Production Operations and Control Emphasis, Manufacturing Engineering Technology (AAS)

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in all major courses, support courses, and technical electives is required (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable) in addition to an overall GPA for all courses of 2.00 or higher. Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation in the Degree and General Education Requirements .
Credit Hour Requirements: Credit hours vary as shown for different emphasis areas: the AAS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology with a Production Operations and Control Emphasis requires 64 credit hours, the AAS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology with a Welding Emphasis requires 63 credit hours, and the AAS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology with a Plastics and Composites Emphasis requires 64 credit hours. Transfer students are required to take a minimum of 20 credit hours at Weber State University.
Assessment Requirements: Students will be required to complete certain assessment instruments as part of the overall requirements for receiving their associate’s degree. Please see your advisor or your department for specific information regarding assessment.

Advisement

All Manufacturing Engineering Technology students are required to meet with their faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Please call the department secretary at 801-626-6305 for the name of your advisor and to schedule an appointment.

Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information ). No special admission or application requirements are needed for this program.

General Education

Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science requirements. Computer and Information Literacy as defined in this catalog is also required for the AAS degree. Consult with your advisor for specific general education guidelines.

Course Requirements for the AAS Degree

Core Courses (50 credit hours)

AAS Degree requirements for an AAS Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Production Operations and Control Emphasis, an AAS Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology with a Welding Emphasis, or an AAS Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology with a Plastics and Composites Emphasis will be met by completing the first two years of the respective BS Degree. All AAS Degrees will have the following courses in common.

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Courses Required (11 credit hours)

Technical Courses Required (8 credit hours)

DET 1060 - Fundamentals of Mechanical Drafting Using 3D CAD (3)
DET 1160 - Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Using 3D CAD (3)
Computer and Information Literacy Exams (2) *

Support Courses Required (22 credit hours)

COMM 2110 HU - Interpersonal & Small Group Communication (3) *
CHEM 1110 PS - Elementary Chemistry (5) *
MATH 1080 QL - Pre-calculus (5) *
MATH 1210 - Calculus I (4)
PHYS 2010 PS - College Physics I (5) * or
PHYS 2210 PS - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (5)

Other Courses Required (6-9 credit hours)

ENGL 2010 EN - Intermediate College Writing (3) *
prerequisite is ENGL 1010 Introductory College Writing (3) or equivalent
ECON 1010 SS - Economics as a Social Science (3) *

Additional Courses Required by Emphasis Area

Production Operations and Control Emphasis (14 credit hrs)

CEET 1850 - Industrial Electronics (4)
MFET 1150 - Pre-Professional Seminar in Manufacturing (1)
MFET 2150 - Metal Forming, Casting and Welding (2) and
MFET 2150L - Metal Forming, Casting & Welding Lab (1)
MFET 2440 - Computer Numeric Control (CNC) in Manufacturing (2) and
MFET 2440L - CNC in Manufacturing Lab (1)
DET 2460 - Product Design Fundamentals Using 3D CAD (3)

Note:

* These courses will also fulfill general education requirements.