DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Chair: Dr. Peter B. Rim, 166 Science and Technology Bldg., 256-765-4439
Faculty: TBD
The Engineering Technology degree provides a foundational background in general sciences as well as a
comprehensive background in traditional industrial technologies, evolving technologies, and a focused study in
electrical and mechanical engineering. The program is designed to prepare graduates for positions in emerging
technologies, industrial operations, and general management that require a strong knowledge in engineering
principles as they relate to fabrication. Emerging technologies include green energy, robotics, and other
programming driven electro-mechanical devices. Graduates benefit from the combination of an engineering
based theoretical and practical application education with an appropriately supplemented background for later
advancement into management positions. Typical entry-level positions include, Process Engineer, Design
Engineer, Project Engineer, Production Scheduler, Maintenance Engineer, and Applications Engineer. Students
in the program develop knowledge and competencies in the focus area of Engineering Technology consisting of
the studies including electrical and mechanical power systems, material and manufacturing methods,
management of the industrial processes and organizations, effective oral and written communication, and the
application of physical science and mathematics principles necessary to understand and solve global
technological and economic challenges.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Course
Credit
A. General Education Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
For general education requirements and additional requirements for UNA students, refer to
Academic Procedures and Requirements.
Engineering Technology majors must complete:
Area II. Literature of the World I (EN 231)
Literature of the World II (EN 232)
Ethics (PHL 205)
(3)
(3)
(3)
Area III. Pre-calculus Algebra and Trigonometry (MA 115)
(4)
OR Pre-Calculus Algebra (MA 112) and Pre-Calculus Trigonometry (MA 113)
General Chemistry (CH 111)
General Physics I (PH 241)
(4)
(4)
Area IV. Survey of World Civilizations To 1500 (HI 101)
Survey of World Civilizations Since 1500 (HI 102)
Communications in a Global Age (COM 205)
Current Social Problems (SO 222)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
Substitution of other Courses which meet General Education Guidelines at Discretion of Department Chair
B. Major Core Requirements:
Introduction to Engineering Technology (ET 100) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Computer Aided Drafting and Design (ET 150) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manufacturing Processes (ET 200) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electricity/Electronics Fundamentals and Green Energy (ET 210) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital Electronics (ET 220) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Economics and Product Design (ET 240) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Materials Science (ET 300) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to Solid Modeling (ET 310) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Statics and Strength of Materials (ET 320) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
Power Transfer Technology (ET 340) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Robotics and Automated Manufacturing (ET 350) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Electrical Circuits and Devices (ET 360)…………………………………………...3
Engineering Technology Capstone (ET 495) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Prescribed Supporting Courses:
Substitution of Higher Level Courses at Discretion of Department Chair.
Computer Skills for Problem Solving (CS 135)……………………………………3
Computer Science I (CS 155)……………………………………………………….3
Technical Editing (EN 439-W)………………………………………………………3
Occupational Safety and Health (IH 301) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Calculus for Business and Life Sciences I (MA 121). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Calculus for Business and Life Sciences II (MA 122) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Applied Statistics I (MA 345) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Physics II (PH 242) ..………………………………………………………4
C. Minor
A minor is not required for this major.
D. General Elective hours to bring total to 120 .
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