Engineering Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Engineering Technology,

Associate of Applied Science

Overview

The Engineering Technology Program at Laredo College is an integrated, cross-disciplinary degree program that prepares the student for a career as an engineering technician in the field of either general engineering or land surveying. The Engineering Technology Program provides entry-level training for technicians to support engineers in the development of product systems, construction projects, as well as surveying projects that affect every aspect of daily life.  Coursework includes a foundation in the principles of engineering, engineering design, computer-aided design, electronics, manufacturing processes, and Satellite assisted measurements. The program offers multiple exit points and various program credentials to better prepare graduates for employment in the workforce.

Information

The Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology is a degree with an emphasis in general engineering or land surveying and is designed to prepare students for various career opportunities such as engineering technicians, and land surveyors. This program is intended to provide students with the skill set needed to enter the workforce. Skills that are attained through this degree include technical sets, problem solving, teamwork, and drafting. For more information, please contact Program Director, 956-721-5837.

Plan of Study

Recommended Course Sequence Semesters Offered Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER
DFTG 1405 - Introduction to Technical Drawing Fall, Spring 4
TECM 1341 - Technical Algebra Fall, Spring 3
ENTC 1323 - Strength of Materials Fall 3
DFTG 1409 - Basic Computer-Aided Drafting Fall 4
14 Hours
SECOND SEMESTER
TECM 1317 - Technical Trigonometry Spring 3
ENTC 1391 - Special Topics in Engineering Technology, General Spring 3
ENTC 1443 - Statics Spring 4
ELMT 1305 - Basic Fluid Power Spring 3
13 Hours
THIRD SEMESTER
MATH X3XX Mathematics Elective (CORE) Fall, Spring, 3
3 Hours
FOURTH SEMESTER
Select one of the following: 1 Fall, Spring 3
Select one of the following: 2 Fall, Spring 1
4 Hours
FIFTH SEMESTER
INMT 1319 - Manufacturing Processes Fall 3
ENTC 1491 - Special Topics in Engineering Technology, General Fall 4
INMT 1343 - Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing Fall, Spring 3
CETT 1409 DC-AC Circuits Fall 4
14 Hours
SIXTH SEMESTER
ENTC 2380 - Cooperative Education - Engineering Technology, General Spring 2
XXXX X3XX - Language, Philosophy and Culture/Creative Arts Elective (CORE) Spring 3
XXXX X3XX - Social/Behavioral Science Elective (CORE) Spring 4
ENGL 1301 Composition I Fall, Spring 3
12 Hours
AAS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS/PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

1Select one of the following: PHYS 1315 Physical Science I or GEOL 1303 Physical Geology or PHYS 2325 University Physics I or GEOL 1301 Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I Note: Science Lecture and Science Lab need to correspond to each other.

2Select one of the following: PHYS 1115 Physical Science I Laboratory or GEOL 1103 Physical Geology Laboratory or PHYS 1101 College Physics I Laboratory or PHYS 2125 University Physics I Laboratory or GEOL 1101 Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I Laboratory Note: Science Lecture and Science Lab need to correspond to each other.

Note: Preferred PHYS 1315 Physical Science I and PHYS 1115 Physical Science I Laboratory

Note: All Engineering Technology courses require a grade of "C" or better.