Technology

A study of the machines and methods by which various materials are formed into useful products. Topics will include principles of manufacturing, materials used in manufacturing, conventional and non-traditional processes, forming, joining and assembling, finishing operations, CIM and the future technology of manufacturing. Prerequisites: Eligible to enroll in ENGL 1010.

An introduction to LabVIEW programming, editing and debugging procedures. The course emphasis is the core concepts of variables, constants, data types and flow control as related to structured programming. Applied engineering applications will be utilized that include data input and output, decision making structures, loops, and arrays. Mathematical functions are applied using Sub Vi's and function node methods. Prerequisite: MATH1230 or higher, or concurrent enrollment in MATH1230, or placement into a higher level mathematics course. Lab fee.

Basic and advanced metal-cutting processes with related lab experience. Use of hand tools, selection of feeds and speeds; gauging and precision measurements; and the operation of basic shop equipment including drill presses, saws, manual lathes and milling machines, grinders and basic CNC milling machines. Identification, demonstration and application of machine shop safety equipment and procedures. Develops a technician's appreciation of, rather than proficiency in, operations of machine tools. Does not have to be taken concurrently with TECH 1030. Lab fee.

Use of word processing functions for technical applications. Includes functions essential for laboratory report writing, such as formatting of text, numbered and bulleted lists, tables, cover pages, table of contents, headers and footers, inserting graphics and annotation, special symbols and equations. Slideshow lectures and assignments will be delivered and submitted online.

Use of spreadsheet functions for technical applications. Includes functions such as print settings and page setup, experimental data entry, worksheet manipulation and formatting, mathematical formulas and functions, XY Scatter charts and tend line column and pie charts. Slideshow lectures and assignments will be delivered and submitted online.

Use of software to design technical presentations. Includes design outline and layout appropriate for a presentation in an industrial setting, template selection and creation, master slide creation, inserting text, lists, CAD drawings, schematics, data sheets, graphs, and equations. Special emphasis is given to presentation methods appropriate for industry. Students will be required to give presentations in a simulated industrial setting. Slideshow lectures and assignments will be delivered and submitted online.