oriented approach. Topics include kinematical description of motion, forces and Newton's Law, gravity, momentum and energy. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving, mathematical reasoning, computer-aided laboratory investigations, and the scientific method.
  Prerequisite:
  MATH& 142 with a C or higher

• PHYS& 221

  Engineering Physics I w/Lab

  5 CR

  PHYS& 221 is the first in a three-course calculus-based survey of physics for engineering pathways. The course introduces the fundamental principles of mechanics: kinematics, momentum and energy conservation laws, physical interactions, force, work rotation, torque and gravity. Conceptual development and problem solving have equal emphasis. Laboratory work includes experimental methods, data analysis, and prepares students for coursework in engineering.
  Prerequisites:
  ENGL& 101 with a C or higher. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Math& 151 with a C or higher.

• PHYS& 222

  Engineering Physics II w/Lab

  5 CR

  PHYS& 222 is a calculus-based introduction to electricity and magnetism that prepares students for coursework in engineering. The course introduces the fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism: electrostatics; magnetic fields of steady currents; time-varying electric and magnetic fields; DC and AC circuits. Conceptual development and problem solving have equal emphasis. Laboratory work includes an introduction to design, experimental methods and data analysis.
  Prerequisites:
  PHYS& 221 with a C or better, Prerequisite or Co-requisite MATH& 152

• PHYS& 223

  Engineering Physics III w/Lab

  5 CR

  PHYS& 223 is a calculus-based introduction to rotations and oscillations, wave phenomena and optics that prepares students for coursework in engineering. Conceptual development and problem solving have equal emphasis. Laboratory work includes an introduction to design, experimental methods, and data analysis.
  Prerequisites:
  PHYS& 222 with a C or better

• TOTAL Engineering Electives Course Credits

  15 CR

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