May 01, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Electronics Engineering Technology

  
  • EET 2030 - Digital Electronic Circuits I

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 2010 , EET 1030  or permission of instructor
    Description: Concepts of number systems, binary and other number base systems, Boolean algebra and logic systems, logic gate circuits, adders, and flip-flips.
  
  • EET 2040 - Digital Electronic Circuits II

    3
    Prerequisite: EET 2030  
    Description: Continuation of EET 2030 , with the study of shift register counter circuits, multiplexers, digital to analog (D to A) converters, A to D converters, and memory devices.
  
  • EET 2140 - Communication Circuits I

    3
    Prerequisite: EET 1150, EET 1240
    Description: Operation and theory of electronic communication systems. The theory of Amplitude Modulation (AM)/demodulation, Frequency Modulation (FM)/demodulation, and Side Bands.
  
  • EET 2150 - Communication Circuits II

    3
    Prerequisite: EET 2140
    Description: Continuation of 2140 with the study of antennas, transmission lines, wave propagation, fiber optics.
  
  • EET 2320 - Microcontroller Circuit Construction

    3
    Prerequisite: EET 2040  
    Description: An explanation of basic principles of a microcontroller from the ground up.  Topics include microcontroller concepts, architecture, addressing modes, scaling operations, instruction types, stack operations, and interrupt handling.  C programming and assembly language are used.  The Freescale HCS12 microcontroller will be used for hands-on learning.
  
  • EET 2330 - Electronic Project I

    3
    Prerequisite: EET 2040 , EET 2140  
    Corequisite: EET 2150 , EET 2320  
    Description: Design, fabrication involving an approved electronic project.  Construction includes layout and fabrication of circuit, wiring, and the assembly.  The students test and analyze the performance of the project and submit a written report.
  
  • EET 2410 - Digital Communications

    3
    Prerequisite: EET 1240 , EET 2030  
    Description: Communication techniques and systems used for digital data transfer. Digital transmission and various modulation techniques, RS-232 interface standard, other communication interfaces, telephone systems and modems, network, error detection, correction, and data security.
  
  • EET 2420 - Introduction to Computer Architecture

    3
    Prerequisite: EET 2320  
    Description: Introducing computer purposes, computer architectures: memory CPU, computer peripherals, high level language and data, data input/output, and voice recognition systems.
  
  • EET 2430 - Introduction to Operating Systems

    3
    Prerequisite: EET 2420  
    Description: Introducing interrelationships of software and hardware in computer systems. A study of scheduling, shared resources, multi-users, security files, multi-tasking, and DOS and UNIX operating systems.
  
  • EET 2440 - Introduction to Programmable Controllers

    3
    Description: Introducing programmable logic controllers (PLC), PLC hardware, components, number systems and codes. Fundamentals of logic, basic PLC programming, developing fundamental PLC wiring diagrams and ladder programs, programming timers and counters, PLC editing and trouble-shooting, and PLC installation practices.

Engineering

  
  • ENGR 1000 - Introduction to Engineering

    1
    Description: Introduction to the engineering profession, engineering problem solving methods, and the major disciplines of engineering.
  
  • ENGR 2110 - Statics

    3
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2110 /2111  
    Pre/Corequisite MATH 1920  
    Description: Introduction to Engineering Mechanics, study of solid bodies at rest, vector algebra, static equilibrium, friction, centroids, moments of inertia, basic structures.
  
  • ENGR 2120 - Particles and Rigid Bodies

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGR 2110  
    Description: Continuation of Engineering Mechanics, kinetics of solid bodies and groups of particles, application of Newton’s Laws of Physics.
  
  • ENGR 3003 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics I

    2
    Course Changes: new course, Spring 2019
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2120 /2121 , MATH 1920  with grades of “C” or higher
    Pre/Corequisite MATH 2110  
    Description: The first of a three semester sequence covering mathematical techniques used for problem solving in engineering and physics, focusing on
    complex numbers, linear algebra and projection into spaces. Techniques will be applied to physical systems.
  
  • ENGR 3004 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics II

    2
    Prerequisite: ENGR 3003 , MATH 2110  with grades of “C” or higher
    Pre/Corequisite MATH 3120  
    Description: The second of a three semester sequence covering mathematical techniques used for problem solving in engineering and physics, focusing on vector calculus in and curvilinear coordinates. Techniques will be applied to physical systems.
     
  
  • ENGR 3005 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics

    4
    Cross Listed: PHYS 3005 ;

     
    Prerequisite: MATH 2110 , PHYS 2120  with grades of “C” or higher;
    Description: The theoretical techniques used for problem solving in physics and engineering.  Vector calculus, complex numbers, ordinary differential equations, and matrix methods.  The theoretical techniques will be applied to physical systems.

  
  • ENGR 3020 - Engineering Themodynamics

    3
    Prerequisite: MATH 2110 , PHYS 2110  with grades of “C” or higher;
    Description: Fundamentals and engineering analysis of thermodynamic systems will be presented.  Topic include:  concepts, models and laws, energy and the first law, properties and states, energy analysis of thermodynamic systems, entropy and the second law, and conventional power and refrigeration cycles.
  
  • ENGR 3030 - Electricity and Magnetism

    3
    Cross Listed: PHYS 3030 ;
    Prerequisite: MATH 3120  and (PHYS 3005  or ENGR 3005 ) with grades of “C” or higher;
    Description: Electric and magnetic field theory: Coulomb’s Law, Gauss’ Law, Ampere’s Law, Faraday’s Law, Maxwell’s equations for electrostatics and magnetostatics, Maxwell’s equations for the dynamic case, radiating systems and guided waves.  Integral calculus and vectors are used extensively.
  
  • ENGR 3050 - Introductory Circuits

    3
    Prerequisite: MATH 1920 , PHYS 2120 /2121  with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: ENGR 3051 ;
    Description: Ohm’s and Kirchoff’s laws, analysis of R, RL, and RLC circuits using mesh and nodal analysis, superposition and source of transformations, and Norton’s and Thevenin’s Theorems.  Steady state analysis of DC and AC circuits.  Completion solution for transient analysis of circuits.
  
  • ENGR 3051 - Introductory Circuits Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: MATH 1920 , PHYS 2120 /2121  with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: ENGR 3050 ;
    Description: Laboratory component of Ohm’s and Kirchoff’s laws, analysis of R, RL, and RLC circuits using mesh and nodal analysis, superposition and source of transformations, and Norton’s and Thevenin’s Theorems.  Steady state analysis of DC and AC circuits.  Completion solution for transient analysis of circuits.
  
  • ENGR 3060 - Advanced Circuits

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGR 3050 /3051  and (PHYS 3005  or ENGR 3005 ) with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: ENGR 3061 ;
    Description: The study of operational amplifiers, three phase circuits, and delta and wye connections.  Complex frequency analysis of circuits with sinusoidal forcing functions.  The study of mutual inductance, transformers as ciruit elements, and linear and ideal transformers.  Trigometric and complex Fourier analysis will be used.
  
  • ENGR 3061 - Advanced Circuits Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: ENGR 3050 /3051  and (PHYS 3005  or ENGR 3005 ) with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: ENGR 3060 ;
    Description: The study of operational amplifiers, three phase circuits, and delta and wye connections.  Complex frequency analysis of circuits with sinusoidal forcing functions.  The study of mutual inductance, transformers as ciruit elements, and linear and ideal transformers.  Trigometric and complex Fourier analysis will be used.
  
  • ENGR 3100 - Introduction to Engineering Physics Design

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGR 2110 , 3050 /3051  with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: ENGR 3101 ;
    Description: Introduction to engineering design.  Mechanical and electrical engineering topics, engineering analysis and design in the lab.  Topics include: strength of materials, applied D.C. circuits, computer aided design and modeling, and prototype construction and testing.
  
  • ENGR 3101 - Introduction to Engineering Physics Design Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: ENGR 2110 , ENGR 3050 /3051  with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: ENGR 3100 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for Introduction to engineering design.  Mechanical and electrical engineering topics, engineering analysis and design in the lab.  Topics include: strength of materials, applied D.C. circuits, computer aided design and modeling, and prototype construction and testing.

     

  
  • ENGR 3550 - Experimental Methods

    3
    Cross Listed: PHYS 3550 /3551  ;
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2120 /2121  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: ENGR 3551 ;
    Description: Experimental techniques used in physics and engineering including data acquisition and control, vacuum technology, thermometry, light sources, optical components and techniques, materials and machining.
  
  • ENGR 3551 - Experimental Methods Lab

    1
    Cross Listed: PHYS 3550 /3551 ;
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2120 /2121  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: ENGR 3550 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for experimental techniques used in physics and engineering including data acquisition and control, vacuum technology, thermometry, light sources, optical components and techniques, materials and machining.
  
  • ENGR 3600 - Materials Science

    3
    Cross Listed: PHYS 3600 ;
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1110 /1111 , PHYS 2120 /2121  with grades of “C” or higher;
    Description: Classification of materials based on atomic bonding and properties.  Application of knowledge of material properties to the selection for design, production, and end use.  Dependence of material properties on composition and structure with emphasis on mechanical and electrical properties.  Understanding of cost, environmental and safety factors in engineering design with materials.
  
  • ENGR 3650 - Fluid Mechanics

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGR 3005  or PHYS 3005  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Description: Fundamentals and engineering analysis of fluid systems will be presented.  Topics include: fundamentals of fluid flow, fluid statics, systems and control volumes, continuity, momentum and energy equations, dynamic similitude, one-dimensional open channel flow, and compressible flow.
  
  • ENGR 4000 - Introduction to Computational Engineering

    3
    Cross Listed: PHYS 4000 /4001 ;
    Prerequisite: CSCI 2000  or equivalent programming course; MATH 3120  and (PHYS 3005  or ENGR 3005 ) with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: ENGR 4001 ;
    Description: Computational techniques used for problem solving in physics and engineering.  Numerical techniques for solving ordinary differential and partial differential equations, and systems of equations; analysis of data; curve fitting and spectral methods; and numerical solutions of systems of equations.  Applications of these techniques to physical/engineering problems.

     

  
  • ENGR 4001 - Introduction to Computational Engineering Lab

    1
    Cross Listed: PHYS 4000 /4001 ;
    Prerequisite: CSCI 2000  or equivalent programming course; MATH 3120  and (PHYS 3005  or ENGR 3005 ) with grades of “C” or higher;

     
    Corequisite: ENGR 4000 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for computational techniques used for problem solving in physics and engineering.  Numerical techniques for solving ordinary differential and partial differential equations, and systems of equations; analysis of data; curve fitting and spectral methods; and numerical solutions of systems of equations.  Applications of these techniques to physical/engineering problems.

  
  • ENGR 4100 - Engineering Internship

    1 to 6
    Variable Credit Hours 1 to 6
    Course Changes: Previously ENGR 440I
    Prerequisite: Approval of advisor and chair and prior arrangement with employer;
    Description: One-term learning experience acquired through supervised part-time employment with a national research laboratory, a research institution, university, or related industrial partner.  Satisfactory employer evaluation and detailed written documentation of the work performed is required.  Pass/Fail only.  May be repeated up to a total of 12 credit hours.
  
  • ENGR 4110 - Cooperatve Educational Experience in Engineering

    1
    Prerequisite: Approval of chair and advisor and prior arrangement with employer;
    Description: Multi-term learning experience acquired through supervised full-time salaried employment with a national research laboratory, a research institution, university or related industrial partner.  Co-op terms typically alternate with full-time enrollment terms.  Pass/Fail only.  May be repeated up to a total of 4 credit hours.  Participation in a co-op may increase time to graduation by the number of semesters of participation.
  
  • ENGR 4150 - Special Topics in Engineering

    1 to 3
    Variable Credit Hours 1 to 3
    Prerequisite: Six hours of upper division physics or engineering with grades of “C” or higher; and permission of instructor;
    Description: Selected topics of interest in advanced engineering.  Topics to be chosen by the instructor.  May be repeated for different topics for a total of up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • ENGR 4151 - Research in Engineering

    1 to 3
    Variable Credit Hours 1 to 3
    Prerequisite: Six hours of upper division physics or engineering with grades of “C” or higher; and permission of instructor;
    Description: Research activities agreed on by the student and instructor which may emphasize lab techniques or data acquisition and analysis.  Written and oral reports are required.  May be repeated for a total of up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • ENGR 4201 - Introduction to Solid State Physics Lab

    1
    Cross Listed: PHYS 4200 /4201 ;
    Prerequisite: PHYS 3800 , CHEM 1120 /1121  with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
    Corequisite: ENGR 4200 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for crystal Structure; x-ray diffraction; energy band theory; electric, magnetic, and thermal properties of materials; and recent developments in nanotechnology.
  
  • ENGR 4300 - Signal Processing

    3
    Prerequisite: PHYS 3005  or ENGR 3005  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Description: An introduction to the basic techniques of digital signal processing.  Modern approaches to signal acquisition, signal enhancement, and signal analysis.  A significant amount of mathematics background is required since a good portion of the course deals with spatial domain and frequency domain operators.
  
  • ENGR 4510 - Engineering Design I

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGR 2120 , 3020 , 3005 , 3050 /3051 , 3550 /3551 , 4000 /4001  with grades of “C” or higher;
    Description:  Selected engineering projects emphasizing mechanical, electrical, fluids, and thermal systems and the study of the design process.  Student teams design, build, and test the assigned project considering economics, manufacturability, and health and safety.  Presentations and engineering documentation required.  Engineering principles reviewed in preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
  
  • ENGR 4520 - Engineering Design II

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGR 4510  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Description:  Selected engineering projects emphasizing application of the design process.  Individuals design, build, and test a prototype device/model as part of the assigned project.  Presentations, written design analysis reports, drawings and prototype required.  Engineering principles reviewed in preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
  
  • ENGR 4830 - Theoretical Electricity and Magnetism

    3
    Cross Listed: PHYS 4830 ;
    Prerequisite: ENGR 3030  or PHYS 3030  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Description:  Electromagnetic fields for those planning to continue study at the graduate level.
  
  • ENGR 4950 - Independent Study in Engineering

    1 to 3
    Variable Credit Hours 1 to 3
    Prerequisite: Six hours of upper division physics or engineering with grades of “C” or higher; and permission of instructor;
    Description: Current topics in engineering.  Topics to be chosed by student.  Subject to be approved by instructor.  May be repeated with permission of instructor upt to 9 credits.

Engineering Technology

  
  • AVI 2060 - Commercial Flight Operations II

    2
    Prerequisite: AVI 2040  
    Description: Students will demonstrate their navigation skills necessary for long distance flights. Multiple flights will be conducted where students must use the navigation skills learned from AVI 2000 to locate a specific coordinate and
    execute a flight plan to the specific coordinate.
  
  • AVI 2110 - Night Vision Systems

    3
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2010 , PHYS 2020 , AVI 2000  
    Description: A comprehensive review of processes and devices used for night vision during flight operations. Available technologies and devices will be discussed as well as limitations and delimitations associated with their use.
  
  • AVI 3160 - Certified Flight Instructor II

    2
    Prerequisite: AVI 3140  
    Description: Continuation of AVI 3140 where the student demonstrates the ability to teach advanced flight operations and maneuvers.
  
  • AVI 4060 - Instrument Flight Operations Lab II

    2
    Prerequisite: AVI 4040  
    Description: A continuation of AVI 4040. Students will conduct multiple flights demonstrating their ability to fly using instrumentation rather than any other means of navigation.
  
  • AVI 4080 - Certified Flight Instructor Instrument

    3
    Prerequisite: AVI 3160 , AVI 4040  
    Description: Develop skills, knowledge and proficiency necessary to take the FAA CFII Practical Exam for helicopter. Students will learn how to develop and execute a lesson plan, perform and instruct all maneuvers required of an
    Instrument Rated Pilot, identify and correct student errors, and employ effective decision making.
  
  • AVI 4160 - Aviation Capstone

    3
    Prerequisite: Completion of all courses numbered AVI 1000-4120
    Description: The culmination of knowledge learned through the aviation program is used to conduct simulated and real world projects where students are involved in design, analysis, application, problem solving, and decision making processes applicable to the rotor-wing aviation industry.
  
  • CCET 1325 - Construction Drawing

    3
    Description: Description: Understanding construction drawings to develop print reading skills in all aspects of building construction and in-depth study of one aspect of print reading of single family homes to larger commercial buildings.
  
  • CCET 2490 - Print Reading for Residential and Commercial

    3
    Description: Print reading fundamentals, construction materials and light framing applicable to the carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and general building trades.  Provides authentic print reading experiences using contemporary prints.  Single and multifamily dwellings, plus mixed-use and light commercial project plans.  Specifications describing the building components and construction procedures.
  
  • CCET 2690 - Applied Electricity for Construction

    3
    Description: Description: Wiring calculations and circuits methods.  Application of the national electrical code and required installation according to FHA specification.  Schematics, diagrams, and blueprints applicable to electrical plans for domestic and commercial buildings.  Diagrams and sketching electrical plans for electrical installation using appropriate symbols and notes according to the applicable codes.
  
  • ENGT 1000 - Introduction to Engineering and Engineering Technology

    3
    Description: Survey of engineering and engineering technology; fields of engineering and the engineering profession; academic training; careers and job expectations; and technical problem-solving skills.
  
  • ENGT 1020 - Computer Aided Drafting and Design

    3
    Description: Use of computers for drafting and design: used in two-dimensional mechanical drawing; creating multi-views, sections, auxiliary views and dimensioning and plotting on paper scale. Three dimensional and isometric drawings will also be included.
  
  • ENGT 1200 - Applied Mathematics for Engineering Technology

    3
    Prerequisite: Completion of any enhanced math requirements before taking this course;
    Description: Topics from Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry for engineering technology applications, including right triangles and trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and complex numbers.  Students must complete any enhanced math requirements before taking this course.
  
  • ENGT 1400 - Applied Calculus for Engineering Technology

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 1200  or MATH 1730  
    Description: Coverage includes application of calculus in technology, derivatives, applications of derivatives, direct integration, integration by use of tables, applications of integration, topics from analytic geometry.
  
  • ENGT 1720 - Plane Surveying

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 1200  or MATH 1730  
    Description: Coverage includes field procedure necessary for measuring distances, elevations, horizontal and vertical angles, topographic mapping, boundary and area calculations, transit and stadia surveying, leveling, and curve ranging.
  
  • ENGT 2000 - Manufacturing Processes

    3
    Description: Principles, processes and problems associated with conversion of engineering materials into useful forms and goods; machining operations using traditional and computer numerical controlled machine tools.
  
  • ENGT 2010 - DC Circuits and Applications

    Credit Hours 3 3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 1200 , MATH 1730  or permission of instructor
    Description: Analysis of electrical measurements direct current circuits; Ohms Law, series and parallel circuits, Kirchoff’s Laws, and selected network theorems including superposition, Thevenin’s, and Norton’s theories applied to DC circuit.
  
  • ENGT 2020 - Robotics Fundamentals

    3
    Description: Topics include history of robotics, terminology, classifications, end-of-arm tooling, sensing, control, applications, safety, development, future trends and social impact. Using hands-on activities the students will program robots for some simple tasks.
  
  • ENGT 2030 - AC Circuits and Applications

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 2010  
    Description: Analysis of alternating current circuits, inductance, capacitance, reactance, impedance, Kirchoff’s Laws, and selected network theorems including superposition, Thevenin’s, and Norton’s theories applied to AC circuit analysis. Introduction to electronics, resonance, and filter circuits.
  
  • ENGT 2500 - Construction Materials and Methods

    3
    Description: This course covers the properties, uses, and availability of most commonly used construction materials like wood, steel, sand, concrete, concrete admixtures, reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, concrete blocks, bricks and various other new products. The knowledge gained from this course allows student to select the right construction material for a job.
  
  • ENGT 2730 - Introduction to Solid Modeling

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 1020  
    Description: Introduction to solid modeling for the design of parts and assemblies.  Basic techniques for generating 3D solid models and assemblies.  Generation of 2D engineering drawings from 3D solid models.
  
  • ENGT 2750 - General Contracting

    3
    Description: Project Specifications.  Other aspects of construction management such as contract laws, negotiations, and professional ethics will be examined.
  
  • ENGT 2990 - Cooperative Work Experience I

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 1020 , sophomore standing with advisor approval
    Description: An educational experience combining college studies with institutionally supervised and pre-approved work experiences at cooperating organizations. Student must apply and be accepted prior to registration. Other regulations apply. See cooperative work experience advisor.
  
  • ENGT 3000 - Materials Science

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 2000  or permission of instructor
    Description: Introduction to structure, properties, and manufacture of engineering materials including polymers, metals, ceramics, and composites. Atomic, molecular, and crystal structures; crystal geometry and growth will be related to electrical and mechanical properties.
  
  • ENGT 3010 - Engineering Economics

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 1200  or MATH 1730  
    Description: Basics of economic decision-making common to industrial management and personal finance. Time value of money and other commonly used measures for its present or future worth are compared in investment decisions.
  
  • ENGT 3020 - Statics and Strength of Materials

    3
    Prerequisite: (ENGT 1200  or MATH 1730 ) and PHYS 2010 /2011  
    Description: Analysis of forces acting on a body at rest, equilibrium of rigid body, friction, center of gravity, moment of inertia, stresses and strains, torsion, shear, bending moment, deflection, Mohr’s circle and column design.
  
  • ENGT 3030 - Thermodynamics

    3
    Prerequisite: MATH 1810  or ENGT 1400 , and PHYS 2010 /2011  
    Description: Application of thermodynamic principles to energy systems; properties and phase changes; energy conversion; power system operating cycles; refrigeration; introduction to heat transfer.
  
  • ENGT 3040 - Power Transfer Technology

    3
    Prerequisite: (MATH 1810  or ENGT 1400 ) and PHYS 2010 /2011  
    Description: Introduction to principles and practices for transfer of power utilizing high electrical voltages, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
  
  • ENGT 3050 - Problem Solving in Engineering Technology

    3
    Prerequisite: MATH 1810  or MATH 1910  or ENGT 1400 ;
    Description: Creative and analytic methods for solving technological problems. Creative strategies; problem definition; finding solutions; implementation and evaluation. Mathematical tools applied to technological problems.
  
  • ENGT 3100 - Robotic Applications

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 2020  
    Description: Applications of robots in various areas; case studies of robotic application related improvement in industries; hands-on Fanuc, Adept, and Mitsubishi robot programming and implementation.
  
  • ENGT 3130 - Additive Manufacturing Technology

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 2730  
    Description: This course will cover a brief history and development of Rapid Prototyping (RP) technology, compare Additive Manufacturing (AM), Subtractive Manufacturing (SM), introduce AM technologies and their base materials.  There will be hands-on labs to design parts on CAD, produce them with 3D printers, and visit metal deposition technology centers.
  
  • ENGT 3190 - Reverse Engineering and 3D Laser Scanning

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 3130  
    Description: The course will introduce reverse engineering, operating principles of 3D scanning, and applications of 3D laser scanners.  Students will apply knowledge of 3D scanners for reverse engineering and direct digital fabrication purposes.
  
  • ENGT 3200 - Electronics Fundamentals I

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 2030 ,
    Description: Introduction to semiconductor electronic devices: diodes and applications, transistors -Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) operation, biasing, small signal amplifiers, Field Effect transistors (FET), and other components. Analysis of Class A, ClassB, and Class C power amplifiers.
  
  • ENGT 3220 - Digital Design I

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 2010  
    Description: The study of digital combinational circuits. Topics include number systems, logic gates, Boolean algebra, and logic simplicity, Karnaugh mapping and functions of combinational logic. Students will solve selected problems by application of circuits.
  
  • ENGT 3240 - Electronics Fundamentals II

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 3200  
    Description: Advanced topics in electronics. Use of operational amplifiers and integrated circuits, operational amplifier applications, oscillators, active filters, voltage regulators, and controlled voltage regulators.
  
  • ENGT 3250 - Digital Design II

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 3220  
    Description: The study of digital sequential logic. Topics include latching, flip-flops, counter circuits, coding, timing, shift registers, data transmission, memory, and storage. Further study of Karnaugh mapping in sequential circuits.
  
  • ENGT 3260 - Microcontrollers

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 3250  
    Description: An explanation of basic principles of a microcontroller from the ground up.  Topics include microcontroller concepts, architecture, addressing modes, scaling operations, instruction types, stack operations, and interrupt handling.  C programming and assembly language are used.  The Freescale HCS12 microcontroller will be used for hands-on learning.
  
  • ENGT 3280 - Communication Systems I

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 3200 , and (MATH 1810  or ENGT 1400 )
    Description: Introduction to communications systems with emphasis on the theory of Amplitude Modulation (AM)/demodulation, Frequency Modulation (FM)/demodulation, and Side Bands. Transmission and reception techniques.
  
  • ENGT 3330 - Hybrid Vehicle Systems

    3
    Prerequisite: AET 1460 , 2310 , 2550 ;
    Description: Introduction to hybrid vehicle propulsion systems.  Hybrid vehicle designs, fundamentals of 3-phase permanent magnet and AC induction motor/generator systems.  Fundamentals of high voltage battery pack and energy systems.  Introduction to hybrid propulsion system design and control.
  
  • ENGT 3610 - Production/Operations Management

    3
    Description: Methods of efficient plant management, including production scheduling, inventory control, forecasting, linear programming, transportation, statistical analysis, CPM, PERT, simulation, quality control, work management, and maintenance.
  
  • ENGT 3650 - Statistical Quality Control

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 3050 , junior standing or permission of instructor
    Description: Basic principles and techniques of quality control and its applications to manufacturing process. Emphasis on process control, sampling inspections, reports and records based on statistical analysis.
  
  • ENGT 3700 - Construction Estimating

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 1200  or MATH 1730 ;
    Description: Review of drawings and specifications to quantify material, labor, overhead, and equipment requirements relative to project bid preparation.  Computer software is utilized to develop construction bids for simulated projects.
  
  • ENGT 3710 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering Technology

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 2000  
    Description: Introduction to water, soil and air pollution with emphasis on treatment of water and wastes introduced into the environment by manufacturing operations. Environmental regulations and review of environmental chemistry.
  
  • ENGT 3720 - Architectural Design

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 1020  
    Description: Conceptual and detailed model for architectural design using modern 3D drawing tools.  The student prepares construction documents for floor plans, elevations, building sections, wall sections, and details.  The preparation of preliminary Architectural and Structural and construction drawings and construction documents using 3D and BIM modeling software.  Student will produce high quality project documents in a timely fashion.
     
  
  • ENGT 3740 - Water and Sewer Systems

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 1200  or MATH 1730  
    Description: Engineering principles are used as the foundation for rigorous design of conventional and advanced water treatment process for water supply and waste water disposal.  The course also covers appropriate regulatory constraints and highlights safety issues.
  
  • ENGT 3750 - Construction Contracts

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: CCET 2500  
    Description: Project Specifications.  Other aspects of construction management such as contract laws, negotiations, and professional ethics will be examined.
  
  • ENGT 3810 - Plastics Manufacturing Technology

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 3000  
    Description: Overview of plastic materials; types of plastics and material properties; industrial manufacturing processes used to make useful products, including injection molding, extrusion, thermo-forming, blow molding, and casting. Plastics manufacturing equipment and operations reviewed in laboratory.
  
  • ENGT 3820 - Technology and Society

    3
    Prerequisite: Not accepted as ENGT elective for ENGT majors
    Description: Overview of technology and the effects of technical innovations on society. Physical, economic, and societal aspects in technical decision-making. Ethics in technology. Examination of the public image of technology and its impact on society. Focus on developing technical literacy and preparing students to make informed decisions on technological issues.
  
  • ENGT 3830 - Metals Manufacturing

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 3000  
    Description: Methods for preparation of metals and alloys including ore dressing, reduction of metal oxides and sulfides; refining of metals and alloys; phase diagrams, physical properties, classification nomenclature.
  
  • ENGT 3840 - Dynamics

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 3020  and (ENGT 1400  or MATH 1810 )
    Description: Fundamental principles of dynamics applied to predicting the motion of particles, collections of particles, and rigid bodies. Introduction to mechanical vibrations.
  
  • ENGT 3850 - Manufacturing Processes II

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 1020 , 2000 , 2730 ;
    Description: A continuation of computer controlled manufacturing machines to include processes, machine selection, and conversion of geometric analysis into computer numerical control (CNC) language. Students will program
  
  • ENGT 3860 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 1020 , 1200 , 2730  
    Description: Methods of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing based on ASME Y14.5 standard.  Dimensioning, datum selection, and tolerances.  Instruments and applications of metrology.
  
  • ENGT 3880 - Direct Energy Conversion

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 3030 , 3040  
    Description: Theory and application of devices used to convert types of energy into usable electrical energy.  Fuel cells, solar collection devices, thermal conversion devices, fluid dynamic devices to include magnetohydrodynamics, will be studied.  Energy loss and ways of measuring losses will be applied to measuring efficiency of conversion devices.
  
  • ENGT 3890 - Mechatronics

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 2020 , 2030 , 3040  
    Description: Integration of mechanics, electronics, and control theory, to product designs and manufacturing for optimizing of mechanical response.  Application of computerization and industry standard tools such as LabView software.
  
  • ENGT 4000 - Senior Project

    3
    Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of instructor
    Description: Capstone experience prior to full time employment. Students will work on a technical project in industrial environment. Students must get prior approval for and must present an acceptable report at the end of the project. Preparation for full time employment; resumes; interview and job expectations; oral and written presentation of technical subjects; current topics in industry.
  
  • ENGT 4020 - Architectural Structure Design

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 3020  
    Description: This course covers the design of wooden, steel, and concrete structural members in a building using appropriate codes.
  
  • ENGT 4120 - Sensors and Vision Systems

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 3260  or ENGT 3280  
    Description: Topics include contact and non-contact sensors, automatic identification technology, used in industries especially for automation. Hands-on activities include sensor interfacing, bar coding, vision system setup, image processing, and applications.
  
  • ENGT 4130 - Additive Manufacturing Applications

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 3190  
    Description: Student project teams will design a product that is difficult or impossible to fabricate using SM technology, and then utilize the AM technologies available in the lab to fabricate the product.  Students will search current AM R&D and application information and make presentations to share in class.
  
  • ENGT 4150 - Programmable Logic Controls

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 3260 ;
    Description: Introduction to programmable logic controllers (PLC), PLC components, programming in binary logic (Boolean Logic), counter and timer, memory organization and date manipulation.  Students will learn various control diagrams, programming languages and control circuits; and will program various PLCs for hands-on controls.
  
  • ENGT 4180 - Robotic Capstone

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 3100 , 4120 , 4150 , 4850  
    Description: Through a structured approach to the development and implementation of a robot work cell, the capstone project stimulates work in industry where students must integrate knowledge and skills from all area of curriculum.  Emphases are also on organization, project management, team work, communication skills and social and ethical issues.
  
  • ENGT 4190 - Additive Manufacturing Capstone

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGT 4130  
    Description: This capstone project course has the students do role playing in a company organization by applying their knowledge learned from other courses to conduct market research, product design, production and ending with a final product in the AM technology.  This course enhances students’ teamwork, interpersonal, social and leadership skills.
 

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