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)
A survey of the engineering world with a technologist's perspective to provide the skills and knowledge required to pursue an engineering technology career. Recommended:
MTH 105.
Credits
3(3-0)
An overview of industrial materials including metals, plastics, composites and ceramics. Topics include material properties, material selection, and material testing.
Credits
3(2-2)
Letterpress, gravure, screen printing, bookbinding, and basic principles and processes of graphic reproduction.
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)
Design, development, and construction of wood prototypes, utilizing appropriate wood materials and supplies, involving efficient and safe use of tools, machines, and industrial processes.
Credits
3(1-4)
Introduction to the processing of metal materials through casting, fabricating, machining, and basic welding.
Credits
3(1-4)
An introductory study of operational and scientific principles related to energy sources used as prime movers. To include gasoline, diesel, rotary, turbine, and jet engines.
Credits
3(2-2 )
A quantitative comparison and analysis of current alternative energy technologies and systems. Quantitative Reasoning.
Credits
3(2-2)
Consumer protection course designed to provide fundamental mechanical understanding of the automobile. Lab activities include light repair and essential maintenance procedures.
Credits
2(1-2)
The utilization of mathematical and statistical tools to improve product and process quality. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisite:
MTH 105; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Recommended: STA 282.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
A study of basic surveying applications in the planning, design, layout, and construction of our physical environment and infrastructure. Prerequisite: MTH 106 or 130; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(2-2)
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)
Study and engineering application of relationship between the forces acting on a body, the mass of the body, and the motion of the body. Prerequisites:
IET 279 or
EGR 251 with a C- or better;
EGR 200 with a C- or better;
MTH 132 or 133; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(3-0)
A study of hydraulic and pneumatic technologies related to the generation, transmission, and control of fluid power in fluid power systems. Prerequisites:
MTH 130 or
IET 180; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Recommended:
IET 120 or
MTH 105.
Credits
3(2-2)
A study of the fundamentals of applied circuits including Direct Current (DC) circuits, Alternating Current (AC) circuits, and basic electronics. Prerequisites: One of the followings:
MTH 130, 132, 133;
PHY 131 or 146;
PHY 171 or 176; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(2-2)
Ideation, conceptualization, and development of consumer products. Utilization of freestyle and NURBS based computer-aided design tools to solve product design problems. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite:
IET 226; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(2-2)
Study of methods, materials, tools, and equipment for productivity measurements and improvement. Prerequisites:
IET 170; one of: STA 282, 382, 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 120 or
CHM 131; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
Introduction to principal concepts and methods of fluid mechanics. Topics include pressure, hydrostatics, buoyancy; mass and momentum conservation; flow through pipes; and pumps. Prerequisites:
IET 281 or
EGR 253;
EGR 200 with a 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)
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)
Development of the architectural drawing techniques, basic construction methods and materials, details, and planning for light commercial building. Prerequisite: Permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Recommended:
IET 357.
Credits
3(2-2)
Design, development and construction of wood prototypes in an advanced area of specialization including: bending, veneering, furniture construction, and use of jigs and fixtures. Prerequisites:
IET 116, 160; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(2-2)
Laboratory and classroom experience designed to develop skills and knowledge relating to noncommercial construction. Field experiences are used when applicable. Prerequisite: permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(1-4)
A comprehensive study of construction building code enforcement. Topics will include the permit process, inspection process, and the legal aspects of building code enforcement. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisite: permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Recommended:
IET 361.
Credits
3(3-0)
Introduces basic polymer formulation, properties of plastics materials, methods of molding plastics, and the fabrication and decoration of plastic articles. Prerequisites:
CHM 120 or 131;
IET 130, 170; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(2-2)
Comprehensive study of the International Building Codes. Topics include International Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fire Codes. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisite: permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Recommended:
IET 361.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
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, 133, 217; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(2-2)
Programming and operation of CNC machines, including CNC vertical milling center and turning center. Emphasis on manual programming, CAM design, and machine setup and operation. Credit may not be earned in both
EGR 377 and
IET 377. Prerequisites:
IET 154, 170; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(2-2)
Introduction to methods of determining the internal stresses and deflections of basic load-carrying members of construction and machine applications. Prerequisites:
IET 279 or
EGR 251 with a C- or better;
EGR 200 with a C- or better;
MTH 132 or 133; Permission of E&T Advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(3-0)
Design, construction, operation, and service procedures involved in both reciprocating and rotary engines. Prerequisites: permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(1-4)
A comprehensive study of discrete devices and circuits, including diodes, transistors, single and multistage amplifiers, frequency response, and integrated operational amplifiers. Prerequisite: IET 292; 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)
This seminar format will be used to prepare students to take the Certified Industrial Technologist (CIT) Exam and for graduation. Open to graduating seniors only. CR/NC Only. Prerequisites: Final Semester of Program of Study of ITM Majors; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
1(1-0)
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)
The study of methods and tools used in the fields of human factors and ergonomics to design and improve jobs, tasks, and products. This course may be offered in all formats. Prerequisite:
IET 226; IET 324 or 327; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(3-0)
Supervised work experiences in industry. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: departmental permission.
Credits
2-8(Spec)
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)
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)
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)
Credit by examination for work experience of background in a given technical area for which no transferable credit has been earned. Prerequisites: certified record of work experience; approval of the department chairperson; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
1-30(Spec)
Principles of curriculum development and facility planning. Prerequisite: Open only to seniors; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(3-0)
Individual investigation and research to increase ones technical competency. Prerequisite: departmental pre-registration; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
2-5(Spec)
Mechanical components design, structural analysis, and mechanism analysis by using computer aided design system and simulation tools. Prerequisites:
IET 226, 350;
IET 379 or
EGR 255; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(2-2)
Fundamentals of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing concepts as interpreted in ASME standard Y14.5. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
IET 226; permission of E&T advisor.
Credits
3(2-2)
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)
This course provides students with an introduction to concepts and methods of heat transfer. Topics include one-dimensional steady and transient conduction and heat exchanger design. Prerequisites:
IET 352, 356; permission of E&T Advisor; cumulative GPA 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(3-0)
Theory and application of machine element fundamentals in design and analysis of mechanical systems forsafe operation. Prerequisites:
IET 350;
IET 379 or
EGR 255; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(2-2)
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)
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)
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)
The techniques of quantity survey for material, labor, and equipment to enable the students to organize data essential for estimating cost and time duration of projects. Prerequisite:
IET 361; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(3-0)
Design, installation and performance of mechanical systems (heating, air conditioning, and plumbing) in buildings. Prerequisites:
PHY 170,
MTH 130,
IET 361; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(3-0)
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 232; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(2-2)
A study of instrumentation and control technology including sensor measurements, analog signal conditioning, programmable logic control, and closed-loop control fundamentals. Prerequisites:
IET 352, 356, 375; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(2-2)
Advanced CNC programming techniques including advanced GM codes, 3D surface machining, and multi-axis programming in CNC vertical milling center and turning center. Prerequisites:
IET 226, 377; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(2-2)
This course provides an opportunity for students to apply skills of engineering and design to development and design in a nationally competitive setting. Prerequisites:
IET 170, 226; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(Spec)
Integration of design processes, techniques, systems, and technologies toward the solving of a product design problem. Prerequisite: IET 324; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Pre/Co-requisites:
IET 458 and Senior Standing.
Credits
3(1-4)
Individual investigation and research to increase ones technical competency. Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
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)
Comprehensive review of current factors that influence productivity. Emphasis is placed on the integration of people, methods, machines, materials, and management. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites:
IET 327; STA 282; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
A study of industrial management as a processof coordination that exhibits different patterns depending on the manager's level in the organization and functional responsibilities. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. 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)
General/special purpose, digital/analog computer applications in industry and automation with emphasis on input/output devices and process control. Prerequisite: 12 IET credit hours; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(3-0)
A study of the relationship between technology and environment. A systems approach is utilized to examine the optimization of technology within environmental constraints. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: 12 IET credit hours; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or graduate standing; permission of E&T advisor.
Credits
3(3-0)
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 327; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or senior/graduate standing and permission of instructor; permission of E&T advisor.
Credits
3(2-2)
A comprehensive study of safety management systems and their implication related to accident cost analysis and to programs which comply with state and federal standards. Prerequisite:
IET 327; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(3-0)
Developing interdisciplinary instructional units, manipulatives, and pedagogy to provide K-12 students with meaningful career awareness, exploration, and preparation experiences utilizing industrial materials, tools, and processes. Prerequisite: junior, senior or graduate status in teacher education; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(2-2)
Workshop for planning and constructing three-dimensional teaching aids and devices in various curriculum areas of the elementary and secondary grades. Prerequisite: senior status; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
2(1-2)
Product design principles, structural, aesthetic, and intellectual property considerations, and product function are discussed. Focus on concept development, evaluation, and prototyping. Prerequisites:
IET 226; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or Graduate Standing; permission of E&T advisor.
Credits
3(3-0)
A workshop on estimating, scheduling, building codes, and construction techniques for frame buildings. Prerequisites: permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Recommended:
IET 361.
Credits
3(0-6)
A comprehensive study of construction safety standards, practices, and procedures. Prerequisites: permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Recommended:
IET 361.
Credits
3(3-0)
A study of electro mechanical devices, industrial robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and automated work cell designs. Prerequisites:
IET 375;
MTH 132; CPS 150 or
CPS 180; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(2-2)
Comprehensive study of the principles of Green Building and Sustainability. Topics include sustainability, xeriscaping, high performance building, energy efficiency, indoor air quality and environmental stewardship. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites:
IET 361, 368; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or graduate standing; permission of E&T advisor.
Credits
3(3-0)
A comprehensive study of construction management standards, practices, and procedures with emphasis on the legal aspects of the private, federal, and state construction industries. Prerequisites:
IET 361,
IET 561; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Credits
1-6(Spec)