Manufacturing Processes
Individuals who complete the MERT 12004 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES course will gain an understanding of various manufacturing processes such as extrusion, molding, forging, casting, stamping, piercing, joining, and finishing. Investigates the various ways parts are made from the vast array of materials available. Hands-on experience will be gained through working with metal casting, lathes, forging and machining operations.
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Manufacturing Engineering Materials
Individuals who complete the MERT 12005 PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS course will gain an understanding of the structure and physical and mechanical properties of engineering materials, such as metals (ferrous and non-ferrous), polymers, ceramics, and composites. Students learn the mechanical behavior of materials under different types of loading and testing of mechanical properties including elasticity, yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, shear strength, bending strength and hardness. Heat treatment and the effects of the manufacturing processes on the material properties are also considered. Hands-on experience will be gained through experiments using a tensile test machine, Rockwell and Brinell hardness testers and other material characterization equipment.
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Material Science (online course)
Individuals who complete the ENGT 43363 MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY course will study the nature and family of engineering materials. The focus is on understanding the relationships among structure, properties, processing, and selection of materials in designing industrial parts and systems. This is an online course.
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Material Handling (online course)
Individuals who complete the ENGR 33870 FACILITY DESIGN AND MATERIAL HANDLING course will gain a fundamental understanding of how layout affects the flow through a system. Both qualitative and quantitative tools are presented for a complete approach to facility design and material handling. This course is offered online.
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Mechanical Engineering Technology
The Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology degree provides the individual with the technical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a wide range of mechanical engineering roles. With hands-on training, experienced faculty, and industry-standard tools, the student gains practical experience and will be ready to hit the ground running in the industry. Relevant courses taken as part of this degree include:
- MERT 12000 ENGINEERING DRAWING
- MERT 12001 COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN
- MERT 12004 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
- MERT 12005 PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
- MERT 22003 COMPUTER-AIDED TOOL DESIGN
- MERT 22005 STATICS
- MERT 22007 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
- MERT 22012 FLUID POWER
- EERT 22014 MICROPROCESSORS AND ROBOTICS
- ENGT 23099 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DESIGN PROJECT (ELR)
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Microcomputers (online course)
Individuals who complete the EERT 22014 MICROPROCESSORS AND ROBOTICS course will receive an introduction to microprocessor system fundamentals, number systems, binary codes, hexa-decimal codes, programming fundamentals in C, C++ software, Microcontroller hardware architecture and instruction set, with applications to robot systems motor control, sensors. This course is offered online.
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Multicraft Technician (online program)
The Online Industrial Maintenance Technician Multi-Craft Training Program - For those maintenance technicians who choose to be multi-crafted, Kent State Tuscarawas has a combined training program that provides skills for technicians to be successful in both the mechanical and electrical fields. Core modules include basic math, print reading, and safety as well as an overview of mechanical systems such as drive components, hydraulics, and pneumatics as well as an overview of electrical systems such as basic electricity, AC/DC fundamentals, motor drives and controls, and PLC’s, to name just a few. Program consists of 127 individual short course modules. Total hours: 355.
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PLC Programming (online course)
Individuals who complete the ENGT 33000 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS course will receive an introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), focusing on understanding the principles of how PLCs work and providing practical information and skills about programming and troubleshooting a PLC system. Simulators relating to popular PLCs used in the industry will be utilized for practicing programming and troubleshooting. This course is offered online.
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Plastics Technology (online course)
Individuals who complete the ENGT 32101 POLYMERS I course will receive an introduction to various polymers, thermoplastics, and thermosets. Students will gain an understanding of the processes used to produce products and be given an outline of polymer chemistry including methods of testing and identification. This course is offered online.
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Programmable Logic Controllers
Individuals who complete the ENGR 33031 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS course will receive an introduction to programmable logic controllers (PLCS) covering hardware, ladder logic programming, networking, and communications. Programming timers, counters and sequencers and an introduction to human machine interfaces (HMIS).