Engineering Design Technology, A.A.S. - EGT3
All phases of manufacturing or construction require translation of ideas and design concepts into the common language of engineering drawings. Therefore, drafting and design technicians play a major role in the design and development of new products or construction. This program prepares students for actual work situations through substantial training in state-of-the-art laboratories using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Design and 3D modeling systems.
Requirements
| Courses | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| or ENG 165 | Professional Communications | |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 111 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| PSY 103 | Human Relations | 3 |
| or PSY 201 | General Psychology | |
| Elective Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Required Core Subject Areas | ||
| EGT 110 | Engineering Graphics I | 4 |
| EGT 151 | Introduction to CAD | 3 |
| EGR 130 | Engineering Technology Applications and Programming | 3 |
| EGR 175 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| EGR 194 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 4 |
| Subtotal | 17 | |
| Other Courses Required for Graduation | ||
| CIM 131 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing | 3 |
| or AET 101 | Building Systems I | |
| COL 103 | College Skills | 3 |
| EGR 103 | Preparation for Engineering Technology | 2 |
| EGR 170 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| EGT 115 | Engineering Graphics II | 4 |
| EGT 165 | Introduction to CAD/CAM | 2 |
| EGT 215 | Mechanical Drawing Application | 4 |
| EGT 225 | Architectural Drawing Applications | 4 |
| EGT 251 | Principles of CAD | 3 |
| EGT 252 | Advanced CAD | 3 |
| EGT 255 | Applications of Advanced CAD | 2 |
| PHY 201 | Physics I 1 | 4 |
| or PHY 221 | University Physics I | |
| PHY 202 | Physics II 1 | 4 |
| or PHY 222 | University Physics II | |
| Subtotal | 41 | |
| Total Hours | 73 | |
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Students considering transferring to a 4-year institution should consult with the department head regarding specific transfer pathways.
Graduation Plan
Fall Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| COL 103 | College Skills | 3 |
| EGR 103 | Preparation for Engineering Technology | 2 |
| EGT 110 | Engineering Graphics I | 4 |
| EGT 151 | Introduction to CAD | 3 |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| EGR 130 | Engineering Technology Applications and Programming | 3 |
| EGT 251 | Principles of CAD | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 111 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| PHY 201 or PHY 221 |
Physics I or University Physics I |
4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| EGR 175 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| EGT 115 | Engineering Graphics II | 4 |
| EGT 165 | Introduction to CAD/CAM | 2 |
| PSY 201 or PSY 103 |
General Psychology or Human Relations |
3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| CIM 131 or AET 101 |
Computer Integrated Manufacturing or Building Systems I |
3 |
| EGT 225 | Architectural Drawing Applications | 4 |
| EGT 252 | Advanced CAD | 3 |
| PHY 202 or PHY 222 |
Physics II or University Physics II |
4 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| EGR 170 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| EGR 194 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 4 |
| EGT 215 | Mechanical Drawing Application | 4 |
| EGT 255 | Applications of Advanced CAD | 2 |
| Elective Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 73 | |
Spring Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Hours | |
| COL 103 | College Skills | 3 |
| EGR 103 | Preparation for Engineering Technology | 2 |
| EGT 110 | Engineering Graphics I | 4 |
| EGT 151 | Introduction to CAD | 3 |
| EGT 251 | Principles of CAD 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| EGR 130 | Engineering Technology Applications and Programming | 3 |
| EGR 175 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| EGT 115 | Engineering Graphics II | 4 |
| EGT 165 | Introduction to CAD/CAM | 2 |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| CIM 131 or AET 101 |
Computer Integrated Manufacturing or Building Systems I |
3 |
| EGT 225 | Architectural Drawing Applications | 4 |
| EGT 252 | Advanced CAD | 3 |
| MAT 111 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| PHY 201 or PHY 221 |
Physics I or University Physics I |
4 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Spring Semester | ||
| EGR 170 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| EGR 194 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 4 |
| EGT 215 | Mechanical Drawing Application | 4 |
| EGT 255 | Applications of Advanced CAD | 2 |
| PHY 202 or PHY 222 |
Physics II or University Physics II |
4 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| PSY 201 or PSY 103 |
General Psychology or Human Relations |
3 |
| Elective Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 73 | |
¹ See Academic Advisor. Will need special approval.
Summer Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer Semester | Hours | |
| COL 103 | College Skills | 3 |
| EGR 103 | Preparation for Engineering Technology | 2 |
| Elective Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Hours | 8 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| EGT 110 | Engineering Graphics I | 4 |
| EGT 151 | Introduction to CAD | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| EGR 130 | Engineering Technology Applications and Programming | 3 |
| EGT 251 | Principles of CAD | 3 |
| MAT 111 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| PHY 201 or PHY 221 |
Physics I or University Physics I |
4 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer Semester | ||
| EGR 175 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| EGT 115 | Engineering Graphics II | 4 |
| EGT 165 | Introduction to CAD/CAM | 2 |
| PSY 201 or PSY 103 |
General Psychology or Human Relations |
3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| CIM 131 or AET 101 |
Computer Integrated Manufacturing or Building Systems I |
3 |
| EGT 225 | Architectural Drawing Applications | 4 |
| EGT 252 | Advanced CAD | 3 |
| PHY 202 or PHY 222 |
Physics II or University Physics II |
4 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| EGR 170 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| EGR 194 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 4 |
| EGT 215 | Mechanical Drawing Application | 4 |
| EGT 255 | Applications of Advanced CAD | 2 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 73 | |
Application and Advising
If you are ready to start your education, there are a few simple steps involved in enrolling at Piedmont Technical College.
Advising Information
The following information provides a guide for advisors who are helping students enroll in this program.
Program Notes
Starting program courses in the fall semester is preferred. However, a freshman course is offered every semester and general education courses can be taken any semester.
Students need to register for EGR 103, EGT 151, and EGT 110 during their first semester classes if they have the test scores to enter these courses.
Recent high school graduates should be asked if they have participated in Project Lead the Way. If so, high school transcripts should be forwarded to the Engineering Department Head for possible exemption credit. When students enter this program with Project Lead the Way course credit in high school, they may receive the following credit:
- Principles of Engineering (POE) - EGR 130
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) - CIM 131
- Civil Engineering and Architectural (CEA) - AET 101
Notes About Individual Classes
Completion of MAT 110 is preferred prior to taking EGR 130, but students are allowed to take MAT 110 along with EGR 130.
All EGT classes are only offered in Greenwood for now.
EGT 215 should be a last semester class. This course requires Advisor approval in order to register.
Please note that CIM 131, EGT 252, and EGT 225 are only offered during fall semesters. EGT 251, EGT 215, and EGR 194 are only offered during spring semesters. EGT 165 and EGT 115 are only offered during summer semesters.
Accreditation Information
This program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Program Educational Objectives
Purpose Statement
Engineering Design Technology program prepares students for the highly skilled and technological workplace in engineering.
EDT Program Educational Objectives:
The objectives of the Engineering Design Technology program is to produce graduates who during their first few years of professional practice will:
- Work at a company as a CAD Technician, Lead Designer, Master Designer, or Associate Engineer.
- Render professional design services or work with a design team in the fields of Engineering Design.
- Pursue higher education if interested in getting a Bachelor’s degree in the field of interest.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing Engineering Design Technology will be able to demonstrate:
- An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the Engineering Design Technology discipline.
- An ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the Engineering Design Technology discipline.
- An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
- An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results.
- An ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.