Department of Engineering Technology

CIM 3330. Concrete Construction Methods.

This course covers forming, shoring, placing and reinforcing operations. Transporting, placing, consolidating, finishing, jointing and curing concrete for cast-in-place foundations, pavements, slabs on ground, structural frames, and other structural members are studied. Other topics include waterproofing concrete foundations and erecting precast concrete members. Corequisite: CIM 3420 with a grade of "C" or better.

CIM 3340. Understanding the Concrete Construction System.

This course provides a detailed look at how the concrete construction industry works. The course includes a review of model building codes, building officials and their functions, concrete industry codes and standards, concrete construction processes, quality assurance systems, contract documents, estimating, construction scheduling and concrete construction markets. Prerequisite: CIM 3420 with a grade of "C" or better.

CIM 3350. Precast and Prestressed Management.

This course provides students with an opportunity to further develop their technical and laboratory knowledge in precast/prestressed concrete topics to include common shapes and uses, materials and methods, mix designs and batching in precast/prestressed, reinforcing and formwork in precast/prestressed, plant management, layout and processes, logistics and supply chain, quality control, technical sales, and cost estimating. Prerequisite: CIM 3420 with a grade of "C" or better.

CIM 3366. Applications of Concrete in Construction.

This course is a detailed study of the many uses of concrete in the construction of buildings, pavements and other facilities. Emphasis will be placed on the advantages, disadvantages, and unique problems faced by materials suppliers, contractors and design professionals when concrete is chosen for specific applications. Prerequisite: CIM 3330 with a grade of "C" or better.

CIM 3420. Fundamentals of Concrete: Properties and Testing.

This course examines effects of concrete-making materials (aggregates, cements, admixtures, etc.) on the properties of fresh and hardened concrete. Concrete mixture proportioning calculations and statistical analysis of strength tests are also studied. Prerequisite: MATH 2328 with a grade of "C" or better.

CIM 4290. Capstone.

This course will provide students the opportunity to work individually to develop a business plan with increased emphasis on the technical and financial aspects of the concrete industry, building upon previous coursework. Students then work in groups, preparing a proposal based on a real-world construction or concrete project. The final presentation will be made to an industry panel. A portion of this course includes guest speakers from the concrete industry. Prerequisite: CIM 4330 and CSM 3368 both with a grade of "C" or better.

CIM 4299. Capstone II.

This course is a continuation of CIM 4398; students continue developing a business plan with increased emphasis on the technical and financial aspects of the concrete industry, building upon previous coursework. The final presentation will be made to an industry panel. A portion of the course is a seminar with guest speakers from the concrete industry. Prerequisite: CIM 4398 with a grade of "D" or better.

CIM 4310. Senior Concrete Lab.

This course provides students with an opportunity to further develop their technical and laboratory knowledge and pursue a project of individual interest. A formal report/presentation will be required at the conclusion of the course. Prerequisites: CIM 3366 with a grade of "C" or better.

CIM 4330. Management of Concrete Products – Ordering and Scheduling.

This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of managing the ordering and delivery process common to all concrete products. Emphasis will be in planning, organizing and controlling at both the first-line supervisory and managerial levels. Prerequisite: CIM 3340 with grade of "C" or better.

CIM 4340. Concrete Problems: Diagnosis, Prevention and Dispute Resolution.

Course involves diagnosing/preventing problems related to concrete production, testing, construction and performance. Students learn to identify causes of fresh and hardened concrete problems, i.e. fast and slow setting, air content variations, low strength, cracking and scaling. Pre-job conferences and dispute resolution methods are examined. Prerequisite: CIM 3366 with a grade of "C" or better.

CIM 4350. Advanced Concrete Technology.

This course provides students with an opportunity to further develop their technical and laboratory knowledge in advanced concrete properties, test methods and mix designs. Topics include high-performance concrete (HPC), self-consolidating concrete (SCC), roller compacted concrete (RCC), mass concrete, concrete repair, advanced fiber reinforcing, and chemical admixtures. Prerequisite: CIM 3420 with a grade of a "C" or better.

CIM 4398. Capstone.

This course covers the business aspects of the concrete industry with appropriate application to the student’s career interests and builds upon the technical and practical industry components learned in previous courses. The final project will be presented to an industry committee. (WI) Prerequisites: ACC 2362 with a grade of "D" or better and CIM 4330 with a grade of "C" or better.

CSM 1260. Introduction to the Construction and Concrete Industry.

This is an introductory course for Construction and Concrete Industry Management (CIM) majors. Residential, commercial, heavy, civil, and highway construction is explored including the concrete industry. The role of the contractor, architect/engineer, and owner are covered including contracts, careers, sustainability, and economic importance of the construction industry.

CSM 1360. Introduction to the Construction Industry.

This is an introductory course to the Construction and Concrete Industry. Major construction sectors are explored including: Residential; Building Construction; Heavy, Civil and Highway; and Industrial and Offshore, along with common construction materials used in the industry. The role of the Construction Owner, Architect/Engineer and Constructor are covered in addition to Contracts, Construction Documents, sustainability, and the economic and historical importance of the Construction Industry. Degree requirements, course sequencing and Construction Careers are also covered .

CSM 2160. Introduction to Construction Surveying and Site Layout.

Common construction surveying and site layout techniques are studied using both optical levels and total stations. Benchmarks, building lines, property lines, differential and profiling are discussed in lecture with applied exercises performed in the laboratory.

CSM 2262. Construction Lab.

This lab provides hands-on experience for students to apply technical construction processes, equipment safety, and teamwork by building components using industry-standard materials and equipment. Practical application of techniques used in residential and commercial construction will be performed, as well as the use of innovative technology associated with the Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) movement in the industry.

CSM 2313. Architecture Design I - Construction Documents.

This course is an introduction to the language and process of producing architectural construction documents in residential projects utilizing computers and CAD software. Site plans, floor plans, sections, elevations, and details are drawn individually and as a team as orthographic projection theory and its importance in resolving complex building geometry are covered.

CSM 2342. Construction Materials and Processes.

This course will introduce students to various types of construction materials including ceramics, ferrous, non-ferrous, and organic materials used in construction. Their properties, working characteristics and processes used to manufacture and assemble these materials are studied. Laboratory activities are used to reinforce lecture material. Prerequisites: [PHYS 1115 and PHYS 1315] or [PHYS 2325 and PHYS 2125] with grades of "C" or better.

CSM 2360. Residential I: Construction Practices.

This course deals with the process of constructing a home on an improved lot, including residential plan and specification interpretation, cost centers, profit and overhead, construction phases, subcontractor sequencing, materials, estimating, scheduling, building codes, permits, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing home requirements.

CSM 2361. Construction Surveying.

This course covers practical construction surveying and site layout applications for Construction Management. Topics covered include surveying terminology, the use of surveying equipment, grade, distance, and angular measurements, construction site layout and project control, surveying documentation with fieldwork conducted in the laboratory portion of the course. It also covers current technology in surveying equipment and processes. Prerequisite: MATH 2321 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471 with a grade of "C" or better.

CSM 3360. Structural Analysis.

This course is a structural engineering fundamentals class to include design loads, reactions, force systems, functions of a structure, and both the analysis and design of determinate structures by classical and modern techniques. Prerequisite: TECH 2351 with a grade of "D" or better.

CSM 3361. Commercial Building Construction Systems.

This is a commercial building construction systems class that deals with soils, site work, heavy foundations, steel, reinforced concrete and pre-cast structures along with common assemblies. Commercial MEP’s are studied along with CSI master format, as-built and shop drawings, schedule of values, AIA documents and appropriate building codes. Corequisite: CSM 2360 with a grade of "D" or better.

CSM 3363. Heavy, Civil and Highway Construction Systems.

Selection, acquisition and capabilities of heavy construction equipment are presented. Applications of economics to performance characteristics and production of equipment is discussed. Sector-specific construction management methods are covered, including unit price estimating, equipment fleet design, repetitive scheduling and major components of highways, bridges and engineered facilities.

CSM 3366. Soils and Foundations.

The properties of subsurface materials and the principles of subsurface construction are studied. Topics include soil classification and testing, soil mechanics, and foundation systems, including site layout, excavation, caissons, piles, slurry wall, slab, and spread footings. Prerequisite: TECH 2351 with a grade of "D" or better.

CSM 3367. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems.

This course covers typical Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEPs) systems found in residential and commercial construction along with design and installation methods used to conserve both energy and water in new and remodeled structures.

CSM 3368. Construction Finance.

This course provides an introduction to financial analysis and financing of construction-related companies and projects. Topics include analysis of financial statements, contractor payment methods, construction loans, and project cost controls. Prerequisite: ACC 2301 or ACC 2362 all with grades of "C" or better.

CSM 3369. Residential II: Construction Business Practices.

This course will prepare students in the business practices used by residential land developers and home-builders. Technical skills are applied to the work process inside conventional home-building departments and how those collaborating departments and co-workers operate to become an efficient and sustainable new home-building company. Prerequisite: CSM 2360 with a grade of "C" or better.

CSM 4313. Architectural Design II - Technology in Construction.

In this course students create individual and group commercial projects which include plans, elevations, sections, details, and 3D drawings utilizing 3D building information modeling (BIM) and other current technologies used in the industry. Structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, accessibility, and sustainable building issues are discussed. Prerequisite: CSM 2313 with a grade of "C" or better.

CSM 4360. Senior Construction Management Capstone.

In this course students work in groups, preparing a bid proposal based on a real-life construction project involving contract negotiations, construction documents interpretation, estimating, bidding, scheduling, safety, and quality control plans. Emphasis is on developing leadership, team building, and written and oral communication skills. Students will be prepared to sit for the AIC Level 1 Examination after this course. Prerequisites: CSM 4313 and CSM 4361 and CSM 4364 and CSM 4369 and TECH 2190 all with grades of "C" or better.

CSM 4361. Construction Estimating.

This course covers the fundamentals of construction estimating, including feasibility and constructability, quantities, units, labor, equipment productivity, and different types of estimates such as preliminary, engineering, range, and contractor’s detail bids. Plans and specifications are used along with estimating software to develop estimates commonly used in the construction industry. Prerequisite: CSM 3361 or CIM 3340 with a grade of "C" or better.

CSM 4364. Construction Project Management and Scheduling.

This course covers the concepts of construction management beginning with contract documents through the effective management of manpower, machines, material, and money necessary to complete construction projects on time and within budget. Gantt Charts and PERT/CPM schedules are developed using contemporary software. Prerequisite: CSM 2360 with a grade of "C" or better. Corequisite: CSM 4361 with a grade of "C" or better.

CSM 4368. Sustainable & Lean Construction Practices.

This course covers environmentally sustainable and lean management practices in building design and construction. The LEED system will be used to guide the course on sustainable practices, which covers aspects of sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and the CAD design process. It will also cover the integration and relationship between lean and sustainable construction.

CSM 4369. Construction Contracts, Risks, and Ethics.

Legal aspects of design and construction contract documents are presented, including contract formation, interpretation, rights and duties and changes. Legal liabilities are explored in the context of professional ethics for design firms and constructors. (WI).

CSM 4370. Residential Capstone.

This is a course in residential construction related to developing communities and building homes. Students work in groups to develop proposals to select and develop raw land into buildable lots, design and schedule site-specific homes, and develop a marketing plan. Students will be prepared to sit for the AIC Level 1 Examination after this course. Prerequisite: TECH 2190 and CSM 3369 and CSM 4313 and CSM 4364 and CSM 4369 all with grades of "C" or better.

CSM 4380. Construction Safety.

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of occupational safety and health for the construction industry. Topics include Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and compliance, governmental regulations, standards, laws, worker’s compensation, record keeping, environmental safety and health hazard identification, the hierarchy of controls to mitigate hazards, and creation of a written Safety Management Plan (SMP). (WI).

TECH 1311. Engineering Design Graphics.

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of technical drawing and the related graphical tools used to communicate engineering design concepts. The topics include two dimensional graphics, orthographic projections, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, computer-aided graphics, parametric solid modeling, and introduction to three dimensional graphics.

TECH 1363. Manufacturing Processes I.

The course will provide an overview of the manufacturing processes. Major emphasis is placed on machining theory, setup and tooling. Metal forming and fabrication procedures are introduced. Joining and assembly includes welding, mechanical fastening, adhesive bonding and surface finishing concepts. Laboratory demonstrations and tutorials involve machining, joining and forming techniques.

TECH 1393. Manufacturing Processes II.

The course involves the fundamentals of casting and molding processes. Emphasis is placed on casting terminology, molding sand, molding processes, pattern making, coremaking and quality control. Ferrous and non-ferrous alloy composition and casting geometry are explored. Plastic and composite forming concepts are included. Microelectonic manufacturing principles and processes are introduced. Prerequisite: TECH 1363 with a grade of "D" or better.

TECH 2190. Industrial Internship.

This is a supervised experiential learning course in various technical disciplines as appropriate to a student’s degree program. This work-integrated learning course helps the student link theory with practice. Prerequisites: Instructor approval and a minimum 2.25 major GPA.

TECH 2310. Computer-Aided Design.

In this course, principles of 3D modeling are introduced in the preparation of drawings for manufacturing processes. Emphasis includes the parametric solid modeling of machine elements, geometric dimensioning, and tolerancing. The laboratory component involves production of engineering drawings and simulations connecting this course to computer-aided engineering. Prerequisite: ENGR 1304 or TECH 1311 either with a grade of "C" or better.

TECH 2340. Environmental Technology I.

This course emphasizes the fundamental chemical, biological, ecological and hydrological principles, and mass and energy balances involved in solving environmental problems. Specific environmental areas covered include water, water quality and wastewater treatment. Environmental regulations and testing as pertinent to water will be covered. Prerequisite: CHEM 1335 and [PHYS 2325 or PHYS 1315] all with grades of "D" or better.

TECH 2344. Power Technology.

This class deals with understanding the basic laws of thermodynamics. It probes efficiency and examines energy-converting devices from the inputs, processes, outputs model. Internal combustion engines, electric motors, hydraulic, pneumatic, and gearing systems, and fuel analysis are reviewed from a practical and theoretical perspective. Prerequisites: [MATH 1315 or MATH 1317 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471] and [(PHYS 1115 and PHYS 1315) or (PHYS 2325 and PHYS 2125)] all with grades of "C" or better.

TECH 2351. Statics and Strength of Materials.

This course covers principles of statics and strength of materials to include forces, equilibrium, friction, centroids, and stress/strain relationships, axial stress and deformation, thermal stress and deformation, stress concentrations, factor of safety, torsional stress, beam stresses and combined stress. Prerequisite: [CSM 2342 or ENGR 2300 or CIM 3420] and [(PHYS 1115 and PHYS 1315) or (PHYS 2325 and PHYS 2125)] all with grades of "C" or better.

TECH 2370. Electricity/Electronics Fundamentals.

This course covers fundamentals of safety, Ohm’s Law, series, parallel, and series/parallel circuits, meters, relays, DC/AC circuit analysis and basic semiconductors.

TECH 3322. Development of Technology.

The role of technology in the development of Western World culture is studied from a technical perspective. Social repercussions resulting from the introduction of foundational technical developments are reviewed. Examples of technical areas examined are agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, engineering, defense, and communications. Readings focus discussions and papers on specific topics and encourage synthesis level understanding. (WI).

TECH 3340. Environmental Technology II.

This course covers air pollution, solid waste and hazardous waste management, sustainability and risk management. Environmental regulations and testing as pertinent to soils, sediments, residual and air will be covered. Prerequisite: TECH 2340 with a grade of "D" or better.

TECH 3344. Applied Thermofluids.

This course covers basic concepts, first and second laws of thermodynamics, and thermodynamic properties. Heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation, as well as fluid statics and fluid dynamics will also be discussed. Prerequisite: PHYS 2325 and PHYS 2125 and TECH 2344 all with grades of "D" or better.

TECH 3345. Principles of Lean Systems.

The course provides an in-depth understanding of the lean principles as they apply to manufacturing and service organizations with emphasis on lean tools and concepts such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, kaizen, waste, takt/cycle time, visual control, six-sigma, mistake proofing, single piece flow, cell design and pull systems. (WI) Prerequisite: TECH 3364 with a grade of "D" or better.

TECH 3354. Applied Dynamics.

This course provides the fundamentals of modeling dynamics of mechanical systems, including both particles and rigid bodies, mathematically. Topics covered include basic theory of engineering mechanics, mechanics of rigid bodies, Newton's Laws, work and energy relationships, principles of impulse and momentum, and the application of kinetics and kinematics to solve engineering problems. Prerequisite: TECH 2351 and MATH 2472 both with grades of "D" or better.

TECH 3357. Facilities Planning and Design.

This project-based course provides students with a practical knowledge of designing efficient facility layout and material handling system. Systematic layout planning (SLP) based on a product and process information is studied in depth. Simulation tools are used for flow analysis. Prerequisities: TECH 2310 with a grade of "D" or better.

TECH 3364. Quality Assurance.

This course covers the principles of quality management and control to include basic probability and statistics concepts, control charts for attributes and variables, statistical process control, sampling plans and methods, quality audits, and quality costs. Prerequisite: IE 3320 or MATH 2328 either with a grade of "D" or better.

TECH 3370. Electronics.

This course is a study of the characteristics of basic electronic circuits and their component parts. Course content includes the use of electronic test equipment, inductance, capacitance, reactance, impedance, rectification, switching, amplification, and electronic circuitfabrication. Prerequisite: EE 2400 or TECH 2370 either with a grade of "C" or better.

TECH 3373. Communication Systems.

This course deals with basic principles of communication systems. Specific topics include analysis of signals and systems, modulation techniques (digital and analog), analysis of transmitters and receivers, networking, and wireless communication systems.

TECH 4330. Foundry & Heat Treatment.

The technical aspects of foundry and heat treatment of ferrous and non-ferrous metals are reviewed. Students gain proficiency with interpretation of binary phase diagrams, mathematical modeling of gate and runner systems, micro-structural analysis, process cost evaluation, sand casting, and investment casting. The course includes writing technical reports and conducting experiments. Prerequisites: ENGR 2300 and [ENGR 1313 or ENGR 1304 or TECH 1311] and [MFGE 2332 or TECH 1393 or ME 3361] all with grades of "D" or better.

TECH 4340. Design for Environment.

This course covers the basic principles of design for environment. Topics covered include: industrial ecology, resource depletion, product design, process design, material selection, energy efficiency, product delivery, use, end of life and life cycle analysis. Prerequisite: TECH 3340 with a grade of "D" or better.

TECH 4362. Manufacturing Process Engineering.

This course will provide students with fundamentals of manufacturing processes planning and engineering. Major emphasis will be placed on make-buy analysis, tolerance analysis and dimensional control, tool and fixture design, process and material selection, design for manufacturing, design for assembly, and process planning. Prerequisites: TECH 1393 and TECH 2310 both with grades of "C" or better.

TECH 4365. Machine Elements: Dynamics and Design.

Principles of the design of mechanical components; theories of failure; material selection; design of shafts, gears, cams, fasteners, springs and brakes; dynamics; balancing of machinery and vibration control are studied. Prerequisite: TECH 2310 and TECH 2351 both with grades of "D" or better.

TECH 4372. Electronic Devices and Circuits.

This course covers transistor configurations, field effect transistors and circuits, voltage regulation, amplifier feedback principles, operational amplifiers and circuitry, and unijunction transistors and applications. Prerequisites: EE 2400 or TECH 2370 either with a grade of "C" or better.

TECH 4373. Control Systems and Instrumentation.

This course is an introduction to modern control systems and instrumentation. Topics covered include transducers, sensors, actuators, instrumentation, open and closed loop control systems, PID controllers, programmable logic controllers and ladder logic, and computer interface software and hardware. Prerequisites: EE 2400 or TECH 2370 either with a grade of "C" or better.

TECH 4374. Digital Systems.

This course covers solid state digital electronics from basic concepts to current industrial needs in terms of logic gates, number systems counters, registers, sequential control circuits, and shift register generator. Prerequisite: [PHYS 2326 and PHYS 2126] or TECH 2370 with a grade of "C" or better.

TECH 4380. Industrial Safety.

This course introduces the field of industrial safety with emphasis on compliance with Federal and State regulations. (WI).

TECH 4381. Senior Design I.

This course is the first of a two-course sequence involving the application of technical and non-technical skills and knowledge, using a multidisciplinary team-based approach, for solving real-world problems related to product and process development. The topics include systematic product design, requirements analysis, material and process selection, project management, cost estimation, design documentation and presentation, prototyping, fabrication, and design test and verification. Prerequisite: EE 3400 or TECH 3340 or TECH 3370 or TECH 3345 any with a grade of "D" or better.

TECH 4382. Senior Design II.

This course is the second of a two-course sequence involving the application of technical and non-technical skills and knowledge, using a multidisciplinary team-based approach, for solving real-world problems related to product and process development. The topics include systematic product design, requirements analysis, material and process selection, project management, cost estimation, design documentation and presentation, prototyping, fabrication, and design test and verification. Prerequisite: TECH 4381 with a grade of "D" or better.

TECH 4390. Internship.

Supervised on-the-job professional learning experience in construction, manufacturing, electronics, and other technical areas. This course provides practical work experience in their particular field of interest. Repeatable for credit. (WI) Prerequisites: Instructor approval.

TECH 4392. Micro and Nano Manufacturing.

This course covers the basic principles of micro and nano manufacturing. Emphasis is placed on the process descriptions, terminology, equipment requirements, and processes for micro and nano systems. Basic physics and process chemistry is combined with control schemes to arrive at overall systems descriptions. Prerequisite: [CHEM 1335 or CHEM 1341] and [PHYS 1325 or (PHYS 2326 and PHYS 2126)] all with grades of "D" or better.

TECH 4395. Automated Manufacturing Systems I.

This course primarily deals with automation in industrial systems. In particular, this course focuses on automation and control technologies in manufacturing systems at machine and device levels. Included in its structure are areas such as fundamentals of industrial automation, sensors and actuators, numerical control, robotics, and PLC. Prerequisites: TECH 2310 with a grade of "D" or better.

TECH 4396. Automated Manufacturing Systems II.

This course primarily deals with automation, simulation, and digitization in industrial systems. Course topics include discrete-event simulation of manufacturing systems , automated quality control and inspection, automated identification, industrial Internet of Things, automated material handling, automated data acquisition systems, and applied finite element analysis. Prerequisites: TECH 4395 with a grade of "D" or better.

TECH 4397. Special Problems.

The investigation of a special topic by developing the problem, researching the topic, and presenting the findings as they apply to industry/technology. This course will be applicable to all areas of technology, and must be done only with the approval of the cooperating faculty member and Department Chair. Repeatable for credit with different emphasis. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

TECH 4398. Senior Design.

This course deals with application of technical and non-technical skills and knowledge using a multidisciplinary team-based approach for solving real-world problems related to product and process development. The topics include systematic product design, requirements analysis, project management, cost estimation, documentation and presentation, prototyping, fabrication and concurrent engineering. (WI) Prerequisites: EE 3400 or TECH 3340 or TECH 3370 or TECH 4372 or TECH 4395 any with a grade of "D" or better.