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2021 - 2022 Dallas College Catalog

2021 - 2022 Catalog
Program: Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING/MECHATRONICS TECHNOLOGY -- ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

Richland campus only

  • Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.AMMT.ADV.MANUF

Design skills are required of today's CAD professionals. Knowledge of FEA, material analysis, applied mechanics, design for manufacture and CAD/CAM provides a strong base of information needed in design development.

This program stresses the entire product development process, using the parametric approach and integrating the computer as a true instrument of design - not a drafting tool.

Course Course Title Credit Hours
INMT 1319 Manufacturing Processes 3
MCHN 1320 Precision Tools and Measurement 3
DFTG 1309 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting 3
MATH 1314 College Algebra OR 3
TECM 1341 Technical Algebra (3)
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication OR 3
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking (3)
Semester Total 15
Course Course Title Credit Hours
MCHN 1326 Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) 3
MCHN 1338 Basic Machine Shop 1 3
DFTG 2332 Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting 3
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry OR 3
TECM 1317 Technical Trigonometry (3)
+Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3
Semester Total 15
Course Course Title Credit Hours
MCHN 1352 Intermediate Machining 1 3
DFTG 1345 Parametric Modeling and Design OR 3
DFTG 2335 Advanced Technologies in Mechanical Design and Drafting (3)
MCHN 2331 Operation of CNC Turning Centers 3
PHYS 1401 College Physics 1 OR 4
PHYS 1405 Elementary Physics 1 (4)
Semester Total 13
Course Course Title Credit Hours
MCHN 2447 Specialized Tools and Fixtures 4
MCHN 2435 Advanced CNC Machining 4
INMT 2381 Cooperative Education-Manufacturing Technology/Technician OR 3
MCHN 1393 Special Topics in Tool and Die Maker/Technologist (3)
ENGL 1301 Composition 1 3
++Elective Social/Behavioral Science 3
Semester Total 17
Minimum Hours Required 60

+Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.

Note: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an engineering technology faculty member regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four year institution of their choice.

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ADVANCED MANUFACTURING/MECHATRONICS TECHNOLOGY -- ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE

(Level 1 Certificate)

Richland campus only

  • Students pursuing this award program are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: C1.ADV.MAN.DES

This certificate teaches students to design products using relevant engineering concepts and computer-aided design (CAD) technologies. The award prepares students to use the latest CAD technologies to produce two- and three-dimensional assembly, solid construction, parametric construction and tooling drawings and to provide engineering specifications. Students learn to build scale models, communicate technical information, and solve mechanical engineering problems. In addition to covering CAD technologies and general education requirements, coursework may include:

  • Manufacturing processes
  • Technical drafting and math
  • Computer applications and mechanical concepts
  • Materials, statics, and tool design
  • Design elements and problems
  • Mechanical engineering basics
  • Ability to design products, processes, and systems; and to communicate sophisticated mechanical engineering concepts and ideas through drawings, computer images, and symbols.
  • Real-world problem solving
  • Students learn engineering design, additive manufacturing, jig and fixture design, mold design, F.E.A sustainable design and many other areas of mechanical engineering design.

The program teaches a design process that encourages creativity, craftsmanship, and personal expression, aesthetics, and emphasizes brainstorming and need finding. The coursework provides students with the skills necessary to carry projects from initial concept to completion of working prototypes. Students will operate a 3D printer to produce prototype design through additive manufacturing.

Course Course Title Credit Hours
DFTG 1309 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting 3
DFTG 1345 Parametric Modeling and Design 3
DFTG 2332 Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting 3
Semester Total 9
Course Course Title Credit Hours
DFTG 2440 Solid Modeling/Design 4
DFTG 2335 Advanced Technologies in Mechanical Design and Drafting 3
Semester Total 7
Minimum Hours Required 16

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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ELECTRO MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY

(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

Eastfield and Mountain View campus only

Degree Plan Code: AAS.ADV.ELEC.MECH

  • Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Electro mechanical technology merges electronics, mechanics, fluid power, PLC and computer controls with sensors, transducers and actuators to manufacture a product or perform a task with minimal human intervention. This frees people from the routine tasks and allows them to focus on solving problems, fixing equipment breakdowns or improving processes. A person with these diverse skill sets has a wider range of employment opportunities and is prepared to adapt to changes in industry. The technician with training in Electro mechanical technology will be ready to take advantage of the new developments in industry and realize their potential to grow with changes in the global economy.

Course Course Title Credit Hours
CETT 1403 DC Circuits 4
ELMT 1405 Basic Fluid Power OR 4
HYDR 1445 Hydraulics and Pneumatics (4)
ENGL 1301 Composition 1 3
+Elective Mathematics Elective 3
EECT 1104 Electronic Soldering OR 1
CETT 1191 Special Topics in Computer Engineering Technology/Technician OR (1)
EECT 1191 Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (1)
Semester Total 15
Course Course Title Credit Hours
MFGT 1404 Automated Manufacturing 4
CETT 1405 AC Circuits 4
CETT 1429 Solid State Devices 4
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication OR 3
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking (3)
Semester Total 15
Course Course Title Credit Hours
MFGT 1406 Mechanical Principles in Automated Manufacturing 4
CETT 1425 Digital Fundamentals 4
ELPT 2419 Programmable Logic Controllers 1 4
+++Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3
Semester Total 15
Course Course Title Credit Hours
ELPT 2455 Programmable Logic Controllers 2 4
++++Elective Technical Elective (one course) 4
CETT 1441 Solid State Circuits OR 4
CETT 2480 Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/Technician OR (4)
CETT 2280 Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/Technician AND (2)
CETT 2281 Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/Technician (2)
++Elective Social/Behavioral Science 3
Semester Total 15
Minimum Hours Required 60

+Mathematics Elective - must be selected from the following:

Course Course Title Credit Hours
MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) 3
MATH 1314 College Algebra 3

++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.

+++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

++++Technical Elective - must be selected from the following:

Course Course Title Credit Hours
CETT 1407 Fundamentals of Electronics 4
CETT 1449 Digital Systems 4
CPMT 1403 Introduction to Computer Technology 4
EECT 1491 Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 4
HART 1407 Refrigeration Principles 4
MCHN 1454 Intermediate Machining 2 4
WLDG 1471 Welding Qualifications 4

Mechatronic Technician Apprenticeship

Students who want to use the Mechatronic Technician Apprenticeship as a transition bridge to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechatronics must complete one of the following:

  • Mechatronics Technology Level 1 Certificate (EFC, MVC)
  • Electronics Level 1 Certificate (EFC, MVC, RLC)

NOTES:

  1. Students who complete CETT 2480 Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/Technician will fulfill the requirement to take CETT 2280 Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/Technician AND CETT 2281 Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/Technician.
  2. Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four year institution of their choice.

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ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY

(Level 1 Certificate)

Eastfield, Mountain View and Richland campus only

Degree Plan Code: C1.ADV.ELEC.TECH

  • Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs in the electronics, electronics manufacturing, or service industry. All of the courses in this certificate are applicable to the Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Electronics Technology and Electro Mechanical Technology.

Course Course Title Credit Hours
CETT 1403 DC Circuits 4
CETT 1425 Digital Fundamentals 4
Semester Total 8
Course Course Title Credit Hours
CETT 1405 AC Circuits 4
CETT 1429 Solid State Devices 4
CETT 2480 Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/Technician OR 4
CETT 2280 Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/Technician OR (2)
EECT 1104 Electronic Soldering AND (1)
CETT 1191 Special Topics in Computer Engineering Technology/Technician OR (1)
EECT 1191 Special Topics in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Technology (1)
Semester Total 10-12
Minimum Hours Required 18-20

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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MECHATRONICS TECHNOLOGY

(Level 1 Certificate)

Eastfield and Mountain View campus only

Degree Plan Code: C1.ADV.MECH.TECH

  • Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Mechatronics technology merges electronics, mechanics, fluid power, PLC and computer controls with sensors, transducers and actuators to manufacture a product or perform a task with minimal human intervention. This frees people from the routine tasks and allows them to focus on solving problems, fixing equipment breakdowns or improving processes. A person with these diverse skill sets has a wider range of employment opportunities and is prepared to adapt to changes in industry. The technician with training in Mechatronics will be ready to take advantage of the new developments in industry and realize their potential to grow with changes in the global economy.

Course Course Title Credit Hours
ELMT 1405 Basic Fluid Power OR 4
HYDR 1445 Hydraulics and Pneumatics (4)
MFGT 1404 Automated Manufacturing 4
Semester Total 8
Course Course Title Credit Hours
ELPT 2419 Programmable Logic Controllers 1 4
MFGT 1406 Mechanical Principles in Automated Manufacturing 4
CETT 2480 Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/Technician OR 4
CETT 2280 Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/Technician OR (2)
EECT 1104 Electronic Soldering AND (1)
CETT 1191 Special Topics in Computer Engineering Technology/Technician OR (1)
EECT 1191 Special Topics in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (1)
Semester Total 9-12
Minimum Hours Required 18-20

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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