Engineering Technology (B.S.Tech.)
The Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science degree is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in basic and advanced engineering processes, procedures, planning, and management.
To graduate in this program, all students are required to take the Certified Technology Manager (CTM) exam. Passing the CTM exam is not a requirement; students only need to show proof that they have taken the exam.
Required coursework includes the university requirements (regulation J-3) and the following:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 3170 | Technical Writing II | 3 |
| PSYC 1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| ECON 2202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 1160 | Survey of Calculus | 4 |
| or MATH 1170 | Calculus I | |
| PHYS 1111 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 1111L | General Physics I Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 1112 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 1112L | General Physics II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1111L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| STAT 2510 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| or STAT 3010 | Probability and Statistics | |
| ENGR 1050 | Engineering Graphics | 2 |
| ETEC 3100 | Introduction to Engineering Technology | 3 |
| ETEC 3320 | Introduction to Analog and Digital Electronics | 3 |
| ETEC 3330 | Industrial Electronics and Control Systems | 3 |
| ETEC 3500 | Introduction to Materials Science | 3 |
| ETEC 3530 | Manufacturing Systems | 3 |
| ETEC 3620 | Behavior-Based Safety | 3 |
| ETEC 4200 | Leadership and Conflict Resolution in a Technological Environment | 3 |
| ETEC 4340 | Power Generation and Distribution | 3 |
| ETEC 4350 | Network Administration | 3 |
| ETEC 4420 | Systems Integration | 3 |
| ETEC 4430 | Government Contract Law | 3 |
| ETEC 4440 | Quality Assurance Organization and Management | 3 |
| ETEC 4460 | Labor Law | 3 |
| ETEC 4480 | Project and Program Management | 3 |
| ETEC 4500 | Comprehensive Exam Preparation | 1 |
| ETEC 4530 | Computer Integrated and Robotics Manufacturing Technology | 3 |
| ETEC 4620 | Industrial Safety | 3 |
| ETEC 4840 | Industrial Technology Capstone I | 3 |
| ETEC 4850 | Industrial Technology Capstone II | 3 |
| Select Technical and Free Electives (not limited to the following): 1 | 12 | |
| Technical Competency Credits | ||
| Lean to Green Sustainable Technology | ||
| Human Performance Fundamentals | ||
| Human Performance Field Investigation | ||
| Homeland Security | ||
| National Incident Management Systems | ||
| Total Hours | 97 | |
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Up to 24 credits can be obtained in this manner.
Courses to total 126 credits for this degree.
| Fall Term 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| MATH 1143 | Precalculus I: Algebra | 3 |
| PSYC 1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PHYS 1111 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 1111L | General Physics I Lab | 1 |
| Oral Communication Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ECON 2202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| MATH 1160 or MATH 1170 | Survey of Calculus or Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 1112 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 1112L | General Physics II Lab | 1 |
| STAT 2510 or STAT 3010 | Statistical Methods or Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1111L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGR 1050 | Engineering Graphics | 2 |
| ETEC 3100 | Introduction to Engineering Technology | 3 |
| ETEC 3320 | Introduction to Analog and Digital Electronics | 3 |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ETEC 3330 | Industrial Electronics and Control Systems | 3 |
| ETEC 4620 | Industrial Safety | 3 |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| American Experience Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| ENGL 3170 | Technical Writing II | 3 |
| ETEC 3500 | Introduction to Materials Science | 3 |
| ETEC 3620 | Behavior-Based Safety | 3 |
| ETEC 4340 | Power Generation and Distribution | 3 |
| ETEC 4350 | Network Administration | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| ETEC 3530 | Manufacturing Systems | 3 |
| ETEC 4200 | Leadership and Conflict Resolution in a Technological Environment | 3 |
| ETEC 4420 | Systems Integration | 3 |
| ETEC 4440 | Quality Assurance Organization and Management | 3 |
| International Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fall Term 4 | ||
| ETEC 4430 | Government Contract Law | 3 |
| ETEC 4480 | Project and Program Management | 3 |
| ETEC 4840 | Industrial Technology Capstone I | 3 |
| Technical, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Technical, Major Elective Course | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Term 4 | ||
| ETEC 4460 | Labor Law | 3 |
| ETEC 4500 | Comprehensive Exam Preparation | 1 |
| ETEC 4530 | Computer Integrated and Robotics Manufacturing Technology | 3 |
| ETEC 4850 | Industrial Technology Capstone II | 3 |
| Technical, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Technical, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 126 | |
The degree map is a guide for the timely completion of your curricular requirements. Your academic advisor or department may be contacted for assistance in interpreting this map. This map is not reflective of your academic history or transcript and it is not official notification of completion of degree or certificate requirements. Please contact the Registrar's Office regarding your official degree/certificate completion status.
- Graduates are prepared to design, implement, and improve processes and systems in the manufacturing, research, and development, service or government sectors. The students will be able to:
- Apply theories and principles from mathematics, physical science, and computer applications and information technology to solve practical technology problems;
- Apply quality, safety, and industrial technology skills in a professional work environment within real-world constraints;
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of robotics and manufacturing equipment to solve practical technology and engineering problems;
- Apply the principles of cognitive systems and human performance to perform task analyses and evaluate human-computer/machine interfaces;
- Interpret, describe, and implement information contained in typical project specifications.
- Our graduates are prepared to succeed in managerial and leadership positions. The students will be able to:
- Demonstrate project management skills by applying time value of money, select and implement cost-effective solutions and understand cost-accounting and effective scheduling principles;
- Develop, motivate, direct, and assist teams in applying critical thinking concepts to solve technology and engineering problems;
- Identify customer project goals, financial needs, timeline constraints, and other customer service based efforts.
- Our graduates are prepared to communicate with team members, work in teams, customers, and suppliers in the global environment. The students will be able to:
- Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills and use current multimedia tools to convey information;
- Draw conclusions from and explain information synthesized from several sources;
- Manage dispute resolution to mutually beneficial accord.
- Our graduates are prepared to engage in today’s evolving market place. The students will be able to:
- Analyze contemporary issues for pertinence and potential impacts;
- Describe and evaluate professional and ethical responsibilities;
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt emerging technologies;
- Recognize and evaluate the impact of engineering decisions in a global and societal context;
- Put into practice the concepts of service learning.