Electromechanical & Engineering Foundations

Program Overview

The Electro-Mechanical and Engineering Foundations technical diploma offers students an opportunity to explore various technical and engineering fields before committing to a specific degree or diploma. The program provides a foundation for further study in an Apprenticeship, Technical Diploma, Applied Associate of Science, or Liberal Arts Transfer – Engineering Pre-major, preparing graduates for entry-level positions in maintenance and service work or advanced career opportunities in the engineering field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Electro-Mechanical and Engineering Foundations technical diploma provides students with an opportunity to explore various technical and engineering fields before committing to a specific degree or diploma.
• The program is designed for students who are undecided about their academic goals and interests and gives them a chance to sample different courses before making a final decision.
• The program can serve as a foundation for further study in an Apprenticeship, Technical Diploma, Applied Associate of Science, or Liberal Arts Transfer – Engineering Pre-major.

Outline:

First Semester

• Safety for Industry (1 credit)
• Fluid Power 1 for Industry (1 credit)
• Controls 1 (2 credits)
• AC/DC Circuit Techniques and Principles (3 credits)
• Introductory Engineering Graphics (3 credits)
• College Mathematics (3 credits)

Second Semester

• Metal Repair Techniques (2 credits)
• Introduction to Logic & Troubleshooting (1 credit)
• Refrigeration Fundamentals (2 credits)
• Introduction to PLCs (1 credit)
• Written Communication (3 credits)

Careers:

• Graduates of the Electro-Mechanical and Engineering Foundations program are prepared for entry-level positions in maintenance and service work.
• The program also prepares students for further study in an Apprenticeship, Technical Diploma, Applied Associate of Science, or Liberal Arts Transfer – Engineering Pre-major, which can lead to a variety of career opportunities in the engineering field.