Manufacturing, Power, and Process Operations Technology (MFPPT)

Location(s): South Omaha Campus

Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree

Academic Focus Area: Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences

Diversified manufacturing requires multi-skilled operator and production technicians to operate, monitor, and maintain various manufacturing processes. This degree option provides education and training related to manufacturing in safety, instrumentation and processes control, power transmission, maintenance procedures and programs, and quality and continuous improvement.

Graduation Requirements
To earn this degree, a student must complete all required courses.
Total credit hours required: 96.5

Recommended Curriculum Plan

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Major Requirements - 74.0 credits

ELME 2060 - Mechanical Power Systems 4.5 Credits
ELME 2070 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics 4.0 Credits
ELME 1212 - Motor and Machine Controls 9.0 Credits
MFGT 1000 - Introduction to Process and Power Operations 4.5 Credits
MFGT 1010 - Safety Topics for Manufacturing, Process and Power Operations 4.5 Credits
MFGT 1020 - Introduction to Process Operations in Manufacturing Technology 4.5 Credits
MFGT 1030 - Introduction to Quality and Continuous Improvement 4.5 Credits
MFGT 1100 - Process Instrumentation and Control 6.0 Credits
MFGT 1250 - Basic Electricity for Manufacturing, Power and Process 6.0 Credits
MFGT 1302 - Stationary Engineering I 4.5 Credits
MFGT 2302 - Stationary Engineering II 4.0 Credits
MFGT 2310 - Facilities Operations I 4.5 Credits
MFGT 2320 - Facilities Operations II 4.5 Credits
MFGT 2330 - Facilities Operations III 6.0 Credits
WELD 1262 - Quick Start 3.0 Credits

General Education Course Recommendations for this Program:

Communication: COMS 1000
Quantitative/Numeracy: MATH 1240
Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy: INFO 1001

Associate in Applied Sciences General Education Requirements - 22.5 credits

The following are General Education requirements for an Associate in Applied Sciences degree (AAS). Students may not use the same course to satisfy more than one degree requirement.

Communication

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 Level I course from the list of Communication General Education Courses.

Quantitative/Numeracy

1 Course 4.5 - 5.0 credits

Please check your degree program for recommended Math course. Based on the Math course you select, pre-requisites may be required.

Select 1 course from the list of Quantitative/Numeracy Skills General Education Courses .

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences courses under the Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness General Education Courses.

Scientific Inquiry

1 Course 4.5-6.0 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from either the list of Natural Sciences or Social Sciences General Education courses.

*Students choosing a Social Sciences course to satisfy the Scientific Inquiry requirement should take a Humanities course to satisfy the Critical Thinking/Creativity and Social/Cultural Awareness competency.

Professionalism/Life Skills & Information Literacy

1 Course 4.5

Select 1 course from the list of Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy General Education Courses .

Recommended Curriculum Plan

Manufacturing, Power, and Process Operations Technology (MFPPT)

The following plan is designed to be the most direct path to degree completion and is based on a fall quarter start. Students are expected to meet with their student success navigator or advisor to plan a customized course schedule that meets their specific needs. For more information or assistance with registering, please call 531-622-2400.

Year 1
Quarter 1
MFGT 1000 - Introduction to Process and Power Operations 4.5 Credits
MATH 1240 - Technical Mathematics 4.5 Credits *Recommended Quantitative/Numeracy general education course for this program.
MFGT 1010 - Safety Topics for Manufacturing, Process and Power Operations 4.5 Credits
Quarter 2
MFGT 1250 - Basic Electricity for Manufacturing, Power and Process 6.0 Credits
COMS 1000 - Fundamentals of Communication 4.5 Credits *Recommended Communication general education course for this program.
MFGT 1302 - Stationary Engineering I 4.5 Credits
Quarter 3
ELME 1212 - Motor and Machine Controls 9.0 Credits
MFGT 2302 - Stationary Engineering II 4.0 Credits
Quarter 4
MFGT 1020 - Introduction to Process Operations in Manufacturing Technology 4.5 Credits
Scientific Inquiry General Education - Select 1 course from the General Education natural Sciences course options.
MFGT 2310 - Facilities Operations I 4.5 Credits
Year 2
Quarter 5
MFGT 1030 - Introduction to Quality and Continuous Improvement 4.5 Credits
WELD 1262 - Quick Start 3.0 Credits
INFO 1001 - Information Systems and Literacy 4.5 Credits *Recommended Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy general education course for this program.
ELME 2070 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics 4.0 Credits
Quarter 6
ELME 2060 - Mechanical Power Systems 4.5 Credits
Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness General Education - Select 1 course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences general education course options.
MFGT 2320 - Facilities Operations II 4.5 Credits
Quarter 7
MFGT 1100 - Process Instrumentation and Control 6.0 Credits
MFGT 2330 - Facilities Operations III 6.0 Credits

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Be prepared both academically and experientially for entry-level employment in process operations or maintenance in manufacturing, food processing, bio processing, power generation, thermal generation, pharmaceutical, water treatment and other process industries.
Appraise hazards found in the manufacturing, power and process industries and know the procedures and requirements regarding safety, PPE, and environmental issues.
Describe core functions and operating fundamentals of advanced manufacturing, as it applies to various manufacturing power and process equipment including boilers, turbines, chillers, generators, diesel engines, fans, compressors, dryers, filters, motors, motor control and distribution centers, pumps, valves, valve operators, distillation towers, reactors, cooling towers, and other related manufacturing and production equipment.
Apply mathematics, chemistry, electrical and physics theory as required for the safe operation, maintaining, repairing, monitoring, and recording of complex manufacturing, power and process equipment and systems required to operate and control advanced manufacturing, power, and process plants.
Apply critical thinking to find, evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information to solve problems related to manufacturing, power and process equipment and systems.
Interpret various drawings, then using appropriate measuring devices and techniques, demonstrate the ability to trouble shoot electrical, electrical mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and level, pressure, temperature, flow, and fluid control systems.
Demonstrate interpersonal and workplace skills including communication (written and verbal), punctuality, teamwork, empathy, conflict management, leadership, and responsibility.