Applied Engineering Technology
Diploma
Diploma
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
General Education
6 creditsEnglish
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-110 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts/Social Sciences/Math
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-111 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 |
| ENG-113 | Literature-Based Research | 3 |
| ENG-114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 |
| ENG-115 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| GEO-110 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| GEO-111 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIS-121 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| HIS-131 | American History I | 3 |
| HIS-132 | American History II | 3 |
| HIS-221 | African-American History | 3 |
| HUM-110 | Technology and Society | 3 |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| HUM-120 | Cultural Studies | 3 |
| HUM-121 | The Nature of America | 3 |
| HUM-122 | Southern Culture | 3 |
| HUM-160 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| HUM-211 | Humanities I | 3 |
| MAT-110 | Math Measurement & Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
| MUS-110 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| POL-120 | American Government | 3 |
| PSY-118 | Interpersonal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-243 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| REL-110 | World Religions | 3 |
| REL-211 | Intro to Old Testament | 3 |
| REL-212 | Intro to New Testament | 3 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| SOC-220 | Social Problems | 3 |
Major Requirements
22 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ATR-112 | Intro to Automation | 3 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| DFT-119 | Basic CAD | 2 |
| ELC-112 | DC/AC Electricity | 5 |
| ELC-117 | Motors and Controls | 4 |
| HYD-110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | 3 |
| ISC-112 | Industrial Safety | 2 |
Other Requirements
8 creditsSelect 8 credit hours from the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AHR-110 | Intro to Refrigeration | 5 |
| BPR-111 | Print Reading | 2 |
| BUS-110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS-115 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUS-121 | Business Math | 3 |
| CHM-131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CIS-111 | Basic PC Literacy | 2 |
| CIS-115 | Intro to Prog & Logic | 3 |
| CTI-110 | IT Foundations | 3 |
| CTI-120 | Network & Sec Foundations | 3 |
| CTI-140 | Virtualization Concepts | 3 |
| CTS-115 | Info Sys Business Concepts | 3 |
| CTS-120 | Hardware/Software Support | 3 |
| CTS-155 | Tech Support Functions | 3 |
| DBA-110 | Database Concepts | 3 |
| DBA-115 | Database Applications | 3 |
| DBA-120 | Database Programming I | 3 |
| DFT-151 | CAD I | 3 |
| ELC-113 | Residential Wiring | 4 |
| ELC-114 | Commercial Wiring | 4 |
| ELC-118 | National Electrical Code | 2 |
| ELC-119 | NEC Calculations | 2 |
| ELC-125 | Diagrams and Schematics | 2 |
| ELC-127 | Software for Technicians | 2 |
| ELC-128 | Intro to PLC | 3 |
| ELC-131 | Circuit Analysis I | 4 |
| ELC-213 | Instrumentation | 4 |
| ELC-220 | Photovoltaic Sys Tech | 3 |
| ELC-221 | Adv PV Sys Designs | 3 |
| MEC-110 | Intro to CAD/CAM | 2 |
| MEC-111 | Machine Processes I | 3 |
| MEC-130 | Mechanisms | 3 |
| MKT-120 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MKT-223 | Customer Experience | 3 |
| MNT-110 | Intro to Maint Procedures | 2 |
| NET-125 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| NET-126 | Switching and Routing | 3 |
| NET-225 | Enterprise Networking | 3 |
| NOS-110 | Operating Systems Concepts | 3 |
| NOS-120 | Linux Single User | 3 |
| NOS-130 | Windows Single User | 3 |
| PHY-131 | Physics-Mechanics | 4 |
| TRN-111 | Chassis Maint/Light Repair | 4 |
| TRN-112 | Powertrain Maint/Light Repair | 4 |
| WBL-110 | World of Work | 1 |
| WBL-111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1 |
| WBL-112 | Work-Based Learning I | 2 |
| WBL-113 | Work-Based Learning I | 3 |
| WEB-110 | Web Development Fundamentals | 3 |
| WEB-140 | Web Development Tools | 3 |
| WLD-110 | Cutting Processes | 2 |
| WLD-112 | Basic Welding Processes | 2 |
| WLD-141 | Symbols & Specifications | 3 |
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
Total Credits Required: 39
Career Outcomes
17-3029
Engineering Technicians
NC Employment
1,400
17-2199
Engineers, All Other
NC Employment
4,230
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics. State data for North Carolina.