Engineering Technology Area – Bachelor of Science
The engineering technology program, accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), provides 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, 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
With respect to the overall competencies of the program, the Department of Engineering and Technology Management 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
| ETM 110 | Fundamentals of Computer Technology | 3 |
| ETM 120 | Fundamentals of Engineering | 3 |
| ETM 307 | Materials Science | 3 |
| ETM 310 | Engineering Economic Analysis | 3 |
| ETM 317 | Systems Modeling and Simulation | 3 |
| ETM 319 | Quality and Reliability Engineering | 3 |
| ETM 320 | Project Management | 3 |
| ETM 330 | Engineering Design | 3 |
| ETM 419 | Quality Management Systems | 3 |
| ETM 421 | Design of Experiments | 3 |
| ETM 422 | Industrial Safety Standards and Enforcement | 3 |
| ETM 430 | Operations and Facilities Management | 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:
| ETM 223 | Innovate: Introduction to Creativity and Design | 3 |
| ETM 352 | Energy Systems | 3 |
| EEC 244 | Fiber Optic Theory and Applications | 3 |
| EEC 341 | Solid-State Electronic Devices and Applications | 3 |
| EEC 342 | Electronic Devices and Circuits | 3 |
| EEC 346 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) | 3 |
| EEC 355 | Digital and Microprocessor Systems | 3 |
| EEC 400 | Digital Signal Processing I | 3 |
| EEC 444 | Satellite Communications | 3 |
| EEC 450 | Digital Signal Processing II | 3 |
| EMM 303 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 |
Track 2: Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
| EMM 270 | Robotic Systems Applications | 3 |
| EMM 370 | Robotics Interfacing Engineering | 3 |
| EMM 386 | Computer-Aided Manufacturing | 3 |
| EMM 488 | Flexible Manufacturing Systems | 3 |
| EMM 203 | Computer Aided Design I | 3 |
| EMM 215 | Computer Aided Design II | 3 |
| EMM 301 | Tool and Equipment Design | 3 |
| EMM 315 | 3D Design, Modeling and Animation | 3 |
Select three (nine hours) from the following, in consultation with advisor:
| EMM 106 | Thermoplastic Processing | 3 |
| EMM 286 | Manufacturing Processes II | 3 |
| EMM 470 | Robotics Applications Engineering | 3 |
| EEC 241 | Circuit Analysis | 3 |
| EEC 346 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) | 3 |
| EMM 303 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| EMM 403 | Mechanism Design and Analysis | 3 |
| EMM 415 | Computer Aided Engineering | 3 |
| ETM 223 | Innovate: Introduction to Creativity and Design | 3 |
| ETM 260 | Thermal and Fluid Systems | 3 |
| ETM 352 | Energy Systems | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 |
Track 3: Construction Management and Civil Engineering Technology
| ECC 101 | Introduction to Construction Engineering | 3 |
| ECC 203 | Construction Methods and Materials I | 3 |
| ECC 204 | Codes, Contracts and Specifications | 3 |
| ECC 205 | Estimating and Construction Costs | 3 |
| ECC 304 | Interpretation of Technical Drawings | 3 |
| ECC 307 | Hydrology | 3 |
| ECC 310 | Principles of Surveying | 3 |
| ECC 410 | Construction Surveying | 3 |
Select three (nine hours) from the following, in consultation with advisor:
| ETM 223 | Innovate: Introduction to Creativity and Design | 3 |
| ETM 352 | Energy Systems | 3 |
| ECC 306 | Construction Project Management | 3 |
| EEC 240 | Residential Wiring | 3 |
| EMM 303 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| ECC 305 | Residential Architectural Design | 3 |
| ECC 404 | Commercial Architectural Design | 3 |
| ECC 405 | Civil Drafting | 3 |
| ECC 403 | Construction Methods and Materials II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 |
Supplemental Requirements
Choose one of the following:
Total Credit Hours: 124-126