Academic Catalog

ETMG - Engineering Tech Mgmt (ETMG)

ETMG U300  Foundations of Engineering and Technology Management (4)  4 Credit Hours  

Principles, methodologies, and practices that integrate engineering, technology, and management. The course will explore functions of engineering and technology management, decision-making, economic and financial analysis, and the application of systems engineering principles. Emphasis on analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills relevant to engineering management practice. Three class and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: MATH U126 or MATH U127 or consent of instructor. Corequisites: ETMG U300L.

ETMG U300L  Foundations of Engineering and Technology Management - Lab  0 Credit Hours  

Principles, methodologies, and practices that integrate engineering, technology, and management. The course will explore functions of engineering and technology management, decision-making, economic and financial analysis, and the application of systems engineering principles. Emphasis on analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills relevant to engineering management practice. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: MATH U126 or MATH U127 or consent of instructor. Corequisites: ETMG U300.

ETMG U320  Engineering Economic Analysis  4 Credit Hours  

Engineering economic and financial analysis of prospective alternatives to support decision-making. Lab includes analysis techniques, use of modeling tools, and applications of techniques to real-world problems. Three class and three laboratory hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): MATH U127 or MATH U141, and ETMG U300 or INDE U102, or consent of instructor.  
Corequisite(s): ETMG U320L.  
ETMG U320L  Engineering Economic Analysis Lab  0 Credit Hours  

Engineering economic and financial analysis of prospective alternatives to support decision-making. Lab includes analysis techniques, use of modeling tools, and applications of techniques to real-world problems. Three class and three laboratory hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): MATH U127 or MATH U141, and ETMG U300 or INDE U102, or consent of instructor.  
Corequisite(s): ETMG U320.  
ETMG U330  Engineering Work Analysis  4 Credit Hours  

Techniques for operation analysis, work measurement, and work sampling. Major topics include human factors, work design principles, work environment, economic justification, work measurement and the design process. Predetermined basic motion-time systems and standard data development are introduced. Three class and three laboratory hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): MATH U127 or MATH U141 or consent of instructor.  
Corequisite(s): ETMG U330L.  
ETMG U330L  Engineering Work Analysis Lab  0 Credit Hours  

Techniques for operation analysis, work measurement, and work sampling. Major topics include human factors, work design principles, work environment, economic justification, work measurement and the design process. Predetermined basic motion-time systems and standard data development are introduced. Three class and three laboratory hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): MATH U127 or MATH U141 or consent of instructor.  
Corequisite(s): ETMG U330.  
ETMG U370  Systems Decision Making  4 Credit Hours  

Systems analysis mathematical models, environmental factors, operations research methodologies, dynamic systems and the application of a variety of computer tools. Three class and three laboratory hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): ECON U291 and MATH U127 or MATH U141, or consent of instructor.  
Corequisite(s): ETMG U370L.  
ETMG U370L  System Decision Making Lab  0 Credit Hours  

Systems analysis mathematical models, environmental factors, operations research methodologies, dynamic systems and the application of a variety of computer tools. Three class and three laboratory hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): ECON U291 and MATH U127 or MATH U141, or consent of instructor.  
Corequisite(s): ETMG U370.  
ETMG U395  Internship  1-3 Credit Hours  

Supervised practical experience related to the Engineering Technology Management field in an elected setting planned in conjunction with the relevant ETM faculty. Pass/Fail credit.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of instructor.  
ETMG U398  Special Topics  3 Credit Hours  

Selected topics in Engineering Technology Management. Topics vary depending on faculty expertise. This course may be repeated for credit if the topic is different.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, or consent of instructor.  
ETMG U399  Independent Study  1-3 Credit Hours  

A planned individual research experience carried out in conjunction with an Engineering Technology Management faculty member. Course may be repeated for a total of no more than three hours of undergraduate credit.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.  
ETMG U410  Engineering Teams Theory and Practice  4 Credit Hours  

Methods of understanding, planning, and presenting information in oral and written formats while working in an engineering team setting. Three class and three laboratory hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of Instructor.  
Corequisite(s): ETMG U410L.  
ETMG U410L  Engineering Teams Theory and Practice Laboratory  0 Credit Hours  

Methods of understanding, planning, and presenting information in oral and written formats while working in an engineering team setting. Three class and three laboratory hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of Instructor.  
Corequisite(s): ETMG U410.  
ETMG U415  Quality Practices  4 Credit Hours  

Practices for ensuring and improving product and service quality. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving processes and techniques used in quality control, process improvement, continuous improvement, and variability reduction. Three class and three laboratory hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): ECON U291 or MATH U102 or ENGR U230; or consent of instructor.  
Corequisite(s): ETMG U415L.  
ETMG U415L  Quality Practices Lab  0 Credit Hours  

Practices for ensuring and improving product and service quality. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving processes and techniques used in quality control, process improvement, continuous improvement, and variability reduction. Three class and three laboratory hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): ECON U291 or MATH U102 or ENGR U230; or consent of instructor.  
Corequisite(s): ETMG U415.  
ETMG U420  Engineering Project Management  4 Credit Hours  

Planning, scheduling, control of engineering projects, and applications of project management tools. Three class and three laboratory hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): ETMG U320 and ETMG U330, or consent of instructor.  
Corequisite(s): ETMG U420L.  
ETMG U420L  Engineering Project Management Laboratory  0 Credit Hours  

Planning, scheduling, control of engineering projects, and applications of project management tools. Three class and three laboratory hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): ETMG U320 and ETMG U330, or consent of instructor.  
Corequisite(s): ETMG U420.  
ETMG U469  Exercise and Sports Nutrition  3 Credit Hours  

Nutritional strategies for optimizing human performance. Topics include macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, dietary supplements and ergogenic aids, body composition management, and nutrient metabolism.

Prerequisite(s): EXSC U459.  
ETMG U499  Senior Seminar  3 Credit Hours  

Integration of engineering technology management at an advanced level, the impact of engineers on society, and exploration of ethical issues. Written and oral presentation required.

Prerequisite(s): Completion six of the seven required ETMG courses or consent of instructor.