Associate of Applied Science Degree with a Major in Wood Technology
The degree prepares graduates in traditional and modern production practices associated with the furniture manufacturing, store fixture, and architectural wood working industries.
The AAS in Wood Technology major may choose between either a specialization in Wood Product Manufacturing or Residential Construction. The degree provides graduates with technical information and skills for working in these industries.
General Education (18-19 credit hours) |
Hours |
Basic Skills |
12 |
| ENGL 101 English Composition | 3 |
| COMM 207 Speech Communication | 3 |
| MATH 113 College Algebra or approved substitute | 3 |
| CSIS 130 Computer Information Systems or demonstrated computer proficiency |
3 |
Core Courses |
3 |
| PSYCH 155 General Psychology | 3 |
Approved Electives |
3-4 |
| MATH 122 Plane Trigonometry or ACCTG 201 Financial Accounting or CHEM 105/106 Introductory Chemistry/Laboratory or Electives approved by advisor |
3-4 |
| TOTAL General Education | 18-19 |
Technical Courses |
|
Wood Technology Area |
|
| WT 182 Wood Science | 3 |
| WT 185 Fundamentals of Wood Technology | 3 |
| WT 282 Machine Woodworking | 3 |
| WT 286 Primary Wood Processing | 3 |
| WT 300 Wood Internship (____) | 3 |
| WT 301 Finishing | 3 |
| WT 333 Tool Technology | 3 |
| WT 383 Computer-Aided Manufacturing in Wood Technology | 3 |
| WT 412 Overlay and Laminate Materials | 3 |
| WT 511 Production Techniques in Woods | 3 |
| WT 525 Cabinets and Fixtures | 3 |
| TOTAL | 33 |
At least one of the following two emphasis areas must be completed: |
|
Emphasis Area One: Wood Product Manufacturing |
|
| WT 326 CAD for Wood Product Development | 3 |
| WT 454 CNC Application for Wood Industry | 3 |
| WT 585 Wod Production Estimating | 3 |
| WT 691 Furniture Design and Development | 3 |
| WT 692 Furniture Manufacturing | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Emphasis Area Two: Residential Construction |
|
| CMCET 133 Construction Graphics | 3 |
| WT 382 Construction Methods and Materials | 3 |
| CMCET 631 Construction Estimating I | 3 |
| WT 682 Residential Construction Software: Planning and Management | 3 |
| Approved technology elective (construction, wood, or safety) | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| TOTAL Hours required for degree | 66-67 |