Engineering Technology is a technologically advanced program at the Bachelor of Science level utilizing theoretical concepts and hands-on instruction. Program selection is from the following concentrations: Computer Engineering Technology, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology.

In addition to the General Education courses, the basic requirements for all Engineering Technology concentrations are

1. completion of a core of 19 hours of Engineering Technology courses

ET 1840 Engineering Fundamentals, 3 hours

ET 3601 Electrical Circuit Analysis I, 3 hours

ET 3602 Electrical Circuit Analysis II, 3 hours

ET 4420 Industrial Safety, 3 hours

ET 4710 Industrial Seminar, 1 hour

ET 4801-4804 Senior Problem in Engineering Technology,

3 hours

ET 4970 Engineering Economy, 3 hours

2. completion of the minimum number of Engineering Technology total credit hours required in the applicable concentration as follows:

Computer Engineering Technology, 62 hours

Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, 70 hours

Mechanical Engineering Technology, 63 hours

3. completion of other specific courses as shown under the appropriate concentration.

NOTE: A grade of C or better is required on transfer credits accepted as part of a major in Engineering Technology.

Concentration: Computer Engineering Technology

The Computer Engineering Technology concentration, accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21201, (410) 347-7700, provides the student with a sound technical base in electric and electronic circuits, digital systems, and computer hardware and software. Microcontroller, microprocessor, FPGA, and microcomputer applications in the area of control and automation as well as programming, data acquisition, transfer, and analysis are also emphasized.

Employment opportunities exist in various industrial fields that require the design and applications of digital computers such as manufacturing, medical, aerospace, control, instrumentation and measurements, and networking, installations, and maintenance of computers.

*Technical elective credits should be selected from upper-division Engineering Technology/Computer Science courses and must be approved by the student’s major advisor.

Students must take three four- or five-course sequences and the capstone course as follows:

Digital Electronics (ET 3601, 3602, 3620, 3630, 3640)

Microprocessor (ET 3620, 3640/3650, 4660, 4670)

Instrumentation and Control (ET 3601, 3602, 3630, 4610, 4600)

Capstone course (ET 4801)

Optional Computer Science Minor

The minor will include CSCI 1170, 2170, 3160, 3180 (14 hours) and at least 4 additional hours in upper-division computer science courses as approved by the minor and major advisors.

Students should consult their advisors each semester to plan their schedules.

Minor in Electronics

The minor in Electronics consists of at least 18 semester hours including ET 3610, 3620, and 3630 plus two courses from ET 3640, 3650, 3660, 3670, 4600, 4610, 4630, 4640, 4660, 4670, or ETIS 4790. All are three credit hours except ET 4600 which is two. Only non-majors may minor in Electronics.

Concentration: Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology

The Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology concentration, accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21201, (410) 347-7700, is structured to prepare the student for positions in industry requiring the integration of electricity (for power and control) and mechanical devices (for force and motion) to perform tasks associated with manufacturing and the performance of services.

Employment opportunities exist in fields such as robotics, fluid power, industrial electricity, heating and air conditioning, and industrial automation.

Students must take four three- or four-course sequences and the capstone course as follows:

Robotics (ET 3810, 4850, 4860)

Control Systems (ET 3601, 3602, 3630, 4610, 4600)

Digital Circuits (ET 3601, 3602, 3620, 3650)

Engineering Mechanics (ET 1840, 3830, 3860)

Capstone course (ET 4802)

Students should consult their advisors each semester to plan their schedules.

Concentration: Mechanical Engineering Technology

Students choosing the Mechanical Engineering Technology concentration will have the ability, knowledge, and necessary hands-on skills to solve problems related to mechanical systems. They will be able to solve problems utilizing the knowledge of engineering materials, statics, dynamics, strength of materials, and machine design for systems that are stationary as well as in motion. Typical work areas for our graduates include design, installation, manufacturing, testing, evaluation, technical sales, and maintenance.

*Approved list of senior electives: ET 4230, 4600, 4640, 4990

Students must take four three-course sequences and the capstone course as follows:

Materials/Processing (ET 1210, 3260, 4340)

CADD (ET 2310, 3360, 4330)

Thermal Systems (ET 3810, 4815, 4850)

Engineering Mechanics (ET 3830, 3840, 3860)

Capstone course (ET 4803)

Students should consult their advisors each semester to plan their schedules.