Dec 26, 2024

2019-2020 Catalog

2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Applied Engineering (AAS)

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Students must demonstrate college-level proficiency in composition, reading, and mathematics as prerequisites for courses in this program. Skills in these areas may affect the sequence of courses in which students can enroll and may also extend the time required to complete this program. For more details see the Academic Placement and Testing section.

Please see your advisor for a recommended sequence of courses.

The Applied Engineering degree is offered at Colorado Mountain College in Rifle. Some courses may only be available using distance learning modalities.

Learn more about the Applied Engineering Program.

General Education Requirements

(16 credits)

ENG 115 - Technical English and Communication 3.0 Credits
OR
◆ ENG 121 - English Composition I (GT-CO1) 3.0 Credits
MAT 107 - Career Math 3.0 Credits Or higher
◆ PHY 105 - Conceptual Physics (GT-SC1) 4.0 Credits
Advised General Education Elective 6.0 Credits

Program Requirements

(45 credits)

EIC 220 - Industrial Electrical Controls 4.0 Credits
EIC 223 - Advanced Industrial Controls 4.0 Credits
EIC 229 - AC & DC Variable Speed Drive 1.5 Credits
EIC 233 - Electric Motors 1.5 Credits
PRO 100 - Introduction to Process Technology 4.0 Credits
PRO 110 - Safety, Health & Environment 3.0 Credits
PRO 120 - Process Technology I: Equipment 4.0 Credits
PRO 130 - Instrumentation I 3.0 Credits
PRO 240 - Process Troubleshooting 4.0 Credits
PRO 275 - Special Topics 1.0 - 6.0 Credits (1 credit required)
Advised electives 15.0 Credits (minimum)
Select from courses in the emphasis areas below and/or from courses with the following prefixes: CAD, EGG, EIC, PET, PRO, WEL .

Emphasis Areas

Automation and Instrumentation

(12 credits)
Please note: students who select this emphasis may be 3 credits short for the AAS requirements and will need to choose an additional elective.

EIC 130 - National Electrical Code I 4.0 Credits
EIC 225 - Programmable Controllers 4.0 Credits
EIC 226 - PLC Controllers Advanced 4.0 Credits

Oil and Gas

(6 credits)
Please note: students who select this emphasis may be 9 credits short for the AAS requirements and will need to choose additional electives.

PET 130 - Oil & Gas Production I 3.0 Credits
PET 230 - Oil & Gas Production II 3.0 Credits

Welding Technology

(8 credits)
Please note: students who select this emphasis may be 7 credits short for the AAS requirements and will need to choose additional electives.

WEL 102 - Oxyacetylene Joining Processes 4.0 Credits
WEL 103 - Basic Shielded Metal Arc I 4.0 Credits
Please note: these emphasis areas are also stand-alone Certificates of Occupational Proficiency (COP). For more information, please refer to the list of available Applied Engineering Programs below.

Minimum Hours Required

Minimum Credits Required (61-62)
Minimum Contact Hours Required (1185-1245)

Applied Engineering Programs

These programs bring together skill sets that prepare students for entry-level employment in the rapidly growing field of energy, including non-renewable areas related to oil and gas production, renewable energy, and sustainability. Additionally, students already employed in energy or related fields can receive additional skills for career advancement. Students learn in an interactive, hands-on lab setting focusing on natural gas and petroleum production, developing alternative energy solutions, and renewable energy technologies. These certificates are offered at Colorado Mountain College in Rifle.

Applied Engineering Programs:

Add a Bachelors to this degree!

Boost the professional value of your technical degree and expertise with our Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) - Leadership & Management (BAS) degree.

Our BAS degree is designed to enhance the value of your Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree by developing the professional leadership skills needed to progress to a management level position in your chosen technical area.

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Note:

◆ State Guaranteed Transfer Course

✽ Applies to CMC AA/AS/AGS Degrees

Not all programs/courses are available at every campus and may require travel to another campus or access via distance learning (IVS, hybrid, or online).

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