1. MiraCosta Engineering Technician Course
Curriculum Overview 2016
Where do students spend their time?
Unit # Topic Hours
Math, Physics, Chemistry applied throughout all Units
12 Electrical Systems (Theory, Soldering, Schematics, Rework…) 50
28 Maritime Application & Project (ROV theory and project) 45
35 Final Project (Application of Engineering Topics) 40
9 Robotics (Fanuc, Rethink, etc) 30
16 Mechanical Systems (gear, chain, drive systems, etc) 30
29 Automation (Festo, SMC, PLC, etc) 30
18 Engineering Design (concept to manufacture) 30
7 Solidworks (Parts, Assemblies, Drawings) 30
23 Pneumatics Theory and Application 25
24 Test Engineering 24
26 PLC (including Boolean Logic, Logic Gates) 24
19 Quality Control (Lean Manuf, 6 Sig, AQL, CMM, etc) 20
6 Intro to Engineering 16
17 Fabrication with Hand Tools 16
25 Presentation Skills (throughout projects) 16
33 Job Shadow (2 days at 2 companies) 16
2 OSHA & Safety (Certification included) 15
10 Arduino (Code, Electronics, and Mechanics) 12
27 Logic Gates and Application (National Instruments & Circuits) 12
8 Intro to Mechatronics 10
11 Fundamentals of Optics 10
14 Material Science and Application 10
15 Technical Writing (ERP, SOP, BOM, Assembly, Instructions) 10
36 Course Final (2 days, hands-on and written) 10
1 Study Skills/DISC/Leadership 8
13 Fundamentals of CNC 8
20 National Instruments Lab View 8
21 Sensors Theory and Operation 8
31 Software Engineering (Python) 8
32 Industry Tours 8
5 Computer Tools (Cloud, Blackboard, Google, Microsoft) 5+ 5
30 Lab Equipment Use and Application 5+ Hours 5
4 Intro To Engineering Technology 4
22 Troubleshooting (Throughout the Course) 4+ Hours 4
34 Guest Speakers 4+ Hours 4
3 Course Pre-Assessment 2
TOTAL 611