Course Descriptions

TEK 100 - Introduction to Engineering Technology Concepts

3 Credits

The student will explore the roles of the various members of the engineering team. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the role and tasks of the engineering technician. An introduction and description of each of the major technical fields will be provided. An extended review of the problem solving and graphic techniques common to all engineering technologies will be included. This review will emphasize mastery of the mathematical operations required.

TEK 101 - Computer Applications for Technicians

2 Credits

Introduction to computers as a tool for the technician. Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Visio are covered in the class. Students will use applications to create spreadsheets, graphs, drawings and technical documents.

MCC General Education: MCC-TL - Technological Literacy (MTL)

TEK 145 - Career Communications

3 Credits

This course teaches the communication skills needed to succeed in a professional setting. Organizational communication, cultural competence, and management structure will be examined. Students will research areas of ethics, values, and leadership theories within organizational structures and will create their own philosophy statement and portfolio. Students will collaborate with group members to identify mission, vision, and cultural statements, as well as organizational hierarchy, within companies. Students will also identify leadership styles, management structures, and communication strengths and weaknesses through examining select organizations. Students will be exposed to a variety of organizational experts and professionals while enrolled in the course.

Retiring SUNY General Education: SUNY-BC - Basic Communication (SCOM)

MCC General Education: MCC-BCO - Speaking (MBCO), MCC-BCW - Writing (MBCW), MCC-IL - Information Literacy (MIL), MCC-VE - Values and Ethics (MVE)

TEK 290 - Independent Study

Variable Credit

See the Department Chairperson.