Product Design Engineering Technology Major, B.S.E.T.

B.S.E.T. degree

This major is also offered via Global Campus.

This major offers a program of coursework for students planning careers in Product Design and Development. Product design as a process is the efficient and effective development of ideas and concepts that lead to new products. Product Design Engineering Technology as a discipline overlaps the conceptual talents of industrial designers and the analytical knowledge required of engineers.

The Product Design Engineering Technology Major is accredited by ATMAE.

All Product Design Engineering Technology students are required to complete the following required courses. Students must complete the coursework in major requirements and electives.

Product Design Engineering Technology Mission Statement

The mission of the Product Design Engineering Technology program in the BS in Engineering Technology degree is to prepare students to be competent in the area of product design with the potential for growth in management and leadership.

Program Educational Objectives for Product Design Engineering Technology

The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) of BSET-Product Design Engineering Technology (PDET) program at CMU describe the expected accomplishments of the BSET-PDET graduates during their first few years after graduation.

The main goal of the BSET-Product Design Engineering Technology program at CMU is to provide a competitive curriculum and learning environment that prepare graduates who will be able to:

1. Attain employment and practice successfully in a product design engineering technology related profession;
2. Work in multi-disciplinary teams providing technical knowledge and effective communication as engineering technologists;
3. Remain technically current through continuous learning and self-improvement;
4. Understand and exhibit professional, ethical and social responsibility as they pursue their careers.

Product Design Engineering Technology Program Criteria

In addition to the Engineering Technology Student Outcomes, graduates of the Product Design Engineering Technology program will demonstrate knowledge and technical competency in:

1. engineering materials, applied mechanics, and manufacturing methods;
2. applied drafting practice emphasizing mechanical components and systems, as well as fundamentals of descriptive geometry, orthographic projection, sectioning, tolerancing and dimensioning, and basic computer aided drafting and design with technical depth in at least one of these areas;
3. the application of physics and engineering materials having an emphasis in applied mechanics, or in-depth application of physics having emphasis in mechanical components and design;
4. the application of manuals, handbooks, material and/or equipment specifications, and related software in advanced drafting/design;
5. the application of current codes and standards with open-ended design experiences that integrate materials, manufacturing, design analysis, or graphics;
6. concepts related to the environmental and economic impacts of design;
7. the design of machine elements, advanced drafting including current three-dimensional computer representations as related to mechanical design, and manufacturing methods;
8. drafting / design related areas, consistent with the technical orientation of the program;
9. the in-depth application of physics and engineering materials having emphasis in drafting, manufacturing, and design of mechanical components.

Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards

The engineering and technology degree programs consist of extensive laboratory work that involves a close physical relationship with tools, moving machinery and electrical equipment necessitating specific safe practices. Examples include voltage checks, use of safety guards, and continuous observation of associated visual alarms, caution signs and auditory signals.

On-campus students must meet with an E&T advisor at least once a semester to discuss their progress in meeting the degree requirements. Global Campus students must consult with the degree plan advisor. Prerequisites will be strictly enforced for all engineering technology coursework.

A maximum of 6 semester hours of Credit/No Credit may be used on departmental majors (excluding computer, electrical and mechanical engineering) or minors. Credit/No Credit courses are identified in the Course Search & Registration.

Admission Requirements

Any student in good academic standing at CMU may declare a major in any of the engineering or engineering technology majors. However, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher to enroll in all 200-, 300-, and 400-level engineering (EGR) and engineering technology (IET) courses. Students wishing to substitute EGR or IET courses at 300 level or above must obtain pre-approval from the School Director.

Retention & Termination Standards

In order to remain a major in Product Design Engineering Technology, a student must meet the following criteria:

1. Students must select courses in consultation with an engineering technology advisor.
2. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher to enroll in all 200-, 300-, and 400-level engineering (EGR) and technology (IET) courses.
3. At least 30 credits of IET courses must be taken at CMU to graduate with this major.
4. If a student does not continue to meet the retention standards, s/he may be asked to withdraw from the major. The department maintains the right to terminate a student from the major if s/he is not progressing satisfactorily.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (57 hours)

ART 106	Introduction to Drawing	3(0-6)
EGR 200	Computer Aided Problem Solving for Engineers	3(2-2)
IET 130	Industrial Materials and Testing	3(2-2)
IET 154	Engineering Design Graphics	3(2-2)
IET 170	Manufacturing Processes I	3(1-4)
IET 181QR	Alternative Energy Analysis	3(2-2)
IET 226	Parametric Design and Modeling	3(2-2)
IET 279	Applied Statics	3(3-0)
IET 324WI	Product Design and Development	3(2-2)
IET 350	Mechanism Design	3(3-0)
IET 365	Manufacturing Processes II	3(2-2)
IET 379	Mechanics of Materials	3(3-0)
IET 424	Human Factors and Ergonomics	3(3-0)
IET 450	Mechanical Computer-Aided Engineering	3(2-2)
IET 451	Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing	3(2-2)
IET 458	Surface Modeling	3(2-2)
IET 499	Industrial Projects Capstone	3(Spec)
IET 501	Application of Industrial Management Principles	3(3-0)
STA 282QR	Introduction to Statistics	3(3-0)

Technical Electives (9 hours)

Select nine semester hours of coursework from the following:

ART 115	2-D Design	3(0-6)
ART 118	3-D Design	3(0-6)
CPS 180	Principles of Computer Programming	3(3-0)
EGR 120	Introduction to Engineering	3(2-2)
EGR 190QR	Digital Circuits	3(3-0)
EGR 290	Circuit Analysis I	3(3-0)
EGR 300	Engineering Economic Analysis	3(3-0)
IET 223QR	Lean Six Sigma for Process Improvement	3(3-0)
IET 281	Dynamics	3(3-0)
IET 291	Applied Circuits	3(2-2)
IET 327	Industrial Safety	3(3-0)
IET 375	Robotics	3(2-2)
IET 377	Computer Numerical Control Programming	3(2-2)
IET 425	Industrial Internship	2-8(Spec)
IET 454	Machine Design	3(2-2)
IET 455	Tool Design	3(2-2)
MTH 133	Calculus II	4(4-0)

Total: 66 semester hours