Engineering Technology Core Curriculum (39 q.h.)
Engineering Technology degrees in The Lowell Institute School integrate a set of course requirements that ensure all of our graduates possess a well-rounded background and understanding of the world. |
Written Communication (3 q.h.) | |
| ENG 1004 | College English 1 | 3 q.h. |
Technical Literacy (12 q.h.) | |
| ETC 1015 | Introduction to Computer Organization | 3 q.h. |
| ETC 1017 | Introduction to Computer Hardware | 3 q.h. |
| ETG 2010 | Applications for Data Analysis | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1001 | Introduction to PC Productivity Tools | 3 q.h. |
Mathematics (9 q.h.) |
| MTH 1001 | College Algebra 1 | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2002 | College Algebra 2 | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2101 | Pre-Calculus | 3 q.h. |
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Social Science Diversity Electives (9 q.h.)
Complete a minimum of 9 credits with any of the following prefixes:
ART, ENG, HST, JRN, MUS, PHL, POL, SOC
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Ethical and Political Perspectives (6 q.h.)
Complete two of the following courses: |
| LDR 3230 | Ethical Decision Making
| 3 q.h. |
| PHL 1001 | Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 2160 | Bioethics | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 2180 | Business Ethics | 3 q.h. |
Foundation Courses (63 q.h.)
Complete all of the following courses: | |
Technology | |
| ETG 1001 | Engineering Graphics 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ETG 2021 | Engineering Graphics 2 | 3 q.h. |
| ETE 1101 | Intro to DC Networks | 3 q.h. |
| ETE 1103 | DC Network Analysis | 3 q.h. |
| ETE 2101 | Intro to AC Networks | 3 q.h. |
| ETE 2103 | AC Network Analysis | 3 q.h. |
| ETM 1101 | Intro to Systems in Static Equilibrium | 3 q.h. |
| ETM 1103 | Application of Static Equilibrium | 3 q.h. |
| ETM 2101 | Introduction to Linear Dynamics | 3 q.h. |
| ETM 2103 | Introduction to Rotational Dynamics | 3 q.h. |
| ETC 1101 | Introduction to C++ Programming | 3 q.h. |
| ETC 1103 | C++ Application Development | 3 q.h. |
Science | |
| PHY 2301 | Physics 1 | 4 q.h. |
| PHY 2302 | Lab for PHY 4131 - Physics 1 | 1 q.h. |
| PHY 2501 | Physics 2 | 4 q.h. |
| PHY 2502 | Lab for PHY 4133 - Physics 2 | 1 q.h. |
| PHY 3101 | Physics 3 | 4 q.h. |
| PHY 3102 | Lab for PHY 4135 - Physics 3 | 1 q.h. |
Mathematics | |
| MTH 3005 | Calculus 1 | 4 q.h. |
| MTH 3010 | Calculus 2 | 4 q.h. |
| MTH 3015 | Calculus 3 | 4 q.h. |
Major Courses (38 q.h.)
Complete all of the following courses: | |
| CHM 1011 | Chemical Principles 1 | 3 q.h. |
| CHM 1012 | Chemical Principles 1 Lab | 1 q.h. |
| ETM 3101 | Introduction to Stress Analysis | 3 q.h. |
| ETM 3103 | Applied Stress Analysis | 3 q.h. |
| ETM 3311 | Introduction to Thermodynamics | 3 q.h. |
| ETM 3313 | Application of Thermodynamics | 3 q.h. |
| ETM 3001 | Materials | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 1211 | Laboratory Measurement and Analysis | 3 q.h. |
| ETM 1213 | Applied Laboratory Measurements | 3 q.h. |
| ETM 3315 | Introduction to Heat Transfer | 3 q.h. |
| ETM 3317 | Applied Heat Transfer | 3 q.h. |
| ETM 3301 | Introduction to Fluid Mechanics | 3 q.h. |
| ETM 3303 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | 3 q.h. |
Technical Specialization Electives (24 q.h.)
Complete a minimum of twenty-four additional credits of Technology electives in one of the following areas of specialization: |
Computer-Aided Design/Manufacturing Systems | |
| ETF 2011 | Computer-Aided Manufacturing 1 | 4 q.h. |
| ETG 2011 | AutoCAD 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ETG 2013 | AutoCAD 2 | 3 q.h. |
| ETG 3023 | AutoCAD Solids Modeling | 3 q.h. |
| ETG 3031 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 q.h. |
| ETG 3025 | Pro/ENGINEER | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 4501 | Mechanical Vibrations | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 4115 | Mechanical Design | 4 q.h. |
Electro-Mechanical Systems | |
| ETE 1211 | Introduction to Electrical Measurements | 3 q.h. |
| ETE 1213 | Applied Electrical Measurements | 3 q.h. |
| ETE 2011 | Introduction to Signal Analysis | 4 q.h. |
| ETE 2013 | Digital Communication Systems | 4 q.h. |
| ETE 3511 | Control Engineering | 4 q.h. |
| ETE 4011 | Analog Circuit Simulation | 4 q.h. |
| ETE 4013 | Digital Circuit Simulations | 4 q.h. |
| ETE 4520 | Industrial Control Systems 1 | 4 q.h. |
| ETE 4521 | Industrial Control Systems 2 | 4 q.h. |
| ETF 2011 | Computer-Aided Manufacturing 1 | 4 q.h. |
| ETG 3023 | AutoCAD Solids Modeling | 3 q.h. |
| ETG 3031 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 q.h. |
ETM 4501
| Mechanical Vibrations | 4 q.h. |
Mechanical Systems Design | |
| ETF 2011 | Computer-Aided Manufacturing 1 | 4 q.h. |
| ETG 2011 | AutoCAD 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ETG 2013 | AutoCAD 2 | 3 q.h. |
| ETG 3023 | AutoCAD Solids Modeling | 3 q.h. |
| ETG 3031 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 q.h. |
| ETG 3025 | Pro/ENGINEER | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 4501 | Mechanical Vibrations | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 4401 | Power Generation | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 3321 | Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 4113 | Roark and Young Stress Analysis | 4 q.h. |
ETM 4417
| Heat Exchange and Pump Engineering | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 4512 | Hybrid Vehicle Technologies and Design | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 4115 | Mechanical Design | 4 q.h. |
Power and Alternative Energy Systems | |
| ETE 1211 | Introduction to Electrical Measurements | 3 q.h. |
| ETE 1213 | Applied Electrical Measurements | 3 q.h. |
| ETE 3411 | Energy Conversion | 4 q.h. |
| ETE 3401 | Introduction to Power Systems | 4 q.h. |
| ETE 3403 | Applied Power Systems | 4 q.h. |
| ETE 3421 | Introduction to Distributive Systems | 3 q.h. |
| ETE 3423 | Applied Distributive Systems | 3 q.h. |
| ETM 4501 | Mechanical Vibrations | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 4401 | Power Generation | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 4403 | Renewable Energy Power | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 4411 | Fuel Cells: Principles and Technologies | 4 q.h. |
Capstone Experience (22 q.h.)
Capstone builds on skills axquired in earlier courses and emphasizes situations and challenges that exist in the "real world." |
Technology
Complete the following courses: | |
| ETG 3001 | Engineering Economy | 4 q.h. |
| ETG 3041 | Technical Communications | 4 q.h. |
| ETG 4880 | Capstone Prep | 2 q.h. |
| ETG 4955 | Capstone Design Project | 4 q.h. |
Science Elective
Choose one additional course with any of the following prefixes:
BIO, CHM, ESC, GIS, HSC, PHY |
3 q.h. |
Business and Entrepreneurship
Choose two courses with any of the following prefixes:
ACC, CMN, ECN, GI, LDR, MGT, MKT |
5 q.h. |
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| Total Quarter Hours: 186 | |
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| The Mechanical Engineering Technology degree program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; telephone 410.347.7700. | |
