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2021-2022 Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Technology Studies: Engineering Technology Option, A.S.


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(67 semester hours minimum)

In addition to the outcomes listed for the Technology Studies degree, students who complete the Engineering Technology Option will:

  • Identify and utilize DMAIC problem solving methodology components
  • Effectively participate in kaizen events within manufacturing environments
  • Appreciate value in a process and identify and eliminate wastefulness in a process
  • Calculate and analyze process related data to help drive improvement
  • Maintain and sustain improvements within the manufacturing process area
  • Understand the principles and culture of continuous improvement
  • Act as a project team leader for a kaizen event and manage team dynamics
  • Analyze process / project using lean tools
  • Develop plans for improvements of process / project
  • Document team project improvements for sustainability
  • Understand the basic SCM principles and their benefits
  • Demonstrate how to Value Stream Map the SCM
  • Understand the supplier / customer roles and responsibilities
  • Demonstrate how to describe the supplier base and types
  • Understand supplier evaluations and metrics
  • Understand the role of quality and quality audits
  • Understand the role of communication and collaboration and the importance of information flow
  • Demonstrate the application of SCM in real-world situations
  • Understand the composition and interactions of a SCM team
  • Understand the concepts of quality improvement programs
  • Understand the importance of partnerships with customers and suppliers and SCM logistics
  • Manage the completion of a SCM application

For more information, contact Associate Professor Jakob Spjut.

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General Education Core: 21 Credits


Science and Math: 15 Credits


Technology Core: 31 Credits


Directed Electives: 12 Credits


Technical Electives: 16 Credits


Total Program Credits: 67


Please see the Associate Degree and Certificate Programs  page ​for important information regarding this program and Fall 2023 opening of Connecticut State Community College.

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