Faculty: Vocational School This major focuses on the technical aspects of the weapons industry, including the design, manufacturing, maintenance, and operation of military and defense equipment. Students gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, quality control, and safety protocols. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand weapons industry technologies and operations. - Develop skills in mechanical and electrical engineering for weapons systems. - Learn techniques for materials science, quality control, and safety protocols. - Explore manufacturing, maintenance, and regulatory compliance in the weapons industry. - Analyze defense sector challenges and opportunities. - Develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Weapons Industry Technologies** - Overview of the weapons industry and military equipment. 2. **Mechanical Engineering for Weapons Systems** - Principles and techniques for designing and manufacturing mechanical components. 3. **Electrical Engineering for Weapons Systems** - Fundamentals and techniques for designing and integrating electrical components. 4. **Materials Science** - Principles and techniques for selecting and testing materials for weapons applications. 5. **Quality Control and Assurance** - Fundamentals and techniques for ensuring the quality and reliability of weapons systems. 6. **Safety Protocols** - Principles and techniques for implementing and maintaining safety standards. 7. **Manufacturing and Maintenance** - Principles and techniques for manufacturing processes and maintaining weapons systems. 8. **Regulatory Compliance** - Principles and techniques for ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards. 9. **Practicum in Weapons Industry** - Real-world experiences in the weapons industry through internships and projects. 10. **Capstone Project in Weapons Industry** - Comprehensive project applying learned skills in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or quality control. **Assessment Methods:** - Engineering design reports, materials science analyses, quality control plans, safety protocol implementations, manufacturing and maintenance projects, regulatory compliance reports, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Mechanical Engineering Design" by Joseph E. Shigley and Charles R. Mischke. - "Electrical Engineering: Principles and Applications" by Allan R. Hambley. - "Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction" by William D. Callister Jr. - "Quality Control and Assurance" by various authors. - "Safety Management in the Defense Industry" by various authors. - "Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials" by Serope Kalpakjian and Steven Schmid. - "Regulatory Compliance in the Defense Industry" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and materials science. Suitable for students interested in the weapons industry and defense manufacturing. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Weapons Industry Technician and pursue professional certifications in related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring weapons industry technicians, defense manufacturers, quality assurance specialists, and professionals seeking careers in the weapons industry and related defense fields. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in the weapons industry, supporting careers in weapons manufacturing, maintenance, quality assurance, and related defense fields.