Engineering Technology Area – Bachelor of Science
The engineering technology program will provide students with the knowledge and understanding of more rigorous and analytical methods for technical problem-solving in an industrial setting. The development of such competencies is essential to the preparation of skilled technical professionals who can undertake tasks requiring greater depth and understanding of advanced technology. The engineering technology program aims to prepare a group of graduates who will fill advanced engineering technology positions in business and industry. The main objectives of the program are: 1) to develop students with enhanced technological skills; and 2) to place these students in business, industry and government as technical problem-solvers.
Program Competencies
Upon successful completion, the engineering technology graduates are expected to:
- Apply scientific concepts to the solution of technological problems.
- Apply theories, concepts and principles of related disciplines to develop the communication skills required for engineering technologists.
- Perform as a technical professional in business, industry, education and government.
- Apply concepts and skills developed in a variety of technical and professional disciplines including computer applications, materials properties, production processes, quality control, industrial design and safety.
- Plan, facilitate and integrate technology and problem solving techniques in the economic enterprise.
- Engage in applied technical research to add to the knowledge of the discipline and to solve problems which surface in the workplace.
Assessment Procedures
With respect to the overall competencies of the program, the AET department will use senior exit examinations, senior capstone projects, surveys of graduating seniors, surveys of program alumni and surveys of employers of engineering technology graduates. These various measures are meant to assess the degree to which education and training in the program serves the needs of our students, as well as the needs of employers.
Program Requirements
Students are required to obtain a grade of "C" or better in all technical and supplemental courses.
General Education
Area Requirements
Area Core Requirements
| IET 110 | Fundamentals of Computer Technology | 3 |
| IET 120 | Technology Systems | 3 |
| IET 307 | Materials Science | 3 |
| IET 310 | Engineering Economic Analysis | 3 |
| IET 317 | Just in Time and Lean Systems | 3 |
| IET 319 | Quality Control | 3 |
| IET 320 | Industrial Project Management | 3 |
| IET 330 | Industrial Design | 3 |
| IET 419 | Total Quality Improvement | 3 |
| IET 421 | Design of Experiments | 3 |
| IET 422 | Industrial Safety Standards and Enforcement | 3 |
| IET 430 | Facilities Planning | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
Track Requirements
Choose 33 hours (15 hours from 300-level or above) in consultation with the academic advisor from one of the following tracks:
Track 1: Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
Select three (nine hours) from the following, in consultation with advisor:
| IET 352 | Energy Systems and Sustainability | 3 |
| ITEC 244 | Fiber Optic Theory and Applications | 3 |
| ITEC 341 | Solid-State Electronic Devices and Applications | 3 |
| ITEC 342 | Electronic Devices and Circuits | 3 |
| ITEC 346 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) | 3 |
| ITEC 355 | Digital and Microcontroller System Design | 3 |
| ITEC 400 | Digital Signal Processing I | 3 |
| ITEC 444 | Satellite Communications | 3 |
| ITEC 450 | Digital Signal Processing II | 3 |
| ITCD 303 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 |
Track 2: Design and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
| ITMT 270 | Robotic Systems Applications | 3 |
| ITMT 370 | Robotics Interfacing Engineering | 3 |
| ITMT 386 | NC-CNC Manufacturing Technology | 3 |
| ITMT 488 | Flexible Manufacturing Engineering Technology | 3 |
| ITCD 203 | Computer Aided Design and Drafting II | 3 |
| ITCD 215 | Introduction to 3D Design and Modeling | 3 |
| ITCD 301 | Tool and Equipment Design | 3 |
| ITCD 315 | 3D Design, Modeling and Animation | 3 |
Select three (nine hours) from the following, in consultation with advisor:
| ITMT 106 | Thermoplastic Processing | 3 |
| ITMT 470 | Robotics Applications Engineering | 3 |
| ITEC 241 | AC Circuits | 3 |
| ITEC 346 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) | 3 |
| ITCD 303 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| ITCD 403 | Computer Aided Design of Mechanisms | 3 |
| ITCD 415 | Advanced Computer Aided Design | 3 |
| IET 260 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 3 |
| IET 352 | Energy Systems and Sustainability | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 |
Track 3: Construction Management and Civil Engineering Technology
Select three (nine hours) from the following, in consultation with advisor:
| IET 352 | Energy Systems and Sustainability | 3 |
| ITCM 306 | Construction Project Management | 3 |
| ITEC 240 | Residential Wiring | 3 |
| ITCD 303 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| ITCD 305 | Residential Architectural Design | 3 |
| ITCD 404 | Commercial Architectural Design | 3 |
| ITCD 405 | Civil Drafting | 3 |
| ITCM 403 | Construction Methods and Materials II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 |
Supplemental Requirements
Choose one of the following:
Total Credit Hours: 124-126