RMET-250 Engineering Technology Co-Op

The Engineering Technology Co-op serves as the culminating experience of the program, providing students with a structured bridge between academic study and professional practice. Through 135 hours of industry-based work along with guided reflection, students prepare for practice in technician-level careers across a range of sectors. Enrollment is limited to Robotics and Manufacturing Technology students.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Faculty Approval

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

  • Science & Technology

Grading Scheme

  • Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

  • No

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

  • Spring
  • Fall
  • Summer

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply foundational engineering and manufacturing knowledge to support and contribute to ongoing industrial processes or projects in a professional setting.
  2. Demonstrate effective collaboration and communication with colleagues in the workplace to support team-based problem solving.
  3. Compile and present evidence-based artifacts (as permitted by confidentiality requirements) that illustrate the student’s role in supporting manufacturing processes or systems.
  4. Reflect critically on personal and professional growth through the co-op experience, evaluating how workplace learning has enhanced technical competence, professional behaviors, and career goals.
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RMET 250: Engineering Technology Co-Op

Department

Science and Technology

Course Description

The Engineering Technology Co-op serves as the culminating experience of the program, providing students with a structured bridge between academic study and professional practice. Through 135 hours of industry-based work along with guided reflection, students prepare for practice in technician-level careers across a range of sectors. Enrollment is limited to Robotics and Manufacturing Technology students.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture3
Lab0
Other0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Spring, Fall, Summer

Prerequisites

Faculty Approval

First Year Experience Course

No

Capstone Course

Yes

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply foundational engineering and manufacturing knowledge to support and contribute to ongoing industrial processes or projects in a professional setting.
  2. Demonstrate effective collaboration and communication with colleagues in the workplace to support team-based problem solving.
  3. Compile and present evidence-based artifacts (as permitted by confidentiality requirements) that illustrate the student’s role in supporting manufacturing processes or systems.
  4. Reflect critically on personal and professional growth through the co-op experience, evaluating how workplace learning has enhanced technical competence, professional behaviors, and career goals.

Topic Outline

1. Pre-Employment Orientation

2. Work Experience

3. Mid-Term Evaluation

4. Site Supervisor check-in

5. Final Report and Public Presentation (Using PPT etc.)