General Technology

Associate in Occupational Technology
Industrial Maintenance Mechanics Career Path
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The General Technology major allows students to select course work necessary to become multiskilled technicians. In addition to completing the College’s core curriculum, students also complete course work in at least two technical areas. The following is an example of a career path available. The secondary paths may be substituted for courses in other programs’ primary path. Interested students should talk with their advisors.

For entry into this program the student must be a high school graduate or possess a GED and take the College’s placement test or meet the College’s SAT or ACT requirements.

Recommended Sequence of Courses- Primary Path Only. See advisor for secondary path sequence and other required courses.

First Semester - Fall

 

Introduction to Computers

3

 or

Introduction to Computer Environment

3

 

Problem Solving for Mechanical Applications

3

 

ELE HUM   Select one course from Humanities Electives

3


Total 9

Second Semester - Spring

 

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

4

 

Piping Systems

3

 

Public Speaking

3

 or

Interpersonal Communication

3

Total 10

Third Semester - Summer

 

Introductory Building Maintenance

5

 

Pumps

2

 

Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I

3

Total 10

Fourth Semester - Fall

 

English Composition I

3

 

Mechanical Sketching

2

 

Drive Systems

2

Total 7

Fifth Semester - Spring

 

AC/DC Circuits I

4

 

Preventive Maintenance

3

 

ELE SSC   Select one course from Behavioral and Social Sciences Electives

3


Total 10