General Engineering Technology
Overview
The certificate in general engineering technology will introduce students to a broad spectrum of engineering topics and specializations. Students will learn basics of civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering in preparation for their next steps towards an engineering technology career.
Program Type
Academic CertificateHow to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
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Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (9 Credit Hours) |
ENG-160 |
Technical Communications Technical Communications ID: ENG-160 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of various technical communications such as definitions, processes, instructions, descriptions, and technical reports. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| EGR-104 |
Engineering Technology Foundations Engineering Technology Foundations ID: EGR-104 Credit Hours: 3 This problem-based course introduces the student to fundamental concepts of electrical, mechanical, thermal, fluids, optical, and material systems related to engineering technology. Workplace readiness skills such as laboratory safety, communications, and teamwork are integrated into the course. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| EGR-110 |
Introduction to Computer Environment Introduction to Computer Environment ID: EGR-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course provides an overview of computer hardware, available software, operating systems, and applications. This course also includes fundamental techniques of programming in one or more languages used in engineering technology. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 2 (9 Credit Hours) |
MAT-112 |
Precalculus Precalculus ID: MAT-112 Credit Hours: 5 This course includes the following topics: algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs; analytic trigonometry; analytic geometry; and applications of trigonometry. |
• | 5 | |||
| COL-101 |
College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success. |
• | • | • | • | 1 | |
| EGT-106 |
Print Reading and Sketching Print Reading and Sketching ID: EGT-106 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the interpretation of basic engineering drawings and sketching techniques for making multi-view pictorial representations. This course also includes an introduction to engineering technology, and an introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD). |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 3 (8 Credit Hours) |
EET-113 |
Electrical Circuits I Electrical Circuits I ID: EET-113 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of direct and alternating currents, covering resistance and impedance in series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits using Ohm's Law, kirchhoff's laws, and basic circuit theorems. Circuits are analyzed using mathematics and verified using electrical instruments. |
• | 4 | |||
| PHY-201 |
Physics I Physics I ID: PHY-201 Credit Hours: 4 This is the first in a sequence of physics courses. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. |
• | • | • | 4 | ||
| Semester 4 (9 Credit Hours) |
AET-202 |
History of Architecture History of Architecture ID: AET-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the origins, influences and aesthetics that underlie the various styles of architecture from prehistoric times to the present. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| GEO-102 |
World Geography World Geography ID: GEO-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes a geographic analysis of the regions of the world, i.e., North and South America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa. Diversity of each region is emphasized by examining its physical environment, natural resources, social, cultural, economic and political systems. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| EGR-175 |
Manufacturing Processes Manufacturing Processes ID: EGR-175 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the processes, alternatives, and operations in the manufacturing environment. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 35 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$7,000.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (6 Credit Hours) |
ENG-160 |
Technical Communications Technical Communications ID: ENG-160 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of various technical communications such as definitions, processes, instructions, descriptions, and technical reports. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| EGR-104 |
Engineering Technology Foundations Engineering Technology Foundations ID: EGR-104 Credit Hours: 3 This problem-based course introduces the student to fundamental concepts of electrical, mechanical, thermal, fluids, optical, and material systems related to engineering technology. Workplace readiness skills such as laboratory safety, communications, and teamwork are integrated into the course. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 (3 Credit Hours) |
EGR-110 |
Introduction to Computer Environment Introduction to Computer Environment ID: EGR-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course provides an overview of computer hardware, available software, operating systems, and applications. This course also includes fundamental techniques of programming in one or more languages used in engineering technology. |
• | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 (6 Credit Hours) |
MAT-112 |
Precalculus Precalculus ID: MAT-112 Credit Hours: 5 This course includes the following topics: algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs; analytic trigonometry; analytic geometry; and applications of trigonometry. |
• | 5 | |||
| COL-101 |
College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success. |
• | • | • | • | 1 | |
| Semester 4 (3 Credit Hours) |
EGT-106 |
Print Reading and Sketching Print Reading and Sketching ID: EGT-106 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the interpretation of basic engineering drawings and sketching techniques for making multi-view pictorial representations. This course also includes an introduction to engineering technology, and an introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD). |
• | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 (4 Credit Hours) |
EET-113 |
Electrical Circuits I Electrical Circuits I ID: EET-113 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of direct and alternating currents, covering resistance and impedance in series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits using Ohm's Law, kirchhoff's laws, and basic circuit theorems. Circuits are analyzed using mathematics and verified using electrical instruments. |
• | 4 | |||
| Semester 6 (4 Credit Hours) |
PHY-201 |
Physics I Physics I ID: PHY-201 Credit Hours: 4 This is the first in a sequence of physics courses. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. |
• | • | • | 4 | |
| Semester 7 (6 Credit Hours) |
AET-202 |
History of Architecture History of Architecture ID: AET-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the origins, influences and aesthetics that underlie the various styles of architecture from prehistoric times to the present. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| GEO-102 |
World Geography World Geography ID: GEO-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes a geographic analysis of the regions of the world, i.e., North and South America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa. Diversity of each region is emphasized by examining its physical environment, natural resources, social, cultural, economic and political systems. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 8 (3 Credit Hours) |
EGR-175 |
Manufacturing Processes Manufacturing Processes ID: EGR-175 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the processes, alternatives, and operations in the manufacturing environment. |
• | 3 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 35 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$7,000.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Enter the Workforce
Students who graduate with this certificate can join the workforce as an engineering technologist upon graduation.
Continue Your Education at MTC
Students who graduate with this certificate will be able to pursue an associate’s degree in any of the specializations in the Engineering Technology department.
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