2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Engineering Technology: Utilities-Natural Gas, AAS


CODE: ETUNG-AAS     |     TOTAL CREDITS: 60     |     FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible


DESCRIPTION

This Associate of Applied Science degree concentration prepares students for technician jobs with natural gas utility companies.


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Academic Map: AAS Engineering Technology: Utilities-Natural Gas  


 

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Recognize basic skills for success in academia and work including applied business communications and writing.
  2. Demonstrate basic safety, first aid, CPR, and construction industry knowledge.
  3. Catalog common procedures in the installation and testing of natural gas systems (which requires an understanding of basic process automation) and demonstrate basic ability to perform the standard pipe joining using the common industry methods.
  4. Differentiate the basics of the common types of welding.
  5. Be prepared to accept management and/or supervisory positions in the Power Utility and other generating plants.
  6. Understand the key aspects of customer problem resolution for service professionals.

General Education Requirements


TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 27


 

Mathematics (3 Credits)


NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.

English Composition (3-5 Credits)


NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.

Communications (3 Credits)


Strongly Recommended: COM 115.

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (3 Credits)


Special Program Requirements


TOTAL SPECIAL PROGRAM CREDITS: 33