Engineering Technology Major

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The mission of the Engineering Technology degree is to provide critical thinking skills and knowledge of engineering technologies. The Engineering Technology degree provides students a background in applied electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering technology courses by combining hands-on laboratory training with mathematics, science, and general education.

Successful graduates often seek employment in fields such as production, design, engineering, construction, manufacturing and operations, and maintenance.

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

	Hours
Basic Curriculum	41
Other Core Requirements*	18
Engineering Technology Major	66
CET/ET/MG Electives	6
TOTAL	131

*UWA 101 is required for beginning freshmen at UWA and for transfer students who transfer fewer than 20 hours.

Degree programs offered by the Division of Engineering and Technology share a common core of courses. Students in these programs must complete the Basic Curriculum and the major curriculum below.

V. Other Core Requirements

A. Eight semester hours from the following:

(If not already taken as part of the Basic Curriculum)

PH 201. Physics I with Algebra Credits: 4
PH 202. Physics II with Algebra Credits: 4
OR
PH 211. Physics I with Calculus Credits: 4
PH 212. Physics II with Calculus Credits: 4

B. Six semester hours from the following:

(If not already taken as part of the Basic Curriculum)

MH 114. Precalculus Trigonometry Credits: 3
MH 121. Calculus I Credits: 4

C. Four semester hours from the following:

CET 205. Microcomputer Applications Credits: 3
UWA 101. Freshman Seminar Credits: 1

Engineering Technology Major Degree Component: 66 hours

CET 285. Network Maintenance and Support Credits: 3
CET 300. Programming I Credits: 3
CET 305. Computerized Data Analytics Credits: 3
EH 200. Technical Communications Credits: 3
ET 101. Introduction to Engineering Technology Credits: 3
ET 221. AC/DC Theory I Credits: 3
ET 222. Solid State Electronics Credits: 3
ET 230. Print Reading and CAD Credits: 3
ET 240. Fluid Power Credits: 3
ET 271. Electrical Motor Controls Credits: 3
ET 272. Electromechanical Controls Credits: 3
ET 281. Programmable Logic Controls I Credits: 3
ET 282. Programmable Logic Controls II Credits: 3
ET 320. Applied Statics Credits: 3
ET 330. Applied Strength of Material Credits: 3
ET 334. Computer-Aided Engineering Credits: 3
ET 335. Solid Modeling and 3D Printing Credits: 3
ET 351. Advanced Occupational Safety and Health Credits: 3
ET 400. Project Management for Engineering and Technology Credits: 3
ET 440. Applied Dynamics Credits: 3
ET 453. Statistical Quality Control Credits: 3
ET 491. Senior Project Credits: 3

Advisor Approved Electives: 6 hours

Advisor Approved CET or ET Electives: 6 hours