2020.02.05
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 REQUIREMENTS
Complete Admissions and Testing processes Meet with an advisor prior to enrolling
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Stackable Certificate of Accomplishment – Facilities Support Specialist (29 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 101 – Professional Preparation I (1)
WKED 102 – Professional Preparation II (1)
WKED 103 – Professional Preparation III (1)
WKED 110 – Mission Critical Ops Management I (3)
WKED 111 – Mission Critical Ops Management II (4)
Stackable Certificate of Achievement – Manufacturing & Process Technology (24 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)
IST, MCT or Advisor Approved Elective (at least 4 credits)
Degree Requirement Options (Minimum of 37 Credits)
Required Degree Courses (21 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)
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)
Management Development Courses (recommendations)
BUS 200 – Supervision (5)
Mechanical Skill Courses (recommendations)
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)
Advisor Approved Electives or Substitutions
90 TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS