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2021 - 2022 Dallas College Catalog

2021 - 2022 Catalog
Program: Engineering Technology
Degree Plan: Engineering Technology Certificate

(Level 1 Certificate)

Richland campus only

  • 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.

Degree Plan Code: C1.ENG.TECHNOLOGY

Engineering technicians build, test, service, and repair electronic equipment used in a variety of industries. Topics covered in this program include DC, AC, and digital circuits, PLC, motor controls, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Course Course Title Credit Hours
CETT 1403 DC Circuits 4
RBTC 1401 Programmable Logic Controllers OR 4
ELPT 2419 Programmable Logic Controllers 1 (4)
Semester Total 8
Course Course Title Credit Hours
CETT 1405 AC Circuits 4
CETT 1425 Digital Fundamentals 4
Semester Total 8
Course Course Title Credit Hours
INTC 1457 AC/DC Motor Control 4
ELMT 1405 Basic Fluid Power OR 4
HYDR 1445 Hydraulics and Pneumatics (4)
MCHN 1200 Beginning Machine Shop OR 2
ENTC 2280 Cooperative Education-Engineering Technology, General (2)
Semester Total 10
Minimum Hours Required 26

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.