Applied Engineering Technology

The Applied Engineering Technology curriculum prepares individuals to become engineering technicians who incorporate the principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics to solve technical problems in various types of industry.

The coursework emphasizes analytical and problem-solving skills. The curriculum includes courses in safety, math, physics, electricity, engineering technology, and technology-specific specialty areas.

Graduates should qualify for employment in a wide range of positions in research and development, manufacturing, sales, design, inspection, or maintenance. Employment opportunities exist in automation, computer, electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering fields where graduates will function as engineering technicians.

Specialties

Learning Outcomes

  • Evaluate and assess industrial work environments and practices to ensure compliance with relevant safety standards.
  • Diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment and processes within their area of specialization.

In addition, depending upon the specialty chosen, a graduate will be able to:

  • Recognize, build, test and troubleshoot standard electronic circuit configurations. (Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology)
  • Utilize mechanical drawings and CAD software to communicate technical information. (Industrial Engineering)

Contact Information

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Bryan Hartzog, BS
Lead Instructor of Industrial Engineering
Phone: 336-838-6228
jbhartzog762@wilkescc.edu
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Joey Phillips, Ed.S
Lead Instructor of Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
Phone: 336-903-3133
jcphillips961@wilkescc.edu
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Tate Foster, MS
Instructor of Applied Engineering Technology (AET)
Phone: 336-838-6548
tjfoster598@wilkescc.edu

Pathways

First Year – Fall Semester

  • ACA 115: Success and Study Skills
  • ATR 112: Intro to Automation
  • BPR 111: Print Reading
  • EGR 125: Applied Software for Technology
  • ELC 131: Circuit Analysis I
  • ELC 131A: Circuit Analysis Lab
  • ENG 110: Workplace Writing Essentials
  • ISC 110: Workplace Safety

First Year – Spring Semester

  • ELC 117: Motors & Controls
  • ELN 152: Fabrication Techniques
  • ELN 229: Industrial Electronics
  • HYD 110: Hydraulics/Pneumatics I
  • MAT 121: Algebra/Trigonometry I

First Year – Summer Term

  • DFT 119: Basic CAD
  • WBL 111: Work-Based Learning I

Second Year – Fall Semester

  • ATR 212: Industrial Robotics
  • ELC 128: Introduction to PLCs
  • ELN 133: Digital Electronics
  • TDP 110: Intro to 3D Printing
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

Second Year – Spring Semester

  • COM 231: Public Speaking
  • EGR 285: Design Project
  • ELN 275: Troubleshooting
  • ISC 220: Lean Manufacturing
  • Social/Behavioral Science Elective

Fall Semester

  • ACA 115: Success and Study Skills
  • ATR 112: Intro to Automation
  • BPR 111: Print Reading
  • EGR 125: Applied Software for Technology
  • ELC 131: Circuit Analysis I
  • ELC 131A: Circuit Analysis Lab
  • ENG 110: Workplace Writing Essentials
  • ISC 110: Workplace Safety

Spring Semester

  • ELC 117: Motors & Controls
  • ELN 152: Fabrication Techniques
  • ELN 229: Industrial Electronics
  • HYD 110: Hydraulics/Pneumatics I
  • MAT 121: Algebra/Trigonometry I

Summer Term

  • DFT 119: Basic CAD
  • WBL 111: Work-Based Learning I
  • ATR 112: Intro to Automation
  • ATR 212: Industrial Robotics
  • ELC 117: Motors & Controls
  • ELC 131: Circuit Analysis I
  • ELC 131A: Circuit Analysis Lab
  • ISC 110: Workplace Safety
  • ATR 112: Intro to Automation
  • BPR 111: Print Reading
  • EGR 125: Applied Software for Technology
  • ELC 131: Circuit Analysis I
  • ELC 131A: Circuit Analysis Lab
  • ISC 110: Workplace Safety
  • ELC 131: Circuit Analysis I
  • ELN 133: Digital Electronics
  • ELN 229: Industrial Electronics

Fall Semester

  • ACA 115: Success and Study Skills
  • BPR 111: Print Reading
  • EGR 125: Applied Software for Technology
  • ELC 113: Residential Wiring
  • ELC 131: Circuit Analysis I
  • ISC 110: Workplace Safety
  • MAC 191: CNC Fundamentals

Spring Semester

  • AHR 120: HVACR Maintenance
  • AHR 160: Refrigerant Certification
  • DFT 121: Introduction to GD&T
  • ELC 117: Motors & Controls
  • HYD 110: Hydraulics/Pneumatics I
  • MAT 121: Algebra/Trigonometry I
  • MNT 131: Metalworking Processes

Summer Term

  • DFT 119: Basic CAD
  • ENG 110: Workplace Writing Essentials
  • WBL 111: Work-Based Learning*

*If a student has completed one or more WBL classes, any of the following course numbers may be used: WBL 121, WBL 131, WBL 211.

  • BPR 111: Print Reading
  • EGR 125: Applied Software for Technology
  • ELC 113: Residential Wiring
  • ELC 131: Circuit Analysis I
  • ISC 110: Workplace Safety
  • MAC 191: CNC Fundamentals
  • DFT 119: Basic CAD
  • DFT 121: Introduction to GD&T
  • ISC 110: Workplace Safety
  • MAC 122: CNC Turning
  • MAC 124: CNC Milling
  • MAC 191: CNC Fundamentals
  • MEC 110: Introduction to CAD/CAM
  • ATR 212: Industrial Robots
  • DFT 119: Basic CAD
  • ISC 110: Workplace Safety
  • TDP 110: Introduction to 3D Printing
  • UAS 111: Unmanned Aircraft Systems
  • AHR 120: HVACR Maintenance
  • AHR 160: Refrigerant Certification
  • ELC 113: Residential Wiring
  • ELC 131: Circuit Analysis I
  • ISC 110: Workplace Safety
  • BPR 111: Print Reading
  • EGR 125: Applied Software for Technology
  • HYD 110: Hydraulics/Pneumatics I
  • ISC 110: Workplace Safety
  • MAC 191: CNC Fundamentals
  • MNT 131: Metalworking Processes

Associate to Bachelor Agreements

An Associate to Bachelor agreement is an opportunity for students to complete their Associate's degree at Wilkes Community College and then transfer into a specified program at a partnering four-year institution for their Bachelor's degree. Wilkes Community College has the following Associate to Bachelor agreements for our Applied Engineering Technology graduates: