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Technology Gateway Courses (9 credit hours)

EGR 104 Engineering Technology Foundations    3 credits

This problem-based course introduces the student to fundamental concepts of electrical, mechanical, thermal, fluids, optical, and material systems related to engineering technology. Workplace readiness skills such as laboratory safety, communications, and teamwork are integrated into the course.

MAT 104 Mathematics Foundations    3 credits

This course includes the study of numeration, measurement (US customary and SI), basic algebra, geometry, statistics, and trigonometry. Applications of science and technology are integrated in a problem-based learning environment. Technology, communications, teamwork, and other workplace readiness skills are emphasized.

ENG 104 Communications Foundations    3 credits

This course focuses on gathering, organizing and presenting written, oral and visual information. Team-building skills are encouraged through collaborative learning environments. Technical communications skills are emphasized.
 

Engineering Technology  (ET) Core Courses Semester 1 (10 credit hours)

EGR 181 Integrated Technology I     1 credit

This problem-based course focuses on the introduction of workplace skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, computers, and communications and on applications of mathematics and science competencies. Major emphasis is on electrical concepts and laboratory techniques. It will include other concepts such as thermal, fluids, and optics.

PHY 181 Integrated Physics I    3 credits

This problem-based course covers electrical theory and concepts that support engineering technology principles. It will include concepts such as thermal, fluids, and optics. Mathematics, communications, and technology are integrated throughout the course.

MAT 181 Integrated Mathematics I    3 credits

This problem-based course focuses on basic laws of algebra, linear and quadratic equations, introduction to trigonometry, and concepts of functions and graphs. Concepts and skills in mathematics are integrated with electrical topics in a problem-based learning environment. Science, communications, and technology are integrated with mathematics throughout the course.

ENG 181 Integrated Communications I    3 credits

This problem-based course integrates communication skills with mathematics, science, and technology in a collaborative, teaming environment. Writing, speaking, and presenting skills are learned through gathering, organizing, and presenting information.
 
 

Semester 2 (10 credit hours)

EGR 182 Integrated Technology II    1 credit

This problem-based course focuses on the development of workplace skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, computers, and communications and on applications of mathematics and science competencies. Major emphasis is on mechanical concepts and laboratory techniques. It will include other concepts such as thermal, fluids, and optics.

PHY 182 Integrated Physics II    3 credits

This problem-based course covers mechanical theory and concepts that support engineering technology principles. It will include concepts such as thermal, fluids, and optics. Mathematics, communications, and technology are integrated throughout the course.

MAT 182 Integrated Mathematics II    3 credits

This problem-based course reinforces the basic laws of algebra, measurement, linear and quadratic equations, trigonometry, functions and graphs. Mathematical concepts and skills are integrated with mechanical topics in a problem-based learning environment. Science, communications, and technology are integrated with mathematics throughout the course.

ENG 182 Integrated Communications II    3 credits

This problem-based course reinforces written and oral communication skills. Students learn to gather, organize, and present information in a collaborative, technical workplace environment.
 
 

Semester 3  (7 credit hours)

                   EGR 183 Integrated Technology III    1 credit This problem-based course emphasizes material properties and laboratory techniques. It will include other concepts such as thermal, fluids, and optics. Computer and research skills are practiced. Technical presentation skills are utilized.

PHY 183 Integrated Physics III    3 credits

This problem-based course covers material properties of matter and concepts that support engineering technology principles. It will include concepts such as thermal, fluids, and optics. Mathematics, communications, and technology are integrated throughout the course.

MAT 183 Integrated Mathematics III    3 credits

This problem-based course extends the study of algebra, trigonometry, functions, vectors, and basic calculus concepts. Mathematical concepts are integrated with topics in material properties of matter in a problem-based learning environment. Science, communications, and technology are integrated with mathematics throughout the course.

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