Associate in Science Degree

Transfer Program: The purpose of the program is to provide students with a general education core and industry specific courses (specialized core) which will permit students to enter directly into employment and provide the basis for a transfer opportunity. Students selecting this program may be recent high school graduates, particularly those students who completed their education at a technical high school, and current employees in local industries seeking to advance their careers.

Outcomes:

• Demonstrate the ability to research, develop reports, and prepare oral and written presentations applicable to Business and Industry.
• Apply appropriate mathematical and scientific principles in the manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrate understanding of the impact of social and economic systems on the manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrate proficiency in current manufacturing processes including CAD, CAM, and CNC.
• Develop dimensional measurement ability as applied in the manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to define structure and properties and tensile strength of materials and their impact in selection and utilization of materials for manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrate the ability to complete an analysis of environmental safety, risk factors, problem identification, and management controls within State and National environmental guidelines for business and industry.