2001-2002 Undergraduate Catalog - College of Engineering

2001-2002 Undergraduate Catalog

College of Engineering - Engineering Technology

Professor George D. Alexander,* department head

Professors Alexander, Beasley; Associate Professors Cameron, Cooper,* Cox, Hyde, Jenkins, P. Ricketts,* Rico; Assistant Professors Kelly, C. Ricketts, Stevens;* College Assistant Professor Vennes; Adjunct Professor Tildon; Director of Special Projects Fingleton

(505) 646-2236; nmsuet@nmsu.edu

*Registered Professional Engineer (NM)

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
PROGRAM: Civil Engineering Technology
EMPHASIS: Construction Technology
PROGRAM: Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
PROGRAM: Mechanical Engineering Technology
MINOR: Security Technology
MINOR: Manufacturing

Engineering technology education places an emphasis on the practical application of engineering principles and methods. Engineering technology graduates have employment opportunities in areas such as product and systems development, manufacturing, technical and project management, construction, facilities planning and operation, and testing.

Lists of course equivalencies are available for students transferring to NMSU from most New Mexico and some out-of-state institutions. In addition, the department has some extended articulation agreements or can provide a method of validation of transfer coursework in many technical subject areas. The department requires that at least 21 credits specifically in the transfer student's program must be earned in residence at the main campus of NMSU. General degree requirements of the College of Engineering and university apply to students in the Department of Engineering Technology.

The department also offers associate degree programs in Electronics and Computer, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering Technology.

The mission of the Department of Engineering Technology is to provide students with a quality engineering technology education that links theory and application and which gives students enhanced career opportunities. The department's goals supporting this mission are: (1) to provide educational and social environments that promote and facilitate student learning; (2) to have a highly respected and visible department; (3) to foster the development of the department; and (4) to graduate students who are competent and sought after by industry.

Our engineering technology graduates will demonstrate the following skills :

an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of their disciplines;
an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology;
an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes;
an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to program objectives;
an ability to function effectively on teams;
an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems;
an ability to communicate effectively;
an ability to recognize the need for and possess the ability to pursue lifelong learning;
an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities;
an ability to recognize contemporary professional, societal and global issues and be aware of and respect diversity; and
an ability to have a commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement.

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology

PROGRAM: Civil Engineering Technology (Total credits 135)

Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Freshman Year (34 credits)

ECON 251G, Principles of Macroeconomics, or ECON 252G, Principles of Microeconomics 3

ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition 4

E T 101, Introduction to Engineering Technology 1

E T 111, Graphical Communications 2

E T 120, Computation and Presentation Software 2

E T 152, Software Technology I 3

E T 154, Construction Methods and Communications 3

E T 254, Concrete Technology 3

MATH 180, Trigonometry 3

MATH 185, College Algebra 3

PHYS 211-211L, General Physics I, General Physics Lab I 4

Humanities or social science elective* 3

Sophomore Year (36 credits)

CHEM 110G, Principles and Applications of Chemistry 4

COMM 265G, Principles of Human Communication 3

ENGL 218G, Technical and Scientific Communication 3

E T 231, CADD for Civil Engineering Technology and Surveying 2

E T 240, Applied Statics 3

E T 241, Applied Dynamics 2

Humanities or social sciences electives 6

MATH 235, 236, Calculus for the Technical Student I, II 6

PHYS 212-212L, General Physics II, General Physics Lab II 4

SUR 222, Plane Surveying 3

Junior Year (34 credits)

E ST 311G, Statistical Applications 3

E T 306, Fundamental and Applied Thermodynamics 3

E T 308, Fluid Technology 3

E T 308L, Fluid Technology Lab 1

E T 310, Applied Strength of Materials 3

E T 310L, Applied Strength of Materials Lab 1

E T 332, Applied Design of Structures I 4

E T 354, Soil and Foundation Technology 4

E T 355, Site/Land Development and Layout 3

E T 361, Safety Systems and Programs 3

MGT 315G, Human Relations in Organizations, or MGT 388G, Leadership and Society** 3

Technical electives** 3

Senior Year (31 credits)

C E 450, Engineering Economy and Law** 3

E T 410, Senior Seminar 1

E T 412, Highway Technology 3

E T 418, Applied Hydraulics 3

E T 420, Senior Internship, or E T 435, Senior Design and Project Management 3

E T 432, Applied Design of Structures II 4

Approved surveying elective** 3

Approved technical electives** 6

Humanities or social sciences electives* 3

Free elective 2

Construction Emphasis Requirements**

For the construction emphasis, the six courses denoted with ** in the general civil program above are replaced with the following courses:

BLAW 317, Business Law 3

E T 454, Advanced Construction Technology 3

E T 455, Cost Estimating and Scheduling 3

MGT 360G, Negotiations 3

MGT 490, Project Management 3

SUR 328, Construction Surveying 3

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology

PROGRAM: Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (Total Credits 135)

Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology

Freshman Year (34 credits)

COMM 265G, Principles of Human Communication 3

ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition 4

E T 101, Introduction to Engineering Technology 1

E T 120, Computational and Presentation Software 2

E T 152, Software Technology I 3

E T 182, Digital Logic 2

E T 183, Applied DC Circuits 2

E T 183L, Applied DC Circuits Lab 1

E T 184, Applied AC Circuits 2

E T 184L, Applied AC Circuits Lab 1

MATH 180, Trigonometry 3

MATH 185, College Algebra 3

PHYS 211-211L, General Physics I, General Physics Lab I 4

Humanities or social science elective* 3

Sophomore Year (35 credits)

CHEM 110G, Principles and Applications of Chemistry 4

ENGL 218G, Technical and Scientific Communication 3

E T 246, Electronic Devices I 4

E T 252, Software Technology II 3

E T 272, Electronic Devices II 4

E T 282, Digital Electronics 4

MATH 235, 236, Calculus for the Technical Student I, II 6

PHYS 212-212L, General Physics II, General Physics Lab II 4

ECON 251G, Principles of Macroeconomics or ECON 252G, Principles of Microeconomics 3

Junior Year (33 credits)

E ST 311G, Statistical Applications 3

E T 324, Linear Integrated Circuits 4

E T 344, Microcomputer Systems 3

E T 352, Operating Systems and Interfacing 3

E T 377, Computer Networking 3

E T 398, Digital Systems 3

MGT 315G, Human Relations in Organizations or MGT 388G, Leadership and Society 3

Approved technical electives 3

Humanities or social sciences electives* 6

Free elective 2

Senior Year (33 credits)

C E 450, Engineering Economy and Law 3

E T 361, Safety Systems and Programs 3

E T 402, Instrumentation 3

E T 404, Quality in Manufacturing 3

E T 410, Senior Seminar 1

E T 435, Senior Design and Project Management 3

E T 444, Hardware Senior Design 3

E T 452, Software Senior Design 3

Approved management, business, or marketing elective 3

Approved technical electives 3

Humanities or social sciences electives* 3

Free elective 2

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology

PROGRAM: Mechanical Engineering Technology (Total credits 135)

Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Freshman Year (34 credits)

CHEM 110G, Principles and Applications of Chemistry 4

ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition 4

E T 101, Introduction to Engineering Technology 1

E T 110, Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Technology 3

E T 117, Introduction to Materials 2

E T 120, Computation and Presentation Software 2

E T 152, Software Technology I 3

E T 182, Digital Logic 2

MATH 180, Trigonometry 3

MATH 185, College Algebra 3

PHYS 211-211L, General Physics I, General Physics Lab I 4

Humanities or social sciences elective* 3

Sophomore Year (34 credits)

COMM 265G, Principles of Human Communication 3

E T 183, Applied DC Circuits 2

E T 183L, Applied DC Circuits Lab 1

E T 184, Applied AC Circuits 2

E T 184L, Applied AC Circuits Lab 1

E T 217, Manufacturing Processes 2

E T 217L, Manufacturing Processes Lab 1

E T 240, Applied Statics 3

E T 241, Applied Dynamics 2

E T 306, Fundamental and Applied Thermodynamics 3

E T 306L, Thermodynamics Lab 1

MATH 235, 236, Calculus for the Technical Student I, II 6

PHYS 212-212L, General Physics II, General Physics Lab II 4

ECON 251G, Principles of Macroeconomics, or ECON 252G, Principles of Microeconomics 3

Junior Year (33 credits)

Humanities or social science elective* 3

ENGL 218G, Technical and Scientific Communication 3

E ST 311G, Statistical Applications 3

E T 310, Applied Strength of Materials 3

E T 310L, Applied Strength of Materials Lab 1

E T 308, Fluid Technology 3

E T 308L, Fluid Technology Lab 1

E T 328, Kinematics of Machines 4

E T 396, Heat Transfer and Applications 3

MGT 315G, Human Relations in Organizations or MGT 388G, Leadership and Society 3

Approved technical elective 3

Free elective 3

Senior Year (34 credits)

C E 450, Engineering Economy and Law 3

E T 361, Safety Systems and Programs 3

E T 402, Instrumentation 3

E T 404, Quality in Manufacturing 3

E T 410, Senior Seminar 1

E T 426, Machine Component Analysis 3

E T 435, Senior Design and Project Management 3

Approved management, business or marketing elective 3

Approved technical electives 6

Humanities or social science electives* 6

NOTE: Lists of approved technical, humanities, and social science electives are available from the Department of Engineering Technology.

*Humanities and social science electives must be selected to satisfy the college and university general education requirements.

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