Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (EMEC)

The Electro-Mechanical program is a marriage of Columbus State’s Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electronics Engineering Technology programs. The skills electro-mechanical technicians possess are used in virtually every industry–from manufacturing, to environmental control, to food and pharmaceutical production, to power plants. Electro-mechanical technicians are able to contribute immediately to the companies that hire them.

Electro-mechanical technicians are in great demand. Any industry that uses electrical components and/or has any level of automation and process control needs and will always need EMEC technicians. Electro-mechanical engineering technicians perform both preventive and corrective maintenance on electro-mechanical systems as well as assist in the design of such systems. The most rewarding part of this field is the variety and creativity it affords. EMEC technicians use their knowledge and skills to solve problems and to come up with creative solutions daily.

Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology also shares related courses with the Electronic Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Quality Assurance Technology. For additional information refer to those sections of the College Catalog.

Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology the graduate will be able to:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Select an appropriate electric motor and control based on known functional requirements
• Identify and troubleshoot components in hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Troubleshoot electric motors
• Identify and select electro-mechanical components for typical industrial requirements
• Select and use appropriate power control devices, timers, and sensors
• Identify closed-loop and open-loop systems and select the type of control required to achieve a given system response
• Demonstrate skill in applying programmable logic controllers to control simple processes
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electro-mechanical systems.

Information Technology Support Technician Major

Students interested in a computer technology systems career path should consider the Information Technology Support Technician Major. This program prepares the student to enter career fields related to computer technology systems and support.

• Career fields associated with this program major are:
• Information Technology Technician
• Field PC Technician
• Enterprise Technician
• IT Support
• PC Support Specialist
• Computer Technician
• Information Technology Administrator
• Help Desk Technician
• Remote Support Technician
• Service Desk Technician
• Call Center Technician
• Depot Technician
• Bench Technician

The program focus of the ITST Major includes:

• Preparing the student for the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam, as well as CompTIA Network + and Linux + operations/testing
• Preparing the student for the CISCO CCNA Certification Exam
• Demonstrating and applying effective tools and strategies for supporting and troubleshooting hardware and software
• Analyzing strategies for troubleshooting and debugging networks and network devices
• Developing expertise in supporting both proprietary and Open Source software and operating systems
• Applying effective interpersonal skills and communication.

 

Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree

Quarter 1

Course	Name	Credits
MATH 111	Technical Mathematics I	4
EET 105	Basic Electronic Systems	5
MECH 112	Computer Applications in Manufacturing	3
ENGT 100	Introduction to Engineering Technology	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	16

Quarter 2

Course	Name	Credits
ENGL 101	Beginning Composition	3
MATH 112	Technical Math II	4
EET 115	Basic Digital Systems	5
MECH 115	Engineering Graphics	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	16

Quarter 3

Course	Name	Credits
ENGL 102	Essay and Research	3
MECH 145	2D CAD	4
EET 125	Electronic Switching Systems	5
PHYS 117	College Physics (Mechanics and Heat)	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	17

Quarter 4

Course	Name	Credits
EET 255	Instrumentation and Process Controls	4
MECH 243	Robotics	4
EMEC 250	Motors and Controls	4
COMM 105	Speech	3
.	or	.
COMM 110	Conference and Group Discussion	3
HUM XXX	Humanities 111,112,113,151, 152 (or) 224	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	20

Quarter 5

Course	Name	Credits
ENGT 131	Hydraulics and Pneumatics	4
COMM 204	Technical Writing	3
EMEC 251	Controls and Control Logic	4
MECH 270	Engineering Statistics	4
MECH 260	Basic Mechanisms	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	19

Quarter 6

Course	Name	Credits
SSCI XXX	Social Sciences 100, 101, 102, SOC 239 (or) GEOG 240	5
MECH 240	Machine Tools	4
EMEC 260	PLC Programming	4
QUAL 240	Total Quality Management	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	16
TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS	.	104

Information Technology Support Technician Major

Quarter 1

Course	Name	Credits
MATH 103	Beginning Algebra II	4
PHYS 100	Introduction to Physics	4
ENGL 101	Beginning Composition	3
COMM 105	Speech	3
.	or	.
COMM 110	Conference and Group Discussion	3
MECH 112	Computer Applications in Manufacturing	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	17

Quarter 2

Course	Name	Credits
EET 105	Basic Electronic Systems	5
CIT 150	Networking for Home and Small Business	4
ENGL 102	Essay and Research	3
ITST 123	PC Tech Essentials 1	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	16

Quarter 3

Course	Name	Credits
EET 115	Basic Digital Systems	5
CIT 152	Working at a Small-to-Medium Business	4
ITST 136	Introduction to Open Source	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	13

Quarter 4

Course	Name	Credits
EET 125	Electronic Switching Systems	5
ITST 143	PC Tech Essentials II	4
CIT 154	Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise	4
ITST 246	Open Source II	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	17

Quarter 5

Course	Name	Credits
CIT 156	Designing and Supporting Communications Technology	4
ITST 146	Computer Network Communications Systems	3
MECH 252	Computer Programming for Technicians	3
COMM 204	Technical Writing	3
ITST 256	Technical Support Fundamentals	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	17

Quarter 6

Course	Name	Credits
ITST 266	Capstone in Information Technology Support Technician	4
HUM XXX	Humanities 111,112,113,151 (or) 224	5
SSCI XXX	Social Science 100, 101, 102, SOC 239 (or) GEOG 240	5
ITST 137	E-mail for Tech Support	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	18
TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS	.	.98