This Sample Program Pathway is designed to provide an example of course selections in a term by term sequence. Please see an Academic Advisor for a plan specific to your academic needs.
Description: Various measurement techniques involving shop measuring instruments; correct use and care of basic inspection instruments; interpretation of blueprints as well as machined products related to engineering needs. Introduction to Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM). One classroom, three lab hours per week.
Description: Introduction to operations process design, process improvement and the skills, methods and techniques used to accomplish this; the interactions and relationships between people and process change and the interactions between different processes in organizations. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
Description: Applied computer tools to solve engineering technology problems, emphasizing the integration of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and engineering research skills using the Internet. Applications of an integrated approach to research papers, engineering technology analysis, technical laboratory reports and technical presentations. One-half classroom, one and one-half lab hours per week.
Prerequisites: DEV 0015 and DEV 0015 or MAT 0600 and MAT 0100 and MAT 0100 or MAT 1110 or MAT 1110
Description: In English Composition I students learn reflective, analytical and argumentative writing strategies, incorporating sources and personal experience. Students will negotiate between public and private rhetorical situations and purposes to achieve academic literacy. They will write multiple drafts using a recursive writing process as they work toward fluency in style and mechanics.
Prerequisites: DEV 0035 and DEV 0035 and DEV 0035 and DEV 0035 and DEV 0035 and DEV 0035 and DEV 0035 and DEV 0035 and DEV 0035 or Other (Placement Test Score) or Other (Placement Test Score) or Other (Placement Test Score) or Other (Placement Test Score) or Other (Placement Test Score) or Other (Placement Test Score) or Other (Placement Test Score) or Other (Placement Test Score) or Other (Placement Test Score)
Description: Polynomial, radical, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs, roots of polynomial functions, rational and polynomial inequalities, conic sections, systems of linear equations; sequences and series. Trigonometric functions of angles, solving right and oblique triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, vectors, radian measure, graphs of trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions and applications. Traditional testing (proctored or in Testing Center) is used in all online sections.
Notes: If a student does not place directly in to MAT-1580, it is recommended that they take MAT-1470 and then MAT-1570.
Prerequisites: MAT 0300 and MAT 0300 and MAT 0300 and Other (With a grade of C or better or satisfactory score on math placement test) and Other (With a grade of C or better or satisfactory score on math placement test) and Other (With a grade of C or better or satisfactory score on math placement test)
Term hours subtotal:
14
Description: The application of fundamentals of work measurement techniques including taking time studies, calculating standard times, estimating product costs, performing work sampling and Methods Time Measurement (MTM). Also the understanding of how the human body reacts to loads and stresses and how poor work motions and workplace layouts can contribute to this. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
Description: Course will prepare students to use and program coordinate measurement machines, apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles, use advanced operating techniques for a servo driven coordinate measuring device. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
Notes: Or CAM-1109
Prerequisites: OPT 1100
Description: Improve customer relations, measure products and processes, analyze current process control and capability and define and audit the quality management system. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
Description: Lean operations principles including lead time reduction, containerization, module design, standardized work and Takt time, Kanban, 5S's and Office Lean. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
Prerequisites: OPT 1101
Term hours subtotal:
12
Description: Algebra-based university-parallel sequence in mechanics, including vectors, statics, work and energy, momentum, rotational motion, elasticity, fluids and thermodynamics. Three classroom, three lab hours per week.
Prerequisites: MAT 1290 and MAT 1290 or MAT 1470 or MAT 1470 or MAT 1570 or MAT 1570 or MAT 1580 or MAT 1580
Description: Designed to improve speaking and listening skills through the study and application of public speaking structure, content and style. This course requires 5 speeches in front of a live audience. The online course sections require the recordings to be created by the student with at least 8 adults present for each speech. Any questions, please contact the Communication Department at com.dept@sinclair.edu.
Notes: Or COM-2206
Prerequisites: DEV 0035 and DEV 0035 and DEV 0035 or Other (Any other college level English course) or Other (Any other college level English course) or Other (Any other college level English course)
Term hours subtotal:
7
Description: Introduction to the fundamental techniques of industrial supervision and team leadership and the effective management of projects. Includes the five functions of supervision, team leadership functions, leadership styles and the Project Management Body of Knowledge.
Description: Emphasis on process capability, control charts, techniques and analysis. This is followed by more advanced study of reliability, quality function deployment, design of experiments, failure mode effects analysis and quality costs. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
Description: An overview of world-class operations principles, illustrating the many inter-related functions within successful companies, including design, planning, operations, sales and customer support. Additional focus on modern operations processes found in service industries, healthcare, transportation, food service, financial and retail. Special emphasis on resource planning and quality assurance.
Notes: Program Elective - Choose from OPT-1113, OPT-1125, OPT-2200, OPT-2205, OPT-2211 or OPT-2267
Description: The course focuses on the study and interpretation of the graphic language used in manufacturing and engineering. This will include principles of: shape description, axonometric projection, specifications, symbology and spatial relationships.The student will apply problem solving and critical thinking skills using both standard and automated communication methods. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
Description: Introduction to basic project management concepts, including how to scope, plan, launch, monitor, control and close a project. The course includes the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) basic knowledge areas: Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communication, Risk and Procurement.
Notes: Choose one Management elective from: MAN 2110, MAN 2150, or MAN 2159
Term hours subtotal:
15
Description: Basic economic cost concepts, decisions, analysis and evaluations as applied to engineering design, production, maintenance and quality control.
Prerequisites: MET 1131 and MET 1131 or MAT 0600 or MAT 0100 or MAT 0100 or MAT 1110 or MAT 1110 or MAT 1460 or MAT 1460 or Approval of Department or Approval of Department
Description: Students will gain a basic understanding of facility planning, layout strategies and material handling techniques within a safe working environment. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
Description: An applied introduction to Six Sigma using problem-solving tools, concepts and methodology to improve customer satisfaction. Includes application of Green Belt-based tools to reduce costs and improve business processes. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
Description: Assessment of achievement by Operations Technology students in attaining program-related outcomes by completing a project demonstrating principles and practices of the major.
Notes: Can complete OPT-2780 IET Capstone (Spring Only) or OPT-2270 IET Internship (To register for the internship, please contact the Work-Based Learning Office in Building 9, Room 309 at 937-512-2769 or workbasedlearning@sinclair.edu AT LEAST ONE TERM PRIOR)
Prerequisites: Approval of Department
Description: Major trends in the development of Western culture, emphasizing political, economic, social and cultural achievements from the seventeenth century to the present.
Notes: Choose from any OT36 Arts & Humanities Elective OR Social & Behavioral Science Elective. View all course options here: https://www.sinclair.edu/about/offices/provost/articulation-transfer/ohio-transfer-36/
Term hours subtotal:
15