The Applied Engineering Technology curriculum prepares individuals to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to solve technical problems in various types of industry. Course work emphasizes analytical and problem-solving skills. The curriculum includes courses in safety, math, physics, electricity, engineering technology, and technology-specific specialty areas.
Graduates should qualify for employment in a wide range of positions in research and development, manufacturing, sales, design, inspection, or maintenance. Employment opportunities exist in automation, computer, electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering fields, where graduates will function as engineering technicians.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Consistently perform all tasks in accordance with established industry safety standards.
- Perform maintenance tasks on a variety of industrial systems.
- Apply software and programming languages to model and/or control a variety of industrial systems.
- Troubleshoot industrial systems problems to rectify issues promptly.
- Apply written, oral, and graphical technical communications in a manufacturing environment.
A.A.S. in Applied Engineering Technology (A40130)
Program of Study
2026-2027 Catalog
A.A.S. in Applied Engineering Technology (A40130) Print Version
Fall Semester | |||
| ACA 111 | College Student Success OR | 1 | |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1 | |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | |
| DFT 119 | Basic CAD | 2 | |
| ELC 111 | Intro to Electricity | 3 | |
| ELC 125 | Diagrams and Schematics | 2 | |
| ISC 112 | Industrial Safety | 2 | |
Spring Semester | |||
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls | 4 | |
| ELC 131 | Circuit Analysis I | 4 | |
| *ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | |
| ** Math Elective | 3/4 | ||
Summer Semester | |||
| ATR 112 | Intro to Automation | 3 | |
| ELC 128 | Intro to PLC | 3 | |
| **Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | ||
| **Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | ||
Fall Semester | |||
| ELC 213 | Instrumentation | 4 | |
| ELC 228 | PLC Applications | 4 | |
| HYD 110 | Hyd./Pneumatics I | 3 | |
| **Major Elective | 2/3 | ||
Spring Semester | |||
| DFT 154 | Intro to Solid Modeling | 3 | |
| ELC 229 | Applications Project | 2 | |
| **English/Communication Elective | 3 | ||
| MEC 130 | Mechanisms | 3 | |
| **Major Elective | 2/3 | ||
Elective Options | |||
**Math Elective | |||
| Select one course from the following: | |||
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 | |
**English/Communication Elective | |||
| Select one course from the following: | |||
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | |
**Social/Behavorial Science Elective | |||
| Select one course from the following: | |||
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I | 3 | |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | |
| HIS 121 | Western Civilization I | 3 | |
| HIS 122 | Western Civilization II | 3 | |
| HIS 131 | American History I | 3 | |
| HIS 132 | American History II | 3 | |
| HIS 221 | African American History | 3 | |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 | |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| SOC 213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 | |
| SOC 225 | Social Diversity | 3 | |
**Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | |||
| Select one course from the following: | |||
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | |
| ART 113 | Art Methods and Materials | 3 | |
| ENG 131 | Introduction to Literature | 3 | |
| ENG 231 | American Literature I | 3 | |
| ENG 232 | American Literature II | 3 | |
| ENG 241 | British Literature I | 3 | |
| ENG 242 | British Literature II | 3 | |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | |
| MUS 111 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 | |
| MUS 112 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 | |
| PHI 210 | History of Philosophy | 3 | |
| PHI 215 | Philosophical Issues | 3 | |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | |
**Major Electives | |||
| Select 4-8 SHC from the following: | |||
| ATR 219 | Automation Troubleshooting | 2 | |
| DFT 152 | CAD II | 3 | |
| ISC 132 | Manufacturing Quality Control | 3 | |
| ISC 220 | Lean Manufacturing | 3 | |
| MAC 118 | Machine Shop Basic | 2 | |
| MAC 121 | Intro to CNC | 2 | |
| MAC 131 | Blueprint Reading/Mach I | 2 | |
| TDP 110 | Introduction to 3D Printing | 3 | |
| WLD 110 | Cutting Processes | 2 | |
*This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.
NOTE: Students are required to take ACA 111 in their first semester.
Applied Engineering Technology Certificate (C40130)
Program of Study
This certificate prepares individuals to work as entry-level maintenance technicians.
| ELC-117 | Motors and Controls | 4 | |
| ELC-128 | Intro to PLC | 3 | |
| HYD-110 | Hyd./Pneumatics I | 3 | |
| ISC-112 | Industrial Safety | 2 |
Applied Engineering Technology Drafting Certificate (C40130A)
Program of Study
This certificate prepares individuals to work as entry-level maintenance technicians.
| DFT-119 | Basic CAD | 2 | |
| DFT-152 | CAD II | 3 | |
| DFT-154 | Intro to Solid Modeling | 3 | |
| MAC 131 | Blueprint Reading/Mach I | 2 | |
| TDP-110 | Introduction to 3D Printing | 3 |
Earn College Credit in High School
A CCP pathway for high school juniors and seniors is available for this program. Visit the Career and College Promise page for more information.
The Career and College Promise (CCP) Program provides opportunities for eligible high school students to start college early, where courses can count for dual credit (credit in the high school and college at the same time), all TUITION-FREE! CCP students accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that provide entry-level job skills and/or lead to college transfer credit.
Program Coordinator - Applied Engineering
Faculty Schedule: Richard Harrison
Phone: (252) 246-1347
Email: rharrison@wilsoncc.edu
