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EGT - Engineering Technology

EGT 116 General Drafting

An introduction to the language of industry; includes lettering, sketching, pictorials, multiview projection, dimensioning, auxiliaries, sections, developments, and computer-assisted drafting. Requires no previous experience.

Credits
3(2-2)

EGT 130 Industrial Materials and Testing

An overview of industrial materials including metals, plastics, composites and ceramics. Topics include material properties, material selection, and material testing.

Credits
3(2-2)

EGT 154 Engineering Design Graphics

Focus on engineering design fundamentals, design processes, and the utilization of graphics within design. Computer-Aided design and product data management techniques are covered.

Credits
3(2-2)

EGT 170 Manufacturing Processes I

Introduction to the processing of metal materials through casting, fabricating, machining, and basic welding.

Credits
3(1-4)

EGT 181QR Alternative Energy Analysis

A quantitative comparison and analysis of current alternative energy technologies and systems. Quantitative Reasoning.

Credits
3(2-2)

EGT 226 Parametric Design and Modeling

Development and production of engineering and technical models with a mechanical computer-aided design system. An introduction to parametric design and modeling. Prerequisite: EGT 154; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(2-2)

EGT 279 Applied Statics

Explores resultants, static equilibrium in trusses, frames, beams, and machines. Includes centroids, mass moment of inertia, and systems involving friction and distributed loads. Prerequisites: One of the following: MTH 130, MTH 132, MTH 133; PHY 130QR or PHY 145QR; PHY 170 or PHY 175; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(3-0)

EGT 281 Dynamics

Study and engineering application of relationship between the forces acting on a body, the mass of the body, and the motion of the body. Prerequisites: IET 279 or EGR 251 with a C- or better; EGR 200 with a C- or better; MTH 132 or MTH 133; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(3-0)

EGT 284 Fluid Power Technology

A study of hydraulic and pneumatic technologies related to the generation, transmission, and control of fluid power in fluid power systems. Prerequisites: MTH 130 or EGT180; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Recommended: EGT 120 or MTH 105.

Credits
3(2-2)

EGT 291 Applied Circuits

A study of the fundamentals of applied circuits including Direct Current (DC) circuits, Alternating Current (AC) circuits, and basic electronics. Prerequisites: One of the following: MTH 130, MTH 132, MTH 133; PHY 131 or PHY 146; PHY 171 or PHY 176; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(2-2)

EGT 324WI Product Design and Development

Ideation, conceptualization, and development of consumer products. Utilization of freestyle and NURBS based computer-aided design tools to solve product design problems. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: EGT 226; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(2-2)

EGT 326 Manufacturing Methods Analysis

Study of methods, materials, tools, and equipment for productivity measurements and improvement. Prerequisites: EGT 170; one of: STA 282QR, STA 382QR, STA 392; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(3-0)

EGT 327 Industrial Safety

A study of the principles and practices of safety management with emphasis on occupational safety standards and loss control. Prerequisite: CHM 131 or CHM 141; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(2-2)

EGT 350 Mechanism Design

Study of mechanisms with graphical and analytical analysis of displacement, velocity, acceleration, motion, gearing, gear trains, linkages, and cams. Prerequisite: EGT 279 or EGR 251 with a grade of C- or better; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(3-0)

EGT 352 Applied Fluid Mechanics

Introduction to principal concepts and methods of fluid mechanics. Topics include pressure, hydrostatics, buoyancy; mass and momentum conservation; flow through pipes; and pumps. Prerequisites: EGT 281 or EGR 253; EGR 200 with a C- or better; Permission of E&T Advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(3-0)

EGT 356 Thermodynamics

Study of thermodynamics and basic tools necessary to obtain quantitative solutions to common engineering applications involving energy and its conversion, conservation and transfer. Prerequisites: PHY 145QR and PHY 175; or PHY 130QR and PHY 170; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(3-0)

EGT 357 Residential Architectural Graphics

Modern house planning resulting in a complete set of plans and specifications. Prerequisites: EGT 226; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(1-4)

EGT 365 Manufacturing Processes II

Introduces basic polymer formulation, properties of plastics materials, methods of molding plastics, and the fabrication and decoration of plastic articles. Prerequisites: CHM 131 or 141; EGT 130, EGT 170; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(2-2)

EGT 375 Robotics

Introduction to industrial robotics, including robot terms, classifications, coordinate systems, components and operation, and programming. Prerequisites: CPS 180 or EGR 200; IET 291 or EGR 290; One of: MTH 132, MTH 133, MTH 217; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(2-2)

EGT 377 Computer Numerical Control Programming

Programming and operation of CNC machines, including CNC vertical milling center and turning center. Emphasis on manual programming, CAM design, and machine setup and operation. Credit may not be earned in both EGR 377 and EGT 377. Prerequisites: EGT 154, EGT 170; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(2-2)

EGT 379 Mechanics of Materials

Introduction to methods of determining the internal stresses and deflections of basic load-carrying members of construction and machine applications. Prerequisites: EGT 279 or EGR 251 with a C- or better; EGR 200 with a C- or better; MTH 132 or MTH 133; Permission of E&T Advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(3-0)

EGT 397 Special Studies

Individual investigation and research to increase ones technical competency. Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

EGT 424 Human Factors and Ergonomics

The study of methods and tools used in the fields of human factors and ergonomics to design and improve jobs, tasks, and products. Prerequisite: EGT 226; EGT 324 or EGT 327; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(3-0)

EGT 425 Industrial Internship

Supervised work experiences in industry. Course requires affiliation agreement. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: School of Engineering and Technology permission.

Credits
2-8(Spec)

EGT 426 Plant Layout and Materials Handling

Study of plant layout through the development of overall layout including location, planning, detailing, diagrams, and design of manufacturing and service facilities for efficient flow. Prerequisite: EGT 326; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(3-0)

EGT 437 Independent Study

Individual investigation and research to increase ones technical competency. Prerequisite: departmental pre-registration; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
2-5(Spec)

EGT 453 Heat Transfer

This course provides students with an introduction to concepts and methods of heat transfer. Topics include one-dimensional steady and transient conduction and heat exchanger design. Prerequisites: EGT 352, EGT 356; permission of E&T Advisor; cumulative GPA 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(3-0)

EGT 454 Machine Design

Theory and application of machine element fundamentals in design and analysis of mechanical systems for safe operation. Prerequisites: EGT 350; EGT 379 or EGR 255; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(2-2)

EGT 458 Surface Modeling

Development and production of industrial and engineering designs with conceptual and parametric surface modeling tools. Utilization of curve and surface functions to interpret engineering designs. Prerequisites: EGT 226 and EGT 365, MTH 132; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Recommended: EGT 324.

Credits
3(2-2)

EGT 466 Advanced Surface Modeling

Advanced surface modeling with a focus on the application of freestyle surfaces within computer-aided product design. Topics include freestyle surface modeling, curve definition strategies, and geometry evaluation. Prerequisites: EGR 200; EGT 458; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(2-2)

EGT 472 Instrumentation and Controls

A study of instrumentation and control technology including sensor measurements, analog signal conditioning, programmable logic control, and closed-loop control fundamentals. Prerequisites: EGT 352, EGT 356, EGT 375; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(2-2)

EGT 477 Advanced Computer Numerical Control Programming

Advanced CNC programming techniques including advanced GM codes, 3D surface machining, and multi-axis programming in CNC vertical milling center and turning center. Prerequisites: EGT 226, EGT 377; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(2-2)

EGT 487 Vehicle Design and Manufacture

This course provides an opportunity for students to apply skills of engineering and design to development and design in a nationally competitive setting. Prerequisites: EGT 170, EGT 226; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(Spec)

EGT 497 Special Studies

Individual investigation and research to increase one's technical competency. Prerequisite: Senior level standing in an engineering technology degree program; Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

EGT 499 Industrial Projects Capstone

The integration of appropriate methods, procedures, and techniques for the analysis of industrial projects and implementation of solutions via a team approach. Labs to be arranged. Prerequisites: EGT 450, EGT 454 with a signed Mechanical Engineering Technology Major or EGT 324, EGT 458 with a signed Product Design Engineering Technology Major or EGT 377, EGT 500 with a signed Industrial Engineering Technology Major.

Credits
3(Spec)

EGT 500 Production Concepts

Comprehensive review of current factors that influence productivity. Emphasis is placed on the integration of people, methods, machines, materials, and management. Prerequisites: EGT 327; STA 282; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

EGT 501 Application of Industrial Management Principles

A study of industrial management as a process of coordination that exhibits different patterns depending on the manager's level in the organization and functional responsibilities. Prerequisites: STA 282; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

EGT 524 Technology and Environment

A study of the relationship between technology and environment. A systems approach is utilized to examine the optimization of technology within environmental constraints. Prerequisite: 12 EGT credit hours; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or graduate standing; permission of E&T advisor.

Credits
3(3-0)

EGT 540 Mechanical Computer-Aided Engineering

Mechanical components design, structural analysis, and mechanism analysis by using computer aided design system and simulation tools. Prerequisites: EGT 226, EGT 350; EGT 379 or EGR 255; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or admission to the Master of Science in Engineering.

Credits
3(2-2)

EGT 550 Product Design and Development

Product design principles, structural, aesthetic, and intellectual property considerations, and product function are discussed. Focus on concept development, evaluation, and prototyping. Prerequisites: EGT 458; permission of E&T advisor, cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or graduate student in Engineering.

Credits
3(3-0)