ENGT - Engineering Technology

ENGT 111 Engineering Technology Information Literacy/Research (2 Credit Hours)

Fundamental information literacy and research as applied to engineering technology. Course includes where and how to efficiently locate and critically evaluate technical information. Proper use of technical information and the associated ethical and legal issues will be examined.

Prerequisites: ENGN 110

ENGT 200 Statics (3 Credit Hours)

Scalar methods and free body diagrams are employed in the analysis of discrete and distributed force systems and their application to bodies in external equilibrium. Friction, moment of inertia, and center of gravity are also included.

Prerequisites: PHYS 111N

Pre- or corequisite: MATH 211

ENGT 220 Strength of Materials (3 Credit Hours)

Mechanical behavior of materials subjected to various external loads. Stress-strain relationships are utilized to design members subjected to shear, axial, bending, and torsional loads. Deformations are predicted and Mohr's circle is introduced.

Prerequisites: MATH 211 and a C or better in ENGT 200, CET 200, or MET 210

ENGT 230 Engineering Graphics and Computer Solid Modeling (3 Credit Hours)

Graphical communication for engineers studies the concept of 3D parametric modeling and its application in industry. In this course students will learn the fundamentals of sketching, basics of surface design, assembly modeling, and dynamic modeling of mechanisms using industry standard parametric modeling software. Emphasis on developing the skills needed for engineering design.

ENGT 270 Automation and Controls (3 Credit Hours)

A study of the design and analysis of feedback control system. Includes the fundamentals of programmable controllers as well as practical applications of interfacing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic feedback control circuits. Computer simulation software is used to model system responses.

Prerequisites: MATH 211

Pre- or corequisite: ENGT 286

ENGT 286 Automation and Controls Laboratory (1 Credit Hour)

Laboratory and computer simulation of control systems including programmable controllers as well as practical applications of interfacing mechanical, electrical and pneumatic control systems.

Prerequisites: MATH 211

Pre- or corequisite: ENGT 270

ENGT 305 Advanced Technical Analysis (3 Credit Hours)

Analytical and computational methods to support upper-division engineering technology courses. Topics include linear algebra, ordinary differential equations of engineering systems, elements of vector analysis, introductory statistical concepts, and software usage/development. MATLAB is used throughout the course to support all the topics. Presentation of various topics is adjusted for CET, EET or MET programs.

Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 211

ENGT 365 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (3 Credit Hours)

Methods and rules of dimensioning and tolerancing, calculation of fits, and geometrical tolerances using ANSI-Y14.5M, tolerances of form, orientation, and profile, including flatness, straightness, circularity, cylindricity, angularity, etc. Student work consists of designing and detailing various product drawings. Pre- or

Prerequisites: Sophomore standing

Corequisites: CEE 304 or ECE 304 or ENGT 305 or ENMA 302 or MAE 340 or STAT 330

ENGT 434W Senior Capstone Design I (3 Credit Hours)

This is the first of a two-course capstone sequence that provides an integrative design experience in engineering. Students work in discipline-specific and/or multidisciplinary teams to apply engineering problem-solving skills to open-ended, real-world projects. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, communication, technical writing, and project planning. The course also addresses professional and career-related topics relevant to engineering technology, including engineering codes and standards, professional ethics, project management, patents and intellectual property, professional engineering licensure, and career preparation, such as resume development and job search techniques. This is a writing-intensive (W) course.

Prerequisites: EET 310 or EET 312 or EET 320 or EET 360 or CET 301 or CET 330 or CET 361 or MFET 320 or MFET 330 or MFET 340, or the group of (MET 300 and MET 310 and MET 330); a grade of C or better in either ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or ENGL 231C

ENGT 435 Senior Capstone Design II (3 Credit Hours)

This is the second of a two-course capstone sequence where students work in discipline-specific and/or multidisciplinary teams under the supervision of a faculty advisor to complete group design projects. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, design, analysis, testing, fabrication, and project implementation. Projects may include analytical and/or experimental components. The course culminates with formal written and oral reports demonstrating the integration and application of knowledge gained throughout the engineering curriculum.

Prerequisites: ENGT 434W or ENGT 434

ENGT 435W Senior Design Project (3 Credit Hours)

A capstone course utilizing upper-level coursework involving independent or group design projects under the direction of a sponsoring faculty member. Projects may involve analytical and/or experimental results. Formal written and oral reports will be required. This is a writing intensive course.

Prerequisites: ENGT 434; senior standing or faculty approval; grade of C or better in ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or ENGL 231C