Engineering Technology Courses
PREREQ: (ET 108B or demonstration of ET 108B exit skills) or (MATH 90 and MATH 95) or placement into MATH 110A
Applied mathematics designed to develop the ability to solve technical problems. Practical application of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry to basic problems in the applied sciences, including the study of alternating current circuitry with emphasis on periodic functions, vector analysis, logarithms, and exponential functions.
Fundamental drafting techniques including sketching, orthographic projection and dimensioning. Development of detailed drawings (electrical, electronic, and mechanical) for the fabrication of individual projects. Sheet metal shop practices; use of hand tools; measurement and layout techniques. Printed circuit board design and fabrication. Machine tools and machine shop operations.
Concepts, techniques and applications of arithmetic and elementary algebra emphasizing applications to practical problems. Interactive and traditional problem solving methods. Class interactive group exercises applying mathematical techniques to various applications and real world problems.
PREREQ: ET 108A or (intermediate algebra or higher)
Fundamentals of trigonometry and advanced algebra emphasizing their applications in real world problems. Interactive laboratory work in which students can apply mathematical techniques to physical applications. Class interactive group exercises applying mathematical techniques to various applications and real world problems.
ADVISE: Elementary algebra or higher
An introduction to fluid statics and the basic laws of fluid flow; conservation of mass, momentum and energy. Applications of the
basic laws to internal and external incompressible flow, including specific topics in pipe flow systems, centrifugal pumps and fans,
streamlining, fluid flow meters, psychometrics of air and water-vapor mixtures, and basic elements of air conditioning. Use of psychometric instruments and psychometric charts to graphically analyze processes.
Replaces ET 135A and ET 139C
ADVISE: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: ET 130
Calculations of cooling loads. Applications of heat transfer and air handling equipment. Design of air-conditioning systems. Analysis of air conditioning equipment, components, and control systems. Lab work including instruments and instrumentation for measuring air flow.
Formerly ET 135B
ADVISE: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: ET 130
The refrigeration cycle, refrigeration systems, heat transfer components, and control systems. Laboratory work in operational characteristics of working systems. Analysis of refrigeration systems. Measurements of pressure, temperature and flow rates. Details of the function and interrelation of system components.
Formerly ET 135C
ADVISE: ET 130
Flow of liquids in domestic water, rainwater and fuel gas piping systems, sanitary drainage piping and sizing drainage systems, flow of air in vent piping, sewer systems. Study of national and local codes, specifications and case problems.
ET 139A and ET 139B are non-sequential and may be taken in either order.
ADVISE: ET 130
Design and sizing for a wide variety of plumbing systems, acoustics in plumbing construction, plumbing system specifications, plumbing construction costs, coordination of plumbing design with other construction work, energy conservation and review of plumbing installations.
ET 139A and ET 139B are non-sequential and may be taken in either order.
ADVISE: (ET 50 or equivalent math course) and ELEC 101
Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and how they can be used in a plant, manufacturing system, or part of centralized control of a building's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. There will be practical applications and exercises using PLCs in the workplace.
PREREQ: ET 104 or equivalent introductory drafting and manufacturing course
Introduction to computer numerical control (CNC) training in G and M codes. Hands-on training on CNC machines: testing, debugging, and running programs. Identify the elements of machine drawings; interpret dimensions, tolerances, and geometric aspects of blueprints; and explain Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols and their meanings