Nov 25, 2024

2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin

2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Engineering Technology (B.S.)

Bulletin/Catalog Year 2017-2018

College of Science and Mathematics

Department of Engineering Technology

Austin Peay Center at Fort Campbell
Location: SSG Glenn H. English, Jr., Army Education Center
Bldg. 202 - Room 1207, Fort Campbell, KY
Phone: 931-221-1470
Email: byrdjl@apsu.edu
Website: www.apsu.edu/engineering-technology

Description of Major

Engineering Technology is a multi-discipline major with industry specific concentrations in Automotive Systems Design (AAS and BS, 2+2; ETAC of ABET Accredited), Construction (AAS and BS, 2+2; ETAC of ABET Accredited) with a Civil specialization (BS only), Electronics (AAS; ETAC of ABET accredited), Electrical (BS, 2+2; ETAC of ABET Accredited), Manufacturing (BS; ETAC of ABET accredited), Mechanical (BS; Preparing for ETAC of ABET accreditation), and Mechatronics (AAS and BS, 2+2; Preparing for ETAC of ABET accreditation). Each concentration has been designed to meet the needs of local, regional, and national industry relative to the specific concentration.

General Education Core

	Credit Hours
see Common Core	41
University-Wide Freshman Seminar Requirement	1

Major Requirements that Satisfy General Education Core

MATH 1530 - Elements of Statistics Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 2010/2011 - College Physics I (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 2020/2021 - College Physics II (and lab) Credit Hours: 4

Total Hours 11

Major Core Requirements

Lower Division Courses

ENGT 1000 - Introduction to Engineering and Engineering Technology Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 1020 - Computer Aided Drafting and Design Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 1200 - Applied Mathematics for Engineering Technology Credit Hours: 3
or
MATH 1730 - Precalculus 3
ENGT 1400 - Applied Calculus for Engineering Technology Credit Hours: 3
or
MATH 1810 - Elements of Calculus 3
ENGT 2000 - Manufacturing Processes Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 2010 - DC Circuits and Applications Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 2020 - Robotics Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 2030 - AC Circuits and Applications Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 2730 - Introduction to Solid Modeling Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 27

Upper Division Courses

ENGT 3000 - Materials Science Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3010 - Engineering Economics Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3020 - Statics and Strength of Materials Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3030 - Thermodynamics Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3040 - Power Transfer Technology Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3050 - Problem Solving in Engineering Technology Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 18

Total Hours 45

Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Automotive Engineering Technology

The BS degree in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Automotive has two paths of study. The Automotive option prepares students to work in the Automotive Systems Design or the Automotive Manufacturing fields. The Mechanical option prepares students to work with the Mechanical Design and Implementation of complex mechanical components of the automobile.

AET Specialization

Lower Division Courses

AET 1310 - Automotive Engine Credit Hours: 3
AET 1360 - Automotive Power Train Systems Credit Hours: 3
AET 1410 - Automotive Braking, Chassis, Suspension and Steering Systems Credit Hours: 3
AET 1460 - Automotive Electrical and HVAC Systems Credit Hours: 3
AET 2310 - Automotive Electronic Systems Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 15

Upper Division Courses

ENGT 3330 - Hybrid Vehicle Systems Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 3

Automotive Option

Upper Division Courses

ENGT 3850 - Manufacturing Processes II Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4330 - Advanced Hybrid Vehicle Systems Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4390 - Automotive Capstone Project Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4810 - Advanced Manufacturing Processes Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 12

Electives

Select two (2) courses from the list below

ENGT 3810 - Plastics Manufacturing Technology Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3830 - Metals Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3840 - Dynamics Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4710 - Fluid Mechanics Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4720 - Advanced Computer Aided Design Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4730 - Applied Solid Modeling Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4800 - Machine Design Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 6

Mechanical Option

Upper Division Courses

ENGT 3840 - Dynamics Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4730 - Applied Solid Modeling Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4800 - Machine Design Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4880 - Refrigeration Machines and Power Systems Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 12

Electives

Select two (2) courses from the list below

ENGT 3610 - Production/Operations Management Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3810 - Plastics Manufacturing Technology Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3830 - Metals Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3850 - Manufacturing Processes II Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4710 - Fluid Mechanics Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4720 - Advanced Computer Aided Design Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4810 - Advanced Manufacturing Processes Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 6

Total Hours 36

Construction Engineering Technology

The BS degree in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Construction has two paths of study. The Construction option prepares students to work as a Construction Contractor in the in the building construction industry. The Civil option prepares students to work as a Civil Engineering Technologist with with specialized knowledge in wood, steel, and concrete designs.

Lower Division Core Courses

ENGT 1720 - Plane Surveying Credit Hours: 3
or
CCET 1210 - Construction Surveying Credit Hours: 3
CCET 2340 - Wood Structure Credit Hours: 3
CCET 2500 - Construction Materials and Methods Credit Hours: 3
CCET 2600 - Construction Safety and Health Credit Hours: 3
CCET 2840 - Construction Codes and Standards Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 15

Upper Division Courses

ENGT 3700 - Construction Estimating Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 3

Civil Option

Upper Division Courses

ENGT 4020 - Architectural Structure Design Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4710 - Fluid Mechanics Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4740 - Steel Design Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4750 - Reinforced Concrete Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 12

Electives

Select two (2) courses from the list below

ENGT 3720 - Architectural Design Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3740 - Water and Sewer Systems Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4715 - Wood Design Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 6

Construction Option

Lower Divison Courses

ENGT 2750 - General Contracting Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 3

Additional Courses

ENGT 3720 - Architectural Design Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3740 - Water and Sewer Systems Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4715 - Wood Design Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 9

Electives

Select two (2) courses from the list below

ENGT 4020 - Architectural Structure Design Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4710 - Fluid Mechanics Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4740 - Steel Design Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4750 - Reinforced Concrete Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 6

Total Hours 36

Electrical Engineering Technology

The BS degree in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Electrical has two options of study. The Electronics option prepares students to work in industry as a Electronic Repair Technician and/or Electronic Communication specialist. The Robotics option prepares students to work in industry as a Robotic Repair Technician and/or Robot Integrator in the manufacturing industry.

Upper Division Core Courses

ENGT 3200 - Electronics Fundamentals I Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3220 - Digital Design I Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3240 - Electronics Fundamentals II Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3250 - Digital Design II Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3260 - Microcontrollers Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4150 - Programmable Logic Controls Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 18

Electronics Option

Upper Division Courses

ENGT 3280 - Communication Systems I Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4210 - Control Systems Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4220 - Communication Systems II Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4250 - Linear Electronics and Capstone Experience Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 12

Electives

Select two (2) courses from the list below

ENGT 3100 - Robotic Applications Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3800 - Computer-Aided Manufacturing 3
ENGT 4120 - Sensors and Vision Systems Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4850 - Computer Integrated Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 6

Robotics Option

Upper Division Courses

ENGT 3100 - Robotic Applications Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4120 - Sensors and Vision Systems Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4180 - Robotic Capstone Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4850 - Computer Integrated Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 12

Electives

Select two (2) courses from the list below

ENGT 3130 - Additive Manufacturing Technology Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3190 - Reverse Engineering and 3D Laser Scanning Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3280 - Communication Systems I Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4210 - Control Systems Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4220 - Communication Systems II Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4250 - Linear Electronics and Capstone Experience Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4991 - Special Problems Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 6

Total Hours 36

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

The BS degree in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Manufacturing has three options of study. The Subtractive Manufacturing option prepares students to work in industry as a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist with a primary responsibility of managing manufacturing operations. The Robotics Manufacturing option prepares students to work in industry as a Robotic Systems Operator, Robotic Systems Integrator, and/or Manufacturing Cell Design and Implementation specialist. The Additive Manufacturing option prepares students to work in manufacturing as a Prototype specialist, Reverse Engineering Specialist, and/or a 3-D Design and Manufacture specialist for complex options that are not suited for subtractive processes.

Upper Division Core Courses

ENGT 3610 - Production/Operations Management Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3810 - Plastics Manufacturing Technology Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3850 - Manufacturing Processes II Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4150 - Programmable Logic Controls Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4800 - Machine Design Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4850 - Computer Integrated Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 18

Additive Manufacturing Option

Upper Division Courses

ENGT 3130 - Additive Manufacturing Technology Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3190 - Reverse Engineering and 3D Laser Scanning Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4130 - Additive Manufacturing Applications Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4190 - Additive Manufacturing Capstone Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 12

Electives

Select two (2) courses from the list below

ENGT 3100 - Robotic Applications Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3650 - Statistical Quality Control Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3830 - Metals Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4720 - Advanced Computer Aided Design Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4810 - Advanced Manufacturing Processes Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4991 - Special Problems Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 6

Robotics Manufacturing Option

Upper Division Courses

ENGT 3100 - Robotic Applications Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3220 - Digital Design I Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4120 - Sensors and Vision Systems Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4180 - Robotic Capstone Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 12

Electives

Select two (2) courses from the list below

ENGT 3130 - Additive Manufacturing Technology Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3190 - Reverse Engineering and 3D Laser Scanning Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3650 - Statistical Quality Control Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3830 - Metals Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4810 - Advanced Manufacturing Processes Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4991 - Special Problems Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 6

Subtractive Manufacturing Option

Upper Division Courses

ENGT 3830 - Metals Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4720 - Advanced Computer Aided Design Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4810 - Advanced Manufacturing Processes Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4890 - Manufacturing Capstone Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 12

Electives

Select two (2) courses from the list below

ENGT 3100 - Robotic Applications Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3130 - Additive Manufacturing Technology Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3190 - Reverse Engineering and 3D Laser Scanning Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3650 - Statistical Quality Control Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3830 - Metals Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4810 - Advanced Manufacturing Processes Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4991 - Special Problems Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 6

Total Hours 36

Mechanical Engineering Technology

The BS degree in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Mechanical is designed to prepare students to work in industry as specialist in Mechanical Design and Implementation. Mechanical Engineering Technologist are specifically trained to fully understand and apply the complex designs created by Mechanical Engineers.

Upper Division Courses

ENGT 3840 - Dynamics Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3860 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3880 - Direct Energy Conversion Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3890 - Mechatronics Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4710 - Fluid Mechanics Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4730 - Applied Solid Modeling Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4800 - Machine Design Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4820 - Vibrations and Noise in Mechanical Systems Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4880 - Refrigeration Machines and Power Systems Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 27

Electives

Select two (2) courses from the list below

ENGT 3100 - Robotic Applications Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3610 - Production/Operations Management Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3850 - Manufacturing Processes II Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4150 - Programmable Logic Controls Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4810 - Advanced Manufacturing Processes Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours 6

Total Hours 30

Mechatronics Engineering Technology

The BS degree in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Mechatronics prepares students to work in the Automation and Control, or Manufacturing industries as an Automation Systems Design Engineering Technologist for the design and implementation of automated systems.

Upper Division Courses

ENGT 3100 - Robotic Applications Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3200 - Electronics Fundamentals I Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3220 - Digital Design I Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3240 - Electronics Fundamentals II Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3250 - Digital Design II Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3260 - Microcontrollers Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 3840 - Dynamics Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4120 - Sensors and Vision Systems Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4150 - Programmable Logic Controls Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4210 - Control Systems Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4240 - Mechatronics Design Credit Hours: 3
ENGT 4290 - Mechatronics Capstone Credit Hours: 3