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CTC/MTC 101 Introduction to Engineering Technology

CTC/MTC 101 Introduction to Engineering Technology. Objectives. Understand the class requirements Understand the difference between engineering and engineering technology programs Understand the different engineering technologies on the SUNYIT campus. Why an “Intro” Course?.

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CTC/MTC 101 Introduction to Engineering Technology

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  1. CTC/MTC 101 Introduction to Engineering Technology

  2. Objectives • Understand the class requirements • Understand the difference between engineering and engineering technology programs • Understand the different engineering technologies on the SUNYIT campus

  3. Why an “Intro” Course? • Discuss requirements of the programs • Explore your interests • Learn tools to help you succeed in your classes • Discuss the soft skills critical to professionalism • Learn Excel

  4. WARNING!!!! • Everyone has different viewpoints • Feel free to discuss your opinions in this class • Respect other’s viewpoints even though you may not share those viewpoints

  5. Round Robin Introductions

  6. Class Requirements • On-Web: www.sunyit.edu/~barans • Syllabus • Schedule • Lectures/Assignments • Grades • Drop off assignments in Angel

  7. Choosing Engineering Technology as a Career • Technology has vastly improved our lives: • Safety (front wheel drive, air bags, antilock brakes) • Work (safer, less labor intensive) • Homes (dishwashers, washing machines, dryers) • Communications (cell phones, internet) • Many types of jobs are needed in technology

  8. History of Technology • Stone Age (Skara Brae) • Copper/Bronze • Iron • Industrial Revolution • Petrochemical • Electrical • Nanotechnology

  9. Historical Branches of Engineering • Civil • Mechanical • Mining and Metallurgical • Chemical • Electrical Newer: Aerospace, Computer, Environmental, Nuclear, Systems, etc.

  10. Roles of Technologists • Communicate between management (or engineers) and skilled employees • Implement and interpret the ideas of management • Calibrate, test, inspect

  11. Important Qualities Enjoy: • Working with computers, equipment, machinery • Working with data • Math and science • Problem solving • Working with teams to achieve a common goal • Communicating with others

  12. Differences between Engineering and Engineering Technology

  13. Engineering Technologies @ SUNYIT • Civil • Computer • Electrical • Mechanical

  14. Engineering Programs @ SUNYIT • Electrical and Computer Engineering

  15. Microsoft Word, PDF, Angel • Review

  16. HW Assignment (individual) • In Microsoft Word answer the following questions and submit the document (as a PDF) in the Angel subfolder: • How did you decide you were interested in engineering technology? • Research at least 5 different colleges that offer engineering technology programs and summarize them in a table. • Research at least 5 different colleges that offer engineering programs and summarize them in a table. • Research different types of job opportunities available for engineering technology graduates (choose either civil or mechanical) • List five subjects you would like to cover in this course.

  17. Next Lecture • Academic Requirements

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