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:

  1. Apply scientific concepts to the solution of 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. 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.
  5. Plan, facilitate and integrate technology and problem-solving techniques in the economic enterprise.
  6. 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

General Education

MATH 174 or higher(choose one)

3-4

ETM 300Technology and Society

3

ETM 499CSenior Project

3

Total Credit Hours:36-37

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University.

Area Core Requirements

ETM 110Fundamentals of Computer Technology

3

ETM 120Fundamentals of Engineering

3

ETM 307Materials Science

3

ETM 310Engineering Economic Analysis

3

ETM 317Systems Modeling and Simulation

3

ETM 319Quality and Reliability Engineering

3

ETM 320Project Management

3

ETM 330Engineering Design

3

ETM 419Quality Management Systems

3

ETM 421Design of Experiments

3

ETM 422Industrial Safety Standards and Enforcement

3

ETM 430Operations and Facilities Management

3

ECC 202Statics and Dynamics

3

EEC 141Fundamentals of Electric Circuits

3

EMM 103Engineering Drawing

3

EMM 186Manufacturing Processes I

3

Total Credit Hours:48

Area Electives

Choose one of the following:

PHYS 201 and 201AElementary Physics I and Lab

4

PHYS 231 and 231AEngineering Physics I and Lab

4

Total Credit Hours:4

Choose one of the following:

MATH 175Calculus I

4

MATH 275Calculus II

4

MATH 353Statistics

3

Total Credit Hours:3-4

If a student chooses MATH 175 as a general education course, it will not count in both places. A student must choose a different elective.

Track Requirements

Track 1: Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

The Department of Engineering and Technology Management, in conjunction with the Department of Computer Science and Electronics, offers core and supplemental courses for the Bachelor of Science Area in Engineering Technology - Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology track. 

See the Department of Computer Science and Electronics for the electronics and computer engineering technology track program requirements.

Track 2: Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology

EMM 203Computer Aided Design I

3

EMM 270Robotic Systems Applications

3

EMM 303Mechanics of Materials

3

EMM 370Robotics Interfacing Engineering

3

EMM 386Computer-Aided Manufacturing

3

EMM 415Computer Aided Engineering

3

EMM 488Flexible Manufacturing Systems

3

ETM 260Thermal and Fluid Systems

3

Total Credit Hours:24
Choose six hours (two courses) from the following, in consultation with advisor:
EEC 241Circuit Analysis

3

EEC 243Introduction to Programming - MATLAB

3

EEC 346Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's)

3

EMM 106Thermoplastic Processing

3

EMM 215Computer Aided Design II

3

EMM 286Manufacturing Processes II

3

EMM 301Tool and Equipment Design

3

EMM 3153D Design, Modeling and Animation

3

EMM 403Mechanism Design and Analysis

3

EMM 470Robotics Applications Engineering

3

ETM 339Cooperative Education I

1-3

ETM 352Energy Systems

3

ETM 439Cooperative Education II

1-6

Total Credit Hours:6

Track 3: Construction Management and Civil Engineering Technology

ECC 101Introduction to Construction Engineering

3

ECC 203Construction Methods and Materials I

3

ECC 204Codes, Contracts and Specifications

3

ECC 208Interpretation of Technical Drawings

3

ECC 306Construction Project Management

3

ECC 308Estimating and Construction Costs

3

ECC 310Principles of Surveying

3

ECC 402Structural Design

3

Total Credit Hours:24
Choose six hours (two courses) from the following, in consultation with advisor:
ECC 305Architectural Design

3

ECC 307Hydrology

3

ECC 405Civil Drafting

3

ECC 410Construction Surveying

3

ECC 415Transportation Engineering

3

ECC 431Sustainable Construction Methods

3

ECC 460Geotechnical Engineering

3

EMM 303Mechanics of Materials

3

ETM 339Cooperative Education I

1-3

ETM 439Cooperative Education II

1-6

Total Credit Hours:6

Total Credit Hours: 121-124