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• CET 298 - Strength of Materials

  A study of internal stresses and physical deformations caused by externally applied loads to structural members. Topics include normal and shearing stresses, stress and strain relationships, simple tension and compression of axial members, composition beams, inelastic bending, transverse shear stresses in beams, deflections, and elementary design of beams and shafts. Includes a laboratory investigation of mechanical properties of materials and structural elements.
  3 Credit Hours
  Prerequisites: ENT 287 and MAT 230
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• CET 310 - Anatomy of Buildings

  Study of the function, physical makeup, and working principles of various building systems, components and materials. Emphasis on the basic design principles and interdependence of the structural, utility and climate control systems. This course is designed to enhance the student's knowledge of the total building process.
  3 Credit Hours
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• ENG 324 - Technical Writing

  Theory of and practice in the writing of technical documents for industry and technology, with a focus on document design, usability, and writing for a non-technical audience. Students will apply effective rhetorical strategies to letters, instructions and procedures, proposals, and reports.
  3 Credit Hours
  Prerequisite: ENG 105 or 150, or the equivalent

• ENT 287 - Statics for Technology

  A course covering the branch of mechanics which deals with the effects of forces acting on a body at rest. The course deals with the graphical and analytical study of force systems in equilibrium. This entails an understanding of applied and frictional forces, centers of gravity, and vectors.
  3 Credit Hours
  Prerequisite: MAT 130, PHY 130 and 131
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• IET 399 - Professional Development Seminar I

  Seminar for students of industry and technology programs, focusing on the job search process, employment opportunities, and related problems. Recommended for students in the sophomore or junior year. Graded pass/fail.
  1 Credit Hours
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• IET 488 - Professional Internship I

  A meaningful, planned, and evaluated work experience related to the career and educational objectives of the student for which he/she may receive academic credit and possible financial remuneration. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours from any 488/489 courses. Graded pass/fail.
  3 Credit Hours
  Prerequisite: consent of instructor

• IET 587 - Quality Control

  Examines the various aspects of quality control from the viewpoint that product and service quality requires managerial, technological and statistical concepts throughout all the major functions in an organization.
  3 Credit Hours
  Prerequisites: CIS 243 or MAT 135
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• ITD 099 - Freshman Orientation

  Meetings with advisors, department personnel, service areas, and campus field trips comprise the main involvement. Availability of university resources is stressed with emphasis on personal basis. Only one freshman orientation course will count toward graduation. Graded pass/fail.
  1 Credit Hour
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• ITD 101 - Introduction to Design and Graphic Communications

  An introduction to the fundamental theory and practice of technical design communication, engineering sketching and CAD drafting conventions. Techniques are presented with emphasis on both theory and practical applications. The course includes an introduction to product design, the engineering design process, orthographic projection of product geometry and dimensioning/specifications. Lecture and laboratory-six contact hours.
  4 Credit Hours
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• ITD 104 - Computer Aided Design

  An intermediate course in the theory and practical applications of computer aided systems for drafting/design fields. A review of two-dimensional drawing techniques is presented followed by three-dimensional drawing techniques with emphasis on wireframe, surface and solid modeling. An introduction to parametric design is included. This course includes hands-on experience on interactive graphics equipment. Lecture two hours; laboratory four hours.
  4 Credit Hours
  Prerequisite: ITD 101 or ITD 107
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• ITD 130 - Manufacturing Processes and Materials

  Study of manufacturing processes and materials as they apply to contemporary industrial and consumer products. For ITD majors only or permission of chair. Lecture and laboratory-five contact hours
  3 Credit Hours
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• ITD 202 - Applied Technical Drawing

  Drawing and problem-solving techniques, principles and conventional practices as applied to selected industrial fields: mechanical engineering product design, topographical, piping, weldment and sheet metal. This course emphasizes technical/engineering sketching and CAD. Lecture and laboratory-six contact hours.
  4 Credit Hours
  Prerequisite: ITD 101 and 104
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• ITD 204 - Parametric Modeling and Rendering

  An intermediate course in the theory and practical application of computer aided design. Emphasis will be on the planning and operational techniques required producing parametric models with corresponding photo-realistic renderings. This course includes hands-on experience on interactive graphics equipment. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory.
  3 Credit Hours
  Prerequisites: ITD 104
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• ITD 301 - Architectural Drawing and Residential Design

  Functional planning, designing and construction detailing of residences and allied structures; drawing techniques and conventions; client-related, financial and legal aspects of building. Lecture and laboratory-six contact hours.
  4 Credit Hours
  Prerequisites: ITD 104 and ITD 101 or 107
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• ITD 304 - Advanced Parametric Modeling

  An advanced course in the theory and application of computer aided system for parametric drafting and design manufacturing. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory.
  4 Credit Hours
  Prerequisite: ITD 204
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• ITD 306 - Engineering Graphics

  Orthographic projection with an emphasis on auxiliary projection and descriptive geometry. Descriptive geometry theory and techniques are used to solve applied engineering problems. Lecture and laboratory-six contact hours.
  4 Credit Hours
  Prerequisite: ITD 101, 104, and 202
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• ITD 330 - Machine Tool Processes

  A study in the shaping of metallic products using traditional and computer numerical control processes and equipment. Includes examination of precision measuring methods, cutting tools properties and methods required in achieving an efficient, economical, and safe material removal process. Lecture and laboratory-six contact hours.
  4 Credit Hours
  Prerequisite: ITD 130
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• ITD 333 - ANSI Fundamentals for Mechanical Product Design

  Focuses on the intermediate technical fundamentals of ANSI standards applicable to mechanical product design and engineering graphics. Engineering sketching and 3D parametric modeling will be emphasized. Two hours lecture and four hour laboratory.
  4 Credit Hours
  Prerequisites: ITD 202, 204, and 330
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• ITD 350 - Construction Systems

  A study of the construction industry theory and practice. Emphasis is placed on the structural and mechanical systems in single-family detached dwellings and non-residential light commercial civil construction projects. Lecture and laboratory-six contact hours.
  4 Credit Hours
  Prerequisites: ITD 101 or 107 and 130
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• ITD 401 - Architectural Drafting and Design Multi-Family Light Commercial

  Fundamental principles of designing and drawing construction documents for multi-family residential and other light commercial construction. Architectural programming, building code analysis, site analysis, budgetary considerations, design principles, building methods, materials selection, and drawing resulting in a package of contract documents for construction. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory.
  4 Credit Hours
  Prerequisites: ITD 101, 104, 301 and 350
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• ITD 403 - Product and Tooling Design

  This course utilizes parametric, feature-based, solid modeling software and techniques applied to problem solving and representation of product and tooling components and assemblies. Emphasis is placed on dimensioning, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, 3-D modeling and design of mechanical devices, and principles of tooling design. Lecture and laboratory-six contact hours.
  4 Credit Hours
  Prerequisite: ITD 304, 330, and 333
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• MAT 130 - Technical Math I

  Topics from algebra and trigonometry for the technology student. Restriction: A student may not receive credit for MAT 130 and 140 or 145 or 150.
  5 Credit Hours
  Prerequisite: ACT math standard score of at least 20 or MAT 105

• MAT 230 - Technical Math II

  Analytic geometry, differential and integral calculus with applications from technical fields.
  5 Credit Hours
  Prerequisite: MAT 130 or ACT math standard score of at least 24

• MGT 350 - Fundamentals of Management

  The fundamental concepts, relationships and principles of managing organized activities are studied. Special emphasis is given to human behavior in organized systems, with attention to the diverse workforce, interpersonal relations, group processes, and the philosophy for managing human resources effectively.
  3 Credit Hours
  Prerequisite: Conditional or full admission to upper-level business courses or junior status