Advanced Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Occupational Major
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Department
Founders 110 • phone (215) 968-8305
Curriculum Code No. 2207
This program is designed to prepare students to seek employment as technicians in industry fields. Concentrations include electrical, mechanical, process control, biotechnology, environmental, computer science, and chemical. Through a sequence of laboratory-based and professional development courses, students develop technical, interpersonal, and communication skills needed for immediate employment in industry.
Upon successful completion of the program students will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree.
Graduates of this program are able to
- apply fundamental principles of mathematics, physics, engineering, and laboratory measurements to solve problems encountered as industry technicians;
- apply problem solving skills utilized in an industry setting to a component or system; and
- solve an industry related problem by applying the skills necessary for a practicing industry technician.
Prospective students with inadequate academic preparation should be aware that they may need additional time to acquire the necessary academic background. Prerequisites and corequisites for the required courses must be strictly followed.
Degree Course Requirements
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
CHEM101
Chemistry A A,B,6,7| 4 | |
| OR | |
CHEM121
Chemistry I A,B,6,7| 4 | |
| COMM110 Effective Speaking A,B,4,5 | 3 |
ENGR112
Engineering Design A,B,1,9| 4 | |
| MATH120 College Algebra A,B,6 | 4 |
| MGMT135 Business Communications A,B,2,4,10 | 3 |
PHYS106
Physics A A,B,7| 4 | |
PHYS107
Physics B A| 4 | |
Computer Science Elective A,B,D,I| 3-4 | |
General Elective F| 3 | |
Math Elective A,B,E| 3-4 | |
Social Science/Diversity C,2,3,8| 3 | |
Technical Electives G,H,I| 22 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 61-63 |
Recommended Semester Sequence
The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.
First Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
ENGR112
Engineering Design A,B,1,9| 4 | |
| MATH120 College Algebra A,B,6 | 4 |
| MGMT135 Business Communications A,B,2,4,10 | 3 |
Social Science/Diversity C,2,3,8| 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Second Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM110 Effective Speaking A,B,4,5 | 3 |
CHEM101
Chemistry A A,B,6,7| 4 | |
| OR | |
CHEM121
Chemistry I A,B,6,7| 4 | |
General Elective F| 3 | |
Technical Electives G,H,I| 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 |
Third Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
PHYS106
Physics A A,B,7| 4 | |
Computer Science Elective A,B,D,I| 3-4 | |
Technical Electives G,H,I| 8 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15-16 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
PHYS107
Physics B A| 4 | |
Math Elective A,B,E| 3-4 | |
Technical Electives G,H,I| 8 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15-16 |
A Course requires a prerequisite or co-requisite.
BPlacement Testing Required.
C Consult the approved list of courses.
D Choose any CISC course except for CISC100.
E Choose any MATH course that is the level of MATH115 or above.
F Any college-level course may be chosen. See advisor for a recommended course.
GChoose from BIOL101, BIOL121, BIOL220, BIOT105, BIOT125, BIOT225, BRFS101, BRFS102, BRFS201, CHEM122, CISC110, CISC113, CISC115, CISC119, CISC128, ENGT222, ENGT240, MATH115, MATH125, MATH140, SCIE103, SCIE104, SCIE105, VAFW100, VAFW140.
H Students may pursue a Cybersecurity Concentration by completing one of the following two options: (1) Complete CISC110, CISC115 OR CISC119, CISC128, CISC143, CISC206. (2) Complete CISC115 OR CISC119, CISC128, CISC143, CISC201 OR CISC202, CISC206.
I Courses, certifications, internships, and prior work experience may be approved for credit. See advisor and/or PLA office to discuss Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) options. Must be approved by the Dean of STEM.
1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities.
2 Satisfies Critical Thinking.
3 Satisfies Diversity.
4 Satisfies Information Literacy.
5 Satisfies Oral Communication.
6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy.
7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy.
8 Satisfies Social Sciences.
9 Satisfies Technological Competence.
10 Satisfies Writing.