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Dec 22, 2024
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MCCC College Catalog 2024-2025
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METC 100 - Introduction to Engineering & Technology
Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: RDG 090 and MATH 090 or qualifying scores on accepted placement tests or high school algebra
Session Cycle: FW
This course introduces the field of Engineering Technology. Concepts related to the engineering profession are presented, including economics, ethics, research, problem solving, communication, and typical engineering problems. A major component of the course includes presentation of mathematic and scientific tools that have utility in future engineering courses and the engineering career, including computer software. Historic examples are used throughout the course to demonstrate the typical problems that were successfully solved, as well as engineering failures, and the impact of technology on society. Students are encouraged to communicate and collaborate with each other on problems. Group work is required, as well as participation in the course’s discussion forum. The end goal of the course is to give the student a feel for the engineering experience.
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