Laboratory experiences include experimentation with various energy converters. Open to all students. Emphasis is placed on standardization and quality standards used in the engineering and technology trades associated with technical drawings. Awareness of the nature and characteristics of raw materials permits associations to be made regarding selection of processes by which materials may be changed. Open to all students.
Traditional equipment is used to reinforce pictorial sketching and drawing techniques.
An introduction to the basic principles of manufacturing processes. Manufacturing quality control, inspection and safety as well as manufacturing process automation, numerical control and programming will also be introduced. Develops advanced skills and understanding of the conceptual design process. Course reviews and extends the application of engineering and technological principles to the design of everyday items, machine elements and mechanical systems. Concepts of computer-aided drafting applied to engineering drawings and schematics for the architectural, civil and electrical systems of the construction industries.