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Grayson County College

Manufacturing Technology Program

Limited scholarships are available for the Fall of 1997. Please contact Joe Henderson, Manufacturing Technology Instructor, hendersonj@grayson.edu or 903/463-8690 for additional information

Fax: (903) 463-8764


Associate of Applied Science Degree

The program is designed to prepare students for occupational entry into the field of Manufacturing Technology.

Manufacturing Technology (MTEC)
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Freshman Year
First Semester Second Semester
Subject Semester Hours Subject Semester Hours
Mathematics 1314 or 23423 Speech 1321 3
Manufacturing Technology 23503 Manufacturing Technology 23003
Manufacturing Technology 13103 Manufacturing Technology 23103
Manufacturing Technology 23053 Manufacturing Technology 23303
Manufacturing Technology 23153 Manufacturing Technology 23803
Manufacturing Technology 23253 Manufacturing Technology 13203

18
18
Sophomore Year
First Semester Second Semester
Subject Semester Hours Subject Semester Hours
English 13013 Economics 23023
Economics 23013 Computer Science 13503
Manufacturing Technology 21201 Elective3
Manufacturing Technology 21401 Specialization Courses**6 - 8
Specialization Courses**9


17
15-17
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS 68 TO 70 HOURS*
*Total Hours depending on specialization option as follows:
Electrical Maintenance Option I (MTEM)68 hours
Mechanical Maintenance Option 2 MTMM)70 hours
Engineering Drafting Option 3 (MTED)70 hours
Microcomputer Option 4 (MTMC)69 hours
**Specialization Option Courses
Electrical Maintenance Option 1 Mechanical Maintenance Option 2
Subject Semester Hours Subject Semester Hours
Electricity 13003 Mechanics 23003
Electricity 13103 Machine Shop 14504
Electricity 23103 Welding 14104
Electricity 23203 Drafting 13303
Electricity 23303 Electricity 23303

15
17
Engineering Drafting Option 3Microcomputer Specialization Option 4
Subject Semester Hours Subject Semester Hours
Drafting 13103 COSC 13063
Drafting 13203COSC 1360 or COSC 13613
Drafting 23803Two of the following: COSC 1370 or COSC 1380 or COSC 1390 or COSC 23706
Drafting 24004COSC 1385 3
Drafting 24104COSC 11021

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16

Manufacturing Technology

Exit Point I. Manufacturing Tech. Level I. (MTCAC) Upon completion of MATH 1314, and any five MTEC courses, students will be eligible for a certificate.

Exit Point II. Manufacturing Tech. Level II. (MTCBC) Upon completion of requirements for Exit Point I, SPCH 1321, and any remaining five MTEC courses (excluding MTEC 2120 and 2140), students will be eligible for a certificate.

Exit Point III. Manufacturing Tech. Level III. (MTCCC) Upon completion of requirements for Exit Point II, and ENGL 1301, ECON 2301, MTEC 2120 and 2140, students will be eligible for a certificate.


Manufacturing Technology Course Descriptions

MTEC 1310. Mechanical Basic Skills. (2-2-3). Basic mechanics with emphasis in hand tool fundamentals, identification, nomenclature, gears, sprockets, cams, chains, benefits of balance, and recognition of unusual machinery sounds or vibrations. (RW)

MTEC 1320. Customer Service. (2-3-2). Fitting industrial areas together, work flow, ordering, customer service and time constraints, the importance of on-time delivery, product order/flow. Work simplification, effects of just-in-time (JIT), lead time. (RW)

MTEC 2120. Computer Operating Systems Applications. (0-3-1). Introduction to basic operating systems, nomenclature, and terminology, and the benefits of computer operating systems. Used in an industrial environment. (R)

MTEC 2140. Spreadsheet Application. (0-3-1). Benefits and use of spreadsheet applications in an industrial environment. (R)

MTEC 2300. Applied Statistical Process Control. (2-2-3). Includes the basics of histograms, control charts, Sigma values, and application of problem solving in an industrial manufacturing setting. Introduction to computerized measuring, metrics, conversion charts, and measuring hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, etc. (M)

MTEC 2305. The Quality Improvement Process. (2-2-3). Customer/supplier model, customer satisfaction, continuous improvement process and learning to deal with continuous change. The concepts of Deming, Juran, and Crosby and the concept of world class quality using the national Malcolm Baldrige award. Measurements; cultural change; personally improving efficiency, effectiveness, and quality, and resulting benefits for employers. (RW)

MTEC 2310. Manufacturing Problem Solving. (2-2-3). Problem solving techniques including cause and effect, histogram, fish bone, Pareto, brainstorming, and storyboarding. Includes team communications, presentation of findings for payback period, and making funding requests. (R)

MTEC 2315. Total Employee Involvement. (2-2-3). Employee as owner, employee empowerment, risk taking, responsibility, diversity in the work environment, union/management partnership, team concept, cultural change, innovation/creativity, problems solving team, and resulting benefits for the employer. (RW)

MTEC 2325. Working Effectively on Teams. (2-2-3). Group dynamics, synergy, team building, consensus decision making, active listening skills, win/win resolution, confrontation skills, creativity and brainstorming, team presentation skills, overall team communication process, resolving personality conflicts and team action. (RW)

MTEC 2330. Industrial Safety, Health and Environment. (2-2-3). OSHA safety guidelines including electrical, chemical, and hazardous material safety. Repetitive motion, ergonomics, recycling, waste elimination, tool use and inspection are provided. Industrial safety awareness, accident cost and prevention. (R)

MTEC 2350. Introductory Manufacturing Technology. (2-2-3). Statistical process control, robotics, computerization, continuous change, and total quality control is emphasized. The dynamics of the manufacturing environment including the employee as a change agent, ownership, and the importance of life-long learning, and other employers' requirements. Plant visits included. (RWM)

MTEC 2380. Principles of Quality Control. (2-2-3). Emphasis on product quality to include customer supplier model, customer defined product, achieving quality, continuous employment, defining quality and determining responsibility for quality, identifying the customer and his/her needs, and concurrent engineering. (RM)

MTEC 2396. Selected Topics (3-0-3). An in-depth study of selected topics on current manufacturing technology practices and problems. Class may be repeated for credit.

MTEC 2399. Cooperative Work Experience (1-20-3). A course designed to integrate on-campus studies with off-campus work experience. The student's supervisor and the instructor-coordinator will establish five specific goals for the student to accomplish. Requires one hour per week of lecture, addressing SCANS competencies and school-to-work transition. Prerequisites: none. (RW).


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