Advanced Metal Working
TEC204 | Second Semester
Prerequisite: Introduction to the Manufacturing Industry
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAI ⬜PBLN
OFFERED: ⬜Blended ⬜Online See appendix.

A one-semester course designed to give students a comprehensive background of welding, lathes, mills, machine tool work, and foundry. A strong emphasis will be placed on safe use of the equipment and quality workmanship.

Computer Integrated Manufacturing
TEC121 and TEC122 | Full-Year Course
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬛DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAI ⬜PBLN
OFFERED: ⬜Blended ⬜Online See appendix.

Manufactured items are part of everyday life, yet most students have not been introduced to the high-tech, innovative nature of modern manufacturing.  This course illuminates the opportunities related to understanding manufacturing. At the same time, it teaches students about manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation.  Students can earn a virtual manufacturing badge recognized by the National Manufacturing Badge system. This course must be taken for DMACC credit.

Introduction to Engineering & Design
TEC307 and TEC308 | Full-Year Course
Prerequisite: Algebra I or concurrently enrolled
ELECTIVE ⬛9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬛DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬛RAI ⬛PBLN
OFFERED: ⬜Blended ⬜Online See appendix.

Introduction to Engineering Design is the first of a four-course menu for a pre-engineering program entitled “Project Lead the Way” (PLTW). This course will provide a foundation background for students who have an interest or aptitude in engineering. Among the topics addressed will be a survey of the different kinds of engineering careers, problem-solving activities requiring engineering applications, structural and design analysis of various gadgets/machines, and technology applications. Students will exit this course with a more accurate and realistic understanding of the roles, expectations, and types of engineering. This course must be taken for DMACC credit.

Introduction to the Manufacturing Industry
TEC109 or TEC110 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAI ⬜PBLN
OFFERED: ⬜Blended ⬜Online See appendix.

Introduction to the Manufacturing Industry introduces you to the manufacturing process used to create many of today’s consumer goods. You will create products using wood, metal, and plastics using machines located in our manufacturing labs.

Welding Technology
TEC111 or TEC112 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAI ⬜PBLN
OFFERED: ⬜Blended ⬜Online See appendix.

This course provides an introduction to welding processes and welding in industry. Emphasis is placed on fundamental principles of welding processes, operation of welding equipment, welder performance, and weld evaluation and testing with specific emphasis on Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Gas Metal Arc Welding. The course also covers metallurgy, metal weldability, distortion control, materials standards, and AWS and ASME codes. Safety procedures and health and safety hazards are also covered.