ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Professor George D. Alexander*, department head

Professors Alexander*, Beasley, P. Ricketts*, Associate Professors Cooper*, Cox, Hyde, Jenkins, Rico; Assistant Professors Kelly, Morrell, C. Ricketts,
Stevens*

(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

DEGREE: Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
MINOR: Security Technology and Intelligence Studies
MINOR: Manufacturing

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

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 that 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.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

A distance education, degree completion program.

The Information and Communication Technology Program focuses on the knowledge and experience that is required to design, implement, and manage a variety of information systems. The curriculum includes the study of computer hardware, application and operating systems software, system integration, database design and management, networking, and network security. Graduates of the program can expect to enter the workforce with titles that include Information Technologist, Systems or Network Administrator, Project Manager, Database Administrator, and Computer Support Specialist.

The program is designed to be an educational path to the baccalaureate degree for graduates of computer and technology-related associate degree programs from community colleges or other two-year institutions. It is also a viable degree path for students who have completed the freshmen and sophomore years of computer or technology-related programs at four-year institutions including, of course, New Mexico State University.

The program is predominantly conducted in distance format, although a limited number of brief, on-campus laboratory or testing sessions may be required in certain classes. Students who are successful in distance education programs typically are self-motivated, do not rely heavily on face-to-face instruction, work independently, and can remain on schedule.

This program was not designed to be an engineering or engineering technology program although there is significant overlap with one of the engineering technology programs offered by the department. Thus, the Information and Communication Technology Program differs from the other baccalaureate programs offered by the departments in the College of Engineering in that it is not accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET).

Upon completion of the degree requirements, graduates will demonstrate the following:

• an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of information and communications technology;
• an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of technology;
• an ability to communicate effectively;
• an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities;
• an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems;
• an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems;
• an ability to recognize the need for and possess the ability to pursue lifelong learning;
• 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 131)
Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Freshman Year (33 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 111, Graphical Communications .............................................................................. 2
E T 120, Computation and Presentation Software.................................................. 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 (35 credits)
COMM 265G, Principles of Human Communication............................................. 3
ECON 251G, Principles of Macroeconomics, or ECON 252, Principles of
Microeconomics 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 elective** ................................................................................................................ 3

Senior Year (29 credits)
C E 450, Engineering Economy and Law, or I E/CH E 451, Engineering
Economy**.................................................................................................................................. 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 elective*........................................................................ 3
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
Management courses numbered 400 or above, or E T 490, Selected Top ics (subtitle: Project Management)...................................................................... 3
MGT 360G, Negotiations...................................................................................................... 3
SUR 328, Construction Surveying ................................................................................... 3

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
PROGRAM: Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (Total Credits 129)
Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology

Freshman Year (32 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 .............................................. 3
E T 182, Digital Logic .............................................................................................................. 3
E T 190, Applied Circuits ....................................................................................................... 4
E T 191, Applied Circuits Laboratory .............................................................................. 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 262, Software Technology I ......................................................................................... 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 (31 credits)
E ST 311G, Statistical Applications, or E T 302, Manufacturing Data
Analysis ......................................................................................................................................... 3
E T 324, Linear Integrated Circuits ................................................................................... 4
E T 344, Microcomputer Systems .................................................................................... 3
E T 362, Software Technology II ........................................................................................ 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 elective .............................................................................................. 3
Humanities or social sciences electives*...................................................................... 6

Senior Year (31 credits)
C E 450, Engineering Economy and Law, or I E /CH E 451, Engineering
Economy ...................................................................................................................................... 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 444, Hardware Senior Design..................................................................................... 3
E T 462, Operating Systems and Interfacing .............................................................. 3
Approved management, business, or marketing elective ................................. 3
Approved technical electives ............................................................................................ 6
Humanities or social sciences elective*........................................................................ 3

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
PROGRAM: Mechanical Engineering Technology (Total credits 133)
Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Freshman Year (34 credits)
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.................................................. 3
E T 182, Digital Logic .............................................................................................................. 3
E T 190, Applied Circuits ....................................................................................................... 4
E T 191, Applied Circuits Laboratory .............................................................................. 1
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 (35 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 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 262, Software Technology I ......................................................................................... 3
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

Junior Year (30 credits)
Humanities or social science elective*.......................................................................... 3
ECON 251G, Principles of Macroeconomics, or ECON 252G, Principles of
Microeconomics............................................................................................................ 3
E ST 311G, Statistical Applications, or E T 302, Manufacturing Data
Analysis ......................................................................................................................................... 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

Senior Year (34 credits)
C E 450, Engineering Economy and Law, or I E /CH E 451, Engineering
Economy ...................................................................................................................................... 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, Analysis/Design of Machine Elements ........................................................ 3
E T 435, Senior Design and Project Management................................................... 3
Approved management, business, marketing elective, or upper division
math course .................................................................................................................... 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.

DEGREE: Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
(a) The following are prerequisites for entry into the Information and Communication Technology Program:
An associate's degree or at least 62 credits from an accredited educational institution to include courses as follows:

• freshman English
• technical or research writing
• oral communications
• college algebra
• college trigonometry
• basic computer literacy, including office productivity tools
• at least one course in computer programming
• a 4-credit, natural science course with an accompanying laboratory (e.g., chemistry, physics, biology)

The applicant must have familiarity with and access to a computer with a CD drive, a current web browser, a 56K or higher data rate connection to the Internet, email capability, and Microsoft Office. Software that may be required for specific courses will often be avail able at student discount prices from the university bookstore, as well as from other sources.

(b) Completion of the following courses (37 credits):
ET 320, Applications Software for Engineering Technologists . . . . . . .3
ET 339, Computer Forensics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ET 345, Computer Hardware Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ET 362, Software Technology II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ET 377, Computer Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ET 410, Senior Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
ET 420, Senior Internship or ET 435, Senior Design and Project Management,
or an approved elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ET 456, Analysis of Physical Security Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ET 457, Introduction to Information Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ET 458, Database Design And Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ET 462, Operating Systems and Interfacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ET 463, Computer Systems Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ET 477, Computer Networking II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

(c) Completion of the university's general education requirements (see the "General Education Courses and Requirements" section of this Catalog).
(d) An advisor will assist students in selecting any additional courses that may be required to meet the baccalaureate degree requirements of 128 credits with at least 66 credits from four-year institutions and at least 54 credits in upper division (junior or senior level) courses. Information and Communication Technology majors must comply with all New Mexico State University, College of Engineering, and Department of Engineering Technology requirements for the baccalaureate degree as specified in the relevant sections of this Catalog.