The Engineering Technology curriculum provides the learner with working knowledge of engineering technology, including basic and advanced drafting and design principles using various 2D and 3D CAD systems, integrating Lean principles in the design process and knowledge of working with various measurement devices used in determining Quality Assurance of prototypes and finished goods. While in the program, the learner will be able to seek out entry-level and internship opportunities in engineering departments, plant maintenance, production departments and technical sales and support.

Upon successful completion of the Engineering Technology program, the graduate will be able to:

• Identify quality improvement methods used in the industry, including being able to develop your own process improvement action plans.
• Develop and roll out a product development plan from knowledge gained in coursework covering the various processes for manufacturing a product.
• Utilize various methods of measuring for the purpose of reverse engineering and quality assurance needs in the design build process.
• Analyze a piece-part drawing and make an appropriate listing of operations to obtain the desired part in the most cost and time efficient manner.
• Identify and take into account the applied physics principles that come into play in the design-build process of a manufactured product.
• Know your responsibilities as part of a design team and the ethics that should be practiced in this process, appreciating the overall human context in which Engineering Technology activities take place.
• Have the opportunity to advance in your careers and continue your professional development through four-year transfer programs offered at institutions, such as Illinois State University, Purdue University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Southern Illinois University and others with related programs around the country.

Associate in Applied Science Degree
 

Semester One			Credit Hours
	ENT 104		Electricity Fundamentals	3
	ENT 110		Production Drawings & CAD	4
	ENT 111		Metrology with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing	3
#	ENT 252		Introduction to Mechanical AutoCAD	2
#	MAT 170		Elementary Statistics1	3
#	RHT 101		Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I2	3
			Semester Credit Hours	18
Semester Two
	ENT 103		Introduction to Automation	3
	ENT 115		Fluid Power	3
#	ENT 232		Geometric Design, Layout & Building	3
#	MAT 111		Pre-Calculus or1
#	MAT 114		Plane Trigonometry1	3-5
			Program Electives	3
			Semester Credit Hours	15-17
Semester Three
#	ENT 123		Technical Physics1	4
	ENT 127		Materials Manufacturing & Testing Processes	3
#	ENT 260		Jig & Fixture Design	3
#	RHT 102		Freshman Rhetoric & Composition II or2
	SPE 101		Principles of Effective Speaking2	3
			Program Electives	3
			Semester Credit Hours	16
Semester Four
#	ENT 270		Machine Design	3
#	ENT 295		Applied Statics	3
	HTH 104		Science of Personal Health or
	HTH 281		First Aid & CPR	2
	HIS 151		History of the U.S. to 1877 or
	PSC 150		American National Politics or
	SSC 190		Contemporary Society	3
			General Education/Humanities	3
			Semester Credit Hours	17
			Total Credits Required for Graduation	66-68
Suggested Electives:		Program Electives (9): ENT 116◊, ENT 117◊, ENT 118◊, ENT 119◊, ENT 144◊, ENT 204◊, ENT 215◊, ENT 218◊, ENT 255◊, ENT 257◊, ENT 259◊, ENT 280◊, ENT 290◊, ENT 291, ENT 296◊
Coordinator:		Antigone Sharris, Ext. 3622; Email: asharris@triton.edu; Cell Phone: (773) 580-8807
Area of Concentration
Additional Information:		See ENT course descriptions.     See Humanities General Education requirements.     ¹ENT 123◊, MAT 111◊ and MAT 114◊ meets the Mathematics and/or Science General Education requirement.     ²Students must complete RHT 101◊ with SPE 101◊, or RHT 101◊ with RHT 102◊. Students intending to transfer are encouraged to complete all three courses: RHT 101◊, RHT 102◊ and SPE 101◊ to meet university requirements.