Technology MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN The intent of this curriculum is to prepare students for employment of a technical nature in industry. The widespread use of technology and mechanization has led to the growth of a group of skilled workers who understand the functions of special equipment. These workers make up the job group of technicians. They include all workers below the level of professional engineers, who perform specialized tasks requiring a basic knowledge of principles in design, manufacturing, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment. His technical knowledge permits him to perform many of the duties formerly assigned to the graduate engineer. Technicians design the mechanism, compute the cost, write the specifications, inspect the finished product, originate a tool, test the finished product, do special machine work, aid professional scientists and engineers in research and development work, and help in solving complex problems in modern industry. In this way, the technician carries out vitally important assignments and takes his place on the engineering team. The technician usually specializes in one aspect of engineering. He might, for example, work as a draftsman, detail designer, a cost estimator, production supervisor, time study man, an expeditor, materials handler, stock chaser, a research assistant, a quality control technician, inspector, technical salesman, or a production planner. In executing his function, the technician is required to use a high degree of rational thinking, and to employ post-secondary school mathematics and principles of physical and natural science. He thereby assumes the more routine engineering functions in relation to machines, materials and processes. He must effectively communicate engineering and craftsman ideas, mathematically, graphically and linguistically. Students majoring in Manufacturing Technician and completing the required course of study can obtain a Certificate of Completion. Students desiring an Associate Degree must include the specific course of study and area requirements listed under the requirements for a Bachelor's Degree. Students should consult with the department head regarding the associate program. Technology MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN MAJOR (Example Only) Freshman Title Fund. Mach. Tool Processes I, II Mach. Tool Performance Tech. Education 14, 15, 17 Applied Algebra, Applied Trig., Applied Algebra Course Mfg. Eng. Tech. 21, 22, 23 W S & Trig. Tech. Education8, 9 Basic Drafting I, II 2 2 Mfg. Eng. Tech. 32, 18 Inspection Methods, Working Draw. Problems 3 2 English 1,2 Basic Communications 3 3 Physical Education Selected 1 1 1 Health Educ. 1 Personal Health 2 16 16 18 Sophomore Chemistry 5 Introduction to Chemistry 5 Physics 51, 52, 53 College Physics, Physics 54, 55, 56 Mfg. Eng. Tech. 66 Mfg. Eng. Tech. 70 Ind. Drafting 51 English 3 Welding 60, 61 Economics 5 Tech. Education 18 Data Processing 67 Data Processing 75 Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Heat, Sound, Light 4 4 College Physics Lab. 1 1 Physical Metallurgy Manufacturing Processes Applied Descriptive Geom. 2 Basic Communications 3 Electric Arc Welding Processes, Oxyacetylene Welding Processes 3 Principles of Economics 5 Applied Analyt. Geometry and Introduction to Calculus 5 Computer Programming 3 Numerical Control Programming RELATED TECHNICAL EDUCATION 18 18 17 Related Technical Education is an area within the Institute. It offers service courses for students majoring in areas of the Institute. 344 345