2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Engineering Technology B.S.
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Major in Engineering Technology
(Major Code: 112)
Student may choose from one of the following options:
- Option I: Renewable Energy Technology, Manufacturing/Industrial
- Option II: Distribution
University Core Curriculum Requirements (42 hours)
**IMPORTANT: Before selecting from these courses, students should review any major-specific core requirements in the major below as they will be required to take those courses instead.**
Core 10 - Communication (3 hours from ENGL options)
Core 10 - Communication (3 hours from COMM options)
Core 20 - Mathematics (3 hours)
Core 30 - Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)
Core 40 - Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)
Core 50 - Creative Arts (3 hours)
Core 60 - American History (6 hours)
Core 70 - Government / Political Science (6 hours)
Core 80 - Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)
Core 90 - Component Area Option (6 hours or fewer; may depend on major requirements)
Engineering Technology Major Requirements
Major-Specific University Core Requirements
**IMPORTANT: The following courses are required for their specific Core areas instead of the courses listed above in the general University Core Curriculum.**
Core 20 - Mathematics (3 hours)
Option I
Fourth hour of MATH 2412 (if taken) will count toward elective hours.
Core 30 - Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)
Lab hours will count toward Component Area Option (Core 90).
Core 90 - Component Area Option (6 hours)
Option I: Renewable Energy Technology Manufacturing/Industrial (53 hours)
Renewable Energy Technology Electives (12 hours)
Manufacturing/Industrial Electives (12 hours)
Take four courses from:
General Elective (1 hour)
Take one elective in CS, ENGR, ET, CENT, EENG, EVEG, MENG or AGRI (or other courses after consulting with an adviser).
Additional hours to meet the minimum University requirement for a degree.
Option II: Distribution (49 hours)
Distribution Electives (12 hours)
MGT/MKT Electives (12 hours)
Take four courses from:
General Elective (5 hours)
Five hours of ET Electives (or CS, MGT, ENGR, MENG, CENG, EVEG, AGRI or other courses after consulting with an adviser).
Prerequisites
A grade of “C” or better is required for all prerequisites listed for College of Engineering courses required for ET majors.
Total hours required to complete degree: 120 hours
A student must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to include at least 36 advanced hours.
Program Objectives
The West Texas A&M University Engineering Technology Program has the following objectives. During the first few years after graduation, engineers from the program will:
- Use engineering theory and experience to develop practical solutions for engineering applications that further the business objectives of the company while at the same time understand business objectives and appreciate the social, economic and ethical issues encountered in a modern global society;
- Demonstrate advanced critical thinking and creativity on engineering projects, begin to take leadership roles on interdisciplinary teams, and communicate clearly in both technical and non-technical forums;
- Be professionally employed, serving the rapidly changing technological needs of industry or governmental organizations regionally or throughout the state and nation; and
- Continue to grow professionally through activities such as pursuing formal graduate study, research or continuing education; achieving professional licensure; and participating in technical societies.
Student Outcomes
Faculty members use the program educational outcomes to develop the topics covered and assignments in each course. By the time of graduation, engineering technology students will demonstrate competence in
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors;
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts;
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions; and
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Note:
For information about the master of science (M.S.) degree in engineering technology, refer to the “Graduate Catalog”.
Advising Services Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides
Degree checklists and curriculum guides (suggested course sequences) are available by linking to the Advising Services Degree Checklists webpage.
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