• Associate in Applied Science in Automation Technology
• Certificate of Completion in Automation Technology Level I
• Certificate of Completion in Automation Technology Level II
• Certificate of Completion in Automation Technology Level III
• Associate in Applied Science in Machining and Product Development
• Associate in Applied Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• Associate in Applied Science in Manufacturing Technology
• Certificate of Completion in Electromechanical Manufacturing Technology
• Certificate of Completion in CAD/CAM/CNS I
• Certificate of Completion in CAD/CAM/CNS II
• Certificate of Completion in Machining I
• Certificate of Completion in Machining II
• Certificate of Completion in Manufacturing Management
• Certificate of Completion in Manufacturing Welding Department Chairperson: Bob Bonura
Contact: (480) 461-7173
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Automation Technology prepares students to work with a variety of
automated electro-mechanical, product assembly, process control, and product distribution systems that use programmable controls and other methodologies to accomplish system management.
These systems utilize, but are not limited to, robotic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, optical, and thermal devices.
The Automation Technician will gain the skills through this program to define, integrate, install, program, and maintain complex control systems. Major Code: 3000 Total Credits: 64-68 Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses within the program.
Admission Criteria:
Math assessment score on District placement exam placing students into MAT090 or higher, or permission of department.
Required Courses: Credits: 30
ATP101 Introduction to Automated Systems and Robotics 2
ATP105 Engineering Documentation 2
ATP110 Basic Manufacturing Processes 2
ATP130 DC Circuit Analysis 2
ATP135 AC Circuit Analysis 2
ATP150 Fluid Power 1 - Hydraulics,
Pneumatics, and Vacuum Concepts 2
ATP175 Introduction to Motors and Motor Controls 2 ATP180 PLC 1 - Introduction to Ladder Logic 2
ATP200 Sensors and Measurement 2
ATP215 Digital and Analog Circuits 2
ATP222 Servo Systems 2
ATP290 Lean Techniques and Six Sigma 3 CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3 FAC/GTC/MIT/
OSH106 Industrial Safety 2
Restricted Electives: Credits: 9-11
Students should select one track, and take the required electives therein.
Track 1-Process Control Systems and Programming Credits: 9 ATP160 PLC 2 - HMI Interfaces and
Function Block Programming 2
ATP245 Introduction to Solid Modeling - Solidworks 3 ATP251 Fluid Power 2 - Automation Applications 2 ATP260 Automation System Integration 1 2 Track 2-Electromechanical and Hybrid Systems Credits: 11
ATP235 CNC Programming 2
ATP245 Introduction to Solid Modeling - Solidworks 3 ATP251 Fluid Power 2 - Automation Applications 2 + ATP260 Automation System Integration 1 2 + ATP265 Automation System Integration 2 2 General Education: Credits: 25-27
First Year Composition
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) AND
+ ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing (3) 6 + (ENG102 First-Year Composition is acceptable only if
ENG111 is not available)
Oral Communication
COM110 Interpersonal Communication 3
Critical Reading
+CRE101 College Critical Reading (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by Assessment 3 Mathematics
+MAT120 Intermediate Algebra (5) OR +MAT121 Intermediate Algebra (4) OR +MAT122 Intermediate Algebra (3) OR
Equivalent or satisfactory completion of
a higher level mathematics course. 3-5 Humanities and Fine Arts
Any approved general education course in the Humanities and
Fine Arts Area 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology 3
Natural Sciences
Any approved general studies course in the Natural Sciences
Area 4
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automation Technology Level I program introduces the student to automated systems used by companies to produce a variety of products. The emphasis is on the student awareness of the many issues a company must deal with when employing automation and the issues related to control of the equipment. Major Code: 5000 Total Credits: 17
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses within the program.
Admission Criteria:
Math assessment score placing students into MAT090 or higher, or permission of department.
Required Courses: Credits: 17
ATP101 Introduction to Automated Systems and Robotics 2
ATP105 Engineering Documentation 2
ATP110 Basic Manufacturing Processes 2 CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3 COM100 Introduction to Human Communication 3
+ ENG101 First Year Composition 3
FAC/GTC/MIT/
OSH106 Industrial Safety 2
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automation Technology Level II program allows students to be able to evaluate and troubleshoot minor system problems and contributes to their solution or correction. Companies may authorize these employees to perform specific repairs and adjustments. If there are major system problems, this person is expected to recognize the situation and report the technical information to the appropriate repairperson. Major Code: 5630 Total Credits: 15-17
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses within the program.
Admission Criteria:
Math assessment score placing students into MAT090 or higher, or permission of department.
Program Prerequisites: Credits: 17 Certificate of Completion in Automation
Technology Level I (5000) 17
Required Courses: Credits: 15-17
ATP130 DC Circuit Analysis 2
ATP135 AC Circuit Analysis 2
+ ATP150 Fluid Power 1 - Hydraulics,
Pneumatics, and Vacuum Concepts 2
ATP175 Introduction to Motors and Motor Controls 2 ATP180 PLC 1 - Introduction to Ladder Logic 2
+ ATP200 Sensors and Measurement 2
+ MAT120 Intermediate Algebra (5) OR + MAT121 Intermediate Algebra (4) OR + MAT122 Intermediate Algebra (3) OR
Equivalent or higher-level mathematics course 3-5 The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automation Technology Level III program allows students to be to lead the technical efforts to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair most of the faults that would occur routinely in an automated system. People at this level are usually familiar with all electrical, system controls, and mechanical aspects of the system and would support the company team in the day-to-day supervision of the technical and procedural activities related to the equipment. Major Code: 5696 Total Credits: 10
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses within the program.
Admission Criteria:
Math assessment score placing students into MAT090 or higher, or permission of department.
Program Prerequisites: Credits: 15-17 Certificate of Completion in Automation
Technology Level II (5630) 15-17
Required Courses: Credits: 10
+ ATP215 Digital and Analog Circuits 2
+ ATP222 Servo Systems 2
ATP290 Lean Techniques and Six Sigma 3 + ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing 3 The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Machining and Product Development program will prepare students to enter the job market with the entry-level skills to be able to develop new products with input from engineering sketches and drawings.
The program will provide students with the broad range of skills and abilities, including machining skills, electro-mechanical assembly abilities, and product test and prove-out knowledge.
Much of the program is designed to provide hands-on experience, with various machine shop machines and their accessories, as well as a suitable amount of related classroom material. Students who complete the program will have basic machining skills required to solve problems and technical challenges, and be able to work well in a product development environment or a custom, low-volume production environment. Major Code: 3542 Total Credits: 66-69
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program.
Program Prerequisites: Credits: 3
GTC107 Technical Mathematics I (3) OR
Satisfactory score on math placement test 3 Required Courses: Credits: 44-47
DFT114 Machine Trades Blueprint Reading 3 + DFT115 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 3 + DFT252AA Computer Aided Drafting I: AutoCAD 3 ELE100 Concepts of Electricity and Electronics 3 GTC102 Machine Processes, Theory and Application 3
GTC104 Manufacturing Processes 4
FAC/GTC/MET/
OSH106 Industrial Safety 2
+ GTC/
MET108 Technical Mathematics II 3
+ GTC185 Electro-Mechanical Devices 4
+ GTC/
MET206 CNC Programming 3
GTC216 Properties of Materials 3
+ GTC223 Advanced Machine Tools 3
+ GTC208 Statistical Process Control (3) OR MET131 Lean Manufacturing (3) OR
QCT143 Principles of Quality Assurance (3) 3 GTC129 Manufacturing Welding (3) OR
WLD101 Welding I (3) 3
GTC296++ Cooperative Education (any suffixed course) (1-4) OR
GTC298++ Special Projects (any suffixed course) (1-3) 1-4 General Education: Credits: 22
First-Year Composition
ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR
ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR
ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) OR
ENG111 Technical Writing (3) 6
Oral Communication
+Any approved General Education course in the Oral
Communication area 3
Critical Reading
CRE101 College Critical Reading (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment. 3 Mathematics
Met by GTC/MET108 in the Required Courses area. 0 Humanities and Fine Arts
Any approved general education course in the Humanities and
Fine Arts Area 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Any approved general education course from the Social and
Behavioral Sciences Area 3
Natural Sciences
Any approved general education course from the Natural
Sciences Area 4
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Manufacturing Engineering Technology prepares technologists with both conceptual and practical applications of processes, materials, and products related to manufacturing industries. The curriculum combines coursework in technology with a General Education component. Major Code: 3512 Total Credits: 66
Program Prerequisites: Credits: 3
+ ELE101 Beginning Algebra for Technology (3) OR Equivalent OR Satisfactory score on a
placement test OR
+ GTC108 Technical Mathematics II (3) 3 Required Courses: Credits: 48
+ CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry (3) AND
CHM130LL Fundamental Chemistry Lab (1) 4 DFT114 Machine Trades Blueprint Reading 3 + DFT115 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 3 + DFT252AA Computer Aided Drafting I, AutoCAD 3 + ELE105 Algebra-Trigonometry for Technology 5 GTC102 Machine Process, Theory and Application 3
GTC104 Manufacturing Processes 4
GTC106AA Industrial Safety 2
GTC185 Electro-Mechanical Devices 4
+ GTC206 CNC Programming 3
GTC216 Properties of Materials 3
+ PHY111 General Physics I 4
+ PHY112 General Physics II 4
WLD101 Welding I (3) OR
GTC129 Manufacturing Welding (3) 3
General Education: Credits: 18 First-Year Composition
+ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) AND
+ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) 6
Oral Communication
COM225 Public Speaking 3
Critical Reading
+Any approved General Education course in the Critical
Reading area 3
Mathematics
Met by ELE105 in Required Courses area OR
Met by GTC108 in Program Prerequisites area. 0 Humanities and Fine Arts
REL101 Introduction to Religion (3) OR
HUM108 Contemporary Humanities (3) 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences
ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles 3
Natural Sciences
Met by CHM130 AND CHM130LL in Required Course area. 0 The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Manufacturing Technology prepares students for employment as technicians and managers in the manufacturing industry. The program provides skills in computer programming and operation for current and future needs of the manufacturing industry. Students also gain knowledge, skills, and experience in traditional machining and manufacturing processes. The program is comprised of specialized curriculum in manufacturing technology, emphasizing mathematical and scientific theory, and a general education component. Major Code: 3616 Total Credits: 61-69
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for each course listed in the “Required Courses” area.
Program Prerequisites: Credits: 3
GTC107 Technical Mathematics I (3) OR
Satisfactory score on math placement test. 3 Required Courses: Credits: 40-47
DFT114 Machine Trades Blueprint Reading 3 + DFT115 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 3 + DFT252AA Computer Aided Drafting I: AUTOCAD 3
GTC104 Manufacturing Processes 4
FAC/GTC/MIT/
OSH106 Industrial Safety 2
+ GTC/
MET108 Technical Mathematics II 3
GTC216 Properties of Materials 3
+ GTC296++ Cooperative Education (any suffixed course) (1-4) OR + GTC298++ Special Projects
(any suffixed course) (1-3) 1-4
Students must select one of the following three (3) tracks:
Track I-CNC/CAD/CAM Credits: 18
GTC102 Machine Processes, Theory and Application 3 + GTC/
MET206 CNC Programming 3
+ GTC236 CAD/CAM CNC Programming 3
+ GTC266 Solids Modeling 3
+ GTC276 Solids Programming 3
QCT143 Principles of Quality Assurance (3) OR
MET131 Lean Manufacturing (3) 3
Track II-Electro-Mechanical Credits: 22
ELE100 Concepts of Electricity and Electronics 3 GTC102 Machine Processes, Theory and Application 3
+ GTC181 Introduction to Fluid Power 3
+ GTC185 Electro-mechanical Devices 4
+ GTC/
MET206 CNC Programming 3
GTC129 Manufacturing Welding (3) OR
WLD101 Welding I (3) 3
+ GTC208 Statistical Process Control (3) OR QCT143 Principles of Quality Assurance (3) OR
MET131 Lean Manufacturing (3) 3
Track III-Management Credits: 20-21
MET131 Lean Manufacturing 3
MGT147 Supply Chain Management 3
MGT229 Management and Leadership I 3
MGT251 Human Relations in Business (3) OR
MGT253 Owning and Operating a Small Business (3) 3
MKT271 Principles of Marketing 3
CSM/
TQM101 Quality Customer Service (3) OR
TQM220 Leadership and Empowerment Strategies (2) OR TQM230 Teamwork Dynamics (2) OR
TQM240 Project Management in
Quality Organizations (2) 2-3
+ GTC208 Statistical Process Control (3) OR
QCT143 Principles of Quality Assurance (3) 3 General Education: Credits: 21-22
First-Year Composition
ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR
ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR
ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) OR
ENG111 Technical Writing (3) 6
Oral Communication
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR
COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3 Critical Reading
CRE101 College Critical Reading (3) OR
Equivalent by assessment. 3
Mathematics
Met by GTC/MET108 in Required Courses area 0 Humanities and Fine Arts
Any approved general education course in the Humanities and
Fine Arts Area 2-3
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Any approved general education course from the Social and
Behavioral Sciences Area 3
PSY125 is recommended.
Natural Sciences
Any approved general education course from the Natural
Sciences Area 4
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Electromechanical Manufacturing Technology is designed to provide the student with the basic skills to be successful as an entry-level maintainer of simple to medium complexity electro-mechanical equipment.
The basis for the program is the ability to read engineering drawings and electrical schematics in the quest to maintain and repair equipment. These skills are augmented with a good
the machining processes, and instruction regarding the support of manufacturing equipment through effective maintenance of equipment. Major Code: 5621 Total Credits: 34
Program Prerequisites: Credits: 3
GTC107 Technical Mathematics I (3) or
Satisfactory score on math placement test. 3 Required Courses: Credits: 34
DFT114 Machine Trades Blueprint Reading 3 DFT252AA Computer Aided Drafting I: AutoCAD 3 ELE100 Concepts of Electricity and Electronics 3
GTC104 Manufacturing Processes 4
GTC106 Industrial Safety 2
+ GTC108 Technical Mathematics II 3
GTC181 Introduction to Fluid Power 3
+ GTC185 Electro-mechanical Devices 4
GTC216 Properties of Materials 3
MET131 Lean Manufacturing 3
GTC208 Statistical Process Control (3) OR
QCT143 Principles of Quality Assurance (3) 3 The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in CAD/CAM/CNC I program prepares the student to operate the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) systems that produce the machined product on CNC turning centers, machining centers, and other manufacturing equipment in a safety industrial environment preparing student for the National Institute of Metal Working Skills (NIMS) Level One CNC credentials. Major Code: 5616 Total Credits: 15-17 Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the “Required Courses” area.
Program Prerequisites: Credits: 15
Certificate of Completion in Machining I (5614) 15 Required Courses: Credits: 15-17
FAC/GTC/
MIT/OSH106 Industrial Study 2
+ GTC/
MET206 CNC Programming 3
+ GT223 Advanced Machine Tools 3
GTC298++ Special Projects (any suffixed course) 1-3 + MET207 CNC Mill: Operator Training I 3 + MET208 CNC Lathe: Operator Training I 3 The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in CAD/CAM/CNC II program builds on the skills and knowledge developed by the student in the Level I Program. The additional courses are designed to improve the student’s understanding of the manufacturing processes employed in a modern manufacturing business to produce the Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) designs into an end product. The focus of these classes is to understand the programming, setup and verification of the manufacturing equipment in producing precision products of different types of material and features. Major Code: 5647 Total Credits: 10-12 Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program.
Program Prerequisites: Credits: 15-17
Certificate of Completion in CAD/CAM/CNC II (5616) 15-17 Required Courses: Credits: 10-12
GTC216 Properties of Materials 3
+ GTC298++ Special Projects (any suffixed course) 1-3 + MET209 CNC Mill: Operator Training II 3 + MET210 CNC Lathe: Operator Training II 3
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in CAD/CAM/CNC III program introduces the skills needed to translate product sketches and engineering designs into electronic design systems that are the basis for Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). The program focuses on CAD/
CAM application to the machine language to operate the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) systems that produce the machined product on CNC lathes, milling machines, and other manufacturing equipment. Major Code: 5795 Total Credits: 10-12 Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program.
Program Prerequisites: Credits: 10-12
Certificate of Completion in CAD/CAM/CNC II (5647) 10-112 Required Courses: Credits: 10-12
+ GTC236 CAD/CAM Computer Numerical
Control (CNC) Programming 3
+ GTC246 Advanced CAD/CAM CNC Programming 3
+ GTC266 Solids Modeling 3
+ GTC298++ Special Projects (any suffixed course) 1-3 The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Machining I program introduces the skills and knowledge for application in a modern precision manufacturing work environment. Through classroom instruction and hands-on operation of Computer Numerical Control (CNC)-operated machine tools, students will learn to shape metals and other materials to close tolerances and customer specifications. Major Code: 5614 Total Credits: 15
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for required within the program.
Required Courses: Credits: 15
ATP105 Engineering Documentation 2
GTC102 Machine Processes, Theory and Application 3
GTC104 Manufacturing Processes 4
+ GTC108 Technical Mathematics II 3
+ MET112 Inspection Techniques 3
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Machining II program adds to the knowledge and skills obtained in the Level I program to further prepare students for employment in a precision machining establishment. This level further emphasizes the national metalworking standards for industry and the role of statistical and process control techniques to produce the final product. Major Code: 5645 Total Credits: 9
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for required within the program.
Program Prerequisites: Credits: 15
Certificate of Completion in Machining I (5614) 15 Required Courses: Credits: 9
FAC/GTC/MIT/
OSH106 Industrial Study 2
GTC216 Properties of Materials 3
+ GTC223 Advanced Machine Tools 3
+ GTC298AA Special Projects 1
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Manufacturing Management prepares students to work in supervisory or managerial positions in a manufacturing industry. The program is designed to provide an overview of manufacturing management issues for those wanting to become supervisors or managers or for those already working in the field who want to advance and update their knowledge and skills. Major Code: 5625 Total Credits: 29-30
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for each course listed in the “Required Courses” area.
Program Prerequisites: Credits: 3
GTC107 Technical Mathematics I (3) OR
Satisfactory score on math placement test. 3 Required Courses: Credits: 29-30
DFT114 Machine Trades Blueprint Reading 3
GTC104 Manufacturing Processes 4
GTC106 Industrial Safety 2
+ GTC108 Technical Mathematics II 3
+ GTC208 Statistical Process Control 3
+ GTC216 Properties of Materials 3
MGT229 Management and Leadership I 3
MGT147 Supply Chain Management 3
MET131 Lean Manufacturing 3
TQM101 Quality Customer Service (3) OR
TQM220 Leadership and Empowerment Strategies (2) OR TQM230 Teamwork Dynamics (2) OR
TQM240 Project Management in
Quality Organizations (2) 2-3
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Manufacturing Welding provides skill development in oxyacetylene (gas) and electric (arc) welding. Classes are conducted in laboratories that are equipped with modern industrial welding equipment and emphasize skill development in advanced welding techniques utilizing tig and mig machines. Major Code: 5620 Total Credits: 26 Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for each course listed in the “Required Courses” area.
Program Prerequisites: Credits: 0-3 GTC107 Technical Mathematics I (3) OR
Satisfactory score on math placement test. 0-3 Required Courses: Credits: 26
DFT114 Machine Trades Blueprint Reading 3 GTC102 Machine Processes, Theory and Application 3
GTC104 Manufacturing Process 4
GTC106AA Industrial Safety 2
+ GTC108 Technical Mathematics II 3
GTC129 Manufacturing Welding 3
+ WLD206 Advanced Welding - Heliarc and Wire Feed 5
+ WLD215 Welding Fabrication 3