Course Descriptions


ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Undergraduate Areas of Study:
(CIET)
(EGET)
(ELET)
(INET)
(MEET)
(MFET)

An Engineering Technology course may be used for elective or minor credit by a student in another major only with the prior approval of the student's major department and the department of Engineering Technology.


CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Undergraduate

CIET 3111. Structural Analysis I. (3) Prerequisite: elementary courses in statics and strength of materials. Basic concepts and principles of structural analysis relating to beams, trusses and frame structures. Analysis of statically determinate structures under fixed and moving loads, influence lines for moving loads. Approximate analysis of indeterminate structures. Emphasis on practical aspects of structural analysis. (Fall, Spring)

CIET 3112. Structural Analysis II. (3) Prerequisite: CIET 3111. Deflection of structures. Analysis of statically indeterminate structures using the methods of three-moments, consistent distortions, slope deflection and moment-distribution. An introduction to matrix methods of structural analysis. (Spring, Summer)

CIET 3121. Foundations and Earthwork. (3) Study of basic design and construction of foundations. Background theories are generally introduced in concise forms as formulas or charts. Emphasis on practical aspects of foundation design and earthwork construction. (Fall)

CIET 3132. Hydraulics. (3) A study of the fundamental principles of hydraulics and their applications in engineering practice, including the fundamentals of fluid flow through orifices, tubes and pipes, in open channels, and over weirs. (Spring)

CIET 3150. Hydraulics and Materials Laboratory. (W) (1) Laboratory designed to provide the student with: (1) An understanding of apparatus, techniques and procedures used to measure hydraulic flow, pressure, and head loss in open and closed conduits. Verification of some of the principles of hydraulics relating to fluid flow through Venturi meters, orifices, tubes and closed conduits, in open channels and over weirs; (2) An understanding of the apparatus, techniques, procedures, and test standards used to test construction materials. Three laboratory hours per week. (Fall, Spring)

CIET 3151. Soil Testing Laboratory. (W) (1) Prerequisite or corequisite: CIET 3121. A laboratory that is designed to familiarize the student with the common laboratory soil tests and analysis procedures with emphasis on the significance of the various tests, the testing procedures and the detailed computations. Three laboratory hours per week. (Fall)

CIET 3154. Asphalt and Asphalt Mixtures Laboratory. (W) (1) Study of physical properties of asphalt, of aggregates and their combinations, principles and practice in the design, construction and control of asphalt mixtures; laboratory tests for asphalts, aggregates and mixture design including specimen preparation and stability evaluation. Three laboratory hours per week. (Spring, Summer)

CIET 3211. Reinforced Concrete Design. (3) Prerequisite or corequisite: CIET 3112. Design of rectangular beams, T-beams, columns, reinforced concrete floor systems and reinforced concrete footings, according to the ACI code. Quality control of concrete and structural inspection. (Spring)

CIET 3212. Structural Steel Design. (3) Prerequisite: CIET 3112. Design of beams and columns, floor framing, tension and compression members, bolted and welded connections, according to AISC specifications. (Fall)

CIET 3213. Wood Structural Technology. (3) Prerequisite: CIET 3111. Design of floors, beams, columns and trusses of both solid and glued laminated wood; includes wood joints and concrete forms. (On demand)

CIET 3241. Highway Design and Construction. (3) Introduction to highway planning, economic considerations and traffic engineering. Design and construction of modern highways including grade separations and interchanges. (Spring)

CIET 3242. Pavement Design. (3) Prerequisite: CIET 3241. Study of stresses in flexible and rigid pavements, and properties of pavement components. Design of rigid and flexible pavements. Discussion of pavement performance and failures and of pavement strengthening. (On demand)

CIET 3243. Project Management Technology. (3) Use of CPM and other network analysis methods for planning, managing and controlling projects. (Fall)

CIET 3252. Environmental Laboratory. (W) (1) Prerequisite or corequisite: CIET 3262. Laboratory on the analysis of water and sewage and problems related to environmental control. Three laboratory hours per week. (On demand)

CIET 3253. Construction Engineering Technology Field Laboratory. (W) (1) Prerequisite: senior standing. A synthesis of prior work, using fundamental principles as applied in a directed project. Three laboratory hours per week. (On demand)

CIET 3262. Introduction to Environmental Engineering Technology. (3) Prerequisite: CIET 3132. Study of water supply, treatment and distribution and liquid-waste disposal systems. (Fall)

CIET 3281. Cost Estimating I. (3) Methods used to estimate costs of construction activities. Develops the methods and procedures for preparing quantity surveys and to estimate labor and equipment requirements. (Fall)

CIET 3282. Cost Estimating II. (3) Prerequisite: CIET 3281. Estimating techniques applied to project work. Topics include subcontractors, plant and overhead costs, profit and bidding. (On demand)

CIET 3293. Building Systems. (3) Basic theory and practical application of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems in construction. Study of National Fire and Plumbing Codes. (Spring)


ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (EGET)

EGET 3000. Special Topics in Engineering Technology. (1-4) Prerequisite: senior standing in Engineering Technology or consent of the department. Examination of specific new areas which are emerging in the various fields of engineering technology. The course builds upon the knowledge the students have gained from their engineering technology curriculum. May be repeated for credit. (On demand)

EGET 3171. Engineering Analysis I. (P) (3) Prerequisites: differential and integral calculus. Methods of solving engineering problems which involve the differentiation and integration of algebraic, trigonometric and logarithmic functions; use of integral tables. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

EGET 3233. Computer Graphic Technology. (3) Study of computer graphics as a design drafting tool. Using computer driven plotters and digitizers to prepare engineering drawings and illustrations. (On demand)

EGET 3273. Engineering Analysis III. (P) (3) Prerequisite: EGET 3171 and a course in programming using a higher level language. Elementary numerical methods for the solution of engineering problems on the digital computer. Emphasis on applications to civil and mechanical engineering technology, using both commercial and student written programs. (Fall)

EGET 3695. Engineering Technology Practicum Seminar. (1) Prerequisite: MFET 3490 or ENGR 3590. Required during the semester immediately following each work assignment for students enrolled in either MFET 3490 or ENGR 3590; for presentation of engineering reports (verbal and oral) on work done the prior semester. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)


ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (ELET)

ELET 3112. Semiconductors. (S) (3) Prerequisite or corequisite: ELET 3123. Atomic structure; properties of semiconductor materials; diodes, bipolar transistors; integrated circuit fabrication; field-effect transistors. (Spring)

ELET 3123. Analysis of Linear Networks I. (4) Prerequisite or corequisite: EGET 3171 or MATH 1121. Resistive circuits; current and voltage sources; Kirchoff's laws, network theorems, RC and RL circuits; waveform analysis and synthesis; time domain circuit analysis; 1st order natural and forced responses; Laplace Transform fundamentals. Circuit transformations. Intro to frequency domain circuit analysis. Application of PSPICE for circuit analysis. (Fall, Spring)

ELET 3124. Analysis of Linear Networks II. (4) Prerequisite: ELET 3123. Prerequisite or corequisite: EGET 3171. Circuit analysis utilizing network theorems & techniques in the frequency domain. 2nd order responses. Two port network analysis and transfer functions. Bode plots; transformers & filter applications; introduction to fourier analysis. Application of PSPICE for circuit analysis. (Spring, Summer)

ELET 3153. ELET Laboratory I. (W) (1) Prerequisites or corequisites: ELET 3123 and 3183. Experiments which support concepts and practice covered in ELET 3123 and 3183. Three laboratory hours per week. (Fall)

ELET 3156. ELET Laboratory II. (WS) (1) Prerequisites or corequisites: ELET 3112 and 3124. Experiments which support concepts and practice covered in ELET 3112 and 3124. Three laboratory hours per week. (Spring)

ELET 3183. Digital Logic Design. (3) Prerequisite: two-quarter course sequence in digital logic circuits. Design of combinational and sequential digital logic circuits. Minimization methods and state assignment techniques. Circuit implementation using MSI, LSI, and programmable circuits. Introduction to computer architecture. (Fall)

ELET 3211. Active Networks I. (3) Prerequisites: ELET 3112 and 3124. Rectifiers; amplifiers analysis; transistor biasing; small signal models; feedback amplifier analysis; amplifier frequency response. (Fall)

ELET 3212. Active Networks II. (3) Prerequisite: ELET 3211. Amplifier frequency response (continued); feedback amplifier frequency response; operational amplifiers and applications. (Spring)

ELET 3213. Industrial Electronics. (3) Prerequisite: ELET 3124. Prerequisite or corequisite: ELET 3211. Powerdiodes, bipolar power transistors, thyristors, power MOSFET's and their circuit applications to industrial problems. (Fall)

ELET 3214. Operational Amplifiers with Applications. (3) Prerequisite: ELET 3211. Idea OP-AMP analysis, practical OP-AMP considerations, linear OP-AMP circuits, nonlinear OP-AMP circuits, practical applications. (Spring)

ELET 3222. Automatic Controls. (3) Prerequisite or corequisite: ELET 3212. Automatic control concepts; mathematical models; control system components; transient and frequency response; control system design. (Spring)

ELET 3255. ELET Laboratory III. (W) (1) Prerequisites or corequisites: ELET 3211 and 3281. Experiments which support concepts and practice covered in ELET 3211 and 3281. Three laboratory hours per week. (Fall)

ELET 3256. ELET Laboratory IV. (W) (1) Prerequisites or corequisites: ELET 3212 and 3275. Experiments which support concepts and practice covered in ELET 3212 and 3275. Three laboratory hours per week. (Spring)

ELET 3257. ELET Laboratory III. (W) (1) Prerequisites or corequisites: ELET 3211 and 3213. Experiments which support concepts and practice covered in ELET 3211 and 3213. Three laboratory hours per week. (Fall)

ELET 3258. ELET Laboratory IV. (W) (1) Prerequisites or corequisites: ELET 3212, 3214, and 3222. Experiments which support concepts and practice covered in ELET 3212, 3214, 3222. Three laboratory hours per week. (Spring)

ELET 3261. Industrial Instrumentation. (3) Prerequisites: ELET 3112 and 3124. Pneumatic and electrical sensors and transducers used for measuring physical processes, such as temperature, pressure and flow rate; selection criteria; standards and calibration. (On demand)

ELET 3275. Integrated Circuit Applications. (3) Prerequisites: ELET 3112 and 3183. Study of the external characteristics of digital and analog integrated circuits. Applications of these circuits in digital systems. Design constraints and considerations due to device limitations. Device selection based upon application requirements. (Spring)

ELET 3281. Computer Design. (3) Prerequisite: ELET 3183. Prerequisite or corequisite: ELET 3285. Organization and design approaches for computer systems. Hardware-software relationships. Micro-programming. Arithmetic algorithms. Input-output design; multiprocessor systems and networks. (Fall)

ELET 3284. Design of Real-Time Systems. (3) Prerequisite: ELET 3285. Prerequisite or corequisite: ELET 3281. Characteristics and applications of real-time computer systems, especially as applied to process control, monitoring, and data collection; the computer as a part of the total system, programming for real-time applications; reliability and maintainability; effects of downtime. (On demand)

ELET 3285. Assembly-Language Programming. (3) Prerequisite or corequisite: ELET 3183. Programming methodology and assembly language programming for the MC68000 series microprocessors. (Spring)


INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (INET)

INET 3103. Methods Analysis. (3) Analysis of work methods; a study of work measurement systems; regression techniques in formula construction; progress curves. (On demand)

INET 3123. Production Control Systems. (3) Prerequisite: statistics. Principles, analysis and design of production and inventory planning and control systems. Demand forecasting, production scheduling and control systems and introduction to CPM. (On demand)

INET 3133. Quality Control. (3) Principles and applications of quantitative methods of quality control to design and production processes. Introduction to design of experiments, process control charts, Pareto charts, and other quality analysis tools for both service and manufacturing industries. (Spring)

INET 3151. Method Analysis Laboratory. (W) (1) Prerequisite or corequisite: INET 3103. Analysis and design of work methods; principles of motion study; work measurement by direct and predetermined motiontime systems; video tape and motion picture analysis. (On demand)

INET 3203. Plant Layout. (3) Prerequisite: INET 3103. Designing a plant or office with respect to material handling, machine location, auxiliary services, capital requirements, safety and personnel organization. (On demand)

INET 3211. Directed Projects. (1) Prerequisite: senior standing. A synthesis of prior work using fundamental principles applied in a directed project. Design of production systems and subsystems. (On demand)

INET 3223. Engineering Economics. (3) Principles of evaluating alternative engineering proposals. Economic measures of effectiveness, costs and cost estimation, basic comparative models, breakeven and replacement analysis. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

INET 3233. Occupational Safety. (3) Causes and prevention of industrial accidents. Hazardous processes and material. Design of accident prevention programs. (On demand)

INET 3243. Occupational Health Technology. (3) Methodology and philosophy of evaluating and monitoring the work environment for human stresses and toxic substances which affect the health of the worker. Topics include gases, vapors, fumes and dust; radio-activity hazards; occupational diseases; thermal stress; illumination and exhaust ventilation. (On demand)

INET 3251. Plant Layout and Materials Handling Laboratory. (W) (1) Prerequisite or corequisite: INET 3203. Analysis and design of material handling systems; specifications of system components. (Spring) (Evenings)

INET 3263. Human Factors. (3) Human capabilities and limitations affecting communications and response in man-machine systems. Physiological and psychological fundamentals; anthropometrics. (On demand)


MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (MEET)

MEET 3113. Dynamics. (3) Prerequisites: statics, differential and integral calculus. The dynamic behavior of particles; translation, rotation and plane motion of a rigid body, the principles of conservation of energy and momentum. (Spring)

MEET 3123. Strength of Materials. (3) Prerequisites: statics, differential and integral calculus. Stress-strain relationships resulting from direct loads, torsional loads and bending loads, and the results obtained from applying more than one of these loads simultaneously. Beam deflection and column loading. (Fall)

MEET 3133. Fluid Mechanics. (3) Fundamental principles of fluid mechanics. Topics include manometry, buoyancy, forces on submerged bodies, boundary layers, flow over surfaces, Bernoulli's equation with applications, orifices, pipe losses and an introduction to hydrodynamics. (Fall)

MEET 3143. Thermodynamics. (3) Prerequisites or corequisites: differential and integral calculus. Fundamentals of thermodynamics including work and heat; classical approach to first and second laws of thermodynamics; ideal gas, entropy, reversibility, irreversibility, and study of various processes and cycles. (Fall)

MEET 3151. Fluid Mechanics Laboratory. (W) (1) Prerequisite or corequisite: MEET 3133. Flow through conduits and in open channels, the experimental determination of fluid specific weights, viscosity and flash and fire points. Flow measuring devices such as orifices, venturi tubes, anemometers and pitot tubes. Laminar-turbulent flow and stability. (Spring) (Evenings)

MEET 3152. Stress Analysis Laboratory. (W) (1) Prerequisite or corequisite: MEET 3123. Experiments illustrating stress-strain relationships in engineering materials and the use of brittle coating, photoelasticity and electrical-resistance strain gages. (Fall)

MEET 3163. Instrumentation and Controls. (3) Introduction to instrumentation for measurement and control of physical variables, with emphasis on electronic systems. Review of basic circuit analysis, electrical instruments, sensors and measurement principles and a survey of automatic controls from a systems point of view. (Spring)

MEET 3213. Machine Design I. (3) Prerequisite: MEET 3123. Prerequisite or corequisite: MEET 3113. Analysis and design of clutches, brakes, belts and roller chain. Indeterminate normal loading, superposition of stresses and deflections, compound stresses, columns and fatigue. Theories of failure. Shaft design, deflections of shafts with nonuniform moments of inertia involving computer verification. Antifriction bearings, engineering materials, helical compression springs. Small mechanical component and system designs. (Fall)

MEET 3223. Machine Design II. (3) Prerequisite: MEET 3213. A continuation of MEET 3213 with emphasis on new methods of problem solving and opportunities to integrate previously attained skills and knowledge into the design and optimization of small machine systems. (On demand)

MEET 3243. Senior Design Project. (3) Prerequisite: MEET 3113, 3133, 3143, 3213, and 3163. Students develop solutions to design problems requiring application of skills developed in mathematics and technical specialty courses. Design problem solutions are presented in both written form and to the class in oral presentations. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

MEET 3251. Instrumentation Laboratory. (W) (1) Prerequisite or corequisite: MEET 3163. Practice in the use of the various instrumentation devices studied in MEET 3163. (Fall) (Evenings)

MEET 3252. Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Laboratory. (W) (1) Prerequisite or corequisite: MEET 3143. Experimentation involving the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer, as applied to internal combustion engines, steam engines, engine dynamometers, refrigeration and heat pumps, solar energy systems, and heat exchangers. Three laboratory hours per week. (Fall)

MEET 3263. Fluid Power. (3) Prerequisite: MEET 3133. Mechanical and fluid power and the conversion of one to the other. Components and system efficiencies including those consisting of cascaded components. Performance evaluation of such hydraulic components as pumps, motors, valves and metering devices. Viscosity, bulk modulus, noise, optimum performance and system design will be considered. (On demand)

MEET 3273. Air Conditioning Systems. (3) Prerequisite: MEET 3143. Functions and operating characteristics of the major components of refrigerating machines, heat pumps, boilers, furnaces, solar collectors, heat exchangers, fans and pumps. Emphasis on sizing, economics and performance characteristics. Includes coverage of psychometric principles and fan and pump laws. (On demand)

MEET 3283. Modern Techniques in Energy Conservation and Utilization. (3) Prerequisite: MEET 3143 or consent of the instructor. Survey of current topics that may include solar energy, basic nuclear reactor technology, ammonia-based Rankine cycle, absorption refrigeration cycle, heat pump cycle, techniques for energy conservation in new construction and techniques for retrofitting existing energy utilization systems. (On demand)


MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (MFET)

MFET 3111. Manufacturing Processes. (3) Capabilities, limitations, and operating characteristics of families of machine tools and processes; casting, cutting, forming, joining, fabrication, and inspection machinery. (Fall)

MFET 3113. Fundamental of Optics. (3) Prerequisite: algebra, trigonometry, plane geometry, and physics. A phenomenological introduction to applied optics; interactions between light and materials; properties of light; lenses and mirrors; simple optical systems; interference and diffraction; introductions to optical fibers, lasers, and holography. (Fall)

MFET 3114. Thin Films and Optical Coatings. (3) Prerequisite: algebra, trigonometry, plane geometry, and physics. Vacuum technology, process controls, and special techniques used in the fabrication of thin films and the surfaces on which they are prepared; ways in which the optical tribological, and electronic industries utilize these structures in their products. (Spring)

MFET 3131. Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM). (3) Automated manufacturing systems involving computers to monitor vendor input, process variations, component selection and routing, and test and evaluation of products. Applications involving integration of computer aided design (CAD) systems with computer aided manufacturing (CAM) systems. (Spring)

MFET 3141. Industrial Applied Optical Systems. (3) Prerequisite: EGET 3171. The applications of electro-optical technology in manufacturing and industrial systems is investigated. The fundamentals of applied optics, laser theory and semi-conductor optical devices will be reviewed. (On demand)

MFET 3141L. Applied Optical Systems Laboratory. (1) Corequisite: MFET 3141. Applications of electro-optical technology in manufacturing systems. Laboratory experiments demonstrating the use of lasers in the following manufacturing and industrial applications will be performed: cutting, machining, welding, measurement, marking, and control of processes; machine vision systems, sorting, process control, and real-time quality control; bar code systems; optical character recognition; optical data transmission. (On demand)

MFET 3153. Optics Laboratory. (2) Prerequisite or corequisite: MFET 3113. Experiments designed to illustrate properties of light and optical systems; reflection and refraction; lenses and lens systems; optical instruments; interference and diffraction; polarized light; laser principles. (Fall)

MFET 3181. Digital Process Control. (3) Prerequisite: MEET 3164. Applications and programming of microprocessors and programmable controllers for control of manufacturing processes. Interfaces with sensors, actuators, and computer systems. Includes classroom and laboratory demonstrations. (Spring)

MFET 3211. Topics in Precision Manufacturing. (3) Senior seminar in selected areas of modern production of both conventional and micro-miniaturized products; surface mount technology for electronic components; manufacturing in the clean room environment; metrology; manufacture of micro-miniature mechanical systems; vacuum coating and plating systems; systems for automatic process control and product inspection. (On demand)

MFET 3221. Data Recording Technology. (3) Prerequisite: MFET 3141. Principles of operation of high speed, high capacity data recording systems used in industrial and commercial applications; magnetic disk and tape systems; CD-ROM systems; WORM (write once, real many) optical disk systems; TMO (thermo-magneto-optical) disk systems; and videodisks. Comparative analysis of systems and of manufacturing techniques used in their production. (On demand)

MFET 3232 and MFET 3242. Senior Design Project I and II. (2) (2) Prerequisites: senior standing or permission. A two semester course sequence in which each student conceives, proposes and implements a senior level design project which demonstrates abilities as developed by the coursework taken thus far. Each student uses industrial project planning techniques to complete a project proposal and plans and completes the project including design evaluation during the second semester. One class hour, three lab hours per week. Students must have an approved project before they are permitted to enroll in this course. (Fall, Spring)

MFET 3251. CIM Laboratory. (W) (2) Experiments with computer control of processes, including numerical control and robotics. Measurement of physical variables for monitoring, controlling, and testing production operations. Application of microprocessors and micro computers to system control and status reporting. One class hour, three lab hours per week. (Spring)

MFET 3252. Data Recording Technology Laboratory. (1) Prerequisite or corequisite: MFET 3221. Experiments using various magnetic and optical date recording systems to illustrate characteristics and principles of operation. Examination and test of media and drive systems, with attention to precision manufacturing and quality control considerations. Formal laboratory reports in simulated testing laboratory format. (On demand)

MFET 3490. Manufacturing Engineering Technology Practicum. (0) Directed individual study in a selected area of Manufacturing Engineering Technology exploring the practical applications and practices in industry or research. (Fall, Spring, Summer)


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