College Catalog Programs of Study 2016-2017
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Associate of Applied Science
Offered through AL, AN
CIP Code: 15.9999
Purpose: This curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or drafting technology fields.
Transfer Information: Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.
| Two Years |
Credits |
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| 1st Semester | ||||||
| ARC | 123 | Architectural Graphics I | 3 | |||
| 1CIV | 171 | Surveying I | 3 | |||
| ENG | 111 | College Composition I | 3 | |||
| CSC | 110 | Intro. to Computing | 3 | |||
| 2PED | 116 | Lifetime Fitness and Wellness | 1 | |||
| 3___ | Social Science Elective | 3 | ||||
| 4SDV | 100 | College Success Skills | 1 | |||
| Total | 17 | |||||
| 2nd Semester | ||||||
| ARC | 133 | Construction Methodology and Procedures I | 3 | |||
| CAD | 201 | Computer Aided Drafting and Design I | 4 | |||
| 5MEC | 112 | Processes of Industry | 3 | |||
| 6MTH | 166 | Precalculus with Trigonometry | 5 | |||
| 2PED/RPK | Elective | 1 | ||||
| Total | 16 | |||||
| 3rd Semester | ||||||
| 1CIV | 210 | Structural Systems | 5 | |||
| 7CST | Elective | 3 | ||||
| EGR | 115 | Engineering Graphics | 2 | |||
| EGR | 130 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 5 | |||
| 8___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | ||||
| Total | 18 | |||||
| 4th Semester | ||||||
| ARC | 124 | Architectural Graphics II | 3 | |||
| CAD | 140 | Technical Drawing | 3 | |||
| CAD | 202 | Computer Aided Drafting and Design II | 4 | |||
| 5MEC | 118 | Automated Manufacturing Technology | 3 | |||
| 9PHY | 201 | General College Physics I | 4 | |||
| Total | 17 | |||||
Total credits for the Engineering Technology A.A.S.=68 |
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1 CIV classes are offered only on the Alexandria Campus.
2 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. Plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. Plus RPK 205, 216 or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
3 See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives. Students planning to transfer should consider taking HIS 101–102 or HIS 111–112.
4 May substitute SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.
5 MEC courses are offered only on the Annandale Campus.
6 May substitute MTH 163–164.
7 Select from the following: CST 100, CST 110, CST 115, CST 126, CST 227, or CST 229.
8 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives.
9 Individuals planning to transfer to a mechanical engineering technology baccalaureate program should take PHY 201–202.