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Fall 2007 - Summer 2008

College of Technology

Department of Engineering Technology

• Who's Who in the Department
  
• Department Overview
  • University Core Curriculum
    
• Construction Management Technology
  • Surveying and Mapping Concentration
  • Construction Management Technology Requirements
    
• Computer Engineering Technology
  • Major Requirements
    
• Electrical Power Engineering Technology
  • Major Requirements
    
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology Requirements
    
• Minors in Engineering Technology
  • List of Minors
    • Construction Management Technology
    • Computer Engineering Technology
    • Electrical Power Engineering Technology
    • Manufacturing Systems
    • Surveying and Mapping
      
• Department-Specific Courses
  • Construction (CNST)
  • Electrical-electronics Technology (ELET)
  • Mechanical Technology (MECT)
    

Who's Who in the Department

Chair:
Enrique Barbieri

Professor:
Enrique Barbieri, William Fitzgibbon, Curtis Johnson (Emeritus), Heidar A. Malki, Gopal B. Reddy, Wajiha Shireen, Hassan Moghaddam (Instructional)

Associate Professors:
Farrokh Attarzadeh, Farouk G. Attia, Luces M. Faulkenberry, Fred D. Lewallen, Bernard McIntyre, Raresh Pascali (Instructional)

Assistant Professor:
Driss Benhaddou, Gary Cheng, Deniz Gürkan, Sang-Hoon Lee, Mequanint Moges (Instructional), Lingguang Song, Xiaojing Yuan

Department Overview

The Engineering Technology Council of the American Society of Engineering Education has provided the following definition of Engineering Technology:

Engineering Technology is the profession in which knowledge of the applied mathematical and natural sciences gained by higher education, experience, and practice is devoted to application of engineering principles and the implementation of technological advances for the benefit of humanity.

Engineering Technology education for the professional focuses primarily on analyzing, applying, implementing, and improving existing technologies and is aimed at preparing graduates for practice in that portion of the technological spectrum closest to the product improvement, manufacturing, and engineering operational functions.

The Department of Engineering Technology provides cutting-edge educational opportunities in Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs and Construction Management Technology. All of these programs, except Construction Management Technology, are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202, 410-347-7700.

To qualify for a Bachelor of Science in the College of Technology, students must complete university core curriculum requirements plus college and departmental requirements for a specific program as stated in this section of the catalog.

Curricula offered by the department emphasize the latest technological developments. Students perform meaningful, practical laboratory experiments to verify and reinforce their knowledge. Computer-related courses in all majors provide students with practical experience using computers and associated software. Upon graduation, students in the Engineering Technology department are ready for employment in their field and can continue to grow and advance in their field, because they have the skill to:

• Analyze and solve industrial problems;
• Communicate effectively, whether speaking or writing;
• Work effectively in a team setting using current leadership and business practices;
• Learn and apply new technology.

The department also has a research mission to discover new ways to apply basic science and technology discoveries to applications useful to business and industry.

Students pursuing a degree plan in the ET Department must complete the following university requirements:

University Core Curriculum
42 semester hours

Communication (6 semester hours)
     ENGL 1303. English Composition I
     ENGL 1304. English Composition II
          or
          TELS 3372. Communicating Science,
          Engineering, and Technology Issues and
          Trends Within the Global Workplace

History (6 semester hours)
     HIST 1377, 1378

American Government (6 semester hours)
     POLS 1336, 1337

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 semester hours)
     See individual degree plans  

Humanities (3 semester hours)
     Three semester hours selected from
     core approved list

Visual/Performing Arts (3 semester hours)
     Three semester hours selected from
     core approved list

Mathematics
(6 semester hours)
     See individual degree plans

Natural Sciences (6 semester hours)
     see individual degree plans

Construction Management Technology (CMT)

This program includes topics directed towards managing construction projects, interpreting codes and specifications, administering contracts, estimating costs, and scheduling project activities.

The objective of the Construction Management Technology program is to provide graduates with knowledge and skills that are valued and sought by the construction industry profession. Commercial, residential, industrial, and highway/heavy sectors of the construction industry need entry-level professional employees who are knowledgeable and skilled. Graduates must have knowledge of construction materials and methods, structural systems, soils, site development, surveying, and contract administration; be capable of interpreting codes, plans, and specifications; and have skills for planning, estimating, scheduling, and evaluating project performance. The program's curriculum provides fundamental and advanced coursework that incorporate current standards and technology for managing and providing quality construction. Software is applied in curriculum courses to prepare students for careers that require a knowledge of computer estimating and scheduling.

Construction Management Technology graduates should have knowledge and problem-solving skills to:

Determine costs for construction activities and projects, establish construction schedules, and apply time value of money concepts for evaluation of alternatives;

Evaluate project schedule and cost performance;

Interpret construction material properties and standards;

Produce and interpret drawings; interpret codes for concrete, steel, and timber construction;

Apply design concepts for site development (soils and foundations, water distribution, waste-water collection, and storm-water drainage); and

Perform managerial functions.

The program is committed to attaining the following goals:

• Provide a career-oriented program that prepares students for productive and professional employment in the construction industry.


• Emphasize inclusion of recent technological advancements into the technology/construction management curriculum in the areas of management, scheduling, estimating, cost-control, and other construction courses.


• Provide a learning environment where students apply state-of-the-art technological equipment and software.
  
  
• Prepare graduates to pursue graduate degrees and life-long education. Provide students with an opportunity to prepare for entry into the Master of   Technology in Construction Management Technology program.

At the Master of Technology level, students will receive advanced education, preparing them to be construction management leaders in industry or faculty members in colleges and universities. For more information on the graduate program, please refer to the Graduate and Professional Studies catalog.

Majors in Construction Management Technology may use no grade below C- in junior and senior level courses to satisfy major degree requirements.

Students pursuing a major in Construction Management Technology must complete the following requirements in addition to the university core and general college requirements.

Technology and Other Requirements

Math/Reasoning (13 SH which includes university core)

MATH 1313. Finite Mathematics with Applications

MATH 1330. Precalculus

MATH 1431. Calculus I

TMTH 3360. Applied Technical Statistics

Natural Sciences (8 SH which includes university core)

PHYS 1301/1101. Introductory General Physics I and Lab

PHYS 1302/1102. Introductory General Physics I and Lab      or  GEOL 1330/1130. Physical Geology and Lab

General Technology and College Core (12 SH)

CNST 1330. Graphics I

TELS 3340. Organizational Leadership and Supervision      or    HDCS 3300. Organizational Decisions in Technology

TELS 3363. Technical Communication      or    TELS 3372. Communicating Science, Engineering, and Technology Issues and Trends Within the Global Workplace

ITEC 1301. Introduction to Computer Application Technology

Social/Behavioral Sciences

(3 SH which includes university core)

ECON 2304. Microeconomics      or      ECON 2305. Macroeconomics

3 hours core approved Writing in the Discipline Core Course

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science
Major: Construction Management Technology Degree

Construction Management Technology - Surveying and Mapping (CMT/SM)

Instruction in the surveying and mapping concentration emphasizes theoretical principles as well as practical applications of advanced surveying and mapping techniques, related computational procedures, geodesy, map compilation, and photogrammetry.

Surveying and Mapping, in its broadest sense, includes making precise measurements of the earth's surface using sophisticated optical and electronic instruments, determining the boundaries between adjacent land-owners, working as a field engineer for a general contractor establishing the location of new construction, establishing transportation routes, and mapping the earth's surface.

The program is committed to attaining the following goals:

• Provide an educational experience that prepares the student for the challenges of the surveying and mapping profession.
• Employ state-of-the-art technologies in the surveying and mapping curriculum.
• Provide opportunities for the student to exhibit creativity, leadership and team-building abilities, cultural appreciation, and an understanding of global and social issues.
• Incorporate interdisciplinary concepts and problem-solving exercises in the program.
• Provide broad educational experience including communication skills, mathematics and basic sciences, and preparation for life-long learning.

Technology and Other Requirements

Math/Reasoning (13-14 SH which includes university core)

MATH 1310. College Algebra

MATH 1330. Precalculus

MATH 1431. Calculus I

MATH 1432. Calculus II or TMTH 3360. Applied Technical Statistics

Natural Sciences (8 SH which includes university core)

PHYS 1301/1101. Introductory General Physics I and Lab

GEOL 1330/1130. Physical Geology and Lab

General Technology and College Core (12 SH)

CNST 1330. Graphics I

TELS 3340. Organizational Leadership and Supervision      or   HDCS 3300. Organizational Decisions in Technology

TELS 3363. Technical Communication      or   TELS 3372. Communicating Science, Engineering, and Technology Issues and Trends Within the Global Workplace

ITEC 1301. Introduction to Computer Application Technology

Social/Behavioral Sciences

(3 SH which includes university core)

ECON 2304. Microeconomics      or      ECON 2305. Macroeconomics

Writing in the Discipline

3 hours core approved Writing in the Discipline Core Course

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science in Technology- Surveying and Mapping
Major: Construction Management Technology

Computer Engineering Technology (CETE)

The goal of the Computer Engineering Technology program is to provide students with a high quality applications-oriented undergraduate education based on state-of-the-art technology as a preparation for productive employment in the broad field of computer applications. This goal is achieved through several objectives such as continuing to update specific courses in the program to ensure relevance to the latest industrial changes, supporting the development of appropriate computer facilities, promoting the integration of advanced computer technology in all courses, and encouraging professional growth and development of the faculty. The program is designed to satisfy the educational needs of the urban Houston community by providing a climate that fosters self-awareness, personal growth, and a desire for life-long learning.

Computers are used to control processes in manufacturing, chemical production, and oil refining. They are used to route data and conversations in telephone communication; provide the best shipping, billing, routing, and inventory information for shipping and trucking; and passenger ticketing and routing information for airlines. Computers and appropriate software packages are also used to solve scientific and engineering problems, to aid in medical tests and diagnoses, and to help design structures and buildings.

With computers assisting nearly every professional and leisure activity of modern life, people who can design, install, configure, network, and maintain computer systems can make a valuable contribution to business and industry. People familiar with both the hardware and software requirements of computers are especially valuable.

Computer Engineering Technology majors study the application of state-of-the-art hardware and software in contemporary computer systems. Students are given a solid foundation in mathematics, basic sciences, and electronics. A thorough study is made of digital circuits and systems, and computer circuits and systems. Hardware and software aspects of computers are covered in detail. Graduates of Computer Engineering Technology are qualified for immediate employment in a variety of industries as sales representatives, field specialists, interface designers, software specialists, and digital applications specialists.

Majors in Computer Engineering Technology may use no grade below C- in junior and senior level ELET courses to satisfy major degree requirements.

Students pursuing the Computer Engineering Technology major must complete the following requirements, in addition to university core and general college requirements.

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science
Major: Computer Engineering Technology

Electrical Power Engineering Technology (EPTE)

The goal of the Electrical Power Engineering Technology program is to provide students with a high quality applications-oriented undergraduate education based on state-of-the-art technological equipment associated with electrical technology. This goal is achieved through several objectives such as continuing to update specific courses in the program to ensure relevance to the latest industrial changes, supporting the development of appropriate computer facilities, promoting the integration of advanced technology in all courses, and encouraging professional growth and development of the faculty.

The program is designed to satisfy the educational needs of the urban Houston community by providing a climate that fosters self-awareness, personal growth, and a desire for life-long learning.

Students completing a major in Electrical Power Engineering Technology receive a strong foundation in measurement systems, analog and digital signal conditioning, microprocessor hardware and software, industrial electronics, and rotating machinery.

Students have the opportunity to select additional coursework in either control systems, power electronics, or electrical power.

Although analog electronics remain important, one of the newest and fastest growing areas is in the application of computers for control; this may be control within some manufactured product or control of some manufacturing process.

The manufacturers of electrical systems and machines need electrical power technologists who are familiar with machines and machine controls, both traditional and computer-controlled.

The electrical industry provides and controls the transformers, motors, generators, switch gear, and protection equipment required to power homes, businesses, and industries. Electrical power technologists plan electrical systems and modifications to existing electrical systems that generate and use large amounts of electricity required for distribution networks that are economical, safe, and functional.

Graduates of the Electrical Power Engineering Technology major understand, design, analyze, and work effectively in industrial settings utilizing product/process control systems and electrical power systems. Graduates are working in petrochemical companies, food manufacturing, steel processing, utilities, electrical equipment, sales, manufacturing and testing, and a host of other diverse industries.

Majors in Electrical Power Engineering Technology may use no grade below C- in junior and senior level ELET courses to satisfy major degree requirements.

Students pursuing a major in Electrical Power Engineering Technology must complete the following requirements, in addition to university core and general college requirements:

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science
Major: Electrical Power Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technology (METE)

This program includes courses that are directed at computer-aided manufacturing, computer-aided design, and energy systems. Individuals interested in manufacturing technology apply fundamental principles of mechanical design and manufacturing processes to new and existing manufacturing systems. Courses focus on manufacturing planning and management, automated manufacturing systems, quality control, and robotics. Computer-aided design and drafting is an essential component of the design procedure; courses focus on applied mechanical design.

The goal of the Mechanical Engineering Technology major is to provide students with a well-rounded fundamental and application-oriented education focused on the knowledge of existing and new developments in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Graduates of the baccalaureate degree will develop the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills necessary for appropriate careers in local and national industries. To achieve this mission, the Mechanical Engineering Technology program is committed to attaining the following goals for all students:

• Provide a career-oriented program that prepares students for productive employment.
• Emphasize the latest technological advancements in computer-aided drafting, computer-aided design, and computer-aided manufacturing. Students should be able to apply problem-solving techniques and critical thinking skills at the level required for their professional practice.
• Provide a learning environment that will enable students to interact with state-of-the-art technological equipment and software. Students should gain experience in the application of computer software to analyze and design mechanical systems and automated manufacturing systems.
• Prepare students to pursue graduate degrees and life-long education.

The programs are designed to satisfy the educational needs of the urban Houston community by providing a climate that fosters self-awareness, personal growth, and a desire for lifelong learning.

Students pursuing a major in Mechanical Engineering Technology must complete the following requirements, in addition to university core and general college requirements.

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science
Major: Mechanical Engineering Technology

Minors in Engineering Technology

Students may minor in the following programs: Construction Management Technology, Manufacturing Systems, Electrical Power Engineering Technology, and Computer Engineering Technology. Students who have declared a major in Mechanical Engineering Technology (METE) may not declare a minor in Manufacturing Systems. Students who select one of these minors must satisfy the general university requirements for a minor as well as the specific minor requirements listed below.

Construction Management Technology
Computer Engineering Technology
Electrical Power Engineering Technology
Manufacturing Systems
Surveying & Mapping

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Construction Management Technology
(15-16 semester hours)

Required Courses:
CNST 2341, 2361, 3331, and 4351

Select one from:
CNST 3301, 3321, or 3402

 

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Computer Engineering Technology
(17-18 semester hours)

Required Courses:
ELET 2307 ⁽²⁾, 2303/ 2103, 3405

Select any two of the following courses or sets of courses in consultation with a faculty advisor:
ELET 3403, 3425, 4300, 4309

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Electrical Power Engineering Technology

Prerequisites:
MATH 1330, 1431

Required Courses:
ELET 2307 ⁽²⁾, 2301/ 2101, 3307/ 3107

Select two of the following courses or sets of courses, one of which must be from Group I. Courses from Group I or Group II require approval of faculty advisor:
Group I: ELET 3312/ 3112, 4303, or 4319
Group II: ELET 3301, 3403, 4310, 4317 or 4326

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Manufacturing Systems
(15 semester hours)

Required courses:
MECT 1364, 3360, 3362, 3367, and 4384

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Surveying and Mapping
(16 semester hours)    

Required courses:
SURY 2461, 3362, 3363, 4363, and 4364

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Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 11:30 AM