The Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology with Concentration in Engineering Graphics provides the graduate with the skills needed to enter the broad field of engineering graphics. The degree prepares individuals to function as entry level graphics specialists, and includes instruction on types of views, line and dimensioning standards, and spatial relationships of surfaces as typically used in engineering, industry, and architecture. The curriculum emphasizes 2-D and 3-D techniques, as well as computer software programs used in industry.
The Associate of Science in Engineering prepares graduates to understand the technical and safety aspects to create engineering solutions for the problems of tomorrow.
Certificate of Technical Studies
The Certificate of Technical Studies in Construction Technology is designed for graduates to be prepared to act as a foreman overseeing a construction site and to accommodate those people currently employed in the residential/commercial construction industry who which to upgrade their job skills. Program Director: Linda Sonnier 318-678-6524 lsonnier@bpcc.edu
The Certificate of Technical Studies in Industrial Control Systems will produce skilled industrial technicians with a broad understanding of basic electricity, semiconductors, pneumatics, electric motor controls, digital electronics, instrumentation, and programmable logic controllers. Program Director:Allan Pratt 318-678-6383 apratt@bpcc.edu
Technical Competency Area
The Technical Competency Area in Computer Drafting and Design provides students with skills and knowledge necessary for a computer-aided drafter working in industry. The TCA provides a short path into the computer drafting career field. The TCA also allows those presently working in CAD, who are self-taught computer drafters, to acquire competency to show their level of technical training. Program Director: Edward Chopin 318-678-6092 echopin@bpcc.edu
The Technical Competency Area in the Manufacturing Technology program will produce skilled employees for the manufacturing industries. Skills taught have been derived from typical business requirements for existing manufacturing employees and those entering the workforce.