Engineering Technology

(TE) Mechanical behavior of materials and application to engineering structures. Hands-on experience in various material testing and experimental stress analysis methods. Introduction to engineering data analysis and report writing. Investigate various types of mechanical behavior in response to loading conditions. Topics will include tension, impact, fatigue, and torsion testing, stress wave experimentation, strain gages, and combined stress analysis. Prerequisites: ENGR& 225 or concurrent enrollment, OR instructor permission.

(NS) Thermodynamic properties of matter. First and second law analysis of engineering systems. Energy interactions, performance and efficiency of engineering devices, power cycles, and refrigeration cycles. Prerequisites: CHEM& 162 AND MATH& 152 AND PHYS& 241; OR instructor permission.

(NS) Introduction to mechanics of solids; stress, strain and their relationships; torsion; and bending. Prerequisites: MATH& 152 AND ENGR& 214 with grade of C or higher; OR instructor permission.

(NS) Numerical solutions to problems in engineering and science using modern scientific computing tools. Application of mathematical judgment in selecting computational algorithms and communicating results. Introduction to MATLAB programming for numerical computation. Prerequisites: MATH& 163 with grade of C or higher; OR instructor permission.

See also Manufacturing Technology/Precision Machining, Engineering The Engineering Technology program is designed to provide skills and knowledge in a variety of technical design subjects, including computer aided design (CAD) software such as CATIA version 5, Solid Works and AutoCAD. Skills learned in this program are taught using applied methods where training is practical and hands-on. In addition to the Student Core Learning Outcomes, the Program Specific Outcomes include: • Solve technical mathematical problems • Utilize basic engineering graphics with 2D CAD • Create multi-view drawings using 2D and 3D CAD • Create assembly drawings from 3D models • Create complex surfaced part models using 3D CAD • Design for producability and manufacturing ease • Document technical activities in written and verbal reports • Be prepared for successful employment

Introductory level course that uses a two-dimensional (2D) computer-aided design (CAD) software to aid in the theory and application of creating, modifying, analyzing, or optimizing a design. Apply standard borders, orthographic views, auxiliary views, and other standard drafting views and practices to create engineering drawings using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD). Prerequisites: DEVED 96 or CL 101

Introduction to solving technical problems in various manufactured assemblies for manufacturing technology students. Use of engineering and mechanical scales and precision measuring instruments to measure sizes, lengths and locations of shapes and features. Algebraic, geometric and trigonometric concepts will be applied at an introductory level to solve technical problems such as determining volumes and weights. Scientific calculator required. Prerequisites: Eligibility for MATH 76 or higher

This course is designed to apply basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry to practical problems encountered in technical design and the manufacturing industry. The course includes problems focusing on composites, technical design, welding, precision machining and CNC topics. Students will be introduced to an electronic spreadsheet to perform their calculations. Prerequisites: ENG T 101 or MATH 76 or placement into MATH 86 or higher

Introduction to Revit architectural design and documentation software tools and features. The course will explore the Building Information Modeling interface and focus on the basics of building creation, view controls navigation and the settings for controlling graphic properties, constrain the building designs with dimensions and relationships between elements, practice key editing and manipulating tools. Prerequisites: ENG T 100

Instruction in interpreting mechanical/manufacturing blueprints per ASME Y14.5. Emphasis on practical applications of this standard as applied to reading, interpreting, and trouble-shooting engineering production drawings.

Theory and application of dimensioning and tolerancing using Solid Works per American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Y14.5. Use of standard tolerances with a further emphasis on precision fits and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing on engineering production drawings. Prerequisites: ENG T 108 or ENG T 185 or ENGR& 114 and instructor permission.

Fundamentals of engineering graphics for preparation of designs and working drawings, using parametric solid modeling software as a design tool. Includes generation of detail and assembly drawings. Freehand sketching used to develop visualization skills and as an instrument for design conceptualization and communication. Prerequisites: DEVED 96 or CL 101

Introductory course examining practical applications using pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical components. Basic theories are discussed and typical hardware used in manufacturing is evaluated. Prerequisites: ENG T 100 or MATH 76 or eligibility for MATH 86 via a MATH assessment; OR instructor permission.

Introduction to parametric, three-dimensional modeling using CATIA 3D Experience. Focus on how to navigate within this software, how to create three-dimensional solid models using industry best practices, and then how to create and manipulate assemblies made from these parts. Prerequisites: DEVED 96 or CL 101

Introduction to parametric, three-dimensional modeling using CATIA V5. Focus on theory and application of engineering graphics, reading and creating technical drawings; navigating CATIA software, how to create 3-D solids and manipulate assemblies and generating 3-D wireframe and surfaces. Two years of industry design experience recommended. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Skills in advanced techniques and mastery of the following work benches: sketcher, part design and assembly, surface and surface analysis. Basic to intermediate introduction in the following workbenches; NC programming, sheet metal for aerospace, tubing and wiring. Prerequisites: ENG T 188; or ENG T 100, ENG T 185, and ENG T 193; and instructor permission.

Explores the techniques for using CATIA 3D Experience to produce working level engineering drawings. Detail and assembly drawings are created with attention focused on proper views, text, dimensions, tolerances, bills of material, borders and title blocks. Weldments, flat patterns and other special practices are also examined. Prerequisites: ENG T 185

Introduction to tooling design graphics. Create tooling fixtures used to create or assemble engineering parts. Each fixture will be created in the true 3D coordinates as well as proper techniques in the product structure. Focus on team approach to tool engineering design. Creation of tooling fixtures, composite molding fixture, DJ drill jig, CNC mill fixture and locating jigs used to create or assemble engineering parts. Prerequisites: ENG T 185

Expands on the knowledge learned in the Introduction to CAD with CATIA 3D Experience course by introducing tools and methodologies found in the Generative Structural Analysis, Free Style, Wireframe and Generative Shape Design Workbench. Students will be able to create and analyze surfaces with complex contours and verify its machinability and stress analysis. Prerequisites: ENG T 193

Advanced techniques and mastery of the following CATIA 3D Experience work benches: Knowledgeware, DMU Kinematics, Generative Structural Analysis, Generative Sheet Metal Design, Weld Design and Prismatic Machining. Focus on how to embed knowledge in design by applying formulas, using parameters and relations, motion simulation capabilities, performing first order mechanical analysis for 3D systems, designing sheet metal parts in concurrent engineering between the unfolded or folded part representations, and creating NC programs using 3 and 5 axis techniques dedicated to machining parts designed in 3D wireframe or solids geometry as a typical NC Programming techniques. Prerequisites: ENG T 183

Instruction on the use of AutoCAD tools for efficient creation of engineering drawings. Course includes instruction on the use of layouts and paper space; the creation and effective use of layers; how to use blocks, symbols and X-references to improve drafting productivity; the making of attributes and the means of extracting attribute information for generating of bills of materials and other documentation. Prerequisites: ENG T 100

Drafting fundamentals and orthographic interpretation necessary to create, manipulate, and understand mechanical and structural drawings. Proper naming conventions and release procedures. Use of engineering and mechanical scales and precision measuring instruments to measure sizes, lengths and locations of shapes and features; creating orthographic views on a detail, assembly and installation drawings. Print drawing and dataset checking as well as drawing revisions using ASME and ANSI standards; release procedures, naming conventions and applying bill of materials. Prerequisites: ENG T 185 and ENG T 108

Theory and application of dimensioning and tolerancing using CAD per American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Y14.5 and Y14.41. Use of standard tolerances with a further emphasis on precision fits and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) on engineering production drawings as well as applying GD&T with Model Based Definition (MBD) using the CAD three-dimensional graphics environment. Prerequisites: ENG T 204 or instructor permission

Study of forces acting on structures at rest; free-body diagrams, trusses, friction and related material, analysis of tension, compression, shear, deformation, torsion, stress, and deflection of members of commonly used materials in construction. Scientific calculator required. Prerequisites: ENG T 101 or MATH& 141 or instructor permission.

CAD Design projects for students in advanced manufacturing and technical design related fields. Students will be required to work individually and as a member of an assigned team to disassemble a precision mechanical assembly and redesign the assembly. Students will develop and document the redesign using a parametric 3D modeler to include a detailed parts list. Precision measuring equipment such as a caliper and micrometer is required for the class. Prerequisites: ENG T 259 and ENG T 193 or concurrent enrollment, or instructor permission.

Designed for the student who is seeking to improve skills in engineering technology in order to meet industry standards through additional lab time or who is seeking practice time prior to taking certifications tests. The class may be taken up to two times for credit.

Designed for the student who is seeking to improve current engineering technology skills through additional lab time or who is seeking practice time prior to taking certifications tests. The class may be taken up to two times for credit.

Examines materials and processes used in manufacturing. Topics include choice of materials and their properties; various processes for converting material into manufactured parts; and the interrelation between materials and processes, particularly regarding feasibility and cost. Prerequisites: ENG T 101 or MATH 76

Use of a 3D modeler (Solid Works) is used to prepare flat patterns, weldments, machining drawings, bills of material, and traditional 2D technical drawings. Use of a 3D CAM package (MasterCAM) to prepare code for a 3-axis milling machine. Prerequisites: ENG T 108 or ENGR& 114 or equivalent, or instructor permission.