Course Descriptions

Covers the basics of engineering drawing utilizing freehand sketching, mechanical drawing, computer-aided drafting, and solid modeling.  The fundamental principles of orthographic projection, as well as the topics of dimensioning, sectional views, auxiliary views, descriptive geometry, and assembly drawings are covered.  3 credits

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to a variety of computational methods and software tools for engineering problem solving and documentation.  2 credits

Introduces the student to the basic structure of a digital computer and several of its programming languages.  Use of a programming language as a problem-solving tool is emphasized.  The student is exposed to a wide variety of computer applications within the engineering field.  Typical application areas include numerical methods, modeling, simulation, computer graphics, linear programming, statistical analysis, and engineering economics.  Prerequisites:  Calculus I and ET 0023.  2 credits

Introduces the student to the basic structure of a digital computer and several of its programming languages. Use of the "C" language as a problem-solving tool is emphasized. The student is exposed to a wide variety of computer applications within the engineering field. Typical application areas include numerical methods, modeling, simulation, computer graphics, linear programming, statictical analysis, and engineering economics. May be taken by students in the Arts and Sciences. Prerequisites: Calculus 1 and ET 0023.   2 credits

Introduction to the basic procedures involved in good engineering design. Design methodology, analysis,  and synthesis techniques are studied. Fundamental engineering concepts and laws studied in prior courses, such as statics and electrical circuits, along with concurrent courses like dynamics and strngth of materials are used in completing required design proejcts. Prerequisites: EET 0110, ET 0051.  Corequisites: ET 0052, ET 0053, or EET 0111.    3 credits

The principal objective of this course is to develop the ability to analyze any problem in a logical manner and to document that analysis in a clear and orderly fashion.  Concepts to be studied include equilibrium of two- and three-dimensional force systems acting on rigid bodies as well as particles, plane trusses and frames, centroids and centers of gravity, elementary principles of dry friction, and moments of inertia of both areas and masses.  The use of free-body-diagrams is stressed.  Prerequisites:  Math 0231, Physics 0150.   3 credits

This second course in mechanics adds the concept of motion to the principles developed in the first course.  Kinematics of rigid bodies as well as particles, including relative motion as well as both simple rectilinear and curvilinear motion are studied.  In addition, kinetic analysis using Newton's Second Law, work-energy methods, and impulse-momentum techniques will be applied to those same systems.  The free-body-diagram rational analysis of rigid bodies will be emphasized.  Prerequisites:  ET 0051, Math 0241.    3 credits

The study of stress and strain relationships of bodies subjected to loads.  Topics studied are axially loaded members; beam anaylsis including shear and moment diagrams, flexural and shearing stresses and beam deflections; torsion; principal stresses including Mohr's circle; combined stresses; temperature effects; statically indeterminate members.  Prerequisites:  ET 0051, Math 0241.    3 credits

Physical tests are conducted and lab reports written on many of the basics learned in the lecture course.  Prerequisite: ET 0023.  Corequisite:  ET 0053.   1 credit

Presents a detailed description of both the Engineering Technology Program at UPJ and the engineering profession. Professional engineers currently in practice with industrial, governmental, and/or consulting organizations are invited as guest lecturers. ET faculty members from each department describe specific UPJ  ET Programs.  1 credit

A continuation of CAS 0001.  0 credit

This course involves the integration of engineering and business decision making. It emphasizes analytical investment decision methodologies as they relate to engineering management decisions. It focuses on basic capital project evaluation techniques to include: Interest calculations, present and annual worth comparisons, rate of returns, depreciation, income taxes, benefit/cost ratio analysis, replacement analysis, bonds, breakeven analysis and cash flows before and after taxes. Prerequisite: Junior Status.     3 credits

A course designed for the individual who wants to learn and develop their leadership and team building skills.  Topics include influence, integrity, attitude, vision, change, priorities, self-discipline, personal and interpersonal effectiveness, development of teams and principles of leadership.    3 credits