Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology
The Engineering Technology Council of the American Society for Engineering Education defines Engineering Technology as the profession in which knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences gained by higher education, experience and practices is devoted primarily to the implementation and extension of existing technology for the benefit of humanity.
Engineering technology education focuses primarily on the applied aspects of science and engineering aimed at preparing graduates for practice in that portion of the technological spectrum closest to product improvement, manufacturing, and engineering operational functions. Graduates of bachelors engineering technology programs are referred to as “engineering technologists.” Engineering technologists are ideally suited for industries that deal with application, manufacturing, implementation, engineering operation, sales and production.
The Engineering Technology unit offers two four-year degree programs: Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET). The EET program includes three options: Control Systems, Electronic Systems, and Computer Systems. The MET program includes two technical elective blocks: Construction and Maintenance. The goal of the Engineering Technology programs is to prepare well educated, highly skilled, and socially and professionally responsible engineering technologists from a diverse population of students so that they can have productive and rewarding careers at local, state and national levels. Graduates will be well grounded in the fundamentals of engineering, mathematics, science, communications, and problem solving. The MET program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science
The objective of the Electrical Engineering Technology Program is to educate students to be practical and qualified engineering technologists. Careers may include design and development, technical sales, and operation and maintenance in the field of electrical engineering. Graduates will be socially and professionally responsible and possess skills for life-long learning. To continuously improve the quality of education, the program utilizes input from employers, alumni, and an industry advisory board. The EET program offers three options: Control Systems, Electronic Systems, and Computer Systems. Students must take all courses in the option of their interest unless they receive a written approval from the program coordinator.
Courses in Engineering Technology tend to be sequential. It is very important that students have the proper prerequisites. When in doubt students should check with their faculty mentor.
A summary of the hours necessary for graduation follows:
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Sem. Hrs. |
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I. University Core Curriculum and other General Education Requirements |
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University Core Curriculum |
48 |
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*First-Year Seminar |
2 |
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II. Common Engineering Technology courses |
37 |
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III. Common Electrical Engineering Technology
courses |
19 |
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IV. Major Option Courses |
22 or 24 |
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Total |
128 or 130 |
*Transfer students with 24 or more hours are exempt from First-Year
Seminar.
The specific requirements for each aspect of the Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology are indicated below.
| I. |
University Core Curriculum and Other General Education Requirements |
| See “University Core Curriculum Program”. Engineering Technology students are to take the following University Core Curriculum courses: |
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MATH 2413 Calculus I |
4 |
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PHYS 2425 University Physics I |
4 |
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PHYS 2426 University Physics II |
4 |
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| Engineering Technology students must take two courses in Physics even if the natural science portion of the core curriculum is satisfied by other means. Students transferring to A&M-Corpus Christi from other institutions may have various means for fulfilling the core curriculum. Please refer to the “General Education Requirement” in the catalog section entitled “Undergraduate Programs.” |
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UCCP 1101 First-Year Seminar I 1
UCCP 1102 First-Year Seminar II |
1
1 |
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| II. |
Common Engineering Technology courses |
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MATH 2312 Pre Calculus
MATH 2414 Calculus II
MGMT 3312 Behavior in Organizations
ENTC 1203 Introduction to Engineering Technology
ENTC 1304 Engineering Design Graphics I
CHEM 1111/1311 General Chemistry I
COSC 1435 Introduction to Problem Solving with Computers
ENTC 2414 Circuit Analysis I
ENTC 3415 Circuit Analysis II
ENTC 4315 Project Justification and Management
ENTC 4350 Capstone Projects |
3
4
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
3 |
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| III. |
Common Electrical Engineering Technology courses |
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ENTC 3416 Digital Fundamentals
ENTC 3418 Microprocessors/Microcontrollers
ENTC 3444 Electronic Devices and Circuits I
ENTC 3445 Electronic Devices and Circuits II
ENTC 4322 Programmable Logic Controllers |
4
4
4
4
3
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| IV. |
EET Major Options |
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The student may select one of the following three options: |
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Control Systems (22 Sem. Hrs.)
MATH 3315 Differential Equations
ENTC 2403 Statics and Dynamics
ENTC 3323 Manufacturing Automation
ENTC 3406 Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power
ENTC 4446 Control Systems I
ENTC 4448 Control Systems II
Electronic Systems (22 Sem. Hrs.)
MATH 3315 Differential Equations
ENTC 3323 Manufacturing Automation
ENTC 3450 Electronic System Design
ENTC 4420 Embedded Microprocessor Systems
ENTC 4446 Control Systems I
ENTC 4448 Control Systems II
Computer Systems (24 Sem. Hrs.)
MATH 2305 Discrete Mathematics I
ENTC 4420 Embedded Systems
COSC 1436 Introduction to Problem Solving with Computers II
COSC 2437 Data Structures
COSC 3346 Computer System Software
COSC 3342 Network Design and Management
COSC 4342 Distributed Processing and Networking |
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3 |
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| Suggested Course of Study: |
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| Freshman Year |
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Fall |
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MATH 2312 Pre Calculus
CHEM 1311 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1111 General Chemistry Lab I
ENTC 1203 Introduction to Engineering Technology
Univ. Core: Triad Courses
Total Hours |
3
3
1
2
7
16 |
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Spring |
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MATH 2413 Calculus I
ENTC 2414 Circuit Analysis I
ENTC 1304 Engineering Design Graphics I
Univ. Core: Triad Courses
Total Hours
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4
4
3
7
18 |
Sophomore Year |
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Fall |
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MATH 2414 Calculus II
PHYS 2425 University Physics I
COSC 1435 Introduction to Problem Solving with Computers I
ENTC 3415 Circuit Analysis II
Total Hours |
4
4
4
4
16 |
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Spring |
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Option course (MATH 3315 or MATH 2305)
PHYS 2426 University Physics II
ENTC 3416 Digital Fundamentals
ENTC 3444 Electronic Devices and Circuits I
Option course (ENTC 3323 or COSC 1436)
Total Hours |
3
4
4
4
3 or 4
18 or 19 |
| Junior Year |
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Fall |
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ENTC 3418 Microprocessors/Microcontrollers
ENTC 3445 Electronic Devices and Circuits II
ENTC 4322 Programmable Logic Controllers
MGMT 3312 Behavior in Organizations
Univ. Core: Core Elective
Total Hours |
4
4
3
3
3
17 |
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Spring |
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Option course (ENTC 4446 or COSC 2437)
Option course (ENTC 2403, ENTC 3450, or COSC 3346)
Univ. Core: Core Elective
Total Hours |
4
4or 3
6
13 or 14 |
Senior Year |
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Fall |
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ENTC 4315 Project Justification and Management
Option course (ENTC 4448 or COSC 3342)
Option course ( ENTC 3406, ENTC 4420)
Univ. Core: Core Elective
Total Hours |
3
4 or 3
4
6
16 or 17 |
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Spring |
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Option course (COSC 4342)
ENTC 4350 Capstone Projects
Univ. Core: Core Elective
Total Hours
Total for degree |
3
3
6
9 or 12
128 or 130 hours |
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science
The objective of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program is to educate students to be practical and qualified engineering technologists. The Program is focused at preparing graduates for productive and rewarding careers in design, installation, manufacturing, testing, technical sales or maintenance of mechanical systems that require an understanding of materials, processes and machine elements. Graduates will be socially and professionally responsible and possess skills for life-long learning.
Courses in Engineering Technology tend to be sequential. It is very important that students have the proper prerequisites. When in doubt students should check with their faculty mentor.
A summary of the hours necessary for graduation follows:
| |
|
|
Sem. Hrs. |
| |
I. |
University Core Curriculum and other General Education Requirements |
|
| |
|
University Core Curriculum Program |
48 |
| |
|
*First-Year Seminar |
2 |
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II. |
Common Engineering Technology courses |
37 |
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III. |
Common Mechanical Engineering Technology courses |
36 |
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IV. |
Technical Elective Block |
9 |
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Total
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132 |
*Transfer students with 24 or more hours are exempt from First-Year
Seminar.
The specific requirements for each aspect of the Bachelor of Science degree
in Control Systems Engineering Technology are indicated on the following pages.
| I. |
University Core Curriculum and other General Education Requirements
See “University Core Curriculum Program”.
|
|
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|
|
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Engineering Technology students are to take the following Core Curriculum courses: |
|
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MATH 2413 Calculus I |
4 |
| |
PHYS 2425 University Physics I |
4 |
| |
PHYS 2426 University Physics II |
4 |
| |
|
|
| Engineering Technology students must take two courses in Physics even if the natural science portion of the core curriculum is satisfied by other means. Students transferring to A&M-Corpus Christi from other institutions may have various means for fulfilling the core curriculum. Please refer to the “General Education Requirement” in “Undergraduate Programs.” |
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UCCP 1101 First-Year Seminar I |
1 |
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UCCP 1102 First-Year Seminar II |
1 |
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| II. |
Common Engineering Technology courses |
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MATH 2312 Pre Calculus
MATH 2414 Calculus II
MGMT 3312 Behavior in Organizations
ENTC 1203 Introduction to Engineering Technology
ENTC 1304 Engineering Design Graphics I
CHEM 1111/1311 General Chemistry I
COSC 1435 Introduction to Problem Solving with Computers
ENTC 2414 Circuit Analysis I
ENTC 3415 Circuit Analysis II
ENTC 4315 Project Justification and Management
ENTC 4350 Capstone Projects
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3
4
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
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| III. |
Common Mechanical Engineering Technology courses |
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ENTC 2202 Manufacturing Process I
ENTC 2204 Manufacturing Process II
ENTC 2305 Engineering Design Graphics I
ENTC 2403 Statics and Dynamics
ENTC 3310 Material Science I
ENTC 3312 Material Science II
ENTC 3316 Strength of Materials
ENTC 3320 Thermodynamics
ENTC 3332 Design of Machine Elements I
ENTC 3406 Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power
ENTC 4320 Heat Transfer
ENTC 4334 Design of Machine Elements II |
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
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| IV. |
Technical Elective Block
The student may elect to take either block of technical electives, but may not
select courses from both blocks. Students with special interests may submit
a proposal for an alternate 9-hour block to the Engineering Technology advisor
for approval prior to taking any alternate course. |
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Construction Block
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ENTC 3346 Cost Estimating
ENTC 4348 Structural Steel Construction
ENTC 4349 Reinforced Concrete Construction
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3
3
3 |
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Maintenance Block
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ENTC 4335 Rotating Equipment
ENTC 4336 Reliability of Fixed Equipment
ENTC 4338 Reliability Centered Maintenance
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3
3
3 |
Suggested Course of Study:
Freshman Year
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Fall |
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MATH 2312 Pre Calculus
CHEM 1311 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1111 General Chemistry Lab I
ENTC 1203 Introduction to Engineering Technology
Univ. Core: Triad Courses
Total Hours |
3
3
1
2
7
16 |
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Spring |
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MATH 2413 Calculus I
ENTC 1304 Engineering Design Graphics I
ENTC 2414 Circuit Analysis I
Univ. Core: Triad Courses
Total Hours |
4
3
4
7
18 |
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Sophomore Year
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Fall |
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MATH 2414 Calculus II
PHYS 2425 University Physics I
COSC 1435 Introduction to Problem Solving with Computers I
ENTC 3415 Circuit Analysis II
Total Hours |
4
4
4
4
16 |
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Spring |
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ENTC 2202 Manufacturing Process I
ENTC 2305 Engineering Design Graphics II
ENTC 2403 Statics and Dynamics
ENTC 3310 Material Science I
Univ. Core: Core Elective
Total Hours |
2
3
4
3
6
18 |
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Junior Year
Fall |
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ENTC 2204 Manufacturing Process II
ENTC 3312 Material Science II
ENTC 3316 Strength of Materials
ENTC 3406 Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power
Univ. Core: Core Elective
Total Hours |
2
3
3
4
6
18 |
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Spring |
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ENTC xxxx Technical Elective I
MGMT 3312 Behavior in Organizations
ENTC 3332 Design of Machine Elements I
PHYS 2426 University Physics II
Univ. Core: Core Elective
Total Hours |
3
3
3
4
3
16 |
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| Senior Year |
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Fall |
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ENTC 3320 Thermodynamics |
3
3
3
3
3
15 |
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ENTC 4315 Project Management |
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ENTC Technical Elective II |
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ENTC 4334 Design of Machine Elements II |
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Univ. Core: Core Elective |
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Total Hours |
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Spring |
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ENTC 4320 Heat Transfer |
3
3
3
6
15
132 |
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ENTC 4350 Capstone Projects |
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ENTC Technical Elective III |
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Univ. Core: Core Elective |
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Total Hours |
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Total for degree |
CONTACT INFORMATION
Engineering Technology Program, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5797.
Web: http://www.sci.tamucc.edu/~entc/.
Undergraduate Courses
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