E T - ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

A course prerequisite of junior or senior standing in E T refers to the completion of a specific block of courses selected to insure that students have the appropriate background. Details are available from engineering technology academic advisers or from the departmental office.

E T 100 N. Introduction to Problem Solving 3 cr.

Practical application of arithmetic calculations and equations, units and dimensions, as well as graphical methods to problems encountered in technology.

E T 101. Introduction to Engineering Technology 1 cr.

The development of engineering technology, with an introduction to engineering technology, education, and practice. Graded S/U.

E T 104. Soldering Techniques 1 cr. (3P)

Fundamentals of soldering, desoldering, and quality inspection of printed circuit boards.

E T 106. Drafting Concepts/Computer Drafting Fundamentals I 4 cr. (2+4P)

Basic drafting skills, terminology, and visualization. Introduction to principles and fundamentals of computer-aided drafting. Prerequisite: OECS 125, OECS 207, or consent of instructor. Branch campuses only. Same as DRFT 112.

E T 107. Introduction to Materials Management 3 cr.

The basics of production and inventory control, with overviews of forecasting, purchasing, physical inventory, inventory and warehouse management, and the elements of distribution including transportation, packaging and materials handling. Branch campuses only.

E T 109. Computer Drafting Fundamentals 3 cr. (2+2P)

Same as DRFT 109.

E T 110. Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting and Design 3 cr.

Introduction to computer-aided drafting and design using 3-D solid modeling software.

E T 115. Introduction to Environmental Technology 3 cr.

Provides an introduction to the fields of environmental science and environmental engineering. Includes engineering aspects of current environmental issues and the effects of pollution on local, state, national and worldwide scales. Required for all advanced hazardous materials courses. Corequisite: either MATH 120 or high school chemistry, or CHEM 110G. Carlsbad branch campus only.

E T 116. Industrial Processes 2 cr. (1+2P)

Manufacturing processes with projects in welding, foundry, and sheet metal. Corequisites: E T 106 and MATH 120.

E T 120. Computation and Presentation Software 3 cr.

The use of database, spreadsheet, and presentation software in the field of engineering technology. Introduction to Internet resources and construction of homepages.

E T 121. Applied Radiation Technology 3 cr. (1+2P)

Introduction to atomic and nuclear structure, radioactivity, radiation effects, and detection and measurement techniques. Required for all advanced radioactive materials courses. Prerequisite: MATH 120. Corequisite: PHYS 211.

E T 122. Fundamentals of Computer Applications 3 cr. (2+2P)

Introduction to computer technology including computer hardware and software principles. Topics include the historical development of computers, basic computer architecture, use of computer hardware devices, and the introduction of several application software packages. Branch campuses only.

E T 123. Computer Support Center Principles 3 cr.

Introduction to computer support center management and operation fundamentals. Topics include defining the role of a computer support center, inventory management, documenting repair databases, providing user training, developing interpersonal skills, copyright laws, and software licensing issues. Branch campuses only.

E T 143. Civil/Survey Drafting I 3 cr. (2+2P)

Same as DRFT 143 and SUR 143. Prerequisite: DRFT 109.

E T 150. Validated Engineering Technology Credit 1-25 cr.

Transfer students from regionally accredited institutions may receive validated credit by examination to be used toward lower-division engineering technology degree requirements. The design, administration, and grading of each validation test is under the direction of the appropriate engineering technology program coordinator.

E T 153. Introduction to Computer Networks 3 cr.

Introduction to basic computer network fundamentals including International Open Systems Interconnect (OSI), the seven-layer model, and various networking hardware devices. Branch campuses only.

E T 154. Construction Methods and Communications 3 cr.

Blueprint reading, specifications, and introduction to materials used in construction.

E T 155. Network Operating Systems I 3 cr. (3+1P)

Introduction to a computer network operating system. Prerequisite: E T 120. Branch campuses only.

E T 160. Basic Computer Operating Systems 3 cr.

Basics of the most commonly used computer operating systems, command line interface, file systems, file manipulations, remote login, etc. Introduction to computer programming operations.

E T 180. Survey of Electronics 3 cr. (3+1P)

Introduction to electronics including testing procedures, operational aspects of equipment and devices, and definitions of important terms. Prerequisite: CCDM 103N or consent of instructor. Branch campuses only.

E T 182. Digital Logic 3 cr.

The use of truth tables, Boolean equations, and diagrams to define, simplify, and implement logic-valued functions.

E T 183. Applied DC Circuits 2 cr.

Application of Ohm s law, Kirchhoff s laws, Thevenin s, and Norton s theorems to the analysis of DC passive circuits. Corequisite: MATH 180 or MATH 121.

E T 183 L. Applied DC Circuits Lab 1 cr. (2P)

Laboratory to accompany E T 183. Corequisite: E T 183.

E T 184. Applied AC Circuits 2 cr.

Application of circuit laws and theorems to analysis of AC passive circuits. Resonant circuit, polyphase circuit and magnetic circuit topics are introduced. Corequisite: MATH 180 and MATH 121.

E T 184 L. Applied AC Circuits Lab 1 cr. (2P)

Laboratory to accompany E T 184. Corequisite: E T 184.

E T 190. Applied Circuits 3 cr.

Application of Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, and Thevenin's theorems to the analysis of AC and DC passive circuits. Electronic circuit topics are introduced. Corequisite: MATH 190

E T 191. Applied Circuits Laboratory 1 cr. (2P)

Laboratory to accompany E T 190.

E T 200. Special Topics 1-3 cr.

Directed study or project. Prerequisite: consent of department head. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

E T 202. Introduction to Instrumentation 3 cr. (2+2P)

Introduction to sensors and transducers, signal conditioning and transmission for measurement and process control systems. Prerequisite: E T 183. Corequisite: E T 184. Branch campuses only.

E T 204. Quality Assurance and Metrology Lab 3 cr.

Introduction to the importance of quality in products and services based on the criteria specified by ISO9000. Familiarization with the metrology laboratory equipment and applications including defining terms and explaining concepts. Hands-on learning of data collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of statistical process control information. Prerequisites: MATH 180 and 185. Branch campuses only.

E T 210. Computer-Aided Design 2 cr. (3P)

Computer-aided design using 3-D solid modeling software, with introduction to FEA simulation. Prerequisite: ET 110

E T 211. Applied Radiation Detection 4 cr.

Principles and methods used in the detection and measurement of ionizing radiation, gross detectional methods as well as radionuclide spectroscopy, statistics of counting. Prerequisite: E T 121.

E T 214. Production Planning Systems 4 cr.

Description of how to establish, develop and review a forecast, production plan, and master production schedule; consolidate demand into factory requirements, calculate capacity and compute capacity requirements, understand the bill of material and product data management, and be able to develop and execute a materials requirement plan. Prerequisites: MATH 180 and MATH 121. Branch campuses only.

E T 215. Chemistry of Hazardous Materials 3 cr.

Fundamental concepts of chemistry and its application to hazardous materials found in the workplace. Includes nature of matter and energy, inorganic and organic chemistry, physical and chemical properties of matter, acids, bases, and chemistry of toxic substances and flammables. Prerequisite: high school chemistry or C or better in CHEM 110. Corequisite: E T 115 and CHEM 111. Carlsbad branch campus only.

E T 216. Drafting Concepts/Computer Drafting Fundamentals II 4 cr. (2+4P)

Drafting for mechanical/industrial applications, machine part detailing, assemblies in orthographic, isometric, auxiliary, oblique, and sectional views. Two-dimensional Auto CAD with introduction to 3-D Auto CAD. Prerequisite: E T 106. Branch campuses only. Same as DRFT 113.

E T 217. Manufacturing Processes 3 cr.

Manufacturing methods and industrial processes which include casting, forming and machining. Introduction to the composition, fabrication, characteristics, and applications of industrial materials. Prerequisite: E T 110 and MATH 185. Corequisite: E T 217L. Same as I E 217.

E T 217 L. Manufacturing Processes Lab 1 cr. (3P)

Laboratory to accompany E T 217. Corequisite: E T 217. Same as I E 217L.

E T 220. Internship 1-6 cr.

Principles of electricity, passive DC and AC circuit analysis with introduction to polyphase circuits. Emphasis on the use of computers for solving circuit analysis problems. Prerequisites: PHYS 212, E T 120, MATH 180, and MATH 185.

E T 221. Applied Radiation Biology 2 cr.

Cell biology and effects of ionizing radiation on biological systems; acute, chronic, and genetic effects of ionizing radiation on humans. Prerequisite: E T 121.

E T 224. Project Planning, Implementation and Control 4 cr.

Integration of the production planning and control systems with production applications on the factory training floor, including continuous improvement techniques using the concepts of agility, lean manufacturing, focused factory, CNC, cells and flow manufacturing. Prerequisites: MATH 180, MATH 121, ENGL 218G, E T 107, and E T 214. Branch campuses only.

E T 225. Applied Industrial Hygiene and Safety 3 cr.

Chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic stresses of humans associated with the industrial environment; noise, air quality, person - machine interaction, sampling methods and proper control methods. Safety related laws and regulations.

E T 226. Environmental Technology Internship 1 cr.

Hands-on experience in the world of environmental work in a supervised atmosphere. Students participate in groundwater monitoring program currently in operation at Navajo Refinery in Artesia and proposed field trips and other instructional opportunities. Students strongly encouraged to participate in an internship or co-op program where available. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. Restricted to Environmental Science and Technology majors. Carlsbad branch campus only.

E T 234. Shop Floor Control Systems 4 cr.

Inventory management techniques, plans, item level planning and control, physical inventory storage and handling, finished goods distribution, production order release, data collection and floor control, flow systems, JIT production, interfaces and implementation. Prerequisites: MATH 180 and MATH 121. Branch campuses only.

E T 240. Applied Statics 3 cr.

Fundamental topics of applied statics, including force system analysis, equilibrium, free body diagrams, methods of joints and sections, distributed loads, friction, centroids, area moments, and shear and moment diagrams. Prerequisite: PHYS 211. Corequisite: MATH 235.

E T 241. Applied Dynamics 3 cr.

Applied kinematic and kinetic planer analysis of particles and rigid bodies, including use of kinematic equations, Newton's second law, the work energy method, and the impulse momentum method. With recitation sessions, as required. Prerequisite: E T 240 and MATH 235.

E T 244. Machine Repair 4 cr. (3+3P)

Machinery preventive maintenance, overhaul and parts replacement including wear ring and busing manufacture, hand fitting, alignments, precision scraping and tolerance restoration. Prerequisites: MATH 180 and MATH 121. Branch campuses only.

E T 245. Computer Hardware Fundamentals 3 cr.

Computer hardware fundamentals including architecture, interfacing, peripherals, troubleshooting, system upgrades, and maintenance. Prerequisites: ET 182 and ET 160.

E T 246. Electronic Devices I 4 cr. (3+3P)

Solid-state devices including diodes, bipolar-transistors, and field effect transistors. Use of these devices in rectifier circuits, small signal and power amplifiers. Prerequisites: E T 190 and E T 191.

E T 248. Basic Hydrogeology 3 cr.

Provides an overview of groundwater: its occurrence, distribution, movement and chemistry. Techniques used in evaluating hydrologic parameters such as hydraulic conductivity, storativity, and porosity. Prerequisite: MATH 120.

E T 250. Electronic Drafting 3 cr. (1+4P)

Techniques of representing electronic components, devices, and circuits graphically. Basic printed circuit construction. Prerequisites: E T 106 and E T 190.

E T 251. Design Topics 1-3 cr.

Directed individual project. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. Prerequisite: consent of department head.

E T 253. Networking Operating Systems II 3 cr. (3+1P)

Introduction to a computer network operating system. Prerequisite: E T 120. Branch campuses only.

E T 254. Concrete Technology 3 cr. (2+2P)

Fundamentals of aggregates, Portland cement, and asphalt used in design and construction.

E T 255. Web Systems 3 cr.

Introduction to web technologies and systems, including hypertext, self-descriptive text, web page design, web navigational systems, and cascading style sheets. Prerequisite: ET 160.

E T 256. Networking Operating Systems III 3 cr. (3+1P)

Introduction to a computer network operating system. Prerequisite: E T 120. Branch campuses only.

E T 261. Environmental Laws and Regulations 3 cr.

Survey of federal and state regulations in waste management, workplace safety, and environmental protection. Students apply regulations to simulated work conditions to gain a better understanding of regulations. Prerequisites: E T 115 and ENGL 111. Carlsbad branch campus only.

E T 262. Software Technology I 0-3 cr.

An introduction to computer programming concepts as applied to engineering technology. Includes basic logic design, algorithm development, debugging and documentation. History and use of computers and their impact on society. Satisfies general education computer science requirement. Prerequisite: E T 120, Math 121

E T 268. Applied Robotics 3 cr. (2+2P)

Fundamentals of robotics including mechanical linkages and manipulators, sensors, open and closed loop control, and programming with an emphasis on practical applications. Prerequisite: C S 110G or E T 120 or consent of instructor. Carlsbad branch campus only.

E T 271. Applied Radiation Protection 3 cr.

Protection of human beings from the effects of ionizing radiation, dose determinations, regulations, engineering designs, environmental monitoring, and bioassay techniques. Prerequisite: E T 121.

E T 272. Electronic Devices II 4 cr. (3+3P)

Differential amplifiers, operational amplifiers, positive and negative feedback, and computer-aided circuit analysis. Prerequisite: E T 246. Corequisite: MATH 236.

E T 273. Fundamentals of Networking Communications I 3 cr. (2+2P)

Introduction to networking basics, including computer hardware and software; electricity; networking terminology; protocols; LANs; WANs; OSI model; IP addressing; and design and documentation of basic network and structure cabling. Branch campuses only.

E T 274. Industrial Electronics 3 cr. (2+3P)

Automatic control systems, DC and AC motors and generators, and transformers. Prerequisite: E T 246.

E T 275. Environmental Monitoring 4 cr.

Environmental instrumentation and analytical techniques are explored in a hands-on introduction to the care and use of laboratory and field-portable instruments. Practice in the field in measuring environmental control parameters. Prerequisite: CHEM 110G. Carlsbad branch campus only.

E T 276. Electronic Communications 4 cr. (3+3P)

Antennas, transmission devices, A-M and F-M transmission and detection, pulse systems, microwave systems. Prerequisite: E T 246.

E T 277. Fundamentals of Network Communications II 3 cr. (2+2P)

Introduction to routers and routing, including router-user interfaces, components and configuration, IOS versions, naming, software backups, TCP/IP protocol suite, IP addressing and subnetting, RIP, and IGRP. Prerequisite: E T 273. Branch campuses only.

E T 278. Fundamentals of Networking Communications III 3 cr. (2+2P)

Introduction to switching and intermediate routing, including VLANs, spanning tree protocol, routing and routing protocols, security, and troubleshooting. Prerequisite: E T 277. Branch campuses only.

E T 279. Fundamentals of Networking Communications IV 3 cr. (2+2P)

Introduction to WAN technology basics, including WAN devices; encapsulation formats; PPP components; session establishment; authentication; ISDN uses, services, and configuration; and frame-relay technology and configuration. Prerequisite: E T 278. Branch campuses only.

E T 280. Introduction to Multimedia 3 cr.

Introduction to video, audio and other digital presentation methods. Prerequisite: ET 160.

E T 282. Digital Electronics 4 cr. (3+3P)

Applications of digital integrated circuits, multiplexers, counters, arithmetic circuits, and microprocessors. Corequisite: ET 190. Prerequisite: E T 182.

E T 283. Hardware PC Maintenance 3 cr. (3+1P)

Installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining personal computer hardware components. Prerequisites: E T 122 or C S 110 or consent of instructor.

E T 284. Software PC Maintenance 3 cr. (3+1P)

Installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining personal computer operating systems. Prerequisites: E T 122 or consent of instructor.

E T 285. Principles of Security 3 cr. (3+1P)

Examines the field of information security within a real-world context of issues faced by today's IT professionals. Prerequisite: ET 283 or consent of instructor.

E T 288. Microprocessor Technology 3 cr. (2+3P)

Microprocessors, memory, and input/output devices. Hardware and software interfacing. Prerequisite: E T 282.

E T 290. Networking Wireless Communication 3 cr. (3+1P)

This course provides an introduction to wireless networking and communications. Some of the topics covered are protocols, transmission methods, and IEEE 802.11 standards. Wireless LAN (WLAN) fundamentals, devices, and security, cellular telephony, broadband, and satellite communications. Prerequisite: ET 273.

E T 296. Hazardous Materials Incident Response Operations 3 cr.

EPA approved Environmental Response Training Program Course 165.5. Intended for persons working at hazardous waste sites. Normally taken during last year of study. Branch campuses only.

E T 297. Emergency Response to Hazardous Material Incidents 3 cr.

EPA approved Environmental Response Training Program Course 165.15. Intended for the members of hazardous materials response teams. Normally should be taken during last year of study. Branch campuses only.

E T 298. Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Management 3 cr.

Radioactive and hazardous waste management technologies such as elimination of waste streams, waste reduction, and waste recycling, treatment and disposal. Prerequisites: E T 115 and E T 121.

E T 300. Special Topics 1-3 cr.

Directed study or project. Prerequisite: consent of department head. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

E T 302. Manufacturing Data Analysis 3 cr.

Methods for analyzing data collected during manufacturing processes. Emphasis placed on production control utilizing results of statistical methods and design of experiments. Corequisite: MATH 236.

E T 303. Audio and Acoustic Technology 3 cr. (2+2P)

Sound measurements, room acoustics, microphones, amplifiers, filters, equalizers, audio recording techniques, loudspeaker system characteristics. Prerequisite: junior standing in E T.

E T 304. Electrical Machines 3 cr. (2+2P)

DC motors and generators, single and polyphase AC motors and genera-tors, special motor types. Prerequisite: junior standing in E T.

E T 305. Design for Manufacturing 3 cr. (2+3P)

The process of product design and development form concept to manufacturing to insure manufacturability, quality, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. Prerequisite: junior standing in E T.

E T 306. Fundamental and Applied Thermodynamics 3 cr.

First and second laws, properties of substances, thermodynamic cycles including power generation and refrigeration. Prerequisite: CHEM 110G, E T 240 and MATH 235.

E T 306 L. Thermodynamics Lab 1 cr.

Applications of thermodynamic theory to lab devices. Practice in testing, instrumentation, and data collection. Prerequisites: E T 190 and E T 191. Corequisite: E T 306.

E T 308. Fluid Technology 3 cr.

Application of basic principles of fluid mechanics to practical applied problems. Prerequisites: MATH 235 and E T 240.

E T 308 L. Fluid Technology Lab 1 cr. (3P)

Measurements in fluid statics, dynamics, and hydraulic systems. Corequisite: E T 308.

E T 309G. Manufacturing: History and Technology 3 cr.

The history of manufacturing, the technology on which it is based, and its impact on society.

E T 310. Applied Strength of Materials 3 cr.

Application of principles of strength of materials to practical design and analysis problems. Prerequisites: MATH 235 and E T 240.

E T 310 L. Applied Strength of Materials Lab 1 cr. (3P)

Testing physical properties of materials. Corequisite: E T 310.

E T 311. Hazardous Materials Incident Response Operations 3 cr.

EPA approved Environmental Response Training Program Course 165.5. Intended for persons working at hazardous waste sites. Normally should be taken during last year of study. Same as E S 311.

E T 312. Emergency Response to Hazardous Material Incidents 2 cr.

Same as E S 312, WERC 312.

E T 314. Communications Systems I 0-3 cr.

Circuits and devices used for transmission, reception, and processing of RF signals. Prerequisite: ET 246 or consent of instructor

E T 315. Computer-Integrated Manufacturing 3 cr. (2+3P)

An introduction to computer applications in manufacturing. Prerequisite: junior standing in E T.

E T 317. Manufacturing Technology 3 cr.

Modern manufacturing methods and processes with characteristics and applications of industrial materials. For non-majors.

E T 317 L. Manufacturing Technology Lab 1 cr. (3P)

Lab to accompany E T 317. Corequisite: E T 317.

E T 320. Applications Software for Engineering Technologists 3 cr. (2+3P)

Use of existing software packages for engineering technology applications. Prerequisite: junior standing in E T.

E T 321. Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology 3 cr. (2+3P)

Introduction to physical, chemical, and biological processes in water purification and treatment. Wastewater collection, treatment, disposal and reuse. Prerequisites: CHEM 110G, MATH 236, and E T 308.

E T 324. Linear Integrated Circuits 4 cr. (3+3P)

Analysis of linear electronic circuits including active devices. Prerequisites: MATH 236 and E T 272.

E T 327. Tooling Systems 3 cr.

The design, evaluation, and application of tooling systems in machining, stamp and die, casting, and other manufacturing processes. Prerequisite: junior standing in E T.

E T 328. Kinematics of Machines 0-3 cr.

Kinematic analysis of machine elements with topics of linkages, cams, and gears. Graphical and analytical solutions using computer techniques. Prerequisites: E T 241.

E T 330. Environmental Management Seminar I 1 cr.

Survey of practical and new developments in hazardous and radio-active waste management provided through a series of guest lectures and reports of ongoing research. Prerequisites: ET 310 and ET 310L.. Corequisite: MATH 236. Same as: C E 330, CH E 330, E E 330, E S 330, I E 330, M E 330, and WERC 330. Restricted to Engineering Technology and Civil Engineering majors.

E T 332. Applied Design of Structures I 4 cr. (3+3P)

An introduction to structural analysis and design. Use of various building codes for development of allowable and factored loads on structures. Allowable stress and strength design concepts for structural components using concrete and steel. Required use of computer software such as spreadsheets, databases, and self-developed programs and design aids.

E T 338. Directed Readings in Intelligence 3 cr.

Selected readings in specific areas of intelligence in order to build a historical knowledge base and to hone the ability to critically read, comprehend, synthesize, analyze, and evaluate. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

E T 339. Computer Forensics 3 cr. (2+3P)

Legal, regulatory, and technical aspects of computer forensics. Topics include current law; privacy legislation; chain of evidence; creating a computer incident response team; and the extraction, preservation, analysis, and presentation of computer-related evidence. Prerequisites: ET 182 and (ET 262 or ET 245).

E T 340. AC and DC Circuits 4 cr.

Same as E T 190 but with differentiated assignments for nonmajors. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. For majors other than E T.

E T 341. AC and DC Circuits Lab 1 cr. (2P)

Same as E T 191 but with differentiated assignments for nonmajors. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

E T 342. Digital Electronics I 3 cr.

Same as E T 182 but with differentiated assignments for nonmajors. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

E T 344. Microcomputer Systems 3 cr.

Microcomputer and/or microcontroller systems applications and architectures with a software emphasis using assembly language programming. Prerequisites: E T 182. Corequisite: E T 362.

E T 345. Computer Hardware Fundamentals 3 cr.

Computer hardware fundamentals including architecture, interfacing, peripherals, troubleshooting, system upgrades, and maintenance. Prerequisite: Junior standing in E T.

E T 354. Soil and Foundation Technology 4 cr. (3+3P)

Fundamentals of investigation of soil properties and their importance in design, construction, and testing as related to buildings, roads, dams, and other structures. Design of foundations considering slope stability, bearing capacity and settlement. Prerequisites: E T 240 and E T 254. Restricted to Engineering Technology and Civil Engineering majors.

E T 355. Site/Land Development and Layout 3 cr.

Techniques, methods, and takeoffs for infrastructure layout, site plan design, grading, earthwork, utilities, road construction. Prerequisites: SUR 222 and junior standing. Restricted to majors. Restricted to Engineering Technology and Civil Engineering majors.

E T 360G. Technology in Business and Society 3 cr. (2+2P)

Examination of how technology affects business and society with specific attention to understanding the role of technical personnel and their interaction with nontechnical personnel.

E T 361. Safety Systems and Programs 3 cr.

The planning and implementing of safety systems and risk management programs in compliance with statutes and codes. Corequisite: COMM 265G.

E T 362. Software Technology II 3 cr.

A continuation of topics from E T 262 that are directed toward more advanced software development. Topics include problem analysis, object oriented, structured logic, and development concepts.

E T 365. Building Utilities 3 cr. (2+3P)

Basic design and code applications in plumbing and electrical systems for buildings. Prerequisites: junior standing in E T.

E T 368. Robotics 3 cr. (2+2P)

Theory and practice of computer controlled mechanisms, with emphasis upon manipulative and translational devices. Prerequisites: junior standing in E T.

E T 374. Electric Power Distribution 3 cr.

Balanced and unbalanced loads for three-phase systems. Transformer and transmission line technology, circuit protection and interrupting devices. Prerequisite: junior standing in E T.

E T 377. Computer Networking I 3 cr. (2+2P)

Computer network design and applications for LAN to WAN, protocols, switches, bridges, routers, NT server, TCP/IP networks, network diagnostics, voice over IP, wireless networks, and the OSI layers from physical to transport. Prerequisite: ET 182

E T 381. Renewable Energy Technologies 0-3 cr.

Renewable energy systems, including topics in thermal-solar, photovoltaic, wind, geothermal systems, and other current topics. Theory, practical applications, safety considerations and the economics of alternative renewable energy systems compared to conventional systems. Same as WERC 381. Prerequisite: MATH 121.

E T 382. Solar Energy Technologies 3 cr. (2+3P)

Solar energy technologies, including topics in passive, solar thermal, and photovoltaic systems. Theory, practical applications, safety considerations and the economics of solar renewable energy systems compared to conventional systems. Same as WERC 382. Prerequisite: MATH 121.

E T 384. Wind Energy Technologies 3 cr.

Wind and Water energy technologies, including topics in small and large scale systems. Theory, practical applications, safety considerations and the economics of wind and water renewable energy systems compared to conventional systems. Same as WERC 384. Prerequisite: MATH 121.

E T 386. Sustainable Construction and Green Building Design 3 cr.

Sustainable Building materials, methods, and techniques including green architecture and design, codes, standards and specifications. Prerequisite: MATH 121.

E T 390. Environmental Technology 3 cr.

Impact of waste materials on the environment and human health, with emphasis on hazardous materials. Prerequisite: junior standing in E T.

E T 391. Waste Management Technology 3 cr.

Technologies available for safe management of hazardous materials including monitoring, transporting, storing, treating, disposal, and reclamation. Prerequisites: E T 361 and all math and science requirements.

E T 396. Heat Transfer and Applications 3 cr. (2+3P)

Fundamentals of conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer. Application of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics principles to thermal system analysis and design. Prerequisites: E T 306. Corequisite: E T 308.

E T 398. Digital Systems 3 cr. (2+3P)

Advanced analysis and design of digital systems using state machine logic, programming of logic devices, implementation and testing. Prerequisites: E T 282. Corequisite: E T 362.

E T 400. Special Topics 1-3 cr.

Directed study or project. Prerequisite: consent of department head. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

E T 401. Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems 3 cr.

HVAC system design including heating and cooling load calculations, psychrometrics, piping, duct layout, and system control. Prerequisite: E T 306. Corequisite: E T 396. Same as M E 401.

E T 402. Instrumentation 3 cr. (2+3P)

Sensors/transducers, signal conditioning and transmission for measurement and control systems. Student project in an area of instrumentation and/or control is required. Prerequisite: senior standing in E T.

E T 404. Quality in Manufacturing 3 cr.

Total quality, reliability, and statistical process control for industrial systems. Prerequisite: E ST 311.

E T 410. Senior Seminar 1 cr.

Transition from academics to business and industry. Graded S/U. Prerequisite: senior standing in E T.

E T 412. Highway Technology 3 cr.

Road-vehicle performance, geometric alignment, traffic analysis, highway materials, pavement design, and plan and profile development. Prerequisites: E T 355 .

E T 414. Communications Systems II 3 cr.

Advanced electronic communications systems, including satellite, microwave, and fiber optic transmission and video technology. Prerequisites: E T 314 and senior standing in E T.

E T 415. Manufacturing Management and Productivity 3 cr.

Projects incorporating concurrent engineering, total quality management, design for manufacturability/assembly, and other contemporary topics in manufacturing. Prerequisites: senior standing in E T.

E T 418. Applied Hydraulics 3 cr.

Introduction to hydrology, hydraulic equations, hydraulic cross-sections, control structures, and collection and distribution of water, wastewater, and storm runoff using closed conduit and open channel flow. Prerequisite: E T 308 and MATH 236.

E T 420. Senior Internship 1-6 cr.

Internship requiring an approved number of hours of varied and progressive experience in the field of study. The scope and other requirements of the internship are stated in an individualized syllabus and through a memorandum of understanding between the faculty mentor and the industry partner. Taken in the senior year of program. Prerequisites: Senior standing in E T.

E T 421. Senior Project 3 cr.

Project in an area of civil engineering technology conducted under the direction of civil engineering technology faculty member. Project must be one that can be completed within a semester and of sufficient complexity for 3 credits. Taken last semester of program.

E T 422. Mechanical Measurements 3 cr. (2+3P)

Techniques in mechanical measurements, including topics in experimental techniques, measurement devices and systems, data acquisition, data transmission, signal conditioning, data analysis, data verification, and report writing. Prerequisite: senior standing in E T.

E T 426. Analysis/Design of Machine Elements 3 cr. (2+3P)

Analysis of machine elements including columns, springs, shafts, coupling mechanisms, gears, belts and chain drives, clutches, brakes, and bearings. Prerequisites: MATH 236 and E T 310.

E T 430. Environmental Management Seminar II 1 cr.

Survey of practical and new developments in hazardous and radio-active waste management provided through a series of guest lectures and reports of ongoing research. Same as: C E 430, CH E 430, E E 430, E S 430, I E 430, M E 430, and WERC 430.

E T 432. Applied Design of Structures II 4 cr. (3+3P)

Continuation of ET 332. Design of structural systems and study of their responses. Wood and masonry systems included. Prerequisite: E T 332.

E T 434. Technology and Intelligence Analysis 3 cr.

Survey of the role and scope of technology used by the U.S. intelligence community, focusing on the human dimension of using technology to obtain timely and relevant information in the national interest. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

E T 435. Senior Design and Project Management 3 cr. (2+3P)

Capstone course. Practical application of student s cumulative knowledge to assigned design projects that require implementation of standards analysis techniques and design principles, teamwork, and project management skills. Stresses importance of codes, standards, and economics in design practice. Demonstration of written and oral communication skills via project documentation and presentation of results. Prerequisite: graduating senior.

E T 440. Senior Design 2 cr.

Team design of a system, mechanism, or model that will be fabricated or simulated during the following semester in E T 441. Prerequisite: senior standing in E T or consent of instructor.

E T 441. Senior Project 2 cr.

Team fabrication or simulation, testing, and debugging of a system, mechanism or model designed in E T 440. Prerequisite: E T 440.

E T 442. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) 3 cr.

Traffic flow theory, telecommunication and information technology application in transportation, system architecture and standards, transportation management, incident and emergency management, corridor management, dynamic route guidance, in-vehicle systems, and traffic signal timing. Prerequisite: MATH 192 or MATH 236.

E T 444. Computer Architecture 3 cr. (2+3P)

The design, development, implementation, documentation and formal demonstration of a microprocessor-based application to solve an engineering problem. Emphasis on microprocessor architectural concepts and software interfacing. A student project is required. Prerequisites: E T 344, E T 398, and senior standing in E T.

E T 454. Advanced Construction Technology 3 cr.

Contractor design and construction methods concerning formwork, special foundations, shoring, excavations, pilings, steel erection, and various material handling components. Prerequisite: E T 354 and E T 355.

E T 455. Cost Estimating and Scheduling 3 cr.

Methods and techniques in construction estimating including final bid preparation, construction planning and scheduling using various network methods and other techniques. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing in E T.

E T 456. Analysis of Physical Security Systems 3 cr.

The design, analysis and implementation of security systems and subsystems including threat detection and response, information and communications security, and physical protection. Prerequisite: junior standing.

E T 457. Introduction to Information Security Technology 3 cr.

Practical techniques of Data Encryption Technology, Steganograpy for Information Technology, Intrusion Detection and Countermeasures. Use of Python to write system tools for detecting anomalies in data flow. Design of physically secure data housing. Techniques of Industrial Espionage. Hiding and Finding of secrets in the field. Dead Drops, design of Fake ID's. Use of PGP and other public encryption methods. Using DNS tools to track down hackers. Hiding of information in music and other audio files. Prerequisites: ET 362

E T 458. Database Technology for Engineering 3 cr.

Using SQL in a Tomcat (Java Servlet oriented) environment. Data convesion using Python and line editing for Engineering Technology departments. Methods of transferring data from electronic boards and data feeds, into databases. Use of SQL in java programming. Remote programming of computers for running database systems in a mixed OS environment. Generation of web pages directly from Database queries. Prerequisite: ET 362

E T 462. Remote Access Operating Systems and Advanced Scripting 3 cr.

Concepts relating to operating systems applications and interfacing with an introduction to systems administration. Scripting using Python and Unix. Design and control of Web servers using CGI programming. Prerequisite: E T 362.

E T 463. Computer Systems Administration 3 cr.

A continuation of topics in computer systems administration from E T 462. Prerequisite: E T 462.

E T 468. Applications of Electronic Devices 3 cr. (2+3P)

Study of the applications of analog and digital devices as they are commonly used in data acquisition systems. Includes basic construction and diagnostic skills. Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing.

E T 469. Data Acquisition and Computer Interfacing 3 cr. (2+3P)

Survey of computers and associated hardware available to the research community. Includes practical digital signal processing methods and an overview of transducers. Prerequisites: senior or graduate standing and E T 468 or consent of instructor.

E T 470. Data Analysis and Acquisition 3 cr. (2+3P)

The use of hardware and software to establish a unified and efficient data collection and analysis system. Prerequisites: senior or graduate standing and E T 469 or consent of instructor.

E T 477. Computer Networking II 3 cr.

Advanced concepts in computer network design and applications including managing the campus network, virtual LANs (VLAN), network security, wireless networks, high-speed optical networks, voice over IP, and Linux networking. Prerequisite: E T 377.

E T 479. Developing and Managing Educational Networks 3 cr.

For educators who plan to manage technology resources in schools. Focuses on operating systems, network capabilities and management, connections and transfer of files between different computer platforms, and managing peripheral devices. Prerequisite: EDUC 568 or consent of instructor. Same as EDLT 529.

E T 480. Design and Problem Solving in Engineering and Technology 3 cr.

Development of problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities through design, analysis, and implementation of projects in selected areas of technology and engineering. Intended for mathematics, science, and technology educators. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

E T 482. Concepts in Computer Integrated Manufacturing 3 cr. (2+2P)

Current manufacturing concepts regarding the data, hardware, and software necessary for a computer integrated manufacturing system. Prerequisites: senior standing and consent of instructor. Same as I E 482 and M E 482.

E T 490. Selected Topics 1-3 cr.

Selected topics in engineering technology and related areas. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.