Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  1. be able to design and conduct experiments and analyze and interpret data.
  2. be able to apply knowledge and skills learned in mathematics, science, and engineering to solve problems related to engineering and other fields.
  3. be able to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs while meeting economic, political, ethical, health and safety, environmental, manufacturability, and sustainability constraints.
  4. be adaptable problem solvers and critical thinkers with strong oral and written communication skills.
  5. be able to work both independently and in team environments.
  6. be life-long and self-directed learners.
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Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology

Core Curriculum60
Core IMPACTS (See VSU Core Curriculum)42
Engineering Technology majors are required to take MATH 1113 or MATH 1112 in Mathematics and Quantitative Skills and MATH 2261 in Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences
Core Field of Study18
ENGT 2010Introduction to Engineering Technology3
ENGT 2500Engineering Graphics for Design3
CS 1340Computing for Scientists 23
or CS 1301 Principles of Programming I
PHYS 1111KIntroductory Physics I4
PHYS 1112KIntroductory Physics II4
If PHYS 1111K and PHYS 1112K are taken in Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences, an additional lab sequence is needed. Choose from BIOL 1107/BIOL 1107L, BIOL 1108/BIOL 1108L, CHEM 1211/CHEM 1211L, or CHEM 1212/CHEM 1212L
MATH 2261Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (1 hour left over from Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences)1
Senior College Curriculum60
Required Courses
ENGT 3510Advanced Statistics in Engineering Technology3
ENGT 3520Industrial Safety Engineering3
ENGT 3530Introduction to Manufacturing Systems3
ENGT 4510Basic Electricity and Electronics3
ENGT 4520Applied Thermodynamics3
Capstone Project
ENGT 4500
ENGT 4550
Technical Project Proposal
and Technical Project Lab
3
OR
ENGT 4950Directed Study in Engineering Technology1-3
Additional Electives in Concentration21
ENGT 3100Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing3
ENGT 3120Plant Layout and Material Handling3
ENGT 3130Industrial Cost Control3
ENGT 3140Simulation Modeling of Industrial Systems3
ENGT 3150Supply Chain and Logistics Concepts3
ENGT 3500Engineering Graphics for Design II3
ENGT 4100Motion and Time Study3
ENGT 4110Industrial Automation3
ENGT 4120Project Management3
Other Supporting Courses12
ENGT 2510Statistics in Engineering Technology3
ENGT 2520Engineering Economics3
ENGT 2530Statics3
ENGL 3020Technical Writing and Editing3
Guided Electives 29
Total hours required for the degree120