Architectural Technology (ART)

ART 117 Construction Drafting and CAD (3 cr.) Class 1, Lab 6. P: High school geometry or equivalent. Introduction to drafting and CAD fundamentals, with emphasis on architectural and civil engineering topics. Develop basic drafting skills, using orthographic projections, auxiliary views, pictorial drawings, and drafting conventions. Students may not receive credit for both ART 116 and ART 117.

ART 120 Architectural Presentation (3 cr.) Class 1, Lab 6. C: ART 116 or ART 117. Development of architectural presentations using pencil, ink, and color techniques as a means of communication.

ART 155 Residential Construction (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: ART 165 or equivalent; ART 117 or equivalent; and CNT 105. Wood frame construction through a semester project requiring planning, preliminary, and working drawings. Outside lab assignments are required.

ART 165 Building Systems and Materials (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. Study of the structural systems used in structures. The study of properties, uses, and methods of incorporation of various construction materials in modern construction.

ART 200 Fundamentals of CAD for Construction (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. An introduction to computer-aided design (CAD) hardware and software with emphasis on two-dimensional drawings and design. Assignments focus on practical architectural and civil engineering applications for construction.

ART 210 History of Architecture I (3 cr.) Class 3. A survey of Western architecture from ancient times to the present day. Social, technological, and cultural influences on architectural styles are emphasized.

ART 220 Advanced Architectural Presentation (3 cr.) Class 1, Lab 6. P: ART 120 or consent of instructor. Advanced subjects in architectural presentation.

ART 222 Commercial Construction (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: ART 155. Preparation of preliminary and working drawings for an intermediate-sized commercial building. At the instructor’s option, the work may be done in groups.

ART 284 Mechanical Systems for Buildings (3 cr.) Class 3. P: MATH 154 or equivalent. Plumbing, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and other mechanical systems for buildings, including calculations and design for such systems.

ART 285 Electrical Systems for Buildings (2 cr.) Class 2. P: MATH 153 or equivalent. A survey of electrical and lighting system requirements for residential and commercial buildings. Lighting fundamentals and design, electric circuits, power requirements, and wiring layout used for building construction systems.

ART 299 Architectural Technology (1-4 cr.) Hours and subject matter to be arranged with staff. Course may be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.

ART 310 History of Architecture II (3 cr.) Class 3. Western architecture, structure, and building technology of the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries.

ART 350 Energy Conservation in Buildings (3 cr.) Class 3. P: ART 284. Heat loss and heat gain calculations in buildings using computers. Principles of energy-conserving building construction and insulation methods as to details and materials. Life-cycle costing of construction alternatives.

ART 476 Writing Construction Documents (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CNT 347. Purpose and intent of specifications for specific jobs, including development of the general conditions, adaptation of selected provisions from standard specifications, and delineation of special supplemental conditions.

ART 490 Senior Project (1-6 cr.) Final project aimed at combining the skills and knowledge gained from the various areas of study. The student will be expected to report graphically, orally, and in written form on a final project approved by the advisor. Presentation will be made to a representative board of the faculty determined by the advisor.

BMET 240 Introduction to Medical Electronics (3 cr.) Class 3. C: EET 154. An overview of human anatomy and physiology and introduction to physiological measurements, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, and applicable pressure and temperature measurements. Operation of common biomedical electronic equipment is demonstrated. On-site hospital visits expose students to modern monitoring and intensive-care biomedical equipment.

BMET 290 Biomedical Equipment Technician Practicum (4 cr.) Class 4. P or C: BMET 320. Practice working in industry as a BMET. Students work on a variety of medical equipment and job tasks. Some training in the form of in-service and orientation programs. An employer evaluation, student report, and a minimum of 180 work hours are required.

BMET 320 Biomedical Electronic Systems I (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 3. P: BMET 240. C: EET 204. Hands-on study of medical instrumentation. The origins of biopotentials, electrocardiograms, and electrical shock; study of patient-care equipment, including the electrocardiograph. A logical approach to troubleshooting, including unit-level troubleshooting.

BMET 330 Electronics for the Clinical Laboratory Equipment Technician (3 cr.) Class 3. P: EET 116 or equivalent (fundamental understanding of active, passive, and digital devices). This course provides a study of devices, circuits, computers, test equipment, transducers, and sensors which are specific to the clinical laboratory. This course includes the analysis of applied electronics circuits incorporated in this environment.

BMET 360 Applied Human Biology for the Clinical Laboratory (3 cr.) Class 3. P: BMET 330 or consent of instructor. This course provides an overview of human structure, function, and chemistry as they relate to the clinical laboratory environment. The class emphasizes the study of bodily fluids and commonly analyzed tissues under both normal and disease conditions. Fluids studied include blood components, urine, spinal fluid, and joint fluid. This class will also discuss medical terminology as well as the medical communication skills required to interface with hospital staff.

BMET 370 Safety and Regulations in the Clinical Laboratory (3 cr.) Class 3. P: BMET 360 or consent of instructor. This course studies the codes and standards of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA), and other governing bodies. In addition, this course investigates the prevention and control of chemical, electrical, biological, and radiological human hazards.

CET 160 Statics (3 cr.) Class 3. P: MATH 154 or equivalent. Forces acting on bodies at rest, including coplanar, concurrent, and nonconcurrent systems. Includes centroids, moments of inertia, and friction.

CET 210 Surveying Computations (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: CET 104. Accuracy, precision, and error theory pertaining to surveying calculations. Includes calculations for alignment, grade, route surveying, construction surveying, building layouts, areas, and earthwork.

CET 231 Soils Testing (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: CET 160. P or C: TCM 220. The measurement of the engineering properties of soils in the laboratory and field. Identification and classification of soils by the Unified Soil Classification System and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials System.

CET 260 Strength of Materials (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CET 160. C: CET 267. Stress-strain relationships of engineering materials; composite analysis; shear forces and bending moments in beams; analysis and design of steel and wood beams and columns, beam deflections, and statistically indeterminate beam analysis.

CET 267 Materials Testing (2 cr.) Class 1, Lab 3. C: CET 260. P or C: TCM 220. Laboratory and field testing of structural materials to determine their mechanical properties and behavior under load. Materials included are steel, aluminum, concrete, wood, and asphalt.

CET 275 Applied Civil Engineering Drafting (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: ART 116 or ART 117 and ART 165 or ART 162, and ART 172, and CNT 105. Preparation of structural construction drawings for buildings, bridges, roads, and topographic drawings.

CET 299 Civil Engineering Technology (1-4 cr.) Hours and subject matter to be arranged with staff. Course may be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.

CET 302 Geodesy (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CET 104. This course is designed to provide an overview of geodesy and includes the following: a brief history of geodesy, the geometry of the ellipsoid, the two-dimensional ellipse, the construction of an ellipse, the three-dimensional ellipsoid, geodetic transformations, geodetic datums, reduction of field observations to the ellipsoid, the geoid, and orthometric heights and leveling.

CET 304 Legal Descriptions for Surveyors (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CET 104 or equivalent. This course provides a foundation in basics necessary to write legal descriptions. Includes a brief history of surveying framework, supportive information, descriptive fundamentals, determining controls, general and water boundaries, interpretations, monuments, streets, occupations versus titles, easements, right-of-ways, and special shaped/section land. Participants will experience land description writing exercises.

CET 308 GPS for Surveyors (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CET 104. This course is designed to be a guide to the Global Positioning System (GPS) and its pratical application to land surveying. Topics include the GPS signal, receivers and methods, geodetic coordinate systems, and the Geodetic Reference System 1980 (GRS 80). Planning a GPS survey, conducting the observations, and analyzing GPS data-processing procedures are addressed in detail. Also emphasized are basic questions relating to the following: the type of receiver required to deliver a projected level of accuracy, the likely rate of productivity, and the cost per point.

CET 312 Construction Surveying (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: CET 104. Field procedures for construction surveys, including building layout and route surveys using both theodolite and electronic distance measuring (EDM) equipment. Basic field procedures to "balance in," prolong and establish lines, and lay off and measure horizontal and vertical angles. Classwork involves computations of errors and coordinates.

CET 350 Structural Design for Construction (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CET 260. Overview of structural design for reinforced concrete, steel, and wood structures. Allowable and ultimate strength design methodologies are covered, including load factor design and load and resistance factor design. Structural design codes and design-construction interdependence in professional practice are emphasized.

CET 368 Experimental Stress Analysis Lab (2 cr.) Class 1, Lab 3. P: CET 267 and MATH 221. Determining the location, direction, and magnitude of stress and strain in full-size and scale-size structural systems and components.

CET 382 Steel Structures Design (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CET 260 and CET 267. Fundamentals of structural steel design, with particular attention to the design of beams, columns, and their connections.

CET 387 Reinforced Concrete Design (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CET 260 and CET 267. The fundamentals of reinforced concrete design and analysis, including beams, slabs, columns, footings, and retaining structures. Introduction to precast construction and prestressed concrete.

CET 402 Surveying Law (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CET 104 or equivalent. Survey law defines the role and duties of a surveyor; rights and interests in land; the ownership and transfer of real property, land descriptions, statute law and common laws; sequential and simultaneous conveyances; easements and reversions; riparian rights; the public land system; and Rule 13.

CET 430 Foundation Systems (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CET 231 and CET 260. Introduction to the analysis of foundations and related systems including shallow foundations, piles, caissons, and retaining structures; soil mechanics applications in the determination of settling of foundations and slope stability; techniques of subsurface investigation; interpretation of soil reports.

CET 452 Hydraulics and Drainage (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CET 260 and senior standing. Basic hydrostatics; fundamental concepts of fluid flow in pipes and open channels; methods of estimating storm-water runoff; sizing of culverts, storm and sanitary sewers, and open channels.

CET 484 Wood, Timber, and Formwork Design (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CET 260 and CET 267. Fundamentals of wood and timber design, including beams, columns, connections, and laminated structural members. The design of formwork for concrete structures, including walls, beams, columns, slabs, and forms for special shapes.

CET 490 Senior Project (1-6 cr.) Final project aimed at combining the skills and knowledge gained from the various areas of study. The student will be expected to report graphically, orally, and in written form on a final project approved by the advisor. Presentation will be made to a representative board of the faculty determined by the advisor.

CIMT 224 Production Planning and Control (3 cr.) Class 3. P: MATH 151 or equivalent. Preproduction consideration of the most economical methods, operations, and materials for the manufacture of a product. Includes planning, scheduling, routing, and detailing of production control procedures.

CIMT 243 Automated Manufacturing I (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: EET 116 and CPT 140. Examination of how industrial controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and industrial robots function in an automated manufacturing environment. Students learn the theory of operation, how to program, and the practical application of PLCs and electric robots. Introductory-level integration topics and commonly used industrial control devices are also addressed.

CIMT 244 Automated Manufacturing II (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: MET 242 and CPT 140. Shop floor components of computer-integrated manufacturing are introduced. Emphasis is focused on current applications and programming practices of various computer automated manufacturing processes and technologies. Topics include CAD/CAM integration, computer-assisted numerical control programming, computer-assisted quality control, and automatic identification.

CIMT 245 CAD Tool and Fixture Design (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: MET 102. Tool design methods; tooling materials and heat treatment; design of cutting tools; gage design; design of jigs and fixtures; design of tools for CNC machines; tool design using CAD systems. Tool design term projects using CAD systems required. Not open to students who have credit in MET 245.

CIMT 246 Manufacturing Operations and Planning Systems (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. An introduction to the operation of a manufacturing company will be presented. Focus topics include the principles of inventory and production control, manufacturing planning, operations management, and other related topics. Quantitative methods, software applications, and financial implications of operating decisions will be introduced.

CIMT 260 Robotics and Automated Material Handling (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: MATH 153 and MET 105. A survey of the types of industrial robots and their applications in manufacturing. Safety, application limitations, and economic justification will be considered. Automated material-handling equipment will be reviewed. Laboratory exercises will involve programming an educational robot using a teach pendant and microcomputers.

CIMT 310 Plant Layout and Material Handling (3 cr.) Class 3. P: MET 102. A study and analysis of material flow in a manufacturing facility; material-handling equipment; plant layout principles for manufacturing service, storage, and office areas; and industrial packaging techniques. Emphasis is on application to manufacturing problems. Not open to students who have credit in IET 310.

CIMT 345 Automated Manufacturing Process (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: MET 141 and MET 142. The study of automatic turning machines, machining centers, punching machines, and transfer machines. Also introduces such machining processes as laser beam machining, water jet cutting, electric discharge machining, electrochemical machining, and plasma arc machining.

CIMT 360 CIM in Electronics Manufacturing (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. This course covers the manufacture and assembly of electronic printed circuit boards from component selection and board layout to soldering and test. Special emphasis is placed on high volume manufacturing techniques and state-of-the-art processes, such as surface mount technology (SMT). Laboratory projects include CAD circuit board layout, using automatic placement and soldering equipment, investigating thermal characteristics of circuit boards, process design and evaluation using SPC techniques. Effects of manufacturing processes on electrical characteristics are considered.

CIMT 365 Robotics Applications (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: CIMT 475, EET 302. Survey of various industrial applications for robots. Study of various types of robots and different drive systems. Survey of various control systems and control languages. The laboratory part of the course will include programming and application of robots. Concepts of robotics use in computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) and flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) will be introduced.

CIMT 400 Computer Integrated Manufacturing (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: MET 102 and MET 271. A study of the technology associated with computer integrated manufacturing (CIM). The course will include computer-aided design (CAD), automated processes, manufacturing systems, data communication, and related topics.

CIMT 460 Motion and Time Study (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: Junior standing. Techniques of motion and time study, process charts, operation charts, multiple activity charts, micromotion study, therbligs, and stopwatch time study.

CIMT 465 Computer Aided Manufacturing Systems (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: CIMT 365, MET 102, and CIMT 475. Comprehensive technical survey of the important topics in production automation and related systems. These topics include flow line production, material handling, group technology, flexible manufacturing systems, automated inspection, process control and computer integrated manufacturing. Laboratory will provide the students with an opportunity to design, build, and apply automated manufacturing systems.

CIMT 475 Advance Manufacturing Networks (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: CIMT 374. Advanced topics in data communications and local area networks (LANs) are examined in the context of a fully integrated modern manufacturing facility. Topics include data communications hardware, LAN topologies, media, medium access control, common network protocols, and internetworking.

CIMT 481 Integration of Manufacturing Systems (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: Senior standing in CIMT program. This is a capstone course that emphasizes the integration of traditional manufacturing activities such as planning, facilities, materials handling, production control, etc. Students will analyze case studies and complete directed projects. Field trips may be required.

CIMT 497 Senior Project (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. Directed work on individual projects for senior computer integrated manufacturing technology students.

CIMT C198, C298, C398, C495 and C498 Cooperative Education Practice I-V (1-5 cr.) P: Sophomore standing and program advisor approval. A semester or summer of external, full-time, related career experiences designed to enhance the student’s academic program and intended career with a business, industry, or government agency. A comprehensive written report on the practice is required.

CIMT I198, I298, I398, I495, and I498 Career Enrichment Internship I-V (1-5 cr.) P: Sophomore standing and program advisor approval. A semester or summer of external, full-time, related career experiences designed to enhance the student’s preparedness for entering an initial or a second career. A comprehensive written report on the internship experience is required.

CPT 106 Using a Personal Computer (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2 or Class 3. This course explores the use of personal computer software. Students solve problems through hands-on experience with word processing, spreadsheets, data management, and presentation graphics. The course also surveys Internet tools including electronic mail, World Wide Web, gopher, FTP, Telnet, and strategies for resource discovery.

CPT 112 Information Technology Fundamentals (3 cr.) Class 3. P: None. This course provides students with a working knowledge of the terminology, processes, and components of information systems and the application development process. Students will receive hands-on experience with the Internet and the World Wide Web.

CPT 115 Computer Information Systems Fundamentals (3 cr.) Class 3. P: None. This course provides students with a working knowledge of the terminology, processes, and components of information systems, information systems development, and hands-on experience with the Internet and World Wide Web as well as state-of-the-art hardware and software.

CPT 120 Quantitative Analysis I (3 cr.) Class 3. P: MATH 111. An introduction to both qualitative and quantitative problem solving featuring a systems approach that relies on graphic models to describe such concepts as relations, sequences, and logic patterns. Course includes a brief introduction to set theory, logic, and descriptions of data.

CPT 122 Computer Applications in Finite Mathematics This course has been redesigned as CPT 120. CPT 122 will be deleted from the program outline of study. It is currently being taught according to the CPT 120 description.

CPT 123 Internet Skills (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2 or Class 3. P: None. This course is designed to be taken via the Internet. It uses the Internet both as the message and the media for presentation. It is designed to increase an individual’s competency in the global communication environment. All assignments, examinations, and quizzes are structured so they may be executed via the Internet.

CPT 140 Programming Constructs Laboratory (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: CPT 106 and course in problem solving or consent of course coordinator. Application of problem-solving techniques, programming logic, program design, and development.

CPT 188 Microcomputer Applications Packages (variable title) (3 cr.) P: Varies with course content. Introduction to the topics and skills associated with a selected microcomputer applications package. Because various applications packages may be offered under this title, this course may be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.

CPT 212 Web Site Design (3 cr.) Class 3. P or C: CPT 112 or CPT 115. This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of the proper process to be used for developing an effective Web site. This course will cover the full cycle for developing a Web site, including analysis, design, and construction. Construction components include HTML, JavaScript and Front Page.

CPT 213 Web-based Analysis & Design (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CPT 212 C: CPT 214. This course provides students with the concepts, processes, and tools of the systems analysis and design activity. Object- oriented methods and tools and their applications in a Web environment will be emphasized.

CPT 214 Web Data Management (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CPT 212 C: CPT 213. Extensive exploration of data manipulation using a relational DBMS and SQL in a Web environment. This course will utilize the design deliverables from the Web-based Analysis and Design class to create a database with a Web interface.

CPT 215 Web Programming (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CPT 213 and CPT 214 or consent of instructor. This course will provide students with the knowledge and techniques on a variety of Web programming languages. Both client and server side languages will be examined and will include Perl, ASP, and JavaScript.

CPT 220 Quantitative Analysis II (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CPT 120, MATH 153. Continued investigation into problem-solving tools and techniques including functions and relations, Boolean algebra and switching theory, probability, statistical distributions (with emphasis on the normal and Poisson), and the use of appropriate software.

CPT 223 Web Page Design (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2 or Class 3. P: CPT 106. This course is designed to give the students a basic look at World Wide Web page and site creation. The course involves current HTML fundamentals, design concepts, links, anchors, use of color, placing graphics, utilization of tables, image maps, site structures, and the use of search engines.

CPT 224 Microcomputer Tools and Applications This course has been redesigned as CPT 106. CPT 224 will be deleted from the program outline of study. It is currently being taught according to the CPT 106 description.

CPT 225 Statistical Methods This course has been redesigned as CPT 220. CPT 225 will be deleted from the program outline of study. It is currently being taught according to the CPT 220 description.

CPT 233 Assembly and Architecture Class 2, Lab 2 or Class 3. P: CPT 140. Investigation of assembly language for the microcomputer. Emphasis on the use of assembly language to control the computer in ways not available through high-level languages.

CPT 240 Introduction to Data Communications and Networks (3 cr.) This course has been redesigned as CPT 499 Data Communications. CPT 240 will be deleted from the program outline of study. It is currently being taught according to the CPT 499 description.

CPT 254 Analysis and Design (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2 or Class 3. P: CPT 106, CPT 115, and CPT 120. C: CPT 288. Concepts, processes, and tools of systems analysis and systems design. Both traditional and object-oriented methods and tools are utilized. Definitions and attributes of information systems, life cycle, documentation, evaluation, and data administration are presented.

CPT 262 Problem Solving and Programming (3 cr.) Class 3 or Class 2, Lab 2. P: CPT 115 and CPT 140. An introduction to object-oriented programming with emphasis on object design, construction, use, modification, and reuse.

CPT 263 Introduction to Java (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CPT 115 and 140. The structure and details of Java. Numerous problems are solved on the computer to demonstrate the many facets of the language.

CPT 265 COBOL Programming I (3 cr.) Class 3; or Class 2, Lab 2. P: CPT 115 and CPT 140. Programming language COBOL, which is oriented toward data handling and processing tasks. The student will study the structure and details of COBOL and perform programming exercises as well as consider practical applications.

CPT 286 Operating Systems and Administration (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2 or Class 3. P: CPT 233 or EET 205, and CPT 262 or CPT 265 or CPT 263. An introduction to computer operating systems and other systems software, with emphasis on both microcomputers and mainframes. Hardware architecture, multiprogramming and timesharing, command and control languages, memory management, scheduling, and interrupt handling.

CPT 288 Using a Database Management System (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2 or Class 3. P: CPT 106, CPT 115, and CPT 120. C: CPT 254. Introduction to basic database development concepts. Extensive exploration of data manipulation using a relational DBMS and SQL. Students develop a microcomputer database application using fourth generation database technology.

CPT 290 Computer Project (1-4 cr.) Independent study for sophomore students wanting to execute a complete computer-oriented project. Course may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours.

CPT 299 Computer Technology (1-4 cr.) Hours, credit, and subject matter to be arranged by staff.

CPT 303 Communications Security and Network Controls (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CPT 341. Conventional encryption, and many hardware, software, and managerial controls needed to operate a data communication network in a safe and secure manner. Emphasis is on security attacks, malicious programs, authentication, and availability. In addition, legal and ethical issues are covered.

CPT 313 Commercial Web Site Development (3 cr.) Class 3. P or C: CPT 215. This course will provide students with the opportunity to work directly with local companies by developing a Web site to support the company’s business activities. Students will be required to utilize many of the skills and techniques learned in the prior certificate courses.

CPT 320 Quantitative Analysis III (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CPT 220. Continued study of problem solving and modeling techniques with emphasis on inferential statistics (including forecasting, linear regression, and analysis of variance), matrix algebra, linear programming, network analysis, error analysis, and numerical techniques. An introduction to simulation is also presented.

CPT 323 Multimedia (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2 or Class 3. P: Junior standing. This course covers contemporary, interactive multimedia technology systems, focusing on types, applications, and theories of operation. Students learn how to digitize and manipulate images, voice, and video materials.

CPT 341 Data Communications (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2 or Class 3. P: CPT 240, CPT 286. This course is designed for CPT majors in their sophomore or junior year who are interested in expanding their knowledge of the role data communications and computer networks play in business operations. Principles and issues of network design, operation, and management of both local area and wide area networks are covered, as well as the issues involved in designing and implementing Intranets.

CPT 351 Expert Systems (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CPT 352 or consent of instructor. This course is designed to provide hands-on experience in the creation and use of expert systems. It is designed to teach the theory and mechanics of expert system development.

CPT 352 Decision Support and Information Systems (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CPT 254. Definition of support and management information systems—similarities and differences. Use of decision support systems (DSS) and management information systems (MIS) in organizations. Tools for modeling and simulation. Application of system analysis and system design concepts to DSS and MIS situations.

CPT 362 Object Oriented Programming (3 cr.) Class 3 or Class 2, Lab 2. P: CPT 262 or CPT 362 prior to Fall 2000. This course continues the study of object-oriented programming by introducing visual components. Students complete exercises and programs using an object oriented programming language in a visual environment.

CPT 365 COBOL Programming II (3 cr.) Class 3 or Class 2, Lab 2. P: CPT 265. Advanced COBOL programming techniques concerning indexing and subscripting of one- and two-dimensional tables, updating of sequential files, subprogram use, and embedded SQL.

CPT 374 Systems and Database Analysis (4 cr.) Class 2, Lab 4. P: CPT 254, CPT 288. Intensive exploration of application and database analysis in a synergistic environment. Students engage in collaborative, project-based activities to learn about project management, requirements analysis, modeling, prototyping, employing problem solving, and team building skills.

CPT 384 Systems Design (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2 or Class 3. P: CPT 374. Application of tools and techniques for system designs through a semester project. Software selection decisions, conversion and implementation planning, post-operational review planning, and maintenance considerations are also discussed. State-of-the-art CASE, data modeling, and application generator tools are used to apply class concepts.

CPT 388 Topics in Programming Languages (variable title) (3 cr.) Class 3; or Class 2, Lab 2. P: One 200-level programming language course. Varies with course content (prerequisites will be included in the semester class schedule). Since various languages may be offered under this title, this course may be used for a maximum of 9 hours of credit.

CPT 389 Using a Database Management System This course has been redesigned and folded into CPT 374. CPT 389 will be deleted from the program outline of study. It is currently being taught according to the CPT 374 description.

CPT 402 Design and Implementation of Local Area Networks (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2 or Class 3. P: CPT 341. The design, implementation, and configuration of local area networks. Working in groups, students install the necessary hardware and software to set up a LAN server with several clients. Students will explore topics including inter-networking, network management, network performance, and security.

CPT 423 Electronic Commerce (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2 or Class 3. P: Junior standing. Technology infrastructure: Introduction to WWW technology. Electronic payment systems and related issues pertaining to authentication, security, and privacy. Organizational applications: overview of electronic commerce applications in the retail, government, and health sectors. Policy issues: overview of the key legal and policy issues underlying electronic commerce. Issues such as privacy, content selection and rating, and intellectual property rights.

CPT 440 Communication Network Design (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2 or Class 3. P: CPT 220, CPT 341. An introduction to wide area networking, which is a technology used to extend telecommunications connectivity for information distribution over large geographic regions. Topics include architecture, design including Frame Relay and ATM, and implementation as well as the influence of the state and federal regulatory environments.

CPT 479 Database Physical Design and Implementation (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2 or Class 3. P: CPT 374. Extends knowledge of database concepts. Topics include physical database design, client/server implementation, and database adminstration. Given logical database design, students develop physical database structures and implement a database application. Students carry out database design, construction, and programming activities using client/server technology.

CPT 484 Systems Analysis and Design Project (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CPT 384. This is a seminar-styled course utilizing a collaborative learning approach to analyze and design a realistic information system of moderate complexity. Synthesis of system analysis and design concepts, principles, and practices are the major content components. Project management, group dynamics, and conflict resolution are experienced and discussed by the course participants.

CPT 490 Senior Project (1-4 cr.) Independent study for seniors wanting to execute a complete computer-oriented project. Course may be repeated for up to 7 credit hours.

CPT 499 Data Communications (4 cr.) Class 4. P: Sophomore standing. This is the first course in a sequence of data communications courses. This course will give students the necessary foundation in data communications to allow them to play an important role in the design, configuration, and implementation of data communication systems. This course will also help students learn how to keep up-to-date in this very important area of information technology.

CPT C198, C298, C398, C494 and C498 Cooperative Education Practice I-V (1-5 cr.) P: Sophomore standing and program advisor approval. A semester or summer of external, full-time, related career experiences designed to enhance the student’s academic program and intended career with a business, industry, or government agency. A comprehensive written report on the practice is required.

CPT I198, I298, I398, I494, and I498 Career Enrichment Internship I-V (1-5 cr.) P: Sophomore standing and program advisor approval. A semester or summer of external, full-time, related career experiences designed to enhance the student’s readiness for entering an initial or a second career. A comprehensive written report on the internship experience is required.

CNT 280 Quantity Survey (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P or C: ART 155 or CET 275 or consent of instructor. A study of methods to estimate quantities of materials required in construction. Practice in making quantity surveys.

CNT 302 Construction Law and Ethics (3 cr.) Class 3. P: Junior standing. Practical focus on key legal and ethical issues applicable to the construction industry and how to manage them. Laws related to construction work, contractual relationships and strategies, torts, liabilities, bonding, insurance, risk management, dispute avoidance and resolution, liens, partnering, and ethics are among topics covered.

CNT 330 Construction Field Operations (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CET 231 and junior standing or consent of instructor. Study of types and uses of construction equipment and machinery in relation to diverse field operations. Analysis of equipment productivity and costs.

CNT 341 Construction Scheduling and Project Control (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: CNT 280 and CNT 347. A study of the use of computers for creating, presenting, revising, and updating construction schedules, and in using the schedule and other programs to assist in managing a construction project.

CNT 342 Construction Cost and Bidding (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: CNT 280 or consent of instructor. Course includes a study of the methods of estimating costs for labor, material, equipment, and direct overhead for construction projects; how to establish markups for indirect overhead and profit; procedures for setting up a computerized estimating system; and conceptual estimating procedures.

CNT 344 Construction Inspection (3 cr.) Class 3. P: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Inspection procedures as applied to contracted construction, and the role inspection plays in the execution of the completed contract. The laboratory period is for field trips to construction sites.

CNT 347 Construction Contract Administration (3 cr.) Class 3. P: Consent of the instructor. Subjects that are appropriate to all parties involved in the construction process. Course includes analysis of contracts, the general and special conditions of the contract, dispute resolution, and the theory of CPM scheduling.

CNT 390 Construction Experience (1 cr.) Consent of instructor. Minimum of 10 weeks’ work experience in the construction industry, with at least five weeks’ experience in the field. Written report of this experience.

CNT 446 Construction Financing (3 cr.) Class 3. P or C: CNT 347. Principles and sources of construction funding for contracting firms and projects during all phases of construction. Mortgage and construction loans, market and feasibility studies for construction projects, effects of company organizational structure on funding, overhead and project cost control, and financial management.

CNT 447 Construction Project Management (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CNT 341 and CNT 342. A study of construction organizations, their forms and functions, project management procedures and documents, and financial management within a construction organization. Subjects appropriate for those working within a construction organization will be emphasized. Role playing may be incorporated.

CNT 470 Site Development (3 cr.) Class 3. P or C: CET 452 or consent of instructor. Principles and practices of land development, with consideration of market analysis, site selection, restrictions imposed by covenants and governmental regulations, costs, and financing. Collection of data and preparation of drawings for site development.

CNT 488 Construction Structures (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CET 382 and CET 484 or consent of instructor. Design of construction structures and erection procedures for use during construction, including temporary bridges, scaffolding, sheeting, bracing, and underpinning; erection stresses in bridges and buildings.

CNT 490 Senior Project (3 cr.) P: Senior standing. The development of a project that will combine the skill and knowledge gained from various areas of study. The student will be expected to present a project that has been approved by the faculty advisor to a panel of faculty chosen by the advisor. This presentation should include graphical material as well as oral and written communication.

CNT 492 Value Management for Construction (3 cr.) Class 3. P: Senior standing or consent of instructor. Value engineering and value management theory and procedures as applied to buildings and construction projects. Life-cycle cost theory with regard to construction prices, from conception through the total life expectancy of a structure.

CNT 494 Engineering Economics for Construction (3 cr.) Class 3. P: Senior standing. Introduction to engineering economy and its methods related to time value of money. Economical evalution and comparison of alternatives considering costs, returns, interest, taxes, and probability in a time span; determining feasibility, break-even points, and rate of return. Cost indices for construction.

CNT C198, C298, C398, C496 and C498 Cooperative Education Practice I-V (1-5 cr.) P: Sophomore standing and program advisor approval. A semester or summer of external, full-time, related career experiences designed to enhance the student’s academic program and intended career with a business, industry, or government agency. A comprehensive written report on the practice is required.

CNT I198, I298, I398, I496, and I498 Career Enrichment Internship I-V (1-5 cr.) P: Sophomore standing and program advisor approval. A semester or summer of external, full-time, related career experiences designed to enhance the student’s readiness for entering an initial or a second career. A comprehensive written report on the internship experience is required.

EET 105 Digital Fundamentals I (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. A study of logic gates, binary arithmetic codes, Boolean algebra, mapping, adders, comparators, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, and demultiplexers. Small Scale (SSI) and Medium Scale (MSI) integrated circuits and programmable logic devices are used in combinatorial and sequential circuits.

EET M105 Introduction to Electronics (2-3 cr.) Class 2-3, Lab 2. Lecture and laboratory will cover basic circuit elements and circuit analysis, analog and digital components, d-c and a-c circuits, electrical measuring techniques, and materials and processes in electronics manufacturing, including printed circuit board layout and fabrication, though-hole and surface-mount manufacturing processes, test, inspection, and cleaning.

EET 112 How Electrical Things Work (3 cr.) Class 3. This engineering science course explains how electrical things work to offer an understanding into the complexities of today’s technology. The goal of this course is to demystify modern technology, and to explain the theory and scientific principles behind the electrical and physical devices that exist in our everyday lives. May not be used for credit by EET majors.

EET 114 Introduction to Microcomputers (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P or C: MATH 153. Problem solving and computing with emphasis on electrical engineering technology applications. Introduction to microcomputing basics and C language as applied to solving electrical technology problems.

EET 116 Electrical Circuits (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P or C: MATH 154. A study of d-c, a-c, and digital circuits. Circuit components; R,L,C; voltage; current; power; Ohm’s law; Kirchhoff’s laws; series and parallel circuits; electrical measurements; sinusoidal voltages; currents; impedances; RL, RC, RLC; transformers; motors; polyphase systems; the National Electrical Code; and combinational and sequential logic circuits. May not be used for credit by EET majors.

EET M150 Electronics Manufacturing I (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. An introduction to the fabrication of electronic products. Topics include components, printed-circuit board layout and fabrication, PCB assembly and inspection, chassis hardware and assembly, and harness and cable fabrication. Students will fabricate and assemble a working prototype in the laboratory.

EET 152 Electrical Circuits II (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 3. P: EET 102, P or C: MATH 154. A study of a-c electrical circuits, the j operator, phasors, reactances, impedances, phase relationships, power, network theorems, resonance, frequency response, and transformers.

EET 154 Analog Electronics I (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 3. P: EET 114, P or C: EET 152. A study of the characteristics and applications of transistors, integrated circuits, and other solid-state devices. Includes rectifier circuits, waveform interpretation, a-c and d-c load lines, biasing techniques, and operational amplifiers.

EET 155 Digital Fundamentals II (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: EET 105. A continuation of EET 105. Sequential logic circuits, flip-flops, counters, programmable device logic, shift registers, logic families, and introductory computer concepts.

EET M200 Electronics Manufacturing II (4 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: EET M150 or EET 154. Techniques for high volume manufacturing of printed circuit boards. Both through-hole and surface-mount assemblies are included. Topics include computer-aided circuit design, printed-circuit board layout, board fabrication, assembly, and test. System integration of the entire process and statistical quality control are stressed.

EET 204 Analog Electronics II (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 3. P: EET 154. A study of the applications of transistors, integrated circuits, and other solid-state devices. Feedback principles as applied to amplifiers, oscillators, and regulated power supplies. Includes large-signal power amplifiers, special-purpose amplifiers, and simulation software.

EET 205 Introduction to Microprocessors (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 3. P: EET 114, P or C: EET 155. A study of microprocessor architecture, interfacing, software, arithmetic, memory devices, programming peripherals, and applications. Real-time programming techniques are stressed.

EET 212 Electrical Power and Machinery (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 3. P: EET 152. P or C: PHYS 218. Power transformers and single and polyphase circuits; d-c machines and a-c single and polyphase synchronous and induction machines. An introduction to power electronics.

EET M290 Projects in Electronics Manufacturing (4 cr.) Class 2, Lab 4. P: EET M200. A capstone course in electronics manufacturing. Students will be given a printed circuit board to lay out and assemble using automated techniques. They will develop test strategies and implement statistical process control. At the end of the course, each student will present written and oral reports on his or her part of the project. Students will evaluate each step of the manufacturing process.

EET 302 Introduction to Control Systems (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: EET 105 and EET 152 or EET 116. Control systems commonly used in industrial and commercial facilities; relay control systems, programmable control systems, automatic control systems. Laboratories provide hands-on experience with relay control, PLCs, and feedback control.

EET 303 Communications I (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: EET 204 and MATH 222. A study of AM and FM modulation and detection, receivers, transmitters, networks, filters, antennas, and transmission lines through VHF frequency spectrum.

EET 305 Advanced Microprocessors (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 3, P: EET 205. Use of microprocessors and related components in the design of microprocessor-based systems. Hardware and software design of microprocessor-based system. High-level programming languages and real-time operating systems are utilized.

EET 331 Generation and Transmission of Electrical Power (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: EET 212. A study of the generation and transmission of electrical energy. Includes techniques used by electric utilities for the protection of generating equipment and transmission lines, an introduction to the economic considerations of power plant operation and three-winding transformers, and methods of solving unbalanced three-phase systems.

EET 357 Real-Time Digital Signal Processing (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 3. P: EET 205. Architecture, instruction set, and hardware and software development tools associated with a fixed-point general-purpose DSP processor. Fundamental principles associated with the processing of discrete-time signals. Common applications such as waveform generation, FIR and IIR digital filtering, and DFT- and FFT-based spectral analysis and filtering.

EET 360 CIM in Electronics Manufacturing (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: EET 204. Manufacture and assembly of electronic printed circuit boards, from component selection and board layout to soldering and testing. Special emphasis on high-volume manufacturing techniques and state-of-the-art processes, such as surface-mount technology (SMT). Laboratory projects include CAD circuit board layout, using automatic placement and soldering equipment, investigating thermal characteristics of circuit boards, process design and evaluation using SPC techniques. Effects on manufacturing processes on electrical characteristics are considered.

EET 368 Linear Integrated Circuits (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: EET 204. Integrated circuits (IC), operational amplifiers, switching and linear voltage regulators, and active filter design in a multitude of applications; specifications and limitations; special-purpose ICs that perform one given function; and applications using SPICE software.

EET 371 Automation, Instrumentation, and Process Control (4 cr.) Class 2, Lab 4. P: EET 204, EET 205, and EET 302. A project-oriented course combining three areas of EET: microcontrollers, instrumentation, and process control. Covers automatic testing, computer interfacing, data collection, robotics, programmable logic controllers, and graphical process control software. A final project is an integrated system.

EET 381 Electrical Distribution Systems (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: EET 212. Design and operation of industrial electric distribution systems. Estimated-demand calculations, faults on power systems, power factor improvement, electric rates, voltage drops, protective devices, illumination, and the applicable portions of the National Electrical Code.

EET 383 Advanced Electrical Networks (3 cr.) Class 3. P: EET 152, P or C: MATH 222. An advanced course in network analysis that stresses network theorems and solutions of time and frequency-domain problems. Laplace and Fourier transforms. MATLAB and other software are integral to the course.

EET 403 Communications II (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: EET 303 and EET 383. A continuation of EET 303 with emphasis on digital communication systems and telecommunications.

EET 417 Analog and Digital Circuits (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 3. P: EET 155 and EET 204. A study of analog and digital devices: memory systems, multiplexing, finite-state machine analysis and design, A/D and D/A conversion, field programmable gate arrays (FPGA) and complex programmable logic using VHDL. An overview of EMC compliances is also discussed.

EET 472 Automatic Control Systems (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: EET 302 and EET 383. The transfer function approach to the study of feedback control systems. Feedback control system performance and stability. Routh, Nyquist, Bode, and root-locus methods of analysis and design including cascade and feedback compensation. Analog and digital simulation. An introduction to state-space analysis and to digital control systems.

EET 483 Industrial Local Area Networks (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2. P: EET 204 and EET 205. A study of computer networks and industrial network applications. Network protocols, media, and software are examined. Laboratory assignments consist of using utilities to examine network protocols, configuring network software, using test equipment for analyzing and troubleshooting networks, and writing programs in C programming language that interface with networks.

EET 490 Senior Design Project, Phase I (2 cr.) P: Two EET 300-level or above technical electives. P or C: TCM 220. Extensive individual design and development performed in consultation with faculty. Collaboration with industry is encouraged. Evidence of extensive and thorough laboratory work is required. Capstone experiences are required.

EET 491 Senior Design Project, Phase II (2 cr.) P: EET 490. A continuation of EET 490.

EET C291, C292, C393, C394, and C395 Cooperative Education Practice I-V (1-5 cr.) P: Sophomore standing and program advisor approval. A semester or summer of external, full-time, related career experiences designed to enhance the student’s academic program and intended career with a business, industry, or government agency. A comprehensive written report on the practice is required.

EET I291, I292, I393, I394, and I395 Career Enrichment Internship I-V (1-5 cr.) P: Sophomore standing and program advisor approval. A semester or summer of external, full-time, related career experiences designed to enhance the student’s readiness for entering an initial or a second career. A comprehensive written report on the internship experience is required.

IET 150 Quantitative Methods for Technology (3 cr.) Class 3. P: MATH 151. Application of statistical techniques to typical problems in technology. Topics include data collection, descriptive statistics calculation, hypot testing, sampling, continuous and discrete distribution, probability, ANOVA, and related topics. The course also introduces the use of spreadsheet and other software to solve statistical calculations. Introduction to SPC is included. Basic metrology, concepts of gage and meter calibration calculations, instrument linearity, repeatability, reproducibility, sensitivity, precision, and instrument control are included.

IET 204 Maintaining Quality (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: MATH 153 and MATH 154, or MATH 151. An analysis of the basic principles of quality control. Includes statistical aspects of tolerances; basic concept of probabilities; frequency distribution; X and R charts; and uses of mechanical, electronic, air, and light devices for checking and measuring levels of quality acceptance.

IET 240 Quality Techniques for Electronics Manufacturing (3 cr.) P: IET 150. Survey of contemporary quality concepts and techniques. Topics include total quality management philosophy, process improvement, vendor certification, quality systems, ISO 9000 documentation, electronics industry quality applications, SPC, introduction to design experiments, basic reliability concepts, testing, and related topics. Team approaches to quality improvement and the application of the basic quality tools to improve processes is covered.

IET 299 Industrial Engineering Technology (1-9 cr.) Class 0-4, Lab 3-9. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Course may be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.

IET 300 Metrology for Quality Assurance (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: MET 105 and MATH 151 or equivalent. An analysis of the basic principles of linear and geometric dimensional metrology. Topics include basic measuring instruments; mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and optical measuring instruments; quality data acquisition systems; coordinate measuring machines; attribute gaging; geometric functional gaging; surface integrity determination; and geometric profile measurement.

IET 301 Cost Evaluation and Control (3 cr.) Class 3. Designing, installing, and improving standard cost systems in industry, including the establishment of basic standards. Development of the mechanics of operating control reports using principles of management by exception. Emphasis on use of electronic data processing for establishing and analyzing production cost standards.

IET 324 Production Techniques (3 cr.) Class 3. P: CIMT 224, MET141, and MET 142. Continuation of operation planning, with emphasis on the equipment, tools, and techniques used in mass production. Adaptation of proposed plans to conform to existing facilities.

IET 340 Industrial Procurement (3 cr.) Class 3. The study of modern purchasing in a manufacturing firm, with emphasis on industrial organization, quantity and quality analysis, sources, legal requirements, and related topics. Includes case discussion and analysis.

IET 350 Engineering Economy (3 cr.) Class 3. P: MET 105. Examines the concepts and techniques of analysis useful in evaluating the worth of systems, products, and services in relation to their cost. The objective is to help the students grasp the significance of the economic aspects of engineering and to become proficient in the evaluation of engineering proposals in terms of worth and cost. Project analysis will require computer proficiency. Not open to students who have credit for IET 250.

IET 364 Total Quality Control (3 cr.) Class 3. The course is aimed at determining customer needs and wants, interpreting these into a design during production, follow-up on field performance, and feeding back quality information to further improve the quality system.

IET 374 Nondestructive Testing (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. Study of industrial X-ray and ultrasonic inspection, surface penetrant inspection, magnetic particle and holography applications, and laser interferometry.

IET 454 Statistical Process Control (cr. 3) Class 3. P: IET 150. Design and analysis of statistical process control charts and industrial sampling plans. Not open to students having credit for IET 354.

INTR 124 Space Planning for Interiors (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: INTR 103. Introduction to the fundamentals of design for human activity, standards for space, programming, and graphic communication. Requirements for ADA and Universal Design will be included.

INTR 125 Color and Lighting of Interiors (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. Exploration of the physiological, psychological, and phenomenal aspects of color and light in interior spaces. Application includes specification and selection of lighting fixtures and light sources.

INTR 151 Textiles for Interiors (3 cr.) Class 3. C: INTR 103. An extensive study of textiles: fiber types, yarn production, fabric construction, finishing, coloring, and printing. Application of textiles for use in residential and commercial interiors.

INTR 202 Interior Materials and Applications (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: INTR 103 and INTR 151. Analyzes information related to use of surfacing materials applied as interior finishes in interior design projects. The role of green design is introduced, and ecological issues are integrated into each category of materials analyzed.

INTR 204 History of Interiors and Furniture (3 cr.) Class 3. P: INTR 103. A survey of historical development of interiors, furniture, and decorative arts from early history to the present. Emphasis is on design motifs, ornamentation, and furniture styles. Adaptation and use of period styles within contemporary design are included.

INTR 224 Residential Interior Design Studio (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2: INTR 124. C: INTR 202. This studio class will emphasize the design of residential space, recognizing design development as a process. Space design, working drawings, plans, and client presentations also will be covered. The course will utilize computer-aided drafting and design (CAD).

INTR 225 Three-Dimensional Interior Design Studio (3 cr.) Class 1, Lab 4. C: INTR 202. This studio class includes the fundamentals of three-dimensional design and drawing. Model building techniques will be taught as students design a piece of furniture that is functional, ergonomic, and aesthetic.

INTR 226 Commercial Interior Design Studio (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: INTR 202. C: INTR 252. This studio course emphasizes the elements used in development of nonresidential space. Studies include technological and building requirements; building and life-safety codes; square footage and space planning standards.

INTR 228 Interior Design for Contemporary Issues and Needs (3 cr.) Class 1, Lab 4. P: INTR 224. C: INTR 226. A capstone course offered in the fourth semester of the program. Design projects will include green or sustainable design, design for elderly and disabled clients, homeless and abused persons, and others.

INTR 252 Interior Building Systems (3 cr). Class 3. P: INTR 202. A survey course of building systems that covers the design implications of heating, air-conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems of both residential and commercial buildings. Sustainable technologies such as solar energy for heating, cooling, or hot water heating, day-lighting, and recycling systems will be included.

INTR 253 Business Practices of Interior Design (3 cr.) Class 3. P: INTR 202 and INTR 224. Introduction to business principles and practices as they relate to the interior design profession. Includes business formation and management, professional ethics and organizations, certification and licensing issues, design liability, and project management.

MET 105 Introduction to Engineering Technology (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. This course provides beginning engineering technology students with the basic tools necessary for success in their chosen technology degree program. Topics include survey of engineering technology careers, technology laboratories and report writing, use of calculators, engineering calculations, metrology, technology computer applications, use of spreadsheets for engineering calculations. Major emphasis on computer applications and QBASIC.

MET 111 Applied Statics (3 cr.) Class 3. P: MATH 151 and MET 105 or equivalent. A study of force systems, resultants and equilibrium, trusses, frames, centroids of areas, center of gravity of bodies.

MET 112 Applied Mechanisms (3 cr.) Class 3; or Class 1, Lab 5. P: TG 110 and MATH 151 or equivalent. An analysis of motions, displacements, velocities, instant centers, cams, linkages, and gears.

MET 141 Materials I (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. An overview of structures, properties, and applications of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites commonly used in industry is presented. Problem-solving skills are developed in the areas of materials selection, evaluation, measurement, and testing.

MET 142 Manufacturing Processes I (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3, or Class 3. P: MET 141. Basic casting, forming, and joining processes are surveyed. The course emphasizes the selection and application of various processes.

MET 156 Graphical Computations (3 cr.) Lab 6. P: TG 110. P or C: MATH 153 or equivalent. Descriptive geometry principles applied to the solution of engineering problems; intersections and development of surfaces; layout of objects in space; and determination of clearances between objects in space.

MET 157 Electrical and Electronic Drafting (3 cr.) Class 1, Lab 5. C: EET 102 and MATH 111 or MATH 151. A basic drafting course for EET students. Emphasis on drawings relevant to the electrical and electronics industry. Use of electronic symbols, diagrams, and printed circuit boards. Computer-aided drafting applied to schematic diagrams and printed circuit board design. Problems are designed to require practical reasoning and develop good techniques. Not open to MET students.

MET 204 Production Drawing (3 cr.) Lab 6. P: MET 105 and TG 110 or equivalent courses. Application of principles of engineering drawing to design layout, detail, and assembly. A 2D PC CAD-centered laboratory.

MET 206 Industrial Illustration (3 cr.) Class 1, Lab 5. P: MET 102. Introduction to illustration layouts using computer-aided methods. Topics include 2D layout, 3D wireframe, solid modeling, and shaded rendering. Projects utilize primitive shapes to create 3D objects using Boolean operations.

MET 211 Applied Strength of Materials (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2 or Class 4. P: MET 111, and MET 163 or MET 160. C: MATH 221. The principles of strength, stiffness, and stability are introduced and applied primarily to mechanical components.

MET 212 Applications of Engineering Mechanics (4 cr.) Class 4 Does not carry credit toward graduation in mechanical engineering technology. P: MATH 154. Applications of engineering mechanics are introduced, based on an elementary expansion of Newtonian physics as applied to static and dynamic force systems. Internal stresses and strains produced by these forces in selected machine elements are considered. Work, energy, and power are discussed.

MET 213 Dynamics (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2 or Class 3. P: MET 111. C: MATH 221. Kinematics and kinetics principles of rigid-body dynamics are introduced. Emphasis is on the analysis of bodies in plane motion.

MET 214 Machine Elements (3 cr.) Class 3. P: MET 211 and PHYS 218. The theories and methods of statics, dynamics, and strength of materials applied to the selection of basic machine components. The course will develop the fundamental principles required to select the individual elements making up a machine.

MET 220 Heat/Power (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2 or Class 3. P: PHYS 218. Heat/Power is an introduction to the principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer. Basic thermodynamic processes are used to evaluate the performance of energy-based systems such as internal combustion engines, power plants, and refrigeration equipment.

MET 222 Computer Graphics (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: TG 110 or equivalent, MATH 151, and BASIC programming. A survey of hardware and procedures used to make graphic displays using digitizers, plotters, printers, and cathode ray tubes. Programs are written for several applications. The course may be supplemented by visits to local industries that use related equipment.

MET 228 Machine Design (3 cr.) Lab 6. P: MET 102, MET 214, and MET 230. Practical applications in the design of machines and products using mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical operation and control.

MET 230 Fluid Power (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2 or Class 3. P: MET 111 or PHYS 218. This course consists of the study of compressible and incompressible fluid statics and dynamics as applied to hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, motors, transmissions, and controls.

MET 235 Production Machining (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: MET 242. An intensive study of production processes, tools, setups, workpiece materials machinability, newer methods of machining, and the economics of efficient materials machining. Not open to students who have credit in MET 280.

MET 240 Basic Foundry (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: MET 141 and MET 142. Casting processes of the past, present, and future. Special emphasis on developing problem-solving skills in using cast parts in manufacturing. Lectures, reading assignments, audiovisual presentations, demonstrations, and field trips. Assignment sheets with study questions are used in preparing students for discussion sessions and tests. Each student must also research and write a five-page paper on some aspect of the foundry industry or give a demonstration in the laboratory.

MET 242 Manufacturing Processes II (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2 P: MET 141, MATH 151 or 154 or MET 162, CPT 135 or MET 163. This course surveys the manufacturing processes and tools commonly used to convert cast, forged, molded, and wrought materials into finished products. It includes the basic mechanisms of material removal, measurement, quality control, assembly processes, safety, process planning, and automated manufacturing. Not open to students having credit for MET 135 or MET 281.

MET 271 Programming for Numerical Control (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: MET 242 and MATH 151 or consent of instructor. An introduction to manual, conversational, and computer-aided programming. Incremental and absolute programming systems. Machine-based conversational languages and computer-aided programming languages.

MET 282 Introduction to Plastics (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: MET 141 and MET 142. A survey of the plastics industry, including a study of materials with reference to their properties, processing, and uses. Fabrication, finishing, and fastening methods; plastic product design.

MET 297 Industrial Graphics Project (3 cr.) Lab 6. Directed work on individual graphics projects for fourth-semester mechanical drafting–design technology students.

MET 299 Mechanical Engineering Technology (1-3 cr.) Class 0-3, Lab 0-9. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Primarily for third- or fourth-semester students with special aptitudes. Course may be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.

MET 304 Advanced AutoCad (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: MET 157 or MET 102. Extends the potential of AutoCad. Subjects include creation of menus, icons, macros, and libraries.

MET 310 Computer-Aided Machine Design (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: MET 214 and MET 105. Introduction to the use of specialized programs to analyze machine components such as shafts, linkages, springs, and cams. Use of finite element analysis to analyze mechanical systems.

MET 320 Applied Thermodynamics (3 cr.) Class 3. P: MET 220 and MATH 221. Following a review of fundamental concepts, advanced power and refrigeration cycles are analyzed. Applications such as gas mixtures, air-vapor mixtures, and chemical reactions of combustion processes are presented.

MET 328 CAD/CAM for Mechanical Design (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2 plus 3 arranged. P: TG 110 and MET 105 or equivalent. Basic operation of mechanical design-drafting. A PC CAD (2D and 3D) laboratory-centered course introducing the basic steps involved in the geometric design of mechanical parts. This class provides an overview and continues into a detailed investigation of parametric modeling. Parametric modeling concepts will be applied to problems using standard industrial practices. Students must possess a solid background in engineering or technical graphics.

MET 340 Piping and Plumbing Design (3 cr.) Class 3. P: MET 220. Design of plumbing systems, including losses in pipes, fittings, nozzles, orifices, etc. Includes steam, water, and oil systems. Piping handbooks and catalogs are used in conjunction with the State of Indiana Plumbing Code.

MET 344 Materials II (3 cr.) Class 3. P: MET 141 and CHEM 111. Metals and polymers are studied. Topics include the bonding of atoms; the structures of crystals and polymers; the coldworking, alloying, and heat treating of metals; and the physical behavior of plastics. Course emphasis is on the development and control of material properties to meet engineering requirements and specifications.

MET 350 Applied Fluid Mechanics (3 cr.) Class 3. P: MET 220 and MET 111. The fundamentals of fluid mechanics, including properties of fluids; pressure; hydrostatic force on submerged areas; kinematics and dynamics of fluid flow; friction and sizing of pipes; selection of pumps.

MET 360 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning I (3 cr.) Class 3; or Class 2, Lab 2. P: MET 220. Investigation of basics required to design heating and ventilating systems. Heat loss, humidification, duct design, equipment selection, and solar heating. Codes and standards emphasized.

MET 361 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning II (3 cr.) Class 3; or Class 2, Lab 2. P: MET 360. Air conditioning and refrigeration. Heat gain, psychometrics, cooling, load calculations, and equipment selection; controls for commercial and industrial applications. Codes, standards, and manufacturers’ literature are used throughout the course.

MET 374 Technical Sales (3 cr.) Class 3. A study of the principles and practices of selling technical products and/or services. The course covers product knowledge, buying motives, the phases of a sale, ethical and legal aspects, synergistic selling, and career opportunities in technical sales. Utilizes role playing.

MET 384 Instrumentation (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: MATH 221, PHYS 219, IET 150 and MET 350. Introduction to the basic concepts and terminology of instruments. Procedures and techniques essential to industrial measurement and transmission of data. Emphasis on pressure, flow, temperature, level measurements, and computer control.

MET 414 Design of Mechanical Projects (3 cr.) Class 1, Lab 4. P: MET 102, MET 214, MET 230, and EET 302. Application of the fundamental principles of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical technology to the design of mechanical systems. Discussion of the design process and continuation of topics in the design of machine elements. A semester design project is required.

MET 426 Internal Combustion Engines (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: MET 220. A study of the spark ignition, compression ignition, and continuous-burning internal combustion engines.

MET 428 Advanced CAD for Mechanical Design and Drafting (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: MET 328 or equivalent. Mechanical and geometric modeling of complex surfaces, with manufacturing emphasis using wire-frame and shaded imaging techniques.

MET 491 Applied Metallurgy (3 cr.) Class 3. A study of ferrous and nonferrous metals and alloys. Includes atomic structure, bonding, and arrangements of atoms; phase diagrams; reactions within solid materials; and the interrelation of these to show how structure determines the properties of a material. Not open to students who have credit in MET 250.

MET 497 Senior Project (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. Directed work on individual projects for senior mechanical technology students.

MET C198, C298, C398, C496, and C498 Cooperative Education Practice I-V (1-5 cr.) P: Sophomore standing and program advisor approval. A semester or summer of external, full-time, related career experiences designed to enhance the student’s academic program and intended career with a business, industry, or government agency. A comprehensive written report on the practice is required.

MET I198, I298, I398, I496, and I498 Career Enrichment Internship I-V (1-5 cr.) P: Sophomore standing and program advisor approval. A semester or summer of external, full-time, related career experiences designed to enhance the student’s readiness for entering an initial or a second career. A comprehensive written report on the internship experience is required.