Engineering Technology (AAS)

This curriculum is designed to prepare a student for entry-level engineering and technical positions related to industry and technology. This degree is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level work in the field of Engineering and/or to transfer to a four-year institution for continuing engineering study. Upon completing this program students will be prepared for a career path as Process Engineer, Quality Engineer, Systems Engineer, Plant Engineer, or Manufacturing Engineer. Students planning to transfer to a four-year college should consult with an MCC Counselor.

Source: MCC 2023-24 Catalog

 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 17-22 CR. HRS.
ENG 101 – English Composition 3
MATH 141 – Precalculus 5
 Choose Three (3) Courses From:  9
ART 100A – Art Appreciation
ART 198 – Art History I
BCOM 102 – Advanced Business & Technical Communications
BUS 127 – Human Relations
COM 201 – Public Speaking
CSS 100A – College Success Seminar
ENG 102 – English Composition
HUM 195 – Introduction to Humanities
HE 106 – Concepts of Health and Wellbeing
PHIL 101 – Basic Concepts of Philosophy
PHIL 202 – Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 205 – Business Ethics
SOC 101 – Principles of Sociology
SOC 202A – Modern Social Problems
 
Electives (As Needed To Reach 60 Credits) 0 – 5
   
TECHNOLOGY RELATED REQUIREMENTS 10 CR. HRS.
Choose One (1) Course From:
PHYS 201CL&L – College Physics I
PHYS 203L&L – Engineering Physics I
Choose One (1) Course From:
PHYS 202CL&L – College Physics II
PHYS 204L&L Engineering Physics II
REQUIRED ELECTIVES 12 – 15 CR. HRS.
AMT 129A – Introduction to Technology
ANTH 103 – Cultural Diversity in Contemporary Society
ANTH 105D – Intro to Physical Anthropology/Archaeology
CAD 110 – Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting (2D)
CAD 210 – Parametric Design I – Part Modeling
CAD 250 – Introduction to Solidworks 3D
CHEM 100LEC & CHEM 100A Fundamentals of Chemistry L&L
CHEM 102LEC & CHEM 102A General & Inorganic Chemistry L&L
CIS 120A – Intro to Computer Information Systems
CIS 185 – C Programming
ECON 101A – Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 102A – Principles of Microeconomics
ENGR 105 – Introduction to Engineering
ENGR 202 – Statics
ENGR 204 – Dynamics
MT 101B – Basic Machining
MT 205A – NC/CNC (Numerical Control/Computer Numerical Control)
MT 206A – 2-D CAD/CAM  Computer-Aided Design/Machining
 CHOOSE ONE (1) OPTION: 19 – 21 CR. HRS
OPTION 1:ENGINEERING TRACK* 21 CR. HRS.
CHEM 101LEC & CHEM 101A – General & Inorganic Chemistry L&L 5
MATH 161 – Calculus I 4
MATH 162A – Calculus II 4
MATH 283 – Calculus III 4
MATH 295 – Differential Equations 4
*Engineering Track is recommended for students wishing to pursue a degree in engineering.  Students planning to transfer to a four-year college should consult with an MCC Counselor.
OPTION 2: FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY TRACK* 20 CR. HRS.
CAD 250 – Introduction to Solidworks 3
ELTC 101AL&L – Electricity – Basic 4
HP 101 – Hydraulics/Pneumatics 3
MATH 161 – Calculus I 4
MET 101 – Industrial Materials 3
MET 201 – Metallurgy 3
*Ferris State University Engineering Technology Track allows students to transfer into the following programs at FSU:

  • Industrial Technology and Management
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology
  • Product Design Engineering Technology
OPTION 3: WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY TRACK* 19 CR. HRS.
CAD 210 – Parametric Design I-Part Modeling 3
CHEM 101LEC & CHEM 101A – General and Inorganic Chemistry L&L 5
ELTC 101AL&L – Electricity – Basic 4
MATH 161 – Calculus I 4
MET 201 – Metallurgy 3
*Western Michigan University Engineering Technology Track allows students to transfer into the following programs at WMU:

  • Engineering Design Technology
  • Engineering Management Technology
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology
TOTAL 60