Manufacturing Technology Certificate
MFG Certificate Courses
Preferred Course Sequence
| Semester I | Cr Hrs | |
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| IMT-120 Industrial Safety
This course offers lecture/lab experiences that provide the student a solid foundation for continued study of Industrial Maintenance. Topics include a wide variety of safety and regulatory compliance sessions such as: First Aid, CPR, Electrical Safety, and Lock-out/Tag-out. OSHA and EPA regulations are also covered, as well as awareness of Environmental Safety and Health issues. |
3-3-0 | |
| BUS-110 Principles of Business This course provides a survey of business in the United States and also global considerations, including its background,functions, objectives, ethics and opportunities for careers. Various aspects of business will be covered: marketing,management, human resources, production, accounting, finance, administrative services, technology, computerization of the workplace, regulations, international trade and the impact of e-commerce on businesses around the globe. |
3-3-0 | |
| ENG-101 Composition I English 101 introduces students to college-level writing and thinking through personal narrative, analytical, and research-supported writing. The processes of critical thinking, composing, revising, and editing are emphasized. Students will learn basic research skills and documentation techniques. Prerequisite: Grade of NC or better in ENG 050 or satisfactory score on English placement assessment. |
3-3-0 | |
Related Elective - 3-4 hours Related Elective - 4 hours |
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| Total Semester Hours: | 15-16 | |
| Semester II | Cr Hrs | |
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| COM-105 Public Speaking This is an introductory course in research, composition, delivery, and evaluation of speeches for a variety of purposes and occasions. Students will develop skills in critical listening and analysis through small group and individual activities. |
3-3-0 | |
| MTH-125 Technical Math I This course is designed to give students in technical programs a background in applied algebra and trigonometry. Topics include basic algebraic expressions, ratio and proportion, trigonometric functions, solving right and oblique triangles, linear and quadratic equations, volumes and surface areas, operations with polynomials, graphing, and number systems. Prerequisite: Grade of “NC” or better in MTH 070 (preferred), MTH 050 or MTH 055 or equivalent or satisfactory score on the Mathematics Placement Assessment. |
3-3-0 | |
| PHY-105 Introduction to Physics This course provides an introduction to basic physics. Students will apply the principles of mechanics, energy, waves, matter and atomic theory. Laboratory activities will give students the opportunity to demonstrate physics principles presented in lecture. This course is designed for non-science majors. Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in MTH 110 or equivalent score on the Placement Test. |
4-3-2 | |
Related Elective - 4 hours Related Elective - 4 hours NOTE: MTH 130 can be substituted for MTH 125 Certificate Level I is awarded with the completion of 33-34 hours
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| Total Semester Hours: | 18 | |
| Semester III | Cr Hrs | |
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Social Science Elective (must satisfy Missouri law to include instruction in U.S. and State Constitutions) - 3 hours Related Elective - 4 hours Related Elective - 4 hours Related Elective - 3-4 hours |
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| Total Semester Hours: | 14-15 | |
| Semester IV | Cr Hrs | |
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| MFG-275 Manufacturing Capstone
This course provides the student the opportunity to apply skills, knowledge, and creativity to a variety of manufacturing related problems and scenarios. The specific course outline is tailored to the individual MFG degree student and may require participation in a capstone course from one of the programs that constitute the MFG degree or may involve a directed customized capstone experience. The student must consult with a department chair from one of the MFG programs to tailor the course content to the individual’s needs prior to enrolling. Prerequisite: 30 hours completed or including concurrent enrollment in MFG program specific courses and department chair consultation. |
3-4 1-2 4 | |
| MFG-290 Co-operative Education/Internship This course provides supervised work experience in the major fi eld, which provides the opportunity to make practical application of the knowledge and skills attained through coursework. An individualized instructional management plan determines goals to be accomplished. Seminars may also be required. Prerequisite: 30 hours completed or including concurrent enrollment in MFG program specific courses and department chair consultation. |
1-3 | |
| TEC-285 Occupational Seminar
Instruction for this course includes career identification, self-assessment, resume’ development, preparation of cover letters, completion of applications for local jobs, learning the on-line employment application process, research of local companies, jobs available, and current salary ranges, job searching techniques and tools, interviewing skills, follow-up steps after the job interview and on-the-job performance expectations. Prerequisite: Minimum of 30 hours toward degree program or advisor’s approval. |
1-1-0 | |
Social Science Elective - 3 hours Related Elective - 4 hours Related Elective- 3-4 hours AAS and Certificate Level II awarded with the completion of 62-68 hours |
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| Total Semester Hours: | 15-19 | |
| Semester V | Cr Hrs | |
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| BUS-150 Principles of Management This course examines various techniques and theories of management and their effects on current practices. Students will study management functions, relating them to organizational structures. Discussions cover the basic elements of management: planning, organizing, leading and controlling and how the manager relates to personnel issues and organizational change and conflict. Consideration is given to the changing business environment where diversity of personnel, geographic dispersion of work locations, e-commerce and global activities will dominate the work place. Prerequisite: BUS 110 . |
3-3-0 | |
Related Elective - 4 hours Related Elective - 4 hours Related Elective - 4 hours |
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| Total Semester Hours: | 15 | |
| Semester VI | Cr Hrs | |
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| ECO-270 Principles of Macroeconomics This course provides an introduction to the origin and derivation of economic systems. This course includes a look at the structure, organization, operation, and the goals of the United States economic system. A study in basic economic principles, including the role of the government in conducting economic policies (spending and taxes), the role of the Federal Reserve in managing the supply of money, and the role of others (including households and businesses) in determining economic outcomes is included. This course prepares students for further study in economics. Prerequisite: Grade of “NC” or better in MTH 050 or higher or equivalent score on the placement test. |
3-3-0 | |
Related Elective - 4 hours Related Elective - 4 hours Related Elective - 4 hours Certificate Level III is awarded with the completion of 92-98 hours |
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| Total Semester Hours: | 15 | |