Quality Engineering Technology - AAS

Program Code: AAS.15852

The Quality Engineering Technology program is designed to prepare and train students as a manufacturing leader in the Semiconductor Industry as well as many others. Students will gain the skills necessary to engage in continuous improvement activities as well as traditional quality and inspection duties. You'll learn how to use structured problem-solving methodologies including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Students will also gain the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an entry-level cleanroom technician in an automated manufacturing environment.

Fall First Year:

ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3
ENG 111A ; ENG 111B ; ENG 111C or ENG 111H can be taken in place of ENG 111
LW 223W - Wellness in Technical Trades Credits: 2
Any 2 credit LW course or 1 credit LW course AND 1 credit LWA course can be taken in place of LW 223W
MS 113 - Introduction to Machining Processes Credits: 2
MTH 122W - College Algebra Credits: 4
QA 125 - Quality System Design Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 14

Winter First Year:

EET 235 - Electrical Circuits Credits: 3
ENG 113 - Technical Communication Credits: 3
MIT 111W - Manufacturing Processes Credits: 3
MS 181W - Machine Tools I Credits: 4
MTH 209W - Statistics Credits: 4

Total Semester Credits: 17

Spring First Year

MIT 118 - Safety Practices and Procedures Credits: 2
POL 103W - American Politics Credits: 3
POL 105W , POL 212W , POL 215W , POL 220W , POL 221W , POL 223W , POL 225W , POL 228W , HIS 221W , HIS 222W , or HIS 237W can be taken in place of POL 103W

Total Semester Credits: 5

Fall Second Year:

CNC 162 - Computer Numerical Control Theory Credits: 4
ET 162 - Industrial Robotics I Credits: 3
MT 221W - Introduction to Engineering Materials Credits: 3
MIT 225 - Introduction to Cleanroom Processes Credits: 3
QA 244 - Statistical Quality Improvement Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 16

Winter Second Year:

MIT 210 - Lean Thinking Strategies Credits: 3
MT 220 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics I Credits: 3
MIT 226 - Manufacturing Automation Credits: 3
QA 250 - Introduction to Six Sigma Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 12

Total Credits: 64

Notations

A Grade of “C” (2.0) or higher is required in CNC 162 , EET 235 , MIT 111W , MIT 118 , MS 181W , MT 220 , and MT 221W.
CAD 226 is a key course and must be completed within 5 years of completing the degree. Failure to complete within the stated time frame will require you to repeat this course. See Academic Policies and Information /Graduation Requirements .