Technical Studies, Specialization in Engineering Technology (718-04), Associate of Applied Science Degree

Possible Career Opportunities

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Fall I

• ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)

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• MTH 158 - College Algebra ♦ (3 credits)

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• MTH 163 - Precalculus I ♦ (3 credits)

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• MTH 115 - Technical Mathematics I ♦ (3 credits)

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• CAD 151 - Engineering Drawing Fundamentals I (3 credits)
• Social Science (3 credits) ¹

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• ELE 150 - A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals ♦ (3 credits)

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• ETR 104 - Electronic Fundamentals with Computer Applications ♦ (4 credits)

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• SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 credit)

Spring I

• ENG 115 - Technical Writing ♦ (3 credits)

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• MTH 164 - Precalculus II ♦ (3 credits)

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• MTH 116 - Technical Mathematics II ♦ (3 credits)

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• PHY 201 - General College Physics I ♦ (4 credits)

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• MEC 100 - Introduction to Engineering Technology (2 credits)

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• MAR 120 - Introduction to Ship Systems (3 credits)

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• ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts ♦ (3 credits)

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• CSC 200 - Introduction to Computer Science ♦ (3 credits)

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• Wellness Course (2 credits)⁵

Summer I

• PHI 220 - Ethics (3 credits)

Fall II

• ITE 140 - Spreadsheet Software ♦ (3 credits)

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• IND 181 - World Class Manufacturing I (3 credits)

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• IND 140 - Quality Control ♦ (2 credits)

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• BUS 209 - Continuous Quality Improvement (3 credits)

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• BUS 200 - Principles of Management (3 credits)

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• BUS 117 - Leadership Development (3 credits)

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• Approved Elective (3 credits) ^3,4
• Approved Elective (3 credits) ^3,4

Spring II

• Social Science (3 credits) ¹
• IND 297 - Cooperative Education (6 credits)
• Approved Elective (3 credits) ^3,4
• Approved Elective (3 credits) ^3,4

Total Minimum Credits 65/68

¹Select from ECO 201 , PSY 200 , HIS 101 , HIS 102 , HIS 111 , HIS 112 , HIS 121  and HIS 122 .
²TNCC students who are not apprentices at Newport News Shipbuilding are required to enroll in MEC 100 .
³Electives may be selected from ETR, MEC, IND, MAR, PHY 202 , PHY 199 (lab), MTH 240 , MEC 113 , or ELE 239 .
⁴Total credits for this degree must equal a minimum of 65 credits.

⁵Recommended courses to meet requirements are listed under General Education and Wellness Courses .

Program Information (SET)

For additional information about this program visit the Science, Engineering, and Technology Division webpage, stop by room 321 Hastings Hall, phone 757-825-2898, or email stemoffice@tncc.edu.