IET - Industrial & Engineering Tech
An introduction to the language of industry; includes lettering, sketching, pictorials, multiview projection, dimensioning, auxiliaries, sections, developments, and computer-assisted drafting. Requires no previous experience.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
An overview of industrial materials including metals, plastics, composites and ceramics. Topics include material properties, material selection, and material testing.
Credits
3(2-2)
Focus on engineering design fundamentals, design processes, and the utilization of graphics within design. Computer-Aided design and product data management techniques are covered.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to the processing of metal materials through casting, fabricating, machining, and basic welding.
Credits
3(1-4)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Development and production of engineering and technical models with a mechanical computer-aided design system. An introduction to parametric design and modeling. Prerequisite:
IET 154; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
IET 154; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Corequisites
None.
Explores resultants, static equilibrium in trusses, frames, beams, and machines. Includes centroids, mass moment of inertia, and systems involving friction and distributed loads. Prerequisites: One of the following: MTH 130, 132, 133; PHY 130 or 145; PHY 170 or 175; permission of E&T Advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
One of the following: MTH 130, MTH 132, MTH 133; PHY 130 or PHY 145; PHY 170 or PHY 175; permission of E&T Advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Corequisites
None.
Study of methods, materials, tools, and equipment for productivity measurements and improvement. Prerequisites: IET 170; one of: STA 282QR, STA 382QR, STA 392; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(3-0)
A study of the principles and practices of safety management with emphasis on occupational safety standards and loss control. Prerequisite:
CHM 131 or
CHM 141; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
CHM 131 or CHM 141; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Corequisites
None.
Study of mechanisms with graphical and analytical analysis of displacement, velocity, acceleration, motion, gearing, gear trains, linkages, and cams. Prerequisite: IET 279 or EGR 251 with a grade of C- or better; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of thermodynamics and basic tools necessary to obtain quantitative solutions to common engineering applications involving energy and its conversion, conservation and transfer. Prerequisites:
PHY 145QR, 175 or
PHY 130QR, 170; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PHY 145QR, PHY 175 or PHY 130QR, PHY 170; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Corequisites
None.
Modern house planning resulting in a complete set of plans and specifications. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites: permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(1-4)
Prerequisites
Permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Corequisites
None.
Introduces basic polymer formulation, properties of plastics materials, methods of molding plastics, and the fabrication and decoration of plastic articles. Prerequisites:
CHM 131 or 141;
IET 130, 170; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
CHM 131 or 141; IET 130, 170; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Corequisites
None.
Comprehensive study of International Residential Code for One and Two- Family Dwellings. Topics include all residence code requirements for building a home according to IRC 2000. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites: permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Recommended: IET 361.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to industrial robotics, including robot terms, classifications, coordinate systems, components and operation, and programming. Prerequisites: CPS 180 or EGR 200; IET 291 or EGR 290; One of: MTH 132, MTH 133, MTH 217; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(2-2)
Individual investigation and research to increase ones technical competency. Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Corequisites
None.
Engineering and technology applications, issues, and perspectives in international settings. Travel abroad required. May be repeated once. Any interested students should contact the IET Department. Prerequisites: 12 hours of IET credit; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
12 hours of IET credit; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Corequisites
None.
The study of methods and tools used in the fields of human factors and ergonomics to design and improve jobs, tasks, and products. Prerequisite: IET 226; IET 324 or 327; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
IET 226; IET 324 or IET 327; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Corequisites
None.
Supervised work experiences in industry. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: departmental permission.
Credits
2-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Departmental permission.
Corequisites
None.
Study of plant layout through the development of overall layout including location, planning, detailing, diagrams, and design of manufacturing and service facilities for efficient flow. Prerequisite: IET 326; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
IET 326; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2
Corequisites
None.
A study of product reliability and safety factors affecting the design, production, distribution, sales, and use. Prerequisite: 12 hours of IET coursework; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
12 hours of IET coursework; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Corequisites
None.
Study of specific quality techniques used by production departments to monitor processes, products, and reliability so quality can be improved. Prerequisite: STA 282 or 382; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
STA 282 or STA 382; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Corequisites
None.
Fundamentals of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing concepts as interpreted in ASME standard Y14.5. Prerequisite: IET 226; permission of E&T advisor.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
IET 226; permission of E&T advisor
Corequisites
None.
Experiments utilizing a variety of mechanical devices and systems to demonstrate fundamental concepts in mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer. Prerequisites: IET 351, IET 352, IET 356, IET 379; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(1-4)
Prerequisites
IET 351, IET 352, IET 356, IET 379; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Corequisites
None.
Covers the process of planning and developing tools, fixtures, and devices for efficient and economical manufacture of a product. Prerequisites: IET 170, IET 226; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
IET 170, IET 226; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Corequisites
None.
Development and production of industrial and engineering designs with conceptual and parametric surface modeling tools. Utilization of curve and surface functions to interpret engineering designs. Prerequisites: IET 226, MTH 132; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Recommended: IET 324.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
IET 226, 365; MTH 132; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Corequisites
None.
Advanced surface modeling with a focus on the definition of freeform surfaces. Topics include freeform surface modeling, computer graphics, Bezier curves, B-splines, and NURBS. Prerequisites: EGR 200; IET 458; MTH 223 or MTH 232; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
EGR 200; IET 458; MTH 223 or MTH 232; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Corequisites
None.
Individual investigation and research to increase ones technical competency. Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Corequisites
None.
The integration of appropriate methods, procedures, and techniques for the analysis of industrial projects and implementation of solutions via a team approach. Labs to be arranged. Prerequisites: IET 450, 454 with a signed Mechanical Engineering Technology Major or IET 324, 458 with a signed Product Design Engineering Technology Major or IET 377, 500 with a signed Industrial Engineering Technology Major.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
IET 450, 454 with a signed Mechanical Engineering Technology Major or IET 324, 458 with a signed Product Design Engineering Technology Major or IET 377, 500 with a signed Industrial Engineering Technology Major
Corequisites
None.
Comprehensive review of current factors that influence productivity. Emphasis is placed on the integration of people, methods, machines, materials, and management. Prerequisites: IET 327; STA 282; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
IET 327; STA 282; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
A study of industrial management as a process of coordination that exhibits different patterns depending on the manager's level in the organization and functional responsibilities. Prerequisites: STA 282; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or graduate standing and statistics competency; permission of E&T advisor.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
STA 282; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or graduate standing and statistics competency; permission of E&T advisor
Corequisites
None.
The study of human characteristics, capacities and limitations for the design of productive, safe, and comfortable work spaces, tools, equipment, tasks, and facilities. Prerequisites: IET 324WI; permission of E&T advisor, cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or graduate standing in Engineering.
Credits
3(2-2)