TAP CREDIT IN THE INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

 

The courses available for TAP credit and the programs in which they are taught in the Industrial and Engineering Technology Division at Tri-County Technical College are listed below:

 

Electronics Engineering Technology

Electrical Circuits I (EET 113)

Electrical Circuits II (EET 114)

 

Engineering Graphics Technology

Basic Technical Drawing (EGT 101)

Introduction to CAD (EGT 151)

Fundamentals of CAD (EGT 152)

Engineering Graphics II (EGT 115)

 

General Engineering Technology

Electrical Circuits I (EET 113)

Electrical Circuits II (EET 114)

Introduction to CAD (EGT 151)

 

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology

Drive Systems (IMT 121)

Industrial Electricity  (IMT 140)

Basic Sheet Metal (ACR 150)

 

Industrial Electronics Technology

DC Analysis (EEM 111)

DC Circuits (EEM 115)

AC Analysis (EEM 112)

AC Circuits (EEM 116)

Solid‑State Devices (EEM 131)

Digital Electronics (EEM 230)

AC/DC Machines with Electrical Codes (EEM 217)

Motor Controls I (EEM 151)

Electrical Installation/Electrical Code (EEM 171)

 

Industrial Mechanics

Drive Systems (IMT 121)

Hydraulics and Pneumatics  (IMT 131)

Industrial Electricity  (IMT 140)

Basic Sheet Metal (ACR 150)

 

Machine Tool Technology

Machine Tool Theory I (MTT 121)

Machine Tool Theory II (MTT 123)

Machine Tool Theory III (MTT 125)

Machine Tool Practice I (MTT 122)

Machine Tool Practice II (MTT 124)

Machine Tool Practice III (MTT 126)

Machine Tool Math Applications (MTT 105)

Tool & Die Math Applications (MTT 205)

Print Reading (EGT 104)

Introduction to Computer Environment (EGR 110)

 

Welding

Gas and Arc Welding I (WLD 106)

Arc Welding II (WLD 113)

Gas Metal Arc Welding I (WLD 108)

Welding Safety and Health (WLD 110)

 

 

The following pages describe Tri-County programs in this division that offer TAP credit, the procedures required in order to earn TAP credit in these areas, and the curriculum you will follow at Tri-County after earning TAP credit.

 

ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  As a student in Electronics Engineering Technology (EET), you will:  

 

As an EET graduate, you will be well qualified for such entry‑level positions as electronics technician, engineering technician and research technician.

 

 

IF YOU'VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING THESE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

 

                Electricity/(Computer) Electronics I AND

                Electricity/(Computer) Electronics II

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR THESE TCTC COURSES:

 

                                    Electrical Circuits I (EET 113) and Electrical Circuits II (EET 114)

 

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES (You must have senior standing):

 

  1. Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form completed by your occupational/career center teacher and sent to the EET program coordinator.  CVTR’s can be obtained by going to www.tctc.edu/cvtrforms.html.
  2. Place into College Algebra w/ Modeling (MAT 109) or Beginning Algebra (MAT 101) with a passing score on the TCTC placement test. (Note: Beginning Algebra (MAT 101) is a pre-college course and cannot be applied toward the associate degree).
  3. Pass a TAP exam with a grade of "C" or better.

 


WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC AFTER EARNING TAP CREDIT*:

FALL (1st Year) SPRING (1st Year)
English Composition I (ENG 101) Adv. Technical Communications (ENG 260)
College Algebra w/ Modeling (MAT 109) 

Elementary Calculus (MAT 130)
Integrated Physics I (PHY 181)

Integrated Physics II (PHY 182)
Integrated Technology I (EGR 181)  Integrated Technology II (EGR 182)
Technology and Culture (HSS 105)  
Organizational Psychology (PSY 120)  
   
SUMMER (1st Year)  

Active Devices (EET 131)

  
Digital Circuits (EET 145)  
   
FALL (2nd Year) SPRING (2nd Year)
Digital Integrated Circuits (EET 210)  Engineering Programming (EGR 112)
Microprocessor Fundamentals (EET 251) Industrial Electronics (EET 231)
Systems Operations and Maintenance (EET 256) Microprocessors (EET 253)
  Programmable Controllers (EEM 251) or other elective
   
SUMMER (2nd Year)  
Advanced Microprocessors (EET 255)  
Analog Integrated Circuits (EET 220)  
Selected Topics in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology (EET 274) or other elective
   

*Assumes maximum credit earned for TCTC courses listed on the previous page. The actual term in which courses listed are offered may vary.
 

DEGREE/MAJOR: Associate in Engineering Technology Degree/Electronics Engineering Technology.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Contact Dr. Tim Brown, Program Coordinator, Electronics Engineering Technology, 646-1404, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1404. To obtain Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation forms, go to www.tctc.edu/cvtrforms.html.

 

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  As a student in Engineering Graphics Technology (EGT), you will:

 

As an EGT graduate, you will be well qualified for such entry‑level jobs as CAD drafter, CAD design drafter, or junior engineering technician in the CAD department of a company.

 

IF YOU'VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING THESE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

 

              Drafting I (see "a" below), or         

              Computer‑Aided Design (see "b" below), or

              Drafting I and II (see "c" and “d” below)

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR ONE OR MORE OF THESE TCTC COURSES:

    1. Basic Technical Drawing (EGT 101)
    2. Introduction to CAD (EGT 151)
    3. Engineering Graphics II (EGT 115)
    4. Fundamentals of CAD (EGT 152)

NOTE: Basic Technical Drawing (EGT 101) and Introduction to CAD (EGT 151) together satisfy the requirements for Engineering Graphics I (EGT 110), which is the first graphics course in the program.

 

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES (You must have senior standing):

 

  1. To exempt two courses (EGT 101 and EGT 151),
    1. Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form completed by your occupational/career center teacher and sent to the EGT department head.  CVTR’s can be obtained at www.tctc.edu/cvtrforms.html.
    2. Place into Beginning Algebra (MAT 101), or College Algebra with Modeling (MAT 109), with a passing score on the TCTC placement test. (NOTE: Beginning Algebra is a pre-college level course and cannot be applied toward the associate degree).
    3. Enroll in and successfully complete a transition course (Engineering Graphics II - EGT 115).
       
  2.  To exempt all four courses (EGT 101, EGT 151, EGT 115, and EGT 152),

    1. Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form completed by your occupational/career center teacher and sent to the EGT department head.  CVTR’s can be obtained at www.tctc.edu/cvtrforms.html.

    2. Place into Integrated Mathematics I (MAT 181) with a passing score on the Tri-County Technical College placement test.

    3. Enroll in and successfully complete a transition course (CAD Applications – EGT 250).

 

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC AFTER EARNING TAP CREDIT*:

 

FALL (1st Year) SPRING (1st Year)
Integrated Communications I (ENG 181)  Integrated Communications II (ENG 182)
Integrated Mathematics I (MAT 181)

Integrated Mathematics II (MAT 182)
Integrated Physics I (PHY 181)

Integrated Physics II (PHY 182)
Integrated Technology I (EGR 181)  Integrated Technology II (EGR 182)
   
SUMMER (1st Year)  

CAD Applications (EGT 250)

  
Introduction to Machine Tool (MTT 101)  
   
FALL (2nd Year) SPRING (2nd Year)
Engineering Graphics III (EGT 210) Introduction to CAD/CAM (EGT 165)
Advanced CAD (EGT 252)  Statics/Strength of Mat. (EGR 194) 
Integrated Mathematics III (MAT 183) Mechanical. Drawing Appl. (EGT 215)
Integrated Physics III (PHY 183)  Applications in Advanced CAD (EGT 255)
Integrated Technology III (EGR 183 Social or Behavioral Science (SOC/PSY)
  (Basic Economics--ECO 101)
(Organizational Psychology--PSY 120)
(Technical Elective)
   

*Assumes maximum credit earned for TCTC courses listed on the previous pages.

 

DEGREE/MAJOR: Associate in Engineering Technology Degree/Engineering Graphics Technology.  (NOTE: In addition to the associate degree, students who have earned TAP credit will have the opportunity to earn the Basic CAD and Advanced CAD certificates.  Contact the CAD/CAM/MTT department head for more information on this option.)

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Mr. Roger Burgess, Department Head, Engineering Graphics Technology, at 646‑1329, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1329.  To obtain Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation forms, go to www.tctc.edu/cvtrforms.html.

 

 

 
GENERAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: As a student in General Engineering Technology, you will:

 

As a GET graduate, you will be well qualified for such entry-level positions as electro-mechanical technician, electronics technician and robotics technician.

 

IF YOU’VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING THESE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

 

Electricity/Electronics I AND II (see “a” and “b” below)

Computer-Aided Design (see “c” below)

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR ONE OR MORE OF THESE TCTC COURSES:

 

a. Electrical Circuits I (EET 113)

b. Electrical Circuits II (EET 114)

c. Introduction to CAD (EGT 151)

 

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES  (You must have senior standing):

 

  1. Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form completed by your occupational/career center teacher and sent to the GET Program Coordinator.  CVTR’s can be obtained at www.tctc.edu/cvtrforms.html.
  2. Place into Integrated Mathematics I (MAT 181) with a passing score on the TCTC placement test.
  3. Pass a TAP exam with a grade of “C” or better.

 

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC AFTER EARNING TAP CREDIT*:

FALL (1st Year) SPRING (1st Year)
College Algebra w/ Modeling (MAT 109)  Computer Controlled Machinery (AMT 102)
English Composition I (ENG 101)

Elementary Calculus (MAT 130)
Integrated Technology I (EGR 181)

Adv. Technical Communications (ENG 260)
Integrated Physics I (PHY 181)   Integrated Technology II (EGR 182)
Integrated Physics II (PHY 182)
 
SUMMER (1st Year)  

Active Devices (EET 131)

  
Technology and Culture (HSS 105)  
   
FALL (2nd Year) SPRING (2nd Year)
Statics and Strength of Materials
(EGR 194) 		 Sensors (AMT 103)
Physics I (PHY 201)   Social or Behavior Science
Hydraulics and Pneumatics (MET 224) Programmable Logic Controllers (EEM 250) 
Elective  Humanities Elective
Elective
   
SUMMER (2nd Year)  
Automated Work Cell Design (AMT 104)  
Failure Analysis (AMT 201)  
   

*Assumes maximum credit earned for TCTC courses listed on the previous pages.

                                                           

DEGREE/MAJOR: Associate in Engineering Technology Degree/General Engineering Technology

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Dr. Tim Brown, Program Coordinator, General Engineering Technology, 646-1404, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1404. To obtain Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation forms, go to www.tctc.edu/cvtrforms.html.

 


HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  As a student in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC), you will:

As an HVAC graduate, you will be well qualified for such entry‑level positions as refrigeration service technician and air‑conditioning installer.

 

 

IF YOU'VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING THESE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

 

Industrial Manufacturing Technology, OR

Industrial Engineering I – IV, OR

Manufacturing Technology, OR

Environmental and Industrial Controls Technology I AND II

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR ONE OR MORE OF THESE TCTC COURSES:

 

Drive Systems (IMT 121)
Industrial Electricity (IMT 140)
Basic Sheet Metal (ACR 150)

 


WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES (You must have senior standing):

  1. Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form completed by your career center teacher and sent to the IM/HVAC department head.  CVTR’s can be obtained from your high school/career center counselor or by calling Ms. Tonia McClain, Secretary, Industrial and Engineering Technology, 646-1422, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1422. Or go to www.tctc.edu/TAP/forms.html.
  2. Place into Mathematics Foundations (MAT 104) with a passing score on the TCTC placement test, or complete the appropriate JumpStart course prior to the start of the semester.
  3. Pass a TAP exam with a grade of "C" or better.

 

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC AFTER EARNING TAP CREDIT*:

                                                                                  

FALL (1st Year) SPRING (1st Year)
Industrial Safety (IMT 102) 

Industrial Tools (IMT 111)
Fundamentals of Refrigeration (IMT 152)

Pumps (IMT 124)
Introduction to Mechanical Installation (IMT 126)

General Elective
Blueprint Reading (EGT 123)  Mathematics Foundations (MAT 104)
Communications Foundations (ENG 104)
Engineering Tech.  Foundations (EGR 104)
 
SUMMER (1st Year)  

Humanities Elective

  
Advanced Air Conditioning (ACR 220)  
   
FALL (2nd Year) SPRING (2nd Year)
Heating Fundamentals (ACR 110)  Pneumatic Controls (ACR 241)
Commercial Load Calcu. (ACR 222) Heat Pumps (ACR 210)
Contemporary Mathematics (MAT 155)   Organizational Psychology (PSY 120)
Basic Air Conditioning (ACR 120)  General Elective 
Advanced Motor Controls (ACR 240)  Codes and Ordinances (ACR 224)
 

Communications I (ENG 155)
  Social or Behavioral Science
 

*Assumes maximum credit earned for TCTC courses listed on the previous page.  (Check with the IM/HVAC Department Head for exact course scheduling and entry possibilities.)

 

DEGREE/MAJOR:  Associate in Industrial Technology Degree/Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Contact Mr. Franklin Smith, Department Head, IM/HVAC, 646‑1413, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1413. To obtain Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation forms, contact your high school/career center guidance counselor or Ms. Tonia McClain, Secretary, Industrial and Engineering Technology Division, ext. 1422.  Or go to www.tctc.edu/TAP/forms.html.

 

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY

 

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  As a student in Industrial Electronics Technology (IET), you will:

 

 

As an IET graduate, you will be well-qualified for such entry-level positions as electrical technician, instrument technician, and industrial electronics technician.

 

OPTION A

 

IF YOU'VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING THESE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

 

               Electricity/Electronics I AND II OR Digital Electronics (as part of Project Lead the Way)

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR ONE OR MORE OF THESE TCTC COURSES:

 

DC Analysis (EEM 111)   Solid-State Devices (EEM 131)
DC Circuits (EEM 115)   Digital Electronics (EEM 230)
AC Analysis (EEM 112)   AC/DC Machines Elect. Codes (EEM 217)
AC Circuits (EEM 116)   Motor Controls I (EEM 151)

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES (You must have senior standing):

 

  1. Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form completed by your occupational/career center teacher sent to the IET department head.  CVTR’s can be obtained at www.tctc.edu/cvtrforms.html.
  2. Place into Contemporary Mathematics (MAT 155) with a passing score on the TCTC Placement test.
  3.  Register for and pass the appropriate transition course(s) at TCTC (depending on your teacher's recommendation) with a grade of "C" or better.

 

To receive credit for:   You must pass this transition course:
EEM 111 & EEM 115   EEM 112 & 116
EEM 112 & 116   EEM 131
EEM 131   EEM 200
EEM 230   EEM 250
EEM 217