ET 10600 - Introduction To Engineering Technology

Introduction to careers in engineering technology, with a focus on academic, career, and personal development success strategies including lifelong learning skills and professional ethics. Introduction to analytical and computational problem-solving techniques using the electronic calculator, the factor-label method of unit conversion, engineering graphs, and spreadsheets. Introduction to laboratory testing and technical reports through the integrated use of software packages.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1.   Understand engineering technology disciplines, and the similarities and differences between engineering technology and engineering degree programs.
2.   Understand technical approaches to societal problems, including sustainable use of energy and materials.
3.   Understand and apply concepts of professional and ethical responsibility.
4.   Perform technical computations using an electronic calculator.
5.   Convert units within and between the English and International systems of units.
6.   Use dimensional analysis to yield units that are dimensionally correct for all physical quantities.
7.   Solve engineering equations.
8.   Work on a team to collect engineering laboratory data.
9.   Write an engineering laboratory report using MS Word and MS Excel.
10.   Make a team engineering presentation using MS PowerPoint.
11.   Present engineering laboratory data using graphs.
12.   Develop Gantt charts using MS Project.