Engineering Technology (A.A.S.)

Purpose

The Engineering Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for career positions as engineering technicians in the advanced technology areas of instrumentation, communications, and mechanical structures and systems. The technician fills the role of applications expert serving under engineers and technologists. A solid foundation in applied mathematics and physical science is necessary to enable the technician to communicate well in an engineering environment.

Program Objectives

The graduate should be able to:

  • demonstrate the skills necessary to obtain entry level engineering technician positions in industry.
  • demonstrate the ability to model simple engineering situations and to perform general calculations to analyze the model.
  • demonstrate a thorough understanding of the functions of electrical and mechanical components and systems.
  • identify component and system level problems by employing state-of-the-art test equipment and techniques.
  • demonstrate project engineering skills including good oral communication and technical writing proficiency.

Curriculum

First Semester

EGT 190 Principles of Critical Thinking in Technology 3
EGR 115 Engineering Graphics 3
ENG 101 English Composition I 3
PHY 121 General Physics I 4
MAT 161 Precalculus I 4
(17 Credit Hours)

Second Semester

EGR 111 Engineering Computations 3
ENG 115 or 117 Writing Elective 3
PHY 122 General Physics II 4
MAT 162 Precalculus II 3
PEH 245 Safety and First Aid 3
(17 Credit Hours)

Third Semester

Elective Engineering Technology Elective 4
SPC 110, 120 or 230 Speech Elective 3
Elective Engineering Technology Elective 4
Elective Engineering Technology Elective 4
(15 Credit Hours)

Fourth Semester

Elective Engineering Technology Elective 4
Elective Engineering Technology Elective 4
HIS 103, 105 or 107 History of Western Civilization Elective 3
Elective Social Science Elective 3
(14 Credit Hours)

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT: 63

Recommended elective courses of study leading to a concentration in

Communications Systems

EGT 210 Digital Circuits
EGT 211 AC/DC Circuits
EGT 230 Analog Circuits
EGT 240 Communication Systems

Instrumentation/Process Control Systems

EGT 210 Digital Circuits
EGT 211 AC/DC Circuits
EGT 230 Analog Circuits
EGT 235 Instrumentation/Control Systems

 

Mechanical Systems

EGT 203 Applied Statics
EGT 204 Applied Dynamics
EGT 212 Applied Fluid Dynamics
EGT 213 Applied Strength of Materials
EGT 215 Applied Thermodynamics