Engineering Technology - B.S.

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology focuses primarily on the applied aspects of science and engineering and prepares graduates for practice in that portion of the technological spectrum closest to product improvement, manufacturing, construction and engineering operational functions.

The Engineering Technology major comprises the following concentrations:

• The Electrical/Electronics concentration allows seamless articulation with technical associate degrees for students who wish to advance their careers in the electrical/electronic engineering field. Electrical engineers and technologists design, develop, test and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, and power generation equipment. Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment, such as broadcast and communications systems-from portable music players to global positioning systems (GPS).
• The Green and Alternative Energy concentration refers to energy sources that have no undesired consequences, for example, fossil fuels or nuclear energy. Alternative energy sources are renewable and are thought to be "free" energy sources. They all have lower carbon emissions, compared to conventional energy sources. These include biomass energy, wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy, and hydroelectric energy sources. Combined with the use of recycling, the use of clean alternative energies such as the home use of solar power systems will help ensure man's survival into the 21st century and beyond. By 2050, one-third of the world's energy will need to come from solar, wind, and other renewable resources, according to British Petroleum and Royal Dutch Shell, two of the world's largest oil companies.
• The Integrated Engineering Technology concentration permits graduates from a variety of associate degree backgrounds to formulate a program of advanced study in upper-division technical courses, chosen with a faculty advisor, to gain additional technical depth or breadth.
• The Mechanical/Systems concentration allows seamless articulation with technical associate degrees for students who wish to advance their careers in the mechanical or manufacturing field. Mechanical engineering technology is one of the broadest engineering disciplines. Mechanical engineers and technologists design, develop, build and test mechanical and thermal devices, including tools, engines and machines. Graduates of this program can expect to work mostly in engineering services, research and development, manufacturing industries and the federal government.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency unless they meet specific exceptions. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Transfer Students: Students who have attended any other educational institution after graduating from high school must apply as undergraduate transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Former Students: Former Kent State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Kent State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the disciplines in engineering technology.
2. Design systems, components or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
3. Apply written, oral and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; identify and use appropriate technical literature.
4. Conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments; analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
5. Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
6. Understand professional engineering and ethical responsibilities.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

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A maximum of 3 credit hours of the following course ENGT 43092 may be used to fulfill the general electives.

Electrical/Electronics Concentration Requirements

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Students who have earned an associate degree in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology program will have 27 credits of technical coursework articulate to the bachelor’s degree program and will not have to take the electives for a minor or individualized specialization.

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ENGT 43700 currently offered in the summer term only.

Green and Alternative Energy Concentration Requirements

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Students who have earned an associate degree in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology program will have 27 credits of technical coursework articulate to the bachelor’s degree program and will not have to take the electives for a minor or individualized specialization.

 

Integrated Engineering Technology Concentration Requirements

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Students who have earned an associate degree in the Engineering Technology program will have 27 credits of technical coursework articulate to the bachelor’s degree program and will not have to take the electives for a minor or individualized specialization.

Mechanical/Systems Concentration Requirements

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Students who have earned an associate degree in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program will have 27 credits of technical coursework articulate to the bachelor’s degree program and will not have to take the electives for a minor or individualized specialization.

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ENGT 43700 currently offered in the summer term only.

Graduation Requirements

• Students may declare more than one concentration in the Engineering Technology major, provided that there are minimum 18 credit hours of upper-division coursework in the subsequent concentration. These credit hours must be in one of the Engineering Technology disciplines of EERT, ENGR, MERT, GAE. Students must also complete all of the other concentration requirements specific to each concentration, in addition to differentiating their major elective courses across the two concentrations. Students who declare the Integrated Engineering Technology concentration may not elect any other concentration. Likewise, students who select any of the other Engineering Technology concentrations may not elect the Integrated Engineering Technology concentration.
• Students electing a dual concentration must meet with an advisor to plan an individualized plan of study that meets these requirements before the dual concentration option will be approved for that student. Any changes made to the program of study also must be approved by an advisor, or the student may not be allowed to graduate with this option.

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Green and Alternative Energy Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Integrated Engineering Technology Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Mechanical/Systems Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Tuscarawas Campus

The Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.