Engineering Technology

This course introduces students to the role of the engineer, engineering dimensions and standards, and the basic methodology of engineering problem-solving. $35 science fee.

Basic principles of drafting and introduction to CAD to include spatial visualization, line types, sketching, scale, orthographic projection, isometric drawings, sectional views, oblique lines and surfaces, auxiliary views and basic applications. $35 science fee.

An overview of the techniques used to mentally manipulate 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional figures. Includes the basics of drafting such as line types, orthographic projection, isometric drawings, and basic applications. $35 science fee.

Fundamental concepts relevant to many engineering disciplines, including: energy, vectors, force systems, free body diagrams, strength of materials, associated problem-solving, and basic design procedures. $35 science fee.

An introduction to the materials which are used in the fabrication of construction projects including: foundations, wood, heavy timber frame construction, wood light frame construction, exterior finishes, interior finishes, masonry, roofing, and glass. $35 science fee.

Intermediate principles of drafting and CAD to include spatial visualization, line types, sketching, scale, orthographic projection, isometric drawings, sectional views, oblique lines and surfaces, auxiliary views and intermediate applications. $35 science fee.

An overview of the techniques used in reading construction drawings for architecture and engineering projects. $35 science fee.

A course in plane surveying which includes: horizontal, vertical, and angular measurements, traversing, mapping, construction survey, land survey, and calculations. $35 science fee.

Vectors, types of forces, vector addition, moments, conditions for equilibrium, free-body diagrams and conventions, coplanar force systems, and load analysis of basic trusses and frames. $35 science fee.

Advanced principles of drafting and CAD to include 3D projects, plan and profile drawings, advanced views, advanced sections, and dimensioning. $35 science fee.

An experimental class to be used to explore new approaches and applications to engineering technology. $35 science fee.

A study of stress and deformation of materials. Topics include: axial and torsional loading, stress-strain relationships, shearing stresses, temperature stresses, and engineering applications. $35 science fee.

Fundamentals of design, assembly drawings, dimensioning systems, and a mechanical design/drafting project. The primary emphasis of this course is the application of CAD to mechanical and 3-D drawings using AutoCAD. $35 science fee.

An overview of the techniques used in estimating material quantities in construction projects. $35 science fee.

Load analysis and design of basic structural members using timber and steel. $35 science fee.

A drafting and design course covering construction techniques, architectural drawings, organization of drawing sets, and design projects. $35 science fee.

A study of construction specifications using the CSI format. $35 science fee.

Various individual and team projects with specific criteria and constraints assigned. The completed projects are formally presented using both oral and written reporting techniques. $35 science fee.

An introductory course in electricity which includes: basic electrical theory and mathematical relationships, series and parallel circuits, DC and AC circuit components, power generation and distribution. $35 science fee.

This course utilizes AutoCAD for computer-aided drafting (CAD). The course shows how to use AutoCAD to set up drawings, additional draw and edit commands, dimensioning, and text. Students utilize drafting and editing techniques to efficiently produce their drawings. $35 science fee.

An experimental class to be used to explore new approaches and applications to engineering technology. $35 science fee.