ET 1XX. Eng Tech Elective. (1-3 Credits)

ET 100. Introduction to Engineering and Technology. (3 Credits)

Introduction to Engineering and Technology provides an introduction to the careers, philosophies, and industries related to engineering. This course is used to administratively advise students entering the Engineering Technology program. (Spring)

Course Fees: $75

ET 100CH. Introduction to Engineering and Technology - China Onsite. (3 Credits)

Introduction to Engineering and Technology provides an introduction to the careers, philosophies, and industries related to engineering. This course is used to administratively advise students entering the Engineering Technology program.

ET 150. Computer Aided Drafting and Design. (3 Credits)

This course facilitates student learning of the graphic language of technical drawing and communications, multi-view and pictorial technical drawings using freehand, manual, and computer aided drafting techniques using AutoCAD. Areas of focus include layer management, line-types, and colors, selection sets, object snap modes, Auto-Snap, polar tracking, object snap tracking, construction techniques, crafting and managing text objects, editing geometry, display control, and drawing inquiry methods. (Spring)

Course Fees: $75

ET 150CH. Computer Aided Drafting and Design - China Onsite. (3 Credits)

This course facilitates student learning of the graphic language of technical drawing and communications, multi-view and pictorial technical drawings using freehand, manual, and computer aided drafting techniques using AutoCAD. Areas of focus include layer management, line-types, and colors, selection sets, object snap modes, Auto-Snap, polar tracking, object snap tracking, construction techniques, crafting and managing text objects, editing geometry, display control, and drawing inquiry methods. Corequisite: ET 150LC.

ET 150L. Computer Aided Drafting and Design - Lab. (1 Credit)

Laboratory for ET 150 provides hands-on computer aided drafting and design skills and experience using AutoCAD, including basic drawing and modify techniques, orthographic projection, layer management, line-types and colors, dimensioning, tracking, object snap tracking, construction techniques, text objects, and creating pictorials drawings. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ET 150.

Course Fees: $75

ET 150LC. Computer Aided Drafting and Design Lab - China Onsite. (1 Credit)

Laboratory for ET 150 provides hands-on computer aided drafting and design skills and experience using AutoCAD, including basic drawing and modify techniques, orthographic projection, layer management, line-types and colors, dimensioning, tracking, object snap tracking, construction techniques, text objects, and creating pictorials drawings. Corequisite: ET 150CH.

ET 200. Manufacturing Processes. (3 Credits)

A study of the manufacturing processes used to fabricate and form engineering materials into useful products. Includes laboratory experiences using common materials and basic processes. Prerequisites: MA 113 or MA 115, PH 241 or PH 251. (Fall)

Course Fees: $75

ET 200CH. Manufacturing Processes - China Onsite. (3 Credits)

A study of the manufacturing processes used to fabricate and form engineering materials into useful products. Includes laboratory experiences using common materials and basic processes. Prerequisites: MA 113 or MA 115, PH 241. (Fall)

ET 210. Electricity/Electronics Fundamentals and Green Energy. (3 Credits)

This course provides a basic understanding of electricity, electrical components, electrical circuits, and basic electric circuit analysis techniques primarily in DC circuits. Electric circuit design and simulation software will be used to design electric circuits for an enhanced understanding of the course concepts. Prerequisite: MA 112 or 113 or 115. (Fall)

Course Fees: $75

ET 210CH. Electricity/Electronics Fundamentals and Green Energy - China Onsite. (3 Credits)

This course provides a basic understanding of electricity, electrical components, electrical circuits, and basic electric circuit analysis techniques primarily in DC circuits. Electric circuit design and simulation software, such as PSpice and Multisim, will be used to design electric circuits for an enhanced understanding of the course concepts. Prerequisite: MA 112 or 113 or 115. (Fall)

ET 210L. Electricity/Electronics Fundamentals and Green Energy Lab. (1 Credit)

This laboratory course facilitates experiential learning by building and testing electric circuits to gain a deeper understanding of basic concepts of electrical engineering and green energy. Skills learned will be related to the usage of computer aided drafting/simulation software to design and simulate electric circuits, soldering, and use of electrical test instruments etc. One class period per week. Prerequisite: MA 112 or MA 113 or MA 115. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ET 210. (Fall)

Course Fees: $75

ET 210LC. Electricity/Electronics Fundamentals and Green Energy Lab - China Onsite. (1 Credit)

This laboratory course facilitates experiential learning by building and testing electric circuits to gain a deeper understanding of basic concepts of electrical engineering and green energy. Skills learned will be related to the usage of computer aided drafting/simulation software to design and simulate electric circuits, soldering, and use of electrical test instruments etc. One class period per week. Prerequisite: MA 112 or MA 113 or MA 115. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ET 210. (Fall)

ET 214. Introduction to Electric Power Generation. (3 Credits)

This course reviews the history of electric power generation, introduces the technical basics of modern power generation methods (including fossil fuel, hydroelectric, solar, wind, and geothermal), and explores the various roles that engineering-related professionals play in power generation industries. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MA 113 or MA 115.

Course Fees: $75

ET 220. Digital Electronics. (3 Credits)

Fundamentals of digital electronics, including basic logic gates and boolean algebra and programmable digital device application. Prerequisite: MA 112 or 113 or 115 (Spring)

Course Fees: $75

ET 220CH. Digital Electronics - China Onsite. (3 Credits)

Fundamentals of digital electronics, including basic logic gates and boolean algebra and programmable digital device application. Prerequisite: MA 112 or 113 or 115 (Spring).

ET 224. Power Plant Equipment and Instrumentation. (3 Credits)

This course examines the systems, equipment, and instrumentation commonly encountered in electric power generation industries. Equipment and instrumentation for thermal, fluid, electrical, mechanical, control, and safety systems are covered. Hands-on laboratory experiences are required by taking the corresponding lab course ET 224L simultaneously. Prerequisites: ET 214, MA 113 or MA 115. Corequisite: ET 224L.

Course Fees: $75

ET 224L. Power Plant Equipment and Instrumentation Lab. (1 Credit)

This laboratory course facilitates experiential learning by operating, examining, and testing different types of power plants models to gain a deeper understanding of functions of basic components of power generation models, and how all parts work with each other as a system. Theoretical knowledge is required by taking the corresponding lecture course ET 224 simultaneously. Prerequisites: ET 214, MA 113 or MA 115. Corequisite: ET 224.

Course Fees: $75

ET 275. Engineering and Technology Professions Seminar. (1 Credit)

This course includes a survey of career options in engineering and technology fields, as well as strategies for career readiness. This course features guest speakers representing a variety of engineering and technology professions. Prerequisite: ET 100.

Course Fees: $75

ET 300. Materials Science. (3 Credits)

The purpose of this course is to provide students an opportunity to become familiar with the properties of metallic, ceramic, organic, and composite materials. The knowledge and understanding of these properties will help them design safe products and structures. They will be able to follow standard procedures in determining the properties of materials and will be able to interpret the results of tests conducted in the laboratory. The knowledge, skills, and understanding developed during the course of study will influence their skills in material selection, production methods and inspection techniques. Prerequisites: CH 111, MA 113 or 115, PH 241 or PH 251. (Spring)

Course Fees: $75

ET 300CH. Materials Science - China Onsite. (3 Credits)

The purpose of this course is to provide students an opportunity to become familiar with the properties of metallic, ceramic, organic, and composite materials. The knowledge and understanding of these properties will help them design safe products and structures. They will be able to follow standard procedures in determining the properties of materials and will be able to interpret the results of tests conducted in the laboratory. The knowledge, skills, and understanding developed during the course of study will influence their skills in material selection, production methods and inspection techniques. Prerequisites: CH 111, MA 113 or 115. (Spring)

ET 305. Occupational Safety and Health. (3 Credits)

Principles of occupational health and safety covering standard techniques for the recognition, evaluation and control of workplace and environmental health hazards with emphasis on the role of regulatory agencies, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, and workplace safety and health regulations. (Fall, Summer)

Course Fees: $75

ET 307. Ergonomics, Human Factors and Workplace Design. (3 Credits)

This course studies the role of industrial ergonomics in preventing cumulative trauma and improving occupational safety and health, work organization and productivity. Topics include ergonomics risk factors, cumulative trauma, physical and cognitive ergonomics, and principles of workstation design. Prerequisite: ET 305. (Spring)

Course Fees: $75

ET 310. Introduction to Solid Modeling. (3 Credits)

This course introduces students to manufacturing techniques using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and SolidWorks software to design and create drawings for parts, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and products. Prerequisites: ET 150, ET 150L. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MA 125. (Fall)

Course Fees: $75

ET 310CH. Introduction to Solid Modeling - China Onsite. (3 Credits)

This course introduces students to manufacturing techniques using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and SolidWorks software to design and create drawings for parts, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and products. Prerequisites: ET 150, Concurrent MA 121 or MA 125. (Fall)

ET 311. Occupational Safety and Health Regulations. (3 Credits)

This course covers safety and health regulations related to general industry and construction including the OSHAct, OSHA recordkeeping requirements, and the Code of Federal Regulations. Theories of accident causation, accident costs, and incident investigation techniques are also discussed. Prerequisite: ET 305. (Spring)

Course Fees: $75

ET 312. Hazardous Materials and Emergency Response Management. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on hazardous materials, with a particular emphasis on emergency response. It includes topics such as fire science, life safety, process safety management, and Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER). Prerequisite: ET 305. (Fall)

Course Fees: $75

ET 314. Transmission, Distribution, and Grid Systems. (3 Credits)

This course examines the processes, functions, operations, and newest developments related to electric transmission, distribution, and grid systems. Topics include power loads, modeling, analysis, controls, power quality, cable systems, reactive power, and protection systems. Prerequisites: ET 214, ET 224, MA 125, PH 242 or PH 252 .

Course Fees: $75

ET 320. Statics and Strength of Materials. (3 Credits)

This course explores fundamental concepts of statics and the applied strength of materials concerning basic structural systems. It begins with a focus on statics, examining coplanar force systems, moments, and free body diagrams. Common structural forms, such as trusses and frames, are analyzed using static analytical techniques. The course then transitions to the study of the strength of materials, also known as mechanics of materials, which addresses the internal reactions of a structure subjected to static forces and the various stresses and strains, including normal and shear stress and strain, experienced by materials. Utilizing the principles of statics and material strength, the course facilitates a mathematical assessment and verification of a structure's feasibility under specific loads. Additionally, the properties of conventional materials are examined and applied to the design of standard structures, with design analysis ensuring that materials can adequately withstand the applied loads Prerequisite: MA 125; PH 241 or PH 251. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ET 320L. (Fall)

Course Fees: $75

ET 320CH. Statics and Strength of Materials - China Onsite. (4 Credits)

This course explores the basic concepts of statics and the applied strength of materials on basic structural systems. The course opens with the study of coplanar force systems, moments, and the free body diagram. Next, the design properties of common materials (wood, steel, concrete) are mathematically discussed and applied to the design of a common truss, beams, columns, and complex trusses. Based on these analyses, materials are selected that are adequate to resist the applied loads. An emphasis is placed on selecting the most economical material member that meets all design requirements. Three class periods; one two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: MA 122 or MA 126, PH 241. (Fall)

ET 320L. Statics and Strength of Materials Lab. (1 Credit)

The Statics and Strength of Materials Laboratory offers students comprehensive hands-on experience in mechanical engineering and material testing. The laboratory sessions encompass a wide array of tests and procedures, such as hardness testing, fatigue testing, tensile testing, impact testing, as well as 3D printing, CNC milling, CNC turning, force analysis, and vibration testing. Prerequisite: MA 125; PH 241 or PH 251. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ET 320. (Fall)

Course Fees: $75

ET 322. Workplace Hazards and Field Studies. (3 Credits)

Study of health and safety hazards associated with common industrial operations and processes with emphasis on hazard analysis including qualitative and quantitative techniques. Field trips are required. Prerequisite: ET 305. (Summer)

Course Fees: $75

ET 324. Power Plant Process Safety. (3 Credits)

This course examines the systems, procedures, hazards, mitigation techniques, and best practices of process safety in the electric power generation industries. Topics will include laws/regulations/standards, hazard identification and control, and management systems related to safety. Prerequisites: ET 214, CH 111, CH 111L, MA 125, PH 241 or PH 251.

Course Fees: $75

ET 333. Industrial Toxicology. (3 Credits)

This course reviews human physiology and the physiological effects of toxic agents. It includes an overview of the principles of toxicology; biological processes such as toxicant absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion; the use of toxicity tests and other data to characterize a chemical's toxic effects and the problem of estimating risk. Basic principles of epidemiology are also reviewed. Prerequisites: ET 305, BI 241. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BI 242. (Spring)

Course Fees: $75

ET 335. Physical Agents. (3 Credits)

Review of sources of energy in the workplace that may cause injury or disease including noise, vibration, extremes in temperature, and ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Covers the potential health effects, methods of exposure evaluation, and principles of control. Prerequisites: ET 305, BI 241. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BI 242, PH 241. (Fall)

Course Fees: $75

ET 340. Power Transfer Technology. (3 Credits)

This course explores the principles of compressible and incompressible fluid statics and dynamics as applied to hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, motors, transmissions and controls. Includes laboratory experience. Prerequisites: MA 125, PH 241 or PH 251. (Spring)

Course Fees: $75

ET 340CH. Power Transfer Technology - China Onsite. (3 Credits)

This course explores the principles of compressible and incompressible fluid statics and dynamics as applied to hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, motors, transmissions and controls. Includes laboratory experience. Prerequisites: MA 121 or MA 125, PH 241, Concurrent MA 122. (Spring)

ET 350. Robotics and Automated Manufacturing. (3 Credits)

This course provides a basic understanding of robotics, automated manufacturing equipment, computer integrated manufacturing systems, and the use of industrial robots. Computer programming background recommended. Three hours of lectures per week. Prerequisites: ET 210, ET 220 and ET 320. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CS 155. (Spring)

Course Fees: $75

ET 350CH. Robotics and Automated Manufacturing - China Onsite. (4 Credits)

This course provides a basic understanding of robotics, automated manufacturing equipment, computer integrated manufacturing systems, and the use of industrial robots. Computer programming background recommended. Three class periods; one two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: ET 210, ET 220 and ET 320. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CS 155.

ET 350L. Robotics and Automated Manufacturing Lab. (1 Credit)

This lab course provides the fundamental and imperative experience in simulating and building ladder logic diagrams, structured text and functional block diagrams to program programmable logic controllers (PLC). This course also introduces students to the concepts of 3-dimensional workspace and programming of robots working with external hardware. Duration of this course is stipulated to be a one two-hour session per week. Prerequisites: CS 155, ET 210, ET 220, ET 320. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ET 350. (Spring)

Course Fees: $75

ET 360. Electrical Circuits and Devices. (3 Credits)

Electrical engineering circuit-analysis and devices. AC, DC, and transient circuit analysis techniques. Laboratory experience includes instrumentation. Prerequisites: ET 210, ET 210L, MA 125, PH 242 or PH 252.

Course Fees: $75

ET 360CH. Electrical Circuits and Devices - China Onsite. (3 Credits)

Electrical engineering circuit-analysis and devices. AC, DC, and transient circuit analysis techniques. Laboratory experience includes instrumentation. Prerequisites: ET 210, PH 242 or PH 252, and MA 122 or MA 126.

ET 370. Engineering Economics. (3 Credits)

The purpose of this course is to expose students to elements that influence the cost of manufactured products, the process of determining manufacturing costs, cost justification, value analysis, cost reduction analysis, the time value of money, equivalence, measures of worth, economic selection rule for alternatives, income taxes, equipment depreciation, inflation, and uncertainty. Prerequisite: MA 125. (Spring)

Course Fees: $75

ET 370CH. Engineering Economics - China Onsite. (3 Credits)

The purpose of this course is to expose students to elements that influence the cost of manufactured products, the process of determining manufacturing costs, cost justification, value analysis, cost reduction analysis, the time value of money, equivalence, measures of worth, economic selection rule for alternatives, income taxes, equipment depreciation, inflation, and uncertainty. Prerequisite: MA 121 or MA 125. (Spring)

ET 380. Special Topics in Engineering Technology. (1-3 Credits)

A detailed study of a particular topic of special interest in engineering and technology professions. Topics will vary, but will be listed in the schedule of classes when offered, and on the students' transcripts. Prerequisite: Departmental approval required.

Course Fees: $75

ET 401CH. Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer - China Onsite. (4 Credits)

Theory and application of mass and heat transfer and fluid flow. A comprehensive treatment of transport processes for chemical operations. Prerequisite: PH 241 or PH 251; MA 122 or MA 126.

ET 414. Electric Power Reliability and Maintenance. (3 Credits)

This course examines the role of reliability and maintenance processes in electric power generation industries. Topics include identifying and troubleshooting faults, inefficiencies, equipment failures, system disturbances, and preventive/corrective maintenance procedures and processes. Hands-on laboratory experiences are required by taking the corresponding lab course ET 414L simultaneously. Prerequisites: ET 224, ET 314, MA 125, PH 242 or PH 252. Corequisite: ET 414L.

Course Fees: $75

ET 414L. Electric Power Reliability and Maintenance Laboratory. (1 Credit)

This laboratory course facilitates experiential learning by operating, examining, and troubleshooting power generation models to gain a deeper understanding about types and reasons of faults, inefficiencies, equipment failures, system disturbances, and preventive/corrective maintenance procedures and processes. Theoretical knowledge is required by taking the corresponding lecture course ET 414 simultaneously. Prerequisites: ET 224, ET 314, MA 125, PH 242 or PH 252. Corequisite: ET 414.

Course Fees: $75

ET 422. Industrial Ventilation. (3 Credits)

This course presents principles for the control of industrial airborne contaminants. Principles of general ventilation, local exhaust ventilation, hood design, air contaminant control, testing ventilation systems, and industrial ventilation guidelines are covered. Prerequisite: ET 322. Corequisite: ET 422L. (Fall)

Course Fees: $75

ET 422L. Industrial Ventilation Laboratory. (1 Credit)

This laboratory presents principles of design and methods for the evaluation of controls with emphasis given to general and local exhaust ventilation. The use of fit testing techniques for personal respirators are also illustrated. One 3-hour laboratory period per week. Fields trips may be required. Prerequisite: ET 322. Corequisite: ET 422. (Fall)

Course Fees: $75

ET 444. Air Sampling Methods. (3 Credits)

This course presents air sampling techniques used for the evaluation of airborne gases, vapors, aerosols, and biological agents found in the workplace. Quantitative methods of frequent use in industrial hygiene are illustrated following an integrated approach that includes components of sampling strategies, collection techniques, data analyses, and exposure assessment principles. Prerequisite: ET 311 or ET 312. Corequisite: ET 444L. (Spring)

Course Fees: $75

ET 444L. Air Sampling Methods Laboratory. (1 Credit)

This course presents techniques and equipment used for collection of airborne contaminants, including integrated and real time methods. Experiments also focus on quality control including calibration techniques, preparation of test atmospheres, and statistical methods of data analysis. One 3-hour laboratory period per week. Field trips may be required. Prerequisite: ET 311 or ET 312. Corequisite: ET 444. (Spring)

Course Fees: $75

ET 465. Environmental Regulations. (3 Credits)

A study of the fundamental environmental laws and regulations of the United States. Primary emphasis will be on the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Prerequisite: CH 111. (Summer)

Course Fees: $75

ET 480. Management of Occupational Safety and Health Programs. (3 Credits)

This course presents the principles of managing occupational safety and health including: assessing safety performance; exploration of corporate culture; leadership, negotiation and communication skills; legal aspects; ethical consideration; and best practices. Prerequisite: ET 311. (Spring)

Course Fees: $75

ET 490. Independent Research. (1,2 Credits)

Independent research on individual projects under faculty supervision for selected students who have completed at least 60 credit hours with a minimum 3.0 overall scholastic average. Scheduled work and conferences require a minimum average of four hours per week per credit hour. May be repeated to a maximum of eight credit hours. Students must receive departmental approval prior to enrolling in this course. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $75

ET 495CH. Engineering Tech Capstone - China Onsite. (4 Credits)

The capstone course is designed for students preparing for careers in engineering technology. Student teams will analyze engineering technology problems as a project, propose solutions, and present recommendations externally. Documentation includes memos, reports, and formal presentations. Prerequisites: MA 122 and Senior Standing . (Fall)

ET 495W. Engineering Tech Capstone. (4 Credits)

The capstone course is designed for students preparing for careers in engineering technology. Student teams will analyze engineering technology problems as a project, propose solutions, and present recommendations externally. Documentation includes memos, reports, and formal presentations. Prerequisites: MA 125 and Senior Standing . (Fall)

Course Fees: $75

ET 499. Internship in Engineering Technology. (0 Credits)

An experiential course for which students acquire practical knowledge through hands-on experience in an area of Engineering Technology. Students will apply comprehensive and cumulative knowledge acquired in Engineering Technology and supporting courses. Internships involve a minimum of 150 hours of direct contact work and must be completed during one regular semester or a regular summer term. Students must obtain approval from their academic advisor as to the comprehensiveness of the proposed experience. International students must receive approval from the Office of International Affairs prior to course registration. Prerequisites: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2, Completion of 84 credit hours, and department approval. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $75