Engineering Technology – Associate of Applied Science
Program Competencies
Students completing the program should be able to:
- Apply scientific and technological concepts to solving 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.
- Plan, facilitate, and integrate technology and problem solving techniques in the economic enterprise.
- Acquire engineering knowledge in the area of specialization.
Assessment
- Exit Examinations
- Survey of graduating students
- Survey of program alumni
- Survey of employers of engineering technology graduates
Admissions Requirement
Minimum math ACT score of 20.
Note: If a student is admitted conditionally, he or she will be required to successfully complete MATH 152 before being unconditionally admitted.
Program Requirements
General Education
Refer to the Associate Degree General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University. Program requirements that are also general education requirements will count in both places (as applicable).
Associate Requirements
Engineering Technology Core
Track Requirements
Students will choose 21 hours from one of the four tracks of their choice:
- Track 1 — Design and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Track 2 — Construction Management and Civil Engineering Technology
- Track 3 — Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
- Track 4 — Occupation-based Career and Technical Training
Track 1: Design and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Choose 21 hours from the list below:
| EMM 106 | Thermoplastic Processing | 3 |
| EMM 170 | Fundamentals of Robotics | 3 |
| EMM 203 | Computer Aided Design I | 3 |
| EMM 215 | Computer Aided Design II | 3 |
| EMM 270 | Robotic Systems Applications | 3 |
| EMM 286 | Manufacturing Processes II | 3 |
| EMM 301 | Tool and Equipment Design | 3 |
| ETM 260 | Thermal and Fluid Systems | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Track 2: Construction Management and Civil Engineering Technology
Choose 18 hours from the list below:
| ECC 203 | Construction Methods and Materials I | 3 |
| ECC 204 | Codes, Contracts and Specifications | 3 |
| ECC 208 | Interpretation of Technical Drawings | 3 |
| ECC 305 | Architectural Design | 3 |
| ECC 306 | Construction Project Management | 3 |
| ECC 308 | Estimating and Construction Costs | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Track 3: Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
Choose 21 hours from the list below:
| EEC 144 | Network Fundamentals | 3 |
| EEC 215 | Basic Control Systems | 3 |
| EEC 240 | Residential Wiring | 3 |
| EEC 241 | Circuit Analysis | 3 |
| EEC 242 | Principles of Electronic Communications | 3 |
| EEC 244 | Fiber Optic Theory and Applications | 3 |
| EEC 245 | Digital Electronics | 3 |
| EEC 346 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Track 4: Occupation-based Career and Technical Training
| CTE 207 | Foundations of Career and Technical Education | 3 |
| CTE 388 | Methods of Curriculum Development* | 3 |
| CTE 393 | Methods of Career and Technical Education | 3 |
| CTE 394 | Practicum in Career and Technical Education | 4-8 |
| CTE 396 | Evaluation in CTE | 3 |
| EDUC 476 | Content Area Literacy* | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Choose one of the following:
| CTE 372 | Technical Media Development | 3 |
| CTE 496 | Organization and Management of the Laboratory | 2 |
| EDF 211 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| EDSP 230 | Education of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2-3 |
Total Credit Hours: 63-67