Engineering Technology Courses

This course introduces students to the role of the engineer, engineering dimensions and standards, and the basic methodology of engineering problem-solving.

Formerly ENT 116

Basic principles of drafting and introduction to CAD to include spatial visualization, line types, sketching, scale, orthographic projection, isometric drawings, sectional views, oblique lines and surfaces, auxiliary views and basic applications.

An overview of the techniques used to mentally manipulate 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional figures. Includes the basics of drafting such as line types, orthographic projection, isometric drawings, and basic applications.

Fundamental concepts relevant to many engineering disciplines, including: energy, vectors, force systems, free body diagrams, strength of materials, associated problem-solving, and basic design procedures.

An introduction to the materials which are used in the fabrication of construction projects including: foundations, wood, heavy timber frame construction, wood light frame construction, exterior finishes, interior finishes, masonry, roofing, and glass.

Formerly ENT 125

Intermediate principles of drafting and CAD to include spatial visualization, line types, sketching, scale, orthographic projection, isometric drawings, sectional views, oblique lines and surfaces, auxiliary views and intermediate applications.

An overview of the techniques used in reading construction drawings for architecture and engineering projects.

A course in plane surveying which includes: horizontal, vertical, and angular measurements, traversing, mapping, construction survey, land survey, and calculations.

Vectors, types of forces, vector addition, moments, conditions for equilibrium, free-body diagrams and conventions, coplanar force systems, and load analysis of basic trusses and frames.

Formerly ENT 1361

Advanced principles of drafting and CAD to include 3D projects, plan and profile drawings, advanced views, advanced sections, and dimensioning.

Formerly ENT 1711

An introductory course in mechanical drawing which includes: geometric construction, orthographic projection, sectional views, auxiliary views, isometric and oblique drawings, dimensions, threads, fasteners, and lettering.

An experimental class to be used to explore new approaches and applications to engineering technology.

A study of stress and deformation of materials. Topics include: axial and torsional loading, stress-strain relationships, shearing stresses, temperature stresses, and engineering applications.

Formerly ENT 2161

Fundamentals of design, assembly drawings, dimensioning systems, and a mechanical design/drafting project. The primary emphasis of this course is the application of CAD to mechanical and 3-D drawings using AutoCAD.

Formerly ENT 2191

An overview of the techniques used in estimating material quantities in construction projects.

Load analysis and design of basic structural members using timber and steel.

Formerly ENT 2261

A drafting and design course covering construction techniques, architectural drawings, organization of drawing sets, and design projects.

A study of construction specifications using the CSI format.

Formerly ENT 2361

Various individual and team projects with specific criteria and constraints assigned. The completed projects are formally presented using both oral and written reporting techniques.

An introductory course in electricity which includes: basic electrical theory and mathematical relationships, series and parallel circuits, DC and AC circuit components, power generation and distribution.

This course utilizes AutoCAD for computer-aided drafting (CAD). The course shows how to use AutoCAD to set up drawings, additional draw and edit commands, dimensioning, and text. Students utilize drafting and editing techniques to efficiently produce their drawings.

This course goes beyond the basic fundamentals of AutoCAD and examines ways to use it in today's workplace. Emphasis is placed on advanced commands including: blocks, dimensions, attributes and extracting them, paper space/model space, xrefs, and file management. The class then customizes a menu creating: custom pulldown menus, toolbars, and macros.

The focus of this course is three-dimensional drawings using AutoCAD. After completion, students are proficient in wire line and surface 3-D modeling. There is also a brief overview of rendering and transferring of rendered information to other presentation software.

This course simulates actual drawing projects in a variety of disciplines such as: civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical. Students are expected to develop and manage large sets of drawings.

The focus of this course is three-dimensional solid modeling using a 3-D CAD program. After completion, students are proficient in 3-D solids modeling, mass property takeoffs, and the uses of three-dimensional media across software platforms.

This course covers advanced AutoCAD features, such as how AutoCAD interacts with the web, from transmitting files, reviewing, to collaborating. The class also examines AutoCAD interactions with other programs. Advanced features of attributes, xrefs, and layouts, etc. Express Tools are also covered.

A drafting and design course covering architecture, residential drawings, and the organization of drawing sets incorporating design projects.

Formerly ENT 2801

This is an open lab class to support AutoCAD. It allows for intermediate and advanced skill placement. Specific projects may be assigned. It is a variable credit, continued enrollment class.

An experimental class to be used to explore new approaches and applications to engineering technology.