Engineering Technology – Associate of Applied Science

Program Competencies

Students completing the program should be able to:

  1. Apply scientific and technological concepts to solving technological problems.
  2. Apply theories, concepts and principles of related disciplines to develop the communication skills required for engineering technologists.
  3. Perform as a technical professional in business, industry, education and government.
  4. Plan, facilitate, and integrate technology and problem solving techniques in the economic enterprise.
  5. Acquire engineering knowledge in the area of specialization.

Assessment

  1. Exit Examinations
  2. Survey of graduating students
  3. Survey of program alumni
  4. 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

Students are required to obtain a grade of "C" or better in all technical and supplemental courses.

General Education

MATH 152 or higher

3

ENG 100Writing I

3

ENG 200Writing II

3

COMS 108Fundamentals of Speech Communication

3

FYS 101First Year Seminar

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Associate Requirements

Engineering Technology Core

IET 110Fundamentals of Computer Technology

3

IET 120Engineering Technology and Engineering Fundamentals

3

IET 300Technology and Society

3

ITCD 103Computer Aided Design and Drafting I

3

ITMT 186Manufacturing and Fabrication

3

ITEC 141DC Circuits

3

ITCM 202Structural Analysis

3

IET 320Industrial Project Management

3

Total Credit Hours:24

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:

ITCD 203Computer Aided Design and Drafting II

3

ITCD 215Introduction to 3D Design and Modeling

3

ITMT 170Fundamentals of Robotics

3

ITMT 270Robotic Systems Applications

3

ITMT 286Machine Tool Processes

3

ITMT 106Thermoplastic Processing

3

ITCD 301Tool and Equipment Design

3

IET 260Hydraulics and Pneumatics

3

Total Credit Hours:21

Track 2: Construction Management and Civil Engineering Technology

Complete the following 21 hours from the list below:

ITCM 101Introduction to Construction Technology

3

ITCM 203Construction Methods and Materials I

3

ITCM 204Codes, Contracts and Specifications

3

ITCM 205Estimating and Construction Costs

3

ITCD 305Residential Architectural Design

3

ITCM 304Interpretation of Technical Drawings

3

ITCM 306Construction Project Management

3

Total Credit Hours:21

Track 3: Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

Choose 21 hours from the list below.

ITEC 144Network Fundamentals

3

ITEC 215Basic Control Systems

3

ITEC 240Residential Wiring

3

ITEC 241AC Circuits

3

ITEC 242Principles of Communications

3

ITEC 244Fiber Optic Theory and Applications

3

ITEC 245Digital Electronics

3

ITEC 346Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

3

Total Credit Hours:21

Track 4: Occupation-based Career and Technical Training

Choose 21 hours from the list below.

CTE 185New Teacher Institute Career and Technical Education

3

CTE 207Foundations of Career and Technical Education

3

CTE 364Guidance in Career and Technical Education

3

CTE 372Technical Media Development

3

CTE 388Methods of Curriculum Development*

3

CTE 393Methods of Career and Technical Education

3

CTE 396Evaluation in CTE

3

EDF 211Human Growth and Development

3

Total Credit Hours:21

Total Credit Hours: 60