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A cooperative college-industry, college-business, or college-government work experience. The student is interviewed and employed by an industrial, business or government organization, then a work program is outlined. Supervision of the work experience is conducted by the employer and the college coordinator. May be repeated if subject matter is different. Written permission of department chairperson required. Offered on a Pass-Fail basis only.

Lectures and written reports on current topic in technology. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours. Written permission of instructor required. Offered on Pass/Fail basis only.

Physical properties, structure and applications of materials used in manufacturing.

A cooperative college-industry, college-business or college-government work experience. The student is interviewed and employed by an industrial, business, or government organization, then a work program is outlined. Supervision of the work experience is conducted by the employer and the college coordinator. May be repeated if subject matter is different. Written permission of department chairperson is required. Offered on a Pass/Fail basis only.

A cooperative college-industry, college-business or college-government work experience. The student is interviewed and employed by an industrial, business, or government organization, then a work program is outlined. Supervision of the work experience is conducted by the employer and the college coordinator. May be repeated if subject matter is different. Written permission of department chairperson is required. Offered on a Pass/Fail basis only.

Special studies in technology to provide for the individual requirements of the student desiring supplemental work in the student's field of special interest. Prerequisite: Written permission of department chairperson. May be repeated if subject matter is different.

(3 hours lecture). Analysis of engineering proposals utilizing time value of money and related factors. Includes depreciation and after-tax consequences, feasibility and optimum life comparisons. Additional topics are manufacturing cost studies, estimating, sources of costs, allocation of costs and justifications.

Variable credit for one to four hours. Can be repeated. Junior/Senior engineering technology students can enroll for the course in their technical area as laboratory assistants during the semester a specific laboratory is offered. Prerequisites: Junior/Senior standing and written permission of instructor.

(2 hours laboratory). First course in electronics program required of all new students. Basic electronics concepts, introduction to instrumentation and preparing lab reports. Includes strategies for success in the electronics curriculum.

(2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Fundamentals of electricity and electronics including applied areas. Topics include: electricity, electromagnetism, basic laws, semiconductor theory and operation of test equipment. Laboratory experiences reinforcing essential concepts and fundamental measurements.

(2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Operation and characteristics of basic semi-conductor devices. Study of basic electronic circuits including wave-shaping circuits, power supplies, and amplifiers. Prerequisite: EET 144 D.C. Circuit Analysis Methods.

(2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Methods and mathematical techniques of analyzing A.C. circuits. Kirchoffs Laws and phaser analysis. Apparent, reactive and real power calculations. Branch, mesh and nodal analysis. Prerequisites: EET 144 D.C. Circuit Analysis Methods and MATH 126 Pre-Calculus or MATH 122 Plane Trigonometry. Recommended Corequisite: MATH 150 Calculus I.

(2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Industry standard automation concepts based on PLCs and other hardware. Terminology, symbolism, relay and ladder logic, hardware configuration, inputs (switches, software data and transducers), outputs (digital, analog, I/O panels and actuators), PLC programming and theory of hardware interfacing. Laboratory includes real world exercises and simulations. Prerequisite: EET 100 Prolog to Electronics or EET 141 Introductory Electronics or PHYS 101 College Physics II or PHYS 105 Engineering Physics II.

(2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Transfer Functions and their applications. Convolution and signal analysis in the frequency and Z domain. Laplace, Fourier and Z transforms and their applications. Prerequisites: EET 246 AC Circuit Analysis Methods and either MATH 155 Calculus II or MATH 154 Engineering Calculus II.

(2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Theory of computer and microcomputer architecture. Experimentation with and applications of MPS's, ROM's, RAM's, PROM's, and I/O devices, both hardware and programming. Prerequisite: EET 244 Logic Circuits.

(2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Theory of operation and applications of circuits for processing analog signals. Laboratory experience includes operational amplifier circuits, filters, comparators and oscillators. Prerequisite: EET 245 Electronic Devices and Circuits, EET 246 AC Circuit Analysis Methods, and MATH 150 Calculus I.

(2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Theory and experimentation with the basic components of local and wide area networking. Includes cabling systems, protocols, operating systems, and interconnecting strategies. Investigations into the use of personal computers in network systems will also be performed. Prerequisite: EET 244 Logic Circuits.

(2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Digital logic design incorporating current technologies. Topics include state machine design and utilizing programmable logic devices, such as field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). Prerequisite: EET 244 Logic Circuits and either EET 247 Computer Programming for Electronic Systems or CIS 240 Intermediate Programming.

(2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Research culminating in a circuit or system design proposal. Prerequisites: EET 299 Electronics Core Exam, EET 341 Signals and Systems, EET 344 Microcomputer Systems, EET 349 Analog Integrated Circuits and three additional hours of EET credit 300 level or above.

Continuation of EET 540 Electronic Design Proposal. Capstone course resulting in a working electronic prototype of design proposal from EET 540 Electronic Design Proposal. Prerequisite: EET 540 Electronic Design Proposal.

(2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Principles of programmable controller technology. Programming, and theoretical analysis. Transducers, digital interfaces, and analog interfaces. Prerequisite: EET 340 Introduction to Industrial Automation.

Lectures and written reports on current topic in technology. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours. Written permission of instructor required. Offered on Pass/Fail basis only.

Special studies in technology to provide for the individual requirements of the student desiring supplemental work in the student's field of special interest. Prerequisite: Written permission of department chairperson. May be repeated if subject matter is different.

Lectures and written reports on current topic in technology. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours. Written permission of instructor required. Offered on Pass/Fail basis only.

(3 hours lecture with open laboratory). This is an introductory course providing technical information on gas metal, flux core, plasma, and gas tungsten arc welding techniques employed by the welding industry. Techniques in weld inspection, NDE processes, semi-automatic and manual welding as well as plasma arc and oxy-fuel cutting.

(2 hours lecture). Fundamental engineering manufacturing methods, practices, processes dealing with metals, plastics, composites, electronics and automation. Basic measuring tools and assembly practices. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MFGET 268 Manufacturing Methods I Laboratory required.

(2 hours laboratory). Laboratory experiences in manufacturing methods. Disassembly and fabrication problems and discussion on the manufacturing process. Small team projects. Corequisite: MFGET 263 Manufacturing Methods I.

(3 hours lecture, with open laboratory). General methods of tool design with emphasis on jigs and fixtures. Enables the student to develop ideas into practical specifications for modern manufacturing methods. Prerequisites: MECET 226 Computer Aided Design or MFGET 261 Computer Aided Part Design or equivalent. MFGET 263 Manufacturing Methods I and MFGET 268 Manufacturing Methods I Laboratory or equivalent. Note: White this is not a CAD class the student is expected to be able to design and complete tool designs utilizing one of the modern 3D CAD systems (CATIA, ProE, SolidWorks, AutoCad, etc.)

(2 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory). Emphasis on applied manufacturing methods found in industry. Measuring tools, hand tools, and machine tools will be used to construct projects from student drawings. Metrology tools and inspection techniques will be covered. Prerequisites: MFGET 263 Manufacturing Methods I, MFGET 268 Manufacturing Methods I Laboratory and a CAD course.

(3 hours lecture). Dr. Deming's concepts using statistical process control charts for variables and attributes. Computer applications, quality cost, gauge repeatability and reproducibility, acceptance sampling techniques and topics on TQM, ISO 9000, DOE, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and ISO 14000. Prerequisite: A course in statistics.

(2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Applied ferrous and Non-ferrous metallurgy dealing with processing and manufacturing of metallic alloys. Metal structures will be evaluated using materialographic techniques. Mechanical properties of heat treated and non-heat treated alloys will be evaluated. Prerequisites: CHEM 105 Introductory Chemistry and CHEM 106 Introductory Chemistry Laboratory. MFGET 263 Manufacturing Methods I and MFGET 268 Manufacturing Methods I Laboratory or equivalent.

(3 hours lecture). Basic principles, techniques and materials used in pattern construction. Theory and practice in techniques and principles of metalcasting operations, equipment, testing, and inspection methods related to quality and production control. Prerequisites: MFGET 263 Manufacturing Methods I and MFGET 268 Manufacturing Methods I Laboratory or equivalent. Concurrent enrollment in MFGET 568 Principles of Metalcasting Laboratory (required for Manufacturing majors, recommended for others).

(4 hours laboratory). Laboratory experiences with various metalcasting processes: molding processes, coremaking techniques, ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, sand control and gating and risering techniques. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment required in MFGET 567 Principles of Metalcasting.

(3 hours lecture with open laboratory). Design of components suitable for metalcasting processes. Emphasis placed on molding, fluid flow, heat transfer, gating, feeding, and subsequent machining as well as metallurgical properties, structural design and cost effectiveness. Computer assisted process simulation will be covered. Prerequisites: MFGET 567 Principles of Metalcasting and MFGET 568 Metalcasting Processing Laboratory.

(3 hours lecture with open laboratory). Interfacing computers and CAM software to develop Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programs for turning, milling, and other machines, (EDM and waterjet). Emphasis on manual programming, tooling considerations, post-processing, speeds and feeds, and transferring data among CAD, CAM and CNC. Prerequisite: MFGET 263 Manufacturing Methods I, MFGET 367 Manufacturing Methods II and MFGET 268 Manufacturing Methods I Laboratory or equivalent. Requires open laboratory assignments.

(2 hours lecture with open laboratory). A "capstone" experience incorporating design, design analysis and material selection based on design cost and quality. Projects will be assigned to teams or individuals to assure a professional experience in the major field. Prerequisite: MECET 423 Mechanics of Materials. Enrollment restricted to manufacturing or mechanical seniors.

Introduction to fundamental principles of graphic communication. Use of computer aided design software to produce 2-D sketches, 3-D geometry, and dimensioned 2-D orthographic views, and use of manual methods for sketching.

(3 hours lecture). Study of forces acting on rigid bodies at rest. Vectors, couples, equilibrium, distributed forces, geometric properties, beam analysis, and friction. Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in PHYS 100 College Physics I or PHYS 104 Engineering Physics I and PHYS 130 Elementary Physics Laboratory I. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 150 Calculus I or equivalent.

Use of computer aided design software to generate complex 3-D geometry and communicate detail design information, dimensioning and tolerancing, surface finish, etc. Prerequisite: MECET 121 Engineering Graphics I or equivalent.

Computer aided drafting techniques, standards and tolerancing methods to prepare design layouts, assembly, detail and installation drawings. Emphasis on 2-D software and 2-D drawings. Prerequisites: MECET 226 Computer Aided Design.

(2 hours lecture). Motion, forces, and mechanisms that produce motion in a mechanical system. Calculation of displacement, velocity, and acceleration of machine elements using graphics, mathematical and computer assisted methods. Prerequisites: MECET 121 Engineering Graphics I or MFGET 160 Manufacturing Graphics and MECET 220 Statics or PHYS 220 Engineering Mechanics I-Statics.

(3 hours lecture). Principles of mechanics as applied to the strength and stiffness of engineering materials. Topics include stress, strain, properties of areas, torsion, bending, compound stresses, and columns. Prerequisite: MECET 220 Statics or equivalent. Corequisite: MECET 424 Mechanics of Materials Laboratory.

(2 hours laboratory). Laboratory activities designed to verify the properties of engineering materials using standard testing equipment and procedures. Testing of materials in tension, compression, shear, torsion, and bending in accordance with ASTM standards. Individual laboratory reports requiring the use of manual and computer assisted data collection and analysis techniques. Prerequisite or corequisite: MECET 423 Mechanics of Materials or equivalent.

Heat, temperature, laws of thermodynamics and their applications. Includes software simulations and project work to apply thermodynamic theories. Prerequisite: PHYS 100 College Physics I or PHYS 104 Engineering Physics I.

Study of forces acting on rigid bodies in motion. Kinematics and kinetics of particles, systems of particles, dynamics of machines and vibrations. Forces and acceleration analysis using Newton?s second law and energy and momentum methods. Includes software simulations of impact, vibration, etc. Prerequisite: MECET 220 Statics.

(3 hours lecture). Principles for selecting and interfacing standard mechanical system components. Topics include tolerance analysis, fasteners, shafts, couplings, brakes, clutches, gears, belt and chain drives, bearings, seals, cams, motors, and other power transmission components. Extensive use of engineering handbooks, vendor catalogs, and computer software. Prerequisite: MECET 423 Mechanics of Materials or equivalent.

(3 hours lecture). Elementary fluid mechanics. Manual and computer assisted calculation of viscosity, flow, pressure and pressure-velocity relationships of fluid to design fluid power systems or control manufacturing processes. Emphasis on the selection of valves, accumulators, actuators, seals, pumps, and motors. Prerequisite: PHYS 100 College Physics I or PHYS 104 Engineering Physics I and PHYS 130 Elementary Physics Laboratory I. Corequisite: MECET 525 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory.

(2 hours laboratory). Laboratory activities designed to verify the principles of fluid mechanics. Topics include pressure and flow measurements, friction losses, pump performance, and use of computer software and laboratory equipment to gather data and write formal laboratory reports. Prerequisite or corequisite: MECET 524 Fluid Mechanics or equivalent.

Study of medeling methods to support secondary operations in design, manufacturing and product communication. Prerequisite: MECET 226 Computer Aided Design.