BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING & TRADES
MANUFACTURING & PROCESS TECHNOLOGY (AAS-T) – MISSION CRITICAL OPERATIONS EMPHASIS
The Manufacturing and Process Technology degree provides students a broad range of career and
academic options. The emphasis in MISSION CRITIAL OPERATIONS provides for direct entry into the
workforce in areas such as facility management and select maintenance operations.
As students make progress toward the completion of the Associate of Applied Science – Transfer
degree (AAS-T) they may also earn a certificate, which is recognized by local industry of
incorporating the fundamental skills and knowledge needed for in entry-level positions. The AAS-T
degree also provides students the option of transferring to Eastern Washington University to pursue a Bachelor of
Science programs in Manufacturing Technology or a Bachelor of Science in Applied Technology.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSCREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Complete Admissions and Testing processes Meet with an advisor prior to enrolling
Stackable Certificate of Accomplishment – Facilities Support Specialist (26 Credits)
BUS 135 – Logistics, Transp. & Supply Chain (3)
IST 100 – Introduction to Industrial Safety & Health (3)
(currently under development for five credits)
IST 102 – Technical Drawing Interpretation (3)
IST 105 – Basic Electricity DC Circuits (5)
IST 106 – Basic Electricity AC Circuits (5)
WKED 110 – Mission Critical Ops Management I (3)
WKED 111 – Mission Critical Ops Management II (4)
Stackable Certificate of Achievement – Critical Facilities Operations Technician (25 additional credits)
(Plus all required courses from Certificate of Accomplishment listed above)
BIM 109 – Internet Communications (1)
BIM 110 – Microsoft Office Essentials (2)
CMST& 210 – Interpersonal Communication (5) or
CMST& 220 – Public Speaking (5)
ENGL& 101 – Composition I (5)
FAD 150 – Industrial First Aid & CPR (2)
MAP 117 – Applied Math: Workforce Ed Programs (5)
or MATH& 107, 141, 146 (select only one)
PSYC& 100 – General Psychology (5) or
SOC& 101 – Introduction to Sociology (5)
Required Degree Courses – Mission Critical Operations Emphasis (24 Credits)
BUS 215 – Customer Services (3)
BUS 289 – Project Management (5)
ENGL& 235 – Technical Writing (5)
IST 120 – Intro. to Prevention/Predictive Maint. (3)
IST 130 – Intro. to Refrigeration and AC (5)
WKED 101 – Professional Preparation I (1)
WKED 102 – Professional Preparation II (1)
WKED 103 – Professional Preparation III (1)
Degree Requirement Options – Mission Critical Operations Emphasis (Minimum of 15 Credits)
Mechanical Skill Courses (recommendations)
CS 115 – Intro to Database Design & Mgmt. (5)
IST 107 – Industrial Electricity I (5)
IST 170 – Intro. to Instrumentation (5)
IST 136 – Intro. to Industrial Boilers (5)
IST 150 – Intro. to PLCs (5)
IST 280 – Mechanical Power Transmission (5)
IST 282 – Fluid Power Transmission (5)
IST 284 – Pump Hydraulics/Mechanics (4)
Management Development Courses (recommendations)
BUS 200 – Supervision (5)
Automation Skill Courses (recommendations)
MCT 100 – Intro to Modern Technology (5)
MCT 101 – Mechatronics I (5)
MCT 102 – Mechatronics II (5)
MCT 103 – Mechatronics III (5
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dvisor Approved Electives, Substitutions, or Transferable
Courses
90 TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS
