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3.00 Credits
FoundationsThis course covers engineering soil properties and classification, site exploration methods, earth pressure and structural foundation types. Foundation and retaining wall bearing capacity, settlement and stability analyses are included, as well as the introduction to the design of shallow foundations. Prerequisite: MTH 17 or MTH 10 and MTH 13. Three lecture hours a week. 3 credits Spring
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IIThis course is a continuation of ETK 56 Surveying. It includes topics such as horizontal and vertical curves, control surveys, state plane coordinate systems, boundary and public lands surveys, global positioning systems, volumes, and construction stakeout. This course includes the use of total stations, data collectors, surveying software, and AutoCAD. Prerequisite: ETK 56. Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Spring
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MaterialsA study of the stresses and strains caused by tensile, compression and shearing forces. The course includes stress strain curves and the mechanical properties of engineering materials and investigates shear and bending moment diagrams and stresses due to beam loading. Students also study the strength of bolted and welded joints, torsion and column action. The laboratory includes the study of the general material testing techniques used to analyze the mechanical properties of materials. Prerequisite: ETK 54. Three class hours and two laboratory hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Fall
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3.00 Credits
MachineryThis course studies the principles of AC and DC circuits including electromagnetic induction and power factor, AC motor principles including inductive and synchronous type machines and DC series, shunt, and compound wound devices. Motor starting and speed control are also covered from an operational point of view. Prerequisite: MTH 08 or high school Algebra II. Three class hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies3 credits Fall
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AutomationThis course will provide students with the knowledge of digital systems and the skills required to install, program, operate and troubleshoot automated industrial equipment. It will concentrate on the use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), robotics and the associated proximity sensors and actuators (hydraulic and pneumatic). Additionally, this course will introduce a variety of automation methods and equipment including microprocessors, vision systems and motor controls. Prerequisite: ETK 20 or ETK 62. Two class hours and three laboratory hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies3 credits Fall
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PneumaticsThis course investigates work and energy related to hydraulic and pneumatic powered devices, including pumps, motors, compressors, cylinders, actuators, air and hydraulic valves, piping standards and components used in automating machinery for production. Emphasis is placed on understanding JIC circuitry. Co- or Prerequisite: PHY 01 or PHY 11. Three class hours and three laboratory hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Fall
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OpticsThis course investigates the principles of fiber optics. Transmitters, receivers, optical sources, fiber optics sensor, couplers, splitters, and modulation techniques are covered. This course also covers various aspects of telecommunications for telephone, data and Internet transmission. Laboratory exercises illustrate the principles learned in the classroom. Prerequisite: MTH 17, or MTH 10 and MTH 13, and PHY 01. Three class hours and three laboratory hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Spring
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IThe course examines number systems with particular emphasis on binary, octal and hexadecimal counting methods. The course stresses Boolean algebra with function minimization including logic design and logic circuits for all computer elements, including the arithmetic, control, memory, and I/O system sections. Particular emphasis is given to bus-structured microprocessor-based systems. Prerequisite: ETK 19. Three class hours and three laboratory hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Fall, Spring (evenings only)
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IIA study of microcomputer systems using the 6800 type microprocessor. The course includes machine language programming, system design and expansion, as well as troubleshooting and repair. Prerequisite: ETK 67. Three class hours and three laboratory hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Fall
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RepairThis hands-on course covers PC components and PC configuration. Students use system diagnostics to analyze and repair PC system faults. The course emphasizes troubleshooting and replacing individual system components such as memory, hard drives, floppy drives, video cards, and modems. This hardware approach provides real-world computer repair and maintenance experience. Prerequisite: CIS 24 or ETK 13 and enrollment in Engineering Technology or Pre- or co-requisite: CIS 32, CIS 64, or CIS 66. Three class hours and three laboratory hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Fall
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