Engineering Technology, A.S. Degree

Program Information

A.S. Degree - Code 223200 - Catalog 2024/2025

Anindya Paul, Department Chairperson, 386-506-4155, Anindya.Paul@daytonastate.edu

Tammy Fritz, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4154, Tammy.Fritz@daytonastate.edu

Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes

Mission:

The mission of the Engineering Technology program is to prepare students for employment or provide additional training for persons employed in manufacturing and high technology industries. The program has three specializations - Electronics, Digital Design and Modeling, and Additive Manufacturing. The program prepares students for entering into the manufacturing career cluster.

Description:

The Engineering Technology Associate of Science degree program at Daytona State College prepares students for employment or provides additional training for persons employed in the highly evolving manufacturing (embedded with new technology) and high technology industries. The program also provides specializations in Digital Design and Modeling, Electronics, Additive Manufacturing and Mechatronics, along with embedded college credit certificates in Applied Technology Specialist, Computer Aided Design and Drafting, and Engineering Technology Support Specialist.  The Engineering Technology Associate in Science is fully transferable to four-year BSET degree granting institutions.

AS Certificates That Lead To This Degree:

The following AS Certificates are embedded within this degree. You may pursue the AS degree and also earn the AS certificates while completing the requirements for the degree, or pursue the AS certificates to develop or upgrade your skills. Contact your faculty or academic advisor for details and course options.

Electronics Specialization:

082000 - Applied Technology Specialist (16 Semester Hours)

082300 - Engineering Technology Support Specialist (21 Semester Hours)

Digital Design and Modeling Specialization:

082100 - Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (24 Semester Hours)

Outcomes:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of industrial processes and material properties.

  2. Generate and interpret computer-aided drawings.

  3. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of electronics and electricity.

  4. Demonstrate an understanding of industrial safety, health, and environmental requirements.

  5. Evaluate the use of quality assurance methods and quality control concepts.

  6. Design tests using tools, instruments and testing devices.

  7. Assess failure in equipment and troubleshoot equipment/devices.

  8. Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.

  9. Demonstrate appropriate math skills.

  10. Evaluate modern business practices and strategies.

  11. Demonstrate employability skills.

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.

Approximate Additional Costs

 Lab Fees:  Consult college catalog for lab fees.
 Textbook Estimate:   Consult college bookstore for approximate costs of textbooks. 
 Other Costs:   A scientific calculator, computer repair tool kit (approx. $20), and soldering kit (approx. $20)

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Additional Completion Requirements

  • Program specific and prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.

General Education Courses

General Education Core - 15 Credits

Communications Core (3 credits)

ENC1101Introduction to Composition

3

 

Mathematics Core (3 credits)

MAC1105College Algebra

3

 

Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)

Choose One Course
AST1002Astronomy

3

BSC1005Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors)

3

CHM1020Chemistry in Society

3

EVR2001Introduction to Environmental Science

3

PHY1020Conceptual Physics

3

 

Humanities Core (3 credits)

Choose One Course

ARH1000Art Appreciation

3

HUM2020Introduction to Humanities

3

LIT2000Literature and Culture

3

MUL1010Music Appreciation

3

PHI2010Introduction of Philosophy

3

THE1000Theatre Appreciation

3

 

Social Sciences Core (3 credits)

Choose One Course

AMH2010United States History to 1877

3

AMH2020United States History 1865 to Present

3

POS2041American Federal Government

3

AMH2010, AMH2020, POS2041: These courses satisfy the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement. 

 

Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.

 

Program Specific Courses

Program Core - 18 Credits

EET1011CIntroduction to Electrical Circuits and Lab

3

ETD2320CComputer Aided Drafting I (AutoCAD) and Lab

3

ETI1110Introduction to Quality Assurance

3

ETI1420Manufacturing Processes and Materials

3

ETI1701Industrial Safety

3

ETM1010Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation

3

 

Specialization: Electronics

CET1112CDigital Fundamentals and Lab

4

CET2123CMicrocomputer and Basic Digital Communications and Lab

4

EET1021CAdvanced Electrical Circuits and Lab

3

EET1141CAnalog Devices and Circuits and Lab

4

EET1607CElectronics Assembly and Cabling and Lab

3

EET2142CAnalog Circuits and Basic Analog Communications and Lab

4

EGS1000Professional Performance for Technicians

3

EET2949Cooperative Education Experience in Electronics

1-4

EET2949 is a variable credit course (1-4 credits).  The academic department has approved it for 2 credits in this specialization.

 

Specialization: Digital Design and Modeling

ETD2340CComputer Aided Drafting II (AutoCAD) and Lab

3

ETD2357CInventor Solid Modeling and Lab

3

ETD2364CSolidWorks Solid Modeling and Lab

3

ETD2368CSolidWorks II and Lab

3

ETD2377C3D Computer Animation (3D Studio) and Lab

3

ETD2390CIntroduction to Revit Architecture and Lab

3

ETD2465CTool Design and Lab

3

ETG2520Statics and Strength of Materials

3

EGS1000Professional Performance for Technicians

3

 

Specialization: Additive Manufacturing

ETD2371Additive Manufacturing I

3

ETD2372Additive Manufacturing II

3

ETI1411Survey of Manufacturing Processes

3

ETI2122Product Testing and Quality Control

3

ETD2364CSolidWorks Solid Modeling and Lab

3

ETD2368CSolidWorks II and Lab

3

ETD2465CTool Design and Lab

3

Electronics/ Digital Design and Modeling Elective

3

Electronics/ Digital Design and Modeling Elective

3

 

Specialization: Mechatronics

EET1021CAdvanced Electrical Circuits and Lab

3

CET1112CDigital Fundamentals and Lab

4

CET2123CMicrocomputer and Basic Digital Communications and Lab

4

ETM2315CHydraulic and Pneumatic Power and Control and Lab

3

ETS2540CFundamentals of Robotics and Automation

3

ETS2542CProgrammable Logic Controllers

4

ETI1843CMotors and Controls

3

Choose One of the Following:

ETI2950CCapstone Project

4

EET1141CAnalog Devices and Circuits and Lab

4

EET2949Cooperative Education Experience in Electronics

1-4

EET2949 is a variable credit course (1-4 credits).  The academic department has approved it for 4 credits in this specialization.

 

Sample Program of Study

Year 1

1st Semester

ENC1101Introduction to Composition

3

MAC1105College Algebra

3

ETD2320CComputer Aided Drafting I (AutoCAD) and Lab

3

ETI1110Introduction to Quality Assurance

3

ETI1701Industrial Safety

3

 

2nd Semester

Natural Sciences Core

3

Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2010, AMH2020 or POS2041)

3

EET1011CIntroduction to Electrical Circuits and Lab

3

ETI1420Manufacturing Processes and Materials

3

ETM1010Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation

3

 

Summer Semester

Humanities Core

3

 

Year 2 Specialization: Electronics

1st Semester

CET1112CDigital Fundamentals and Lab

4

EET1021CAdvanced Electrical Circuits and Lab

3

EET1141CAnalog Devices and Circuits and Lab

4

EGS1000Professional Performance for Technicians

3

 

2nd Semester

CET2123CMicrocomputer and Basic Digital Communications and Lab

4

EET1607CElectronics Assembly and Cabling and Lab

3

EET2142CAnalog Circuits and Basic Analog Communications and Lab

4

EET2949Cooperative Education Experience in Electronics

1-4

Total Credit Hours:27

EET2949: This course is a variable credit course (1-4 credits).  The academic department has approved it for 2 credits in this specialization. 

 

Year 2 Specialization: Digital Design and Modeling

1st Semester

ETD2340CComputer Aided Drafting II (AutoCAD) and Lab

3

ETD2357CInventor Solid Modeling and Lab

3

ETD2364CSolidWorks Solid Modeling and Lab

3

EGS1000Professional Performance for Technicians

3

ETG2520Statics and Strength of Materials

3

 

2nd Semester

ETD2368CSolidWorks II and Lab

3

ETD2390CIntroduction to Revit Architecture and Lab

3

ETD2377C3D Computer Animation (3D Studio) and Lab

3

ETD2465CTool Design and Lab

3

Total Credit Hours:27

 

Year 2 Specialization: Additive Manufacturing

1st Semester

ETD2364CSolidWorks Solid Modeling and Lab

3

ETD2371Additive Manufacturing I

3

ETD2368CSolidWorks II and Lab

3

Electronics/ Digital Design and Modeling Elective

3

ETI2122Product Testing and Quality Control

3

 

2nd Semester

ETD2372Additive Manufacturing II

3

Electronics/ Digital Design and Modeling Elective

3

ETD2465CTool Design and Lab

3

ETI1411Survey of Manufacturing Processes

3

Total Credit Hours:27

 

Year 2 Specialization: Mechatronics

1st Semester

CET1112CDigital Fundamentals and Lab

4

EET1021CAdvanced Electrical Circuits and Lab

3

ETS2540CFundamentals of Robotics and Automation

3

ETS2542CProgrammable Logic Controllers

4

 

2nd Semester

CET2123CMicrocomputer and Basic Digital Communications and Lab

4

ETI1843CMotors and Controls

3

ETM2315CHydraulic and Pneumatic Power and Control and Lab

3

Choose One of the Following:

ETI2950CCapstone Project

4

EET1141CAnalog Devices and Circuits and Lab

4

EET2949Cooperative Education Experience in Electronics

1-4

Total Credit Hours:27

EET2949: This course is a variable credit course (1-4 credits).  The academic department has approved it for 4 credits in this specialization.

 

Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.

 

Total Credit Hours: 60