San Antonio College 2009-2010 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Engineering Technologies
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Return to: Department Information Michael Psencik, Chairperson
CAC 145, 486-0066
www.alamo.edu/sac/engtech/etec/index.htm
The Engineering Technologies Department consists of five different programs offering a combination of Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees and certificates. The programs are as follows:
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology
San Antonio College offers a Tech Prep Degree Program for computer-aided drafting (CAD) and design students who desire to enter the manufacturing or construction industries. Graduates of this program will usually enter the field with the title of drafter, designer, or CAD operator. Advanced courses and well-equipped laboratories enable students to extend their theoretical and practical knowledge of various design disciplines. Upon satisfactory completion of this two-year program, the student is awarded an AAS Degree in CAD and Design Technology. This degree transfers in part or whole to several Baccalaureate Degree Programs. Information on transferability can be obtained from a department advisor.
Besides the two AAS Degrees in CAD and Design Technology, the program provides students with other options. A one-year CAD Operations Certificate is also available. In addition, there is an Enhanced Skills Certificate for work beyond the normal two-year degree point. A Marketable Skills Certificate in Autocad® is also available.
All programs have been designed in cooperation with an advisory committee of engineers and professional drafters and designers.
Credit transferable from high school includes: up to 12 semester credit hours for DFTG 1405 Technical Drafting, DFTG 2417 Descriptive Geometry, DFTG 1409 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting, or DFTG 1417 Architectural Drafting-Residential for students who have attained the appropriate competencies from an approved Tech Prep Degree Program high school.
Electronics Technology
San Antonio College offers a Tech Prep Degree Program for electronics technology students who desire to specialize in the field of communications electronics technology, computer electronics technology, or industrial electronics technology. This program leads to an AAS Degree in Electronics Technology with specialties in any of the three areas. Advanced courses and well-equipped laboratories enable students to extend their theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of electronics. The program provides the student with practical internships with local businesses and manufacturers to provide real life experiences in the electronics career field in preparation for full-time employment after graduation. In addition to the two-year AAS Degree, the program provides students with the following exit options: a Certificate in Electronics Technology or Industrial Electronics; transfer to any other Associate’s Degree Program in Texas which offers an electronics major under the State’s Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM); and/or transfer to a four-year university to continue their education. This degree transfers to several general Baccalaureate Degree Programs.
Two additional degrees are also offered in nuclear electronics or communications/radar electronics. These approved Tech Prep Degrees consist of a combination of San Antonio College courses and training courses offered by the U.S. Navy. For more information, contact the electronics program office at (210) 486-0080.
Credit transferable from high school includes: 12 semester hours credit for CETT 1402 Electricity Principles, CETT 1429 Solid State Devices, and CETT 1425 Digital Fundamentals for students who have attained the appropriate competencies from an approved tech prep high school or completed the courses in high school for dual credit.
Engineering Technology
Students will find that this program prepares them for positions as technicians, surveyors, estimators, or facility managers. High paying positions are available to the graduates of this program almost anywhere in the U.S. The Engineering Technology Program is also for people already in jobs who wish to increase their knowledge and eligibility for promotion. The courses in this degree program transfer in whole or part to several Baccalaureate Degree Programs. Information on transferability is available from a department advisor.
The Engineering Technology Program offers two different specialties: engineering technology and surveying engineering technology. Detailed information related to each specialty can be found in section 11 of this bulletin under the Engineering Technology listing.
For further information, call 210/486-0066 or meet with a faculty advisor in room 145 of the Chance Academic Center (CAC).
Geographic Information Systems
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Program is for those students who desire to enter a field which links graphic maps with data and utilizes the result for analysis and data manipulation. Graduates of this program will usually enter the field with the title of GIS technician, GIS analyst, or GIS manager depending on the company. This relatively new technology is opening many positions in numerous companies utilizing GIS hardware and software to make important decisions. Areas where these systems are being utilized include marketing, natural resource utilization, tax appraisal data, real estate, geology, petroleum exploration, and any other area where maps and data might be linked.
This program is a combination of GIS software classes, CAD classes, and surveying classes, which will uniquely prepare the graduate for this field. Advanced courses and well-equipped laboratories enable students to extend their theoretical and practical knowledge in these disciplines. Upon satisfactory completion of the two-year program, the student is awarded an AAS Degree in GIS Technology. This degree transfers in part or whole to several Baccalaureate Degree Programs. Information on transferability can be obtained from a department advisory.
Besides the two-year AAS Degree, the program provides students with the option of a one year GIS Certificate. This certificate will provide the graduate with the skills needed to gain entry level employment in this field.
An Associate of Arts (AA) Degree in GIS is also offered through the Chemistry/Earth Sciences/Astronomy Department.
All programs have been designed in cooperation with an advisory committee of geographers and professional GIS technicians and managers.
Occupational Safety and Health Technology
The occupational safety and health technician assists in developing and implementing safety programs. It is the technician’s responsibility to prevent or correct unsafe working conditions. The technician utilizes knowledge of industrial processes, hazardous materials, and loss control analysis. The technician investigates accidents and near accidents to determine causes and to provide preventive measures.
For further information, call 210/486-0066 or meet with a faculty advisor in room 145 of the Chance Academic Center (CAC).
Programs and Courses - Engineering Technologies Engineering Technologies
Associate of Applied Science
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Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Technology: Engineering, A.A.S.
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Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Technology: General, A.A.S.
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Electronics Technology (Tech Prep Program), A.A.S.
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Electronics Technology — Communications Electronics Specialty, A.A.S.
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Electronics Technology – Computer Electronics Specialty, A.A.S.
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Electronics Technology – Industrial Electronics Specialty, A.A.S.
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Engineering Technology - Surveying Engineering Technology Specialty, A.A.S.
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Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS), A.A.S. (Engineering Technologies)
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Occupational Safety and Health Technology - Safety and Health Management Option, A.A.S.
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Occupational Safety and Health Technology — Industrial Hygiene Management Option, A.A.S.
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Occupational Safety and Health Technology – Safety Engineering Option, A.A.S.
Level I Certificate
Enhanced Skills Certificate
Marketable Skills Certificate
Local Certificate
- • ARTV 1402 - Introduction to Technical Animation and Rendering
- • CETT 1402 - Electricity Principles
- • CETT 1409 - DC-AC Circuits
- • CETT 1425 - Digital Fundamentals
- • CETT 1429 - Solid State Devices
- • CETT 1431 - Technical Programming
- • CETT 1441 - Solid State Circuits
- • CETT 1445 - Microprocessors
- • CETT 1457 - Linear Integrated Circuits
- • CETT 1472 - Electronic Problems
- • CETT 2433 - Digital Computer Circuits
- • CETT 2435 - Advanced Microprocessors
- • CETT 2449 - Research and Project Design
- • CNBT 1301 - Introduction to the Construction Industry
- • CNBT 1302 - Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Systems in Construction I
- • CNBT 1311 - Construction Methods and Materials
- • CNBT 1318 - Construction Tools and Techniques
- • CNBT 1391 - Special Topics in Construction/Building Technology
- • CNBT 1416 - Construction Technology I
- • CNBT 1450 - Construction Technology II
- • CNSE 1100 - Material Handling Equipment
- • CPMT 1303 - Introduction to Computer Technology
- • DFTG 1191 - Special Topics in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- • DFTG 1291 - Special Topics in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- • DFTG 1325 - Blueprint Reading and Sketching
- • DFTG 1391 - Special Topics in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- • DFTG 1405 - Technical Drafting
- • DFTG 1409 - Basic Computer-Aided Drafting
- • DFTG 1410 - Specialized Basic Computer Aided Drafting
- • DFTG 1417 - Architectural Drafting-Residential
- • DFTG 1458 - Electrical/Electronics Drafting
- • DFTG 1491 - Special Topics in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- • DFTG 2170 - Advanced Problems in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
- • DFTG 2380 - Cooperative Education - Drafting
- • DFTG 2402 - Machine Drafting
- • DFTG 2417 - Descriptive Geometry
- • DFTG 2419 - Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting
- • DFTG 2421 - Topographical Drafting
- • DFTG 2423 - Pipe Drafting
- • DFTG 2430 - Civil Drafting
- • DFTG 2436 - Computer-Aided Drafting Programming
- • DFTG 2440 - Solid Modeling/Design
- • DFTG 2486 - Internship - Drafting and Design Technology
- • EECT 1291 - Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- • EECT 1391 - Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- • EECT 1444 - Telecommunications Broadband
- • EECT 1491 - Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- • EECT 2288 - Internship - Electrical, Electronics and Communications
- • EECT 2435 - Telecommunications
- • EECT 2439 - Communications Circuits
- • ELMT 1301 - Programmable Logic Controllers
- • ELMT 1405 - Basic Fluid Power
- • ELMT 2433 - Industrial Electronics
- • ELPT 1311 - Basic Electrical Theory
- • ENTC 1291 - Special Topics in Engineering Technology
- • ENTC 1343 - Statics
- • ENTC 1370 - Introduction to Facility Management
- • ENTC 1391 - Special Topics in Engineering Technology
- • ENTC 1423 - Strength of Materials
- • ENTC 1491 - Special Topics in Engineering Technology
- • ENTC 2302 - Dynamics
- • ENTC 2380 - Cooperative Education in Engineering Technology
- • ENTC 2386 - Cooperative Education Work Experience in Engineering Technology
- • ENTC 2471 - Facility Operation and Maintenance I
- • ENTC 2472 - Facility Management and Finance
- • ENTC 2473 - Facility Operation and Maintenance II
- • ENVR 1302 - Environmental Science II Lecture
- • EPCT 1301 - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Training and Related Topics
- • EPCT 1305 - Environmental Regulations Overview
- • EPCT 1313 - Contingency Planning
- • EPCT 1340 - Industrial Chemical Processes
- • EPCT 1341 - Principles of Industrial Hygiene
- • EPCT 2300 - DOT Regulations
- • EPCT 2331 - Industrial Hygiene Applications
- • EPCT 2333 - Environmental Toxicology
- • GISC 1125 - Concepts and Careers in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- • GISC 1191 - Special Topics in Cartography
- • GISC 1291 - Special Topics in Cartography
- • GISC 1391 - Special Topics in Cartography
- • GISC 1411 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- • GISC 1421 - Introduction to Raster-Based Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- • GISC 1491 - Special Topics in Cartography
- • GISC 2131 - Advanced Problems in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- • GISC 2264 - Practicum in Cartography
- • GISC 2401 - Data Acquisition and Analysis in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- • GISC 2411 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications
- • GISC 2420 - Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- • GISC 2435 - Programming for Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- • HART 1451 - Energy Management
- • HMSY 1191 - Special Topic in Homeland Security
- • HMSY 1337 - Introduction to Homeland Security
- • HMSY 1338 - Homeland Security Emergency Communication Management
- • HMSY 1339 - Homeland Security Emergency Contingency Planning
- • HMSY 1340 - Homeland Security Intelligence Operations
- • HMSY 1341 - Critical Infrastructure Protection
- • HMSY 1342 - Understanding and Combating Terrorism
- • HMSY 1343 - Weapons of Mass Destruction
- • HMSY 1391 - Special Topics in Homeland Security
- • HMSY 2337 - Managing a Unified Incident Command
- • HYDR 1305 - Basic Hydraulics
- • INMT 1319 - Manufacturing Processes
- • MCHN 1320 - Precision Tools and Measurement
- • OSHT 1191 - Special Topics in Occupational Safety and Health Technology
- • OSHT 1291 - Special Topics in Occupational Safety and Health Technology
- • OSHT 1313 - Accident Prevention, Inspection, and Investigation
- • OSHT 1380 - Cooperative Education - Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
- • OSHT 1391 - Special Topics in Occupational Safety and Health Technology
- • OSHT 1401 - Introduction to Safety and Health
- • OSHT 1405 - OSHA Regulations - Construction Industry
- • OSHT 1491 - Special Topics in Occupational Safety and Health Technology
- • OSHT 2305 - Ergonomics and Human Factors in Safety
- • OSHT 2309 - Safety Program Management
- • OSHT 2320 - Safety Training Presentation Techniques
- • OSHT 2401 - OSHA Regulations - General Industry
- • OSHT 2410 - Principles of Safety Engineering
- • QCTC 1243 - Quality Assurance
- • QCTC 1303 - Quality Control
- • QCTC 1305 - Teaming
- • RBTC 1245 - Robotics Interfacing
- • RBTC 1305 - Robotic Fundamentals
- • RBTC 1447 - Electromechanical Devices
- • SRVY 1191 - Special Topics in Surveying
- • SRVY 1291 - Special Topics in Surveying
- • SRVY 1315 - Surveying Calculations
- • SRVY 1391 - Special Topics in Surveying
- • SRVY 1413 - Plane Surveying
- • SRVY 1442 - Global Positioning System Techniques for Surveying and Mapping
- • SRVY 1491 - Special Topics in Surveying
- • SRVY 2343 - Surveying - Legal Principles I
- • SRVY 2440 - Advanced Plane Surveying
- • SRVY 2486 - Internship - Survey Technology/ Surveying
- • TECM 1317 - Technical Trigonometry
- • TECM 1341 - Technical Algebra
- • WLDG 1200 - Introduction to Welding
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