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Electronics Engineering Technology
EET 100. Prolog to Electronics. 2 hours. (2 hours lecture). 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.
EET 141. Introductory Electronics. 3 hours. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Principles of electricity, magnetism, and basic laws. Fundamentals of analog and digital electronic components and circuits, including applied areas. Laboratory involves experiments with basic circuits and test equipment.
EET 144. D.C. Circuit Analysis Methods. 3 hours. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Methods and mathematical techniques of analyzing DC circuits, Kirchoff's Laws, Thevenin, Norton, superposition and maximum power transfer theorems. Branch, mesh, and nodal analysis. Prerequisites: EET 100 Prolog to Electronics. Recommended prerequisites: MATH 113 College Algebra or MATH 110 College Algebra with Review or MATH 126 Pre-Calculus.
EET 244. Logic Circuits. 3 hours. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Theory and experimentation with building block circuits in logic systems and computers including number systems, codes, Boolean Algebra, gates, flip-flops, registers, clocks and memories. Prerequisite: EET 100 Prolog to Electronics. Recommended Corequisite: EET 144 D.C. Circuit Analysis Methods.
EET 245. Electronic Devices and Circuits. 3 hours. (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.
EET 246. A.C. Circuit Analysis Methods. 3 hours. (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.
EET 299. Electronics Core Exam. 1 credit hour. (1 hour lecture). Comprehensive examination of electronics fundamentals. Includes DC and AC analysis, basic logic circuits, basic semiconductor devices, and mathematics through Calculus I. Exam must be passed prior to taking upper division courses. Prerequisites: EET 245 Electronic Devices and Circuits, EET 246 A.C. Circuit Analysis Methods and MATH 150 Calculus I.
EET 340. Introduction to Industrial Automation. 3 hours. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Industry standard automation concepts based on PLC's 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 141 Introductory Electronics or GT 249 Fundamentals of Electricity/Electronics.
EET 344. Microcomputer Systems. 3 hours. (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 software. Prerequisite: EET 299 Electronics Core Exam. May be taken for honors.
EET 349. Linear Integrated Circuits. 3 hours. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Theory of operation and applications of analog integrated circuits. Laboratory experience includes circuits using operational amplifiers, phase locked loops and timers. Prerequisite: EET 299 Electronics Core Exam. May be taken for honors.
EET 447. Communications Theory and Circuits. 3 hours. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Theory of operation of basic circuits and equipment used in industrial and commercial communications with emphasis on FM, multiplex, AM, and sideband techniques. Prerequisites: EET 299 Electronics Core Exam. May be taken for honors.
EET 448. Network Systems. 3 hours. (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 299 Electronics Core Exam or EET 141 Introductory Electronics for Non-EET majors. May be taken for honors.
EET 449. Advanced Logic Design. 3 hours. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Logic design incorporating current technologies. State machine design, programmable logic devices (PLDs), application specific integrated circuits (ASICs). Prerequisite: EET 299 Electronics Core Exam. May be taken for honors.
EET 540. Electronic Design Proposal. 3 hours. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Research culminating in a circuit or system design proposal. Prerequisites: EET 299 Electronics Core Exam and nine upper division EET hours.
EET 546. Electronic Controls. 3 hours. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Fundamental control devices and concepts. Includes discrete semiconductor devices, microprocessors and integrated circuits in a controls setting. Prerequisite: EET 299 Electronics Core Exam or EET 141 Introductory Electronics for Non-EET majors. May be taken for honors.
EET 547. Electronic Communications Systems. 3 hours. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Communication systems including antennas, transmission lines, microwave systems and fiber optics. Prerequisite: EET 299 Electronics Core Exam. May be taken for honors.
EET 548. Aerospace Electronic Systems. 3 hours. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Theory and applications of systems supporting flight. Topics include communication and navigation systems. Prerequisite: EET 299 Electronics Core Exam. May be taken for honors.
EET 549. Microcontrollers. 3 hours. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Microcontroller concepts and principles of operation. Architecture, instruction sets, programming, I/O, and peripheral systems. Prerequisite: EET 299 Electronics Core Exam. May be taken for honors.
EET 640. Application Design Problems. 2 hours. (1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory). 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. May be taken for honors.
EET 642. Electronic Technology Seminar. 1 hour. (1 hour lecture). Current development in electronics including linear, non-linear, digital and microprocessor circuits. Corequisite: EET 640 Application Design Problems. May be taken for honors.
EET 646. Control Systems. 3 hours. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Control system theory and analysis. Investigations of both electronic and non-electronic control systems including magnetic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and optical. Prerequisite: EET 299 Electronics Core Exam. May be taken for honors.
EET 648. Data Communications Systems. 3 hours. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Theory of communications systems utilizing digital signals. Includes coding, digital modulation, basic information theory, and networks. Prerequisite: EET 299 Electronics Core Exam. May be taken for honors.
EET 649. Advanced Programmable Controllers. 3 hours. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Principles of programmable controller technology. Programming, and theoretical analysis. Transducers, digital interfaces, and analog interfaces. Prerequisite: EET 299 Electronics Core Exam or EET 141 Introductory Electronics for Non-EET majors. May be taken for honors.
EET 840. Signal Processing. 3 hours. Theoretical and practical applications of signal processing techniques. Transfer and filter theory and applications. Topics include FIR filters IIR filters Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms, and Z transforms. Prerequisite: MATH 155 Calculus II.
EET 841. Linear Control Theory. 3 hours. Basic elements of linear time invariant control systems. Topics include engineering system elements. Laplace transforms, measurement, manipulation, and control analysis and design in the linear time invariant situation. Prerequisite: EET 840 Signal Processing.
EET 845. Advanced Microprocessor Systems and Applications. 3 hours. Microcomputer systems and applications including 16/32 Bit Microprocessors, digital signal processing (DSP) and Microcontrollers. Assembly language programming using development systems. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours undergraduate work in microprocessor systems (hardware and software applications).
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
MFGET 160. Manufacturing Graphics. 3 hours. (3 hours lecture). Introduction of design process 3D CAD, utilizing CATIA Software. Emphasis on creation of basic surface and solid models. Includes Boolean Union, difference and intersection techniques to enable the creation of more complex components from the basis surface and solid models.
MFGET 162. Welding Processes and Procedures. 3 hours. (2 hour lecture, 2 hours 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 robotic welding and weld inspection, applications of robotic, semi-automatic and manual welding and plasma and oxy-fuel cutting are included.
MFGET 261. Computer Aided Part Design. 3 hours. (3 hours lecture with open laboratory). Advanced CAD course with emphasis on creation of models to support rapid prototyping, CNC manufacturing processes and mold making. Includes complex surfaces (NURBS, polygon meshes) the trimming and joining to create complex parts. Utilizing the parts created to design and draw mold cavities from which parts can be molded. CATIA CAD software is utilized in this class. Prerequisite: MFGET 160 Manufacturing Graphics or other applicable 3D modeling class.
MFGET 263. Manufacturing Methods I. 2 hours. (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.
MFGET 267. Manufacturing Methods II. 3 hours. (1 hour lecture, 4 hours laboratory). Emphasis on applied manufacturing methods found in industry. Measuring tools, hand tools, machine tools and computer numerical control will be used to construct projects from student drawings. Prerequisites: MFGET 263 Manufacturing Methods I and CAD class.
MFGET 268. Manufacturing Methods I Laboratory. 1 hour. (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.
MFGET 363. Principles of Tool Design. 3 hours. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours 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.)
MFGET 405. Quality Control. 3 hours. (3 hours lecture). Dr. Deming's concepts using statistical process control charts for variables and attributes. Computer applications, quality cost, gage 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.
MFGET 564. Heat Treatment and Metallurgy I. 3 hours. (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. May be taken for honors.
MFGET 567. Principles of Metalcasting. 3 hours. (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 Metalcasting Processing Laboratory (required for Manufacturing majors, recommended for others).
MFGET 568. Metalcasting Processing Laboratory. 2 hours. (4 hours laboratory). Laboratory experiences with various metalcasting processes: molding processes, core making techniques, ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, sand control and gating and Risering techniques. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment required in MFGET 567 Principles of Metalcasting.
MFGET 569. Casting Design and Simulation. 3 hours. 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.
MFGET 660. Dimensional Metrology. 3 hours. (3 hours lecture with open laboratory). Measurement tools and systems ranging from basic graduated scale instruments to electronic and pneumatic measurement with emphasis related to quality control. Measurement done by comparison, optical flats, gauge blocks, surface measurement and the coordinate measuring machine. Elements of geometric dimensioning and tolerance covered. May be taken for honors.
MFGET 661. Computer Aided Manufacturing. 3 hours. (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. Prerequisites: MFGET 263 Manufacturing Methods I, MFGET 267 Manufacturing Methods II and MFGET 268 Manufacturing Methods I Laboratory or equivalent. Requires open laboratory assignments. May be taken for honors.
MFGET 666. Manufacturing and Design Project I. 2 credit hours. (2 hours 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 or corequisite: MFGET 267 Manufacturing Methods II or MECET 423 Mechanics of Materials or written permission of instructor required. Enrollment restricted to manufacturing or mechanical seniors.
MFGET 668. Principles of Investment Casting. 3 hours. (3 hours lecture, with open laboratory). Basic principles, techniques and materials used in the production of investment casting. Theory and practice in techniques and principles of operations, equipment, testing, and inspection methods related to quality and production control. Prerequisites: MFGET 567 Principles of Metalcasting and MFGET 568 Metalcasting Processing Laboratory.
MFGET 669. Manufacturing and Design Project II. 3 hours. (3 hours lecture with open laboratory). Part II of the "capstone" experience dealing with actual manufacturing, testing and evaluation of the project designed in MFGET 666 Manufacturing and Design Project I. Prerequisite: MFGET 666 Manufacturing and Design Project I or written permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology majors only.
MFGET 690. Manufacturing Production Control and Management. 3 hours. (3 hours lecture with open laboratory). Control of the production processing system with regard to plant layout material selection/utilization, human factors/management, and product marketing will be studied. The course utilizes a manufacturing enterprise approach to disseminate course content. Prerequisites: MFGET 263 Manufacturing Methods I and MFGET 268 Manufacturing Methods I Laboratory and MFGET 267 Manufacturing Methods II.
Mechanical Engineering Technology
MECET 121. Engineering Graphics I. 3 hours. 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.
MECET 122. Engineering Graphics II. 2 hours. (1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Descriptive geometry with application of the spatial relationship between points, lines, planes, and solids. Introduction to computer based solid modeling tools. Prerequisite: MECET 121 Engineering Graphics I or equivalent.
MECET 220. Statics. 3 hours. (3 hours lecture). Study of forces acting on rigid bodies at rest, vectors, couples, equilibrium, distributed forces, geometric properties, beam analysis, and friction. Prerequisites: PHYS 100 College Physics I and PHYS 130 Elementary Physics Laboratory I. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 150 Calculus I or equivalent.
MECET 226. Computer Aided Design. 3 hours. 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.
MECET 323. Advanced Engineering Graphics. 3 hours. 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. May be taken for honors.
MECET 420. Kinematics. 2 hours. (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.
MECET 423. Mechanics of Materials. 3 hours. (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.
MECET 424. Mechanics of Materials Laboratory. 1 hour. (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.
MECET 523. Mechanical Design I. 3 hours. (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.
MECET 524. Fluid Mechanics. 3 hours. (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.
MECET 525. Fluid Mechanics Laboratory. 1 hour. (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.
MECET 528. Computer Aided Modeling. 3 hours. Study of modeling methods to support secondary operations in design, manufacturing and product communication. Prerequisite: MECET 226 Computer Aided Design. May be taken for honors.
MECET 623. Mechanical Design II. 3 hours. (3 hours lecture). Design of shafting, springs, fasteners, belts, clutches, brakes, chains, bearings, and gears. Emphasis is placed on the manual and computer aided design of individual machine elements in accordance with ASME codes and other industrial standards. Prerequisite: MECET 523 Mechanical Design I or equivalent.
MECET 624. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. 3 hours. Geometric dimensioning and Tolerancing with an emphasis on the interpretation of ANSI Y 14.5 (Dimensioning and Tolerancing). Applications in product design, drafting, manufacturing, and inspection. Prerequisite: MECET 121 Engineering Graphics I or equivalent. May be taken for honors.
MECET 682. Heat Transfer. 3 hours. (3 hours lecture). Principles of heat transfer including conduction, convection, and radiation involved with materials and processing techniques. Manual and computer assisted calculations with applications in manufacturing. Closed to students with credit in MECET 682 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. Prerequisite: MATH 150 Calculus I. Prerequisite or corequisite: MECET 524 Fluid Mechanics.
Plastics Engineering Technology
PET 180. General Plastics Laboratory. 1 hour. (2 hours laboratory). Laboratory experiments involving plastic materials and processes used in plastics industry. Concurrent enrollment in PET 185 General Plastics required.
PET 185. General Plastics. 3 hours. Introductory plastics course including topics in polymers and applications, processing and fabrication methods, tooling and molds, and testing. Concurrent enrollment in PET 180 General Plastics Laboratory is required.
PET 281. Plastics Testing Technology. 3 hours. (3 hours lecture). Theories and practical aspects of industrial and scientific testing and characterization procedures of plastics. Understanding of properties, testing, identification, characterization, specification, and standardization of polymers. Prerequisites: PET 185 General Plastics, PET 180 General Plastics Laboratory, MATH 113 College Algebra or MATH 110 College Algebra with Review or MATH 126 Pre-Calculus, CHEM 215 General Chemistry I and CHEM 216 General Chemistry I Laboratory.
PET 370. Thermoplastic Resins Laboratory. 1 hour. (2 hours laboratory). Techniques and procedures used for the testing, evaluation and selection of thermoplastic resins. Corequisite: PET 371 Thermoplastic Resins. Prerequisites: PET 281 Plastics Testing Technology, CHEM 320 Introductory Organic Chemistry and CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry Laboratory. May be taken for honors.
PET 371. Thermoplastic Resins. 3 hours. Study of thermoplastic materials that are commercially available for the plastics industry. Review of the manufacture, properties and applications of widely utilized resins. The chemical structure – property relationships (Crystallinity, Morphology, Copolymerization, molecular weight, and physical properties). Corequisite: PET 370 Thermoplastic Resins Laboratory. Prerequisites: PET 281 Plastics Testing Technology, CHEM 320 Introductory Organic Chemistry and CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry Laboratory. May be taken for honors.
PET 372. Plastics Processing I Laboratory. 1 hour. (2 hours laboratory). Set-up, troubleshooting, and production with injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding machinery. Production economics, safety, material handling, auxiliary equipment, and maintenance. Corequisite: PET 373 Plastics Processing I. Prerequisites: PET 281 Plastics Testing Technology, CHEM 320 Introductory Organic Chemistry and CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry Laboratory. May be taken for honors.
PET 373. Plastics Processing I. 3 hours. Processing techniques for thermoplastic materials, (Injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, calendaring and other thermoplastics processing techniques). Corequisite: PET 372 Plastics Processing I Laboratory. Prerequisites: PET 281 Plastics Testing Technology, CHEM 320 Introductory Organic Chemistry and CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry Laboratory. May be taken concurrently with PET 371 Thermoplastic Resins and PET 370 Thermoplastic Resins Laboratory. May be taken for honors.
PET 374. Thermoset Resins Laboratory. 1 hour. (2 hours laboratory). Practical experience in the techniques and procedures used for the testing, evaluation and selection of thermoset resins. Corequisite: PET 375 Thermoset Resins. Prerequisites: PET 281 Plastics Testing Technology, CHEM 320 Introductory Organic Chemistry and CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry Laboratory. May be taken concurrently with PET 371 Thermoplastic Resins and PET 370 Thermoplastic Resins Laboratory. May be taken for honors.
PET 375. Thermoset Resins. 3 hours. Study of thermoset materials commercially available for the plastics industry. Review of the manufacture, properties and applications of widely utilized resins. Chemical structure-property relationships (cross linking and formulation techniques of thermoset resins are examined). Emphasis is made of the role of Thermosets as matrix/binder in polymeric composites. Corequisite: PET 374 Thermoset Resins Laboratory. Prerequisites: PET 370 Thermoplastic Resins Laboratory and PET 371 Thermoplastic Resins. May be taken concurrently with PET 376 Plastics Processing II Laboratory and PET 377 Plastics Processing II. May be taken for honors.
PET 376. Plastics Processing II Laboratory. 1 hour. (2 hours laboratory). Practical demonstration of various Thermoset and Thermoplastic material/processes. (Compression, Rotational, Transfer, and Vacuum Bag Molding (Composites), Elastomer formulation, and Thermoforming). Parts/test specimens are produced with testing to evaluate material/process optimization. Prerequisites or may be taken concurrently with PET 375 Thermoset Resins and PET 374 Thermoset Resins Laboratory. May be taken for honors.
PET 377. Plastics Processing II. 3 hours. (3 hours lecture). Thermoset and Thermoplastic materials and processes. Polymer, additive, and reinforcement utilization with emphasis placed on material/process to application selection. Corequisite: PET 376 Plastics Processing II Laboratory. Prerequisite or may be taken concurrently with PET 375 Thermoset Resins and PET 374 Thermoset Resins Laboratory. May be taken for honors.
PET 585. Mold Design. 3 hours. (1 hour lecture, 4 hours laboratory). Methods and systems used in design of tooling for all major plastic processing methods. Design projects will be completed using computer-aided design and analysis tools with accepted industry standards. Prerequisite: MECET 121 Engineering Graphics I and MECET 226 Computer Aided Design. May be taken for honors.
PET 586. Senior Project. 3 hours. (3 hours lecture). A “capstone” plastics course incorporating functional part selection and design, technical and processing analysis, and suitable polymeric material selection. Based on sound design, cost and quality, testing and evaluation, and prototype manufacturing of the plastics part. Prerequisite: Senior status (over 90 hours) or written permission of instructor.
PET 673. Advanced Injection Molding. 3 hours. (1 hour lecture, 4 hours laboratory). An advanced course focused on Injection Molding. Emphasizing process control, troubleshooting, quality and automation. Prerequisite: PET 373 Plastics Processing I and PET 372 Plastics Processing I Laboratory.
PET 684. Plastics Part Design. 3 hours. Methods and systems used in the development of plastic products. Design projects will be completed using computer-aided design and analysis tools with accepted industry standards. Emphasis is placed on material selection, engineering property analysis, cost analysis, and rapid prototyping. Prerequisite: MECET 121 Engineering Graphics I, PET 180 General Plastics Laboratory and PET 185 General Plastics, PET 373 Plastics Processing I, PET 377 Plastics Processing II, PET 371 Thermoplastic Resins, PET 375 Thermoset Resins. May be taken for honors.
PET 685. Composites. 3 hours. (3 hours lecture). Raw materials, processing, fabrication, testing, properties of composites, and application. Prerequisite: PET 180 General Plastics Laboratory and PET 185 General Plastics, CHEM 320 Introductory Organic Chemistry and CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry Laboratory, or CHEM 325 Organic Chemistry I and CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry Laboratory or equivalent. For graduate students or senior plastics majors who have taken all undergraduate plastics courses. May be taken for honors.
Technical Support Classes
ETECH 200. Cooperative Education (____). 1-6 hours. 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.
ETECH 206. Seminar in Technology (____). ½ credit hour. 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.
ETECH 296. Materials in Industry. 3 hours. Physical properties, structure and applications of materials used in manufacturing.
ETECH 300. Cooperative Education (____). 3-6 hours. 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.
ETECH 304. Engineering Materials and Processes. 3 hours. Study of properties and applications of engineering material-metallic's, ceramics, and polymeric's used in production. Emphasis on primary and secondary processes used to produce standard stock material and finished products.
ETECH 400. Cooperative Education (____). 3-6 hours. 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.
ETECH 401. Investigations in Technology (____). 1-4 hours. 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.
ETECH 502. Engineering Economy. 2-3 hours. (2-3 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 for three hours of credit are manufacturing cost studies, estimating, sources of costs, allocation of costs and justifications. Students should register for either two or three hours, based on specific program requirements.
ETECH 694. Engineering Technology Laboratory Internship (____). 1-4 hours. 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. May be taken for honors.
ETECH 795. Special Topics in Engineering Technology (____). 1-3 hours. Selected topics in engineering technology. Regularly scheduled classroom and laboratory study pertaining to a distinct body of technical knowledge. May be repeated if subject matter is different. Written permission of department chairperson required.
Master of Engineering Technology
ETECH 804. Quality: Management and Control. 3 hours. (3 hours lecture). The use of management “tools” to help with quality issues. Including: Total Quality Management (TQM), Benchmarking, ISO 9000-14000, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis and Statistical Process Control.
ETECH 805. Current Issues in Engineering Technology. 3 hours. Study of specific activities/topics/trends impacting the various engineering technology disciplines. Case studies and current innovation emphasis. May be repeated.
ETECH 807. Systems Engineering and Analysis. 3 hours. A systems approach to product/project design. System design process from needs identification through conceptual and detail design, product/project development, systems testing and evaluation. Operational and economic feasibility, reliability, maintainability, supportability. Consideration of various project/product design aspects (mechanical, thermal, electrical/electronic, aesthetic, safety, etc.).
ETECH 809. Engineering Project Management. 3 hours. The design and control of technologically based projects. Considering theoretical and practical aspects of systems models, organizational development, project planning and control, resource allocation, team development, quantitative and qualitative decision making, financial and legal issues.
ETECH 810. Collaborative Projects for Engineering Technology. 3 hours. Multidisciplinary capstone course incorporating aspects of design, project/product management, value engineering, quality control, current technologies and specific engineering/technology techniques to develop/design/improve products or processes. Collaboration of multidisciplinary backgrounds to address technical issues of varying duration and magnitude. Prerequisite: Should be taken as one of the last graduate courses in program. Permission of instructor.
ETECH 831. Value Engineering. 3 hours. (3 hours lecture). Value engineering concepts, function analysis system techniques (FAST) diagramming, creativity, matrix evaluation, design-to-cost, life cycle costing, human relations and strategies for organizing, performing and implementing value engineering work.
CMCET 832. Land Development. 3 hours. Development of land for commercialization/improvement. Introduction to land development design, governmental planning and regulations, project approvals, site analysis, environmental considerations, development patterns and principles, site development, utility integration, property surveying and law. Use of case studies.
CMCET 833. Estimating and Bidding Strategy. 3 hours. (3 hours lecture). Strategy of contracting to maximize profit through overhead distribution, break even analysis, probability and statistical technique, a realistic risk and uncertainty objective, and bid analysis both in theory and in practice. Prerequisites: CMCET 631 Construction Estimating I and 639 Construction Estimating II or equivalent, graduate standing.
CMCET 834. Advanced Construction Management. 3 hours. (3 hours lecture). Existing and emerging systems for designing, planning, and construction of projects. Changing roles, relationships, and responsibilities of the parties involved. Time-cost relationships for various construction operations.
CMCET 835. Advanced Construction Structures. 3 hours. (3 hours lecture). Methods of analysis for framed structures, trusses, rigid frames, statically indeterminate structures, composite materials. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional finite element analysis.
EET 840. Signal Processing. 3 hours. Theoretical and practical applications of signal processing techniques. Transform and filter theory and applications. Topics include FIR filters IIR filters Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms, and Z transforms. Prerequisite: MATH 155 Calculus II.
EET 841. Linear Control Theory. 3 hours. Basic elements of linear time invariant control systems. Topics include engineering system elements. Laplace transforms, measurement, manipulation, and control analysis and design in the linear time invariant situation. Prerequisite: EET 840 Signal Processing.
EET 845. Advanced Microprocessor Systems and Applications. 3 hours. Microcomputer systems and applications including 16/32 Bit Microprocessors, digital signal processing (DSP) and Microcontrollers. Assembly language programming using development systems. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours undergraduate work in microprocessor systems (hardware and software applications).
ETECH 852. Integrated Design and Manufacturing Concepts. 3 hours. Product design and manufacturing from concept to completed project including automated design and manufacturing, solid modeling for design and analysis, prototype and mold development, material selection, packaging, quality, cost, lean manufacturing, six sigma and concurrent manufacturing.
PET 882. Advanced Plastics Materials and Processes. 3 hours. Overview of thermoplastic and thermoset materials and processes. Laboratory work required. Not open to graduates of PSU Plastics Engineering Technology undergraduate degree.
PET 885. Composite Materials and Testing. 3 hours. New and advanced techniques of processing composites including resin structures and non-destructive testing techniques associated with composites. Laboratory work required.
ETECH 888. Design of Experiments. 3 hours. Inferential statistics, DOE Language and Concepts, Experimentation using One-Way and Multi-Way Classifications using ANOVA, Linear Regression, Two-Level Factorial Experiments and Fractional Factorial Experiments. Software applications. Prerequisite: Statistics course.
ETECH 890. Research and Thesis. 3-6 hours. Development of a thesis under Option 1. Prerequisite: TTED 891 Methods of Research. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours. May be taken as graded or pass-fail.
ETECH 895. Advanced Topics in Engineering Technology. 1-6 hours. Selected topics in engineering technology. Study pertains to a distinct body of technical knowledge. May be repeated if subject matter is different. Research paper and presentation to ETECH Graduate Committee required. Prerequisite: Written permission of the instructor required.
ETECH 899. Quantitative Decision Making in Industry. 3 hours. Methods of utilizing quantitative techniques in production planning, manufacturing engineering, quality control and product marketing for modern industry.
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