Engineering Technology
Developed in consultation with local industry partners, the B.A.S. in Engineering Technology prepares students for careers in industrial settings. In this interdisciplinary program, students gain knowledge of both industrial and mechanical engineering concepts. Coursework is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in fundamental areas including materials science, the strength of materials, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and systems engineering. Through completion of coursework, an internship, and a capstone design project, students obtain a blend of theoretical expertise and practical experience that prepares them for career success. This degree is also appropriate for students who already have a relevant Associate of Applied Science degree who wants to increase their knowledge, expertise, and career potential.
Area A: Essential Skills | ||
ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
MATH 1113 | Precalculus Mathematics | 3 |
Area B: Institutional Options | ||
COMM 1110 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
One of the following electives: | 1 | |
Argumentation and Advocacy | ||
Intro to Greek Mythology | ||
Creative Writing | ||
Natural Hazards | ||
Appalachian Hist-Special Topic | ||
Sports Hist & Amer Character | ||
Health and Wellness Concepts | ||
Mystery Fiction in Pop Culture | ||
Political and Social Rhetoric | ||
Christian Fiction/Pop Culture | ||
Race and Ethnicity in America | ||
PRSP Elective (See Advisor) | ||
Area C: Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
Choose at least one ENGL course: | 3-6 | |
Topics in Literature & Culture | ||
World Literature I | ||
World Literature II | ||
British Literature I | ||
British Literature II | ||
American Literature I | ||
American Literature II | ||
Intro to Film as Literature | ||
If only one ENGL course chosen, add one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Art Appreciation | ||
Expressions of Culture I | ||
Expressions of Culture II | ||
Music Appreciation | ||
World Music | ||
American Music | ||
Theatre Appreciation | ||
Area D: Science/Mathematics/Technology | ||
CHEM 1211K | Principles of Chemistry I | 4 |
MATH 1401 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
PHYS 2211K | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
Area E: Social Sciences | ||
HIST 2111 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
or HIST 2112 | United States Hist since 1877 | |
POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
Two Social Science Electives: | 6 | |
Intro to Cultural Anthropology | ||
Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
Principles of Microeconomics | ||
Introduction to Geography | ||
Intro to Physical Geography | ||
World Civilization to 1500 CE | ||
World Civilization since 1500 | ||
United States History to 1877 | ||
United States Hist since 1877 | ||
Intro to World Religions | ||
Intro to Philosophical Issues | ||
Logic and Critical Thinking | ||
Intro to Political Science | ||
State and Local Government | ||
Comparative Politics | ||
International Relations | ||
Introduction to Psychology | ||
Psychology of Adjustment | ||
Human Development | ||
Introduction to Sociology | ||
Social Problems | ||
Technical Courses (Up to 20 approved credits from an AAS degree may be substituted) | ||
CMPS 1371 | Computing for Scien & Engineer | 3 |
ENGR 2240 | Dynamics | 3 |
PHYS 2212K | Principles of Physics II | 4 |
Electives (choose 3 – 4 courses) | 10 | |
Principles of Accounting I | ||
Principles of Accounting I | ||
The Environment of Business | ||
Principles of Chemistry II | ||
Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
Principles of Microeconomics | ||
Applied Econometrics | ||
Engineering Internship | ||
Calculus and Analytic Geom III | ||
Introduction to Linear Algebra | ||
Differential Equations | ||
Principles of Management | ||
Circuits Sequence (8 credits of approved circuits courses from an AAS degree may be substituted) | ||
ENGR 3301K | Circuits I | 4 |
ENGR 3302K | Circuits II | 4 |
Engineering Core | ||
ENGR 2205 | Statics | 3 |
ENGR 3072K | Electrical Energy Systems | 4 |
ENGR 3131K | Strength of Materials | 4 |
ENGR 3317 | Industrial Econ & Fin Analysis | 3 |
ENGR 3343K | Fluid Mechanics | 4 |
ENGR 3410 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
ENGR 3420 | Industrial & Envir Safety | 3 |
ENGR 4101 | Materials Science&Engineering | 3 |
ENGR 4440 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
ENGR 4456 | Intro to Systems Engineering | 3 |
MNGT 3051 | Principles of Management | 3 |
or ENGR 4860 | Engineering Internship | |
ENGR 4900 | Capstone | 3 |
MATH 2253 | Calculus and Analytic Geom I | 4 |
MATH 2254 | Calculus and Analytic Geom II | 4 |
MATH 4502 | Statistics for Process Control | 3 |
Physical Activity Elective | ||
Any PHED Course, Except PHED 1030 | 1 | |
Total Hours | 121 |
Courses
ENGR 1105. Introduction to Engineering. 3-0-3 Units.
Introduction to the basic skills of engineering, including engineering design and problem solving, the fields and functions of engineering, including measurements and estimation, units, dimensions, vectors, Newton's laws, and other physical phenomenon common to many engineering problems. .
Prerequisites: MATH 1113 and Pre or Corequisite: ENGL 0999, unless exempt.
ENGR 1108K. Engineering Graphics. 2-3-3 Units.
Theory and application of the design process, using conventional drafting as well as computer assisted design, spatial analysis, projection theory, sketching, creative design, and geometric dimensioning. Development and interpretation of drawings and specifications. Pre or Corequisite: ENGL 0999, unless exempt.
Corequisites: MATH 2253.
ENGR 2205. Statics. 3-0-3 Units.
A study of elements of statics in two and three dimensions, free-body diagrams, distributed loads, centroids, and friction. (F,S) Prerequisite coursework must be been successfully completed within the past three terms. Pre or Corequisite: ENGL 0999, unless exempt.
Prerequisites: MATH 2253 and PHYS 2211K with a grade of C or better.
Corequisites: MATH 2254 and PHYS 2212K.
ENGR 2240. Dynamics. 3-0-3 Units.
Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, work-energy and impulse-momentum concepts and principles.(F, S as needed)
Prerequisites: ENGR 2205.
ENGR 3072K. Electrical Energy Systems. 3-3-4 Units.
The study of energy sources. This course introduces non-renewable and renewable/sustainable energy sources, the processes, costs, and environmental impact of converting to electric energy, the delivery and control of electric energy, and electromechanical systems.
Prerequisites: Completion of two circuit analysis courses.
ENGR 3131K. Strength of Materials. 3-3-4 Units.
The study and mathematical modeling of the mechanical behavior of materials under load. Emphasis will be on the elastic conditions of equilibrium, compatibility and material behavior. Includes study of stress and strain in columns, connectors, beams, eccentrically-loaded members, as well as introduction to statically indeterminate members.
Prerequisites: ENGR 2205 and MATH 2254.
ENGR 3301. Circuits I. 3-3-4 Units.
This course introduces basic circuit analysis including resistive circuits, voltage and current sources, analysis methods, network theorems, energy storage elements, and AC steady-state analysis. Techniques for analyzing resistive networks are heavily emphasized. In addition, the physical mechanisms of capacitance and inductance are examined along with analysis of transient responses in circuits containing resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Laboratory exercises reinforce the theoretical concepts presented in class and provide various opportunities to become proficient with standard instrumentation used in electrical engineering.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2211K.
ENGR 3301K. Circuits I. 3-3-4 Units.
This course introduces basic circuit analysis including resistive circuits, voltage and current sources, analysis methods, network theorems, energy storage elements, and AC steady-state analysis. Techniques for analyzing resistive networks are heavily emphasized. In addition, the physical mechanisms of capacitance and inductance are examined along with analysis of transient responses in circuits containing resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Laboratory exercises reinforce the theoretical concepts presented in class and provide various opportunities to become proficient with standard instrumentation used in electrical engineering.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2211K.
ENGR 3302K. Circuits II. 3-3-4 Units.
A continuation of basic Circuit Analysis I which focuses on RC, RL, and RLC circuits, mutual inductance, series and parallel resonance, two-port networks frequency response, AC power including power factor correction, as well as three phase circuits. Simulation is heavily emphasized using state of the art software such as PSPICE.
Prerequisites: ENGR 3301K, MATH 2403 and PHYS 2212K.
ENGR 3317. Industrial Econ & Fin Analysis. 3-0-3 Units.
Students will compare service and manufacturing projects and investments based on their economic value, quantify costs and benefits; analyze projects using present worth, annual worth, and rate of return methods, study simple and compound interest. This course also introduces basic financial accounting concepts, including balance sheets, income statements, change of financial condition, etc.
Prerequisites: MATH 2253.
ENGR 3343K. Fluid Mechanics. 3-3-4 Units.
This course introduces the fundamentals of fluid statics and dynamics, including hydrostatic forces on submerged plates, continuity of fluid flow and fluid flow principles. The applications of turbulent and laminar flow in conduits are emphasized. The system approach is practiced in analyzing the applications of flow measuring devices, piping, pumps, and turbines.
Prerequisites: ENGR 2205.
ENGR 3410. Thermodynamics. 3-0-3 Units.
Introduces the fundamentals of thermodynamics, including the concept of energy and the laws governing the transfers and transformations of energy. Emphasis is placed on thermodynamic properties and the first and second law analysis of systems and control volumes. Integration of these concepts into the analysis of basic power cycles is introduced.
Prerequisites: ENGR 2205.
ENGR 3420. Industrial & Envir Safety. 3-0-3 Units.
Introduces the application of safety techniques and principles to identify and correct unsafe situations and practices. Includes the study of system safety, failure modes and effects analysis, fault tree analysis, preliminary hazard analysis, hazardous materials and practices, OSHA, health, and personal protection.
ENGR 4101. Materials Science&Engineering. 3-0-3 Units.
Introduces the study of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites as related to material selection in design and manufacturing. Topics will include atomic structure and bonding, crystal structure and defects, mechanical properties and failure, diffusion, dislocation and strengthening, alloying, phase diagrams and transformations/heat treatment, polymers, ceramics and glasses, and composites.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1211K and PHYS 2211K.
ENGR 4440. Heat Transfer. 3-0-3 Units.
Introduces the fundamentals and applications of heat transfer. Topics include conduction, convection, and radiation. Students will explore steady state and transient conduction in one and multiple dimensions, forced and free convection with boundary layer theory, radiation properties and radiative heat transfer among black and non-black bodies. Students will calculate heat transfer rates, heating/cooling times, and design of heat exchangers.
Prerequisites: ENGR 3410 and ENGR 3343 and Engineering Standing.
ENGR 4456. Intro to Systems Engineering. 3-0-3 Units.
Introduces students to the concepts needed for successful system planning, designing and building process. Topics will include bringing large-scale systems to completion on schedule and on budget, modeling and cost estimating techniques, risk and variability.
ENGR 4860. Engineering Internship. 0-0-1-4 Unit.
A structured out of the classroom experience in a supervised setting that is related to the student’s major and career interests. Practical experience is combined with scholarly research under the guidance of faculty and the internship supervisor. Internship sites must be secured in advance of the semester of the placement and must be approved by the student’s advisor and internship coordinator. Note: Students may enroll multiple times in this course for a total of four credit hours. Prerequisite: 90 credit hours and permission of the instructor
ENGR 4900. Capstone. 3-0-3 Units.
This course provides comprehensive design experience for students working in small groups and is a culmination of the engineering technology education. Topics covered will include design specifications, evaluation of design alternatives, technical reports and oral presentations. Also covered are topics such as intellectual property, industry standards and conventions, engineering economics, reliability, safety, engineering ethics and current topics in the field of engineering technology.
Prerequisites: Senior standing, Instructor approval, Department Chair approval.