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Associate of Science (705.3)

This program provides high technology skills important to the local industrial community. Manufacturing processes, control systems, measurement theory and quality are just a few of the advanced areas with which students will be involved. Manufacturing courses will focus on projects involving real-world industry problems to be solved in the laboratories and shops of the College emphasizing teamwork.

Graduates may find employment as a manufacturer engineer/technician, CAD/CAM specialist, production manager, project engineer or as a quality technician.

Students must choose one of the following fields of study:

A  Controls

B  Machining

C  Welding

D  Nanofabrication

E  Precision Fabrication

(A) Controls

This track provides high technology skills important to the local industrial community. Manufacturing processes, control systems, measurement theory and quality are just a few of the advanced areas with which students will be involved. Manufacturing courses will focus on projects involving real-world industry problems to be solved in the laboratories and shops of the college.

All graduates will participate in an external skills-assessment process to develop a strong resume for employment. Teamwork and collaboration are emphasized in all labs and shops.

See the Checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.

DegreeRequirements

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 65

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(B) Machining

This track provides skills in basic machining for manufacturing with emphasis on quality, precision measurement and computer aided drafting. Students enrolled in the Basic Machines Certificate (706) will find this program offers an excellent career ladder with many opportunities for advancement.

See the Checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 63

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(C) Welding

The emphasis of this track is the manufacture of products through the welding process. Welding skills in the basic welding courses will lead to certification exams in welding. Building on basic welding skills the student develops skills in design, measurement, and material properties.

Students in the Welding Technology Certificate (317.2) will find that this program offers an excellent way to move into the industrial technology or engineering technology fields by building and expanding on their existing welding skills.

See the Checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 64

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(D) Nanofabrication

Nanofabrication is a field involved with building structures that are less than one-millionth of a meter in dimension. A typical device is the modern integrated circuit. Building on a silicon base, the nanofabrication technician uses photlithography, vapor deposition, and gas diffusion to manufacture the transistors, and resistors of the modern integrated circuit.

Students must spend one semester of intensive study at the Nanofabrication Research Laboratory at Penn State University in State College, Pa. Students will learn the skills necessary to work in the clean room environment provided at Penn State. It will be necessary to schedule the term at Penn State in advance to assure that living arrangements and shop space are available. Additional Financial Aid may be available during the term at the Nanofabrication Laboratory.

See also Nanofabrication Certificate Program

See the Checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 63

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(E) Precision Fabrication

The precision fabrication technician will implement computer controlled welding and cutting operations in the manufacture of large scale steel structures. Through the use of robotics, computer aided drafting and computer aided manufacturing the technician will manufacture parts to high precision. The program will also expose the student to precision measurement to assure the final product is as required. Three-dimensional video scanning and laser scanning techniques will be used in profiling the parts being manufactured.
This program offers excellent opportunities for advancement and growth. Graduates of this program would work in precision manufacturing, metal- working, and fabrication industries. Possible job titles are:  industrial engineering technician; manufacturing engineering technician; precision computer control and advance machine tool technician; numerical tool and process control engineering technician, dimensional metrologist; advanced machinist, etc.

Application Process for Manufacturing Technology - Precision Fabrication

See the Checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 71

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