2024-2025 College Catalog

Engineering Technology Fundamentals TCC

Engineering Technology Fundamentals TCC (Major Code: EF11)

Program Description

The intent of the Engineering Fundamentals technical certificate of credit is to expose students to Engineering Technology and Civil Engineering Technology. Provides training in core engineering techniques. These techniques include drafting and design, and complex mathematical calculations. Topics also include engineering project write-ups, presentation, evaluation, and safety.

 

Career Information

Occupation

Engineering Technician

Career Projections

The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 13.7% in Fulton and Clayton counties and 12.1% in the State of Georgia by 2030. Estimated salaries in this field start at $33,931 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.

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Admission Requirements

General College Admissions Requirements

Program Contact Information

Ubani Ogbonnaya
Program Chair, Civil Engineering Technology
Office: C 2207
404-225-4520
ugbonnaya@atlantatech.edu

Program Length and Cost

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 terms
Program Credit Hours: 13
Estimated Program Cost: $3,120

Required Courses

 

Occupations Courses (4 Credits)

Select 4 credits from the following:

DFTG 1101CAD Fundamentals

4

DFTG 11053D Mechanical Modeling

4

DFTG 2010Engineering Graphics

4

PHYS 1111Introductory Physics I

3

PHYS 1111LIntroductory Physics Lab I

1

ECET 1191Computer Programming Fundamentals

3

General Courses (9 Credits)

ENGT 1000Introduction to Engineering Technology

3

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

MATH 1113Precalculus

3

Total Credit Hours: 13

 

Program Outcomes

1. The graduate will be able to maintain a clean and safe lab and equipment area.
2. The graduate will be able to solve real world engineering problems.
3. The graduate will be able to produce engineering drawings using traditional tools and CAD software.
4. The graduate will be able to conduct civil, mechanical, electrical, or environmental tests using traditional engineering tools and equipment.
5. The graduate will be able to present engineering project data to engineering and lay audiences.