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Engineering/Manufacturing Academy
Dr. Brandon Hensley

Dr. Brandon Hensley


828-652-0641

Engineering/Manufacturing Academy

Engineering/Manufacturing Academy

Dates: January 12, 2026 - May 11, 2026

ATR-3115

 

Course Description:

 

This course is an overview of the engineering profession. Topics include goal setting and career assessment, ethics, public safety, the engineering method and design process, written and oral communication, interpersonal skills and team building, and computer applications. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the engineering process and the engineering profession and utilize college resources to meet their educational goals. Additionally, this course provides the fundamental principles of value-added processing of materials into usable forms for the customer. Topics include material properties and traditional and non-traditional manufacturing processes. Upon completion, students should be able to specify appropriate manufacturing processes for common engineering materials.

 

Schedule :

 

Dates: January 12, 2026 through May 11, 2026

Class days & time: Tuesday and Thursday, 5 pm - 7 pm

Plus online assignments

Total Hours: 112

In Person and On-line (Blended) Program

 

 

Last day to register and to pay: January 5, 2026

 

Credential: PMMI: Mechatronics Certifications

 

 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Students registering for the Engineering/Manufacturing Academy can apply for SECU, Golden Leaf, and STWD Scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need. Scholarship funds are limited, and not everyone will be approved for a scholarship. 

 
Contact Tabitha Buff at 828-659-0465 or tmbuff54@go.mcdowelltech.edu with any questions regarding the scholarships.
 
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