Course Descriptions

 

The course descriptions listed are general descriptions of course content. Each course syllabus will contain more detail about course requirements and standards.

CPT 114 COMPUTERS AND PROGRAMMING 3.0 CR

This course introduces computer concepts and programming. Topics include basic concepts of computer architecture, files, memory, and input/output devices. Programming is done in a modern high-level language. (Prerequisites: MAT 150, ENG 100, and RDG 100 or CPT 170

MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS 3.0 CR

This course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, graphs, and their integration. (Recommended prerequisite: OST 101, OST 105 or equivalent)

EGR 170 ENGINEERING MATERIALS 3.0 CR

This course is a study of the properties, material behaviors,and applications. (Prerequisite: RDG 100 or equivalent)

EGR 175 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 3.0 CR

Includes the processes, alternatives, and operations in the manufacturing environment. Prerequisites: EGT 110 and RDG 100 or equivalent)

EGR 190 STATICS 3.0 CR

This course is a study of forces and the effect of forces acting on bodies in equilibrium without motion. (Prerequisite: PHY 201)

EGT 105 BASIC CIVIL DRAFTING 2.0 CR

This course covers the applications of drawing techniques, to structures, map topography, and other civil applications. (Prerequisite: EGT 110 or equivalent and MAT 178)

EGT 110 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS I 4.0 CR

This is an introductory course in engineering graphics science which includes beginning drawing techniques and development of skills to produce basic technical drawings. (Prerequisite: RDG 100 or equivalent)

EGT 115 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS II 4.0 CR

This course in engineering graphics science includes additional drawing techniques for industrial applications. (Prerequisite: EGT 110)

EGT 210 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS III 4.0 CR

This advanced course in engineering graphics science covers the production of technical working drawings. (Prerequisite: EGT 115 or EGT 150 or equivalent)

EGT 225 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING APPLICATIONS 4.0 CR

This is an advanced drawing course for architectural applications. (Prerequisite: EGT 115 or EGT 150 or equivalent)

EGT 252 ADVANCED CAD 3.0 CR

This course covers advanced concepts of CAD software and applications. (Prerequisite: EGT 115 or EGT 150 or equivalent)

MET 211 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 4.0 CR

This course covers externally applied forces and internally induced stresses in structural members and machine components. Materials selection and sizing components to meet requirements are included. (Prerequisite: EGR 190)

MET 214 FLUID MECHANICS 3.0 CR

This course is a study of the physical properties of fluids and includes hydrostatics, buoyancy, flow of incompressible fluids, orifices, venturis and nozzles. (Prerequisite: EGR 190)

MET 219 PRODUCTION PROCESS PLANNING 2.0 CR

This course covers the development of techniques to achieve the most efficient sequence of operations in manufacturing processes. (Prerequisite: EGR 175)

MET 222 THERMODYNAMICS 4.0 CR

This course includes the study of the thermodynamic principles of heat, work, non-flow and steady flow processes, and cycles. The use of thermodynamic tables and charts is stressed. (Prerequisite: MAT 178 or equivalent) (Corequisite: MET 214)

MET 231 MACHINE DESIGN 4.0 CR

This course covers the design and applications of machine elements such as shafts, couplings, springs, brakes, clutches, gears and bearings. It also covers the applications of principles of DC/AC, statics, strength of materials, engineering drawing and dynamics to the design of simple machines. (Prerequisite: EGR 190) (Corequisite: MET 211)

MET 235 MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES 2.0 CR

This course covers an analysis of the management of manufacturing using the tools of work cell design, standards, process planning, inventory control, and quality control. It includes analytical decision making and planning techniques. (Prerequisite: EGR 175)

 

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