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Requirements

The following are general program requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Science-Engineering Technology:

An associate degree or nearing completion of the degree is required to enter the program. To qualify for direct entry into the BAS-ET program, the following courses should be completed*:

Functions and their graphs (including elementary, exponential and logarithmic functions, and the conic sections) and their inverses in the context in which they are used in calculus. Work with graphing calculators will be integrated into the course. Prerequisites: Math 099 with a B or better, Math 140, or appropriate placement score.

Introduction to trigonometric functions as they relate to the unit circle and right triangle. Graphs of the functions, applications, problem solving, identities, inverse functions, complex numbers, vectors and analytic geometry including polar coordinates and parametric equations. The basic concepts of sequences and series will be covered. Prerequisites: MATH 140 or MATH& 141 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement score.

Fundamental concepts and applications of descriptive and inferential statistics. Includes measures of central tendency and variability, statistical graphs, probability, the normal distribution, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, ANOVA testing and regression analysis. Graphing calculator or statistical software techniques are used throughout the course. Prerequisites: MATH 099 with a "C" (2.0) or better, or a grade of "3" or higher on the Smarter Balanced exam, "C" (2.0) or better in high school Algebra, Precalculus or Calculus within past three years or appropriate placement score.

Study of the fundamental principles and applications of mechanics, including vectors, static equilibrium, linear and rotational motion, Newton's laws, work, energy, and momentum. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: MATH 099, or equivalent, or instructor's signature.

Study of the basic principles and applications of fluids, harmonic motion and waves, thermodynamics, and geometric optics. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: MATH 099, or equivalent, or instructor's signature.

Study of the basic principles and applications of electricity and magnetism and an introduction to modern physics. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: MATH 099, or equivalent, or instructor's signature.

A study of the types of bonding between atoms, molecular structure and geometry, the principal states of matter focusing on liquids, solids, and solutions, rates of chemical reactions, chemical equilibria, and acid-base chemistry. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM& 161.

A study of the types of bonding between atoms, molecular structure and geometry, the principal states of matter focusing on liquids, solids, and solutions, rates of chemical reactions, chemical equilibria, and acid-base chemistry. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM& 161.

This course provides familiarization with computer-aided drafting techniques using an interactive microcomputer CAD system. Students create, edit and store basic drawings using a tablet digitizer and/or screen menu consisting of geometric forms and alphanumeric characters. Laboratory included. Prerequisites: strongly recommend basic computer knowledge.

Introduces Computer Assisted Design through parametric Solid Modeling: creating accurate three-dimensional objects and parts for use in engineering, machining and product design. Topics include part design, surfaces, arraying and patterning, reference geometry, dimensioning and tolerances, assemblies, mating features, and exporting technical drawings. Laboratory included. Prerequisites: Windows Familiarity: BCT 104 or higher or instructor signature.

An introduction to applied electricity in the industrial trades, this course discusses basic alternating (AC) and direct (DC) current, transformers, motors, relays, reactance, electrical power generation and power distribution systems. Prerequisite: MATH 092T or MATH 093 or MATH 096 or instructor signature.

Or take ELTRO 101

Review of industrial electricity to include discussion on generation, power distribution, wiring, electrical code, transformers, solid-state motor starters, AC and DC motors, power-factor correction, speed controllers and schematics. Prerequisite: ELEC 115 or ELEC 125 or ELTRO 101 or instructor's permission.

Or take ELTRO 101

Introduction to hydraulic and penumatic systems, fluids, pumps, sensors, control devices, control valves, hydraulic cyclinders, and receiver controllers. Includes system energy requirements, hydraluic and pneumatic logic, and the requirements and esamples for interfacing into electonic Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) automation controllers. 

Develops college-level reading, writing and critical thinking abilities. Develops writing skills by focusing on strategies and techniques to develop, organize and articulate ideas effectively, including the use of documented source material. Emphasizes writing process. Students must earn a minimum grade of "C" (2.0) or better in this course to progress to a 200-level composition course. Prerequisites: appropriate assessment scores in language usage and reading or a grade of "C" or higher in ENGL 097 or a grade of "B-" or higher in ABE 019 or a grade of "B" or higher in the Bridge-to-College English Language Arts course or a grade of "3" or higher on the Smarter Balanced exam. Keyboard/word-processing skills recommended.

Focuses on communicating technical information. Emphasis is on audience analysis, clear writing style, visual information displays, document design, and ethics in technical writing. Computer use required. Students must earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or better to apply this course to the Writing Skills requirement for AAS, AST, or DTA. Prerequisites: ENGL&101 with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better.

Preparation and delivery of speeches to a public audience. Focus is on the improvement of one's communication skills through topic choice, research, organization and outlining of content; use of voice, body and self-confidence. Other areas covered are audience listening skills and speaker evaluations. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in ENGL 097 or higher; successful completion of ENGL&101 highly recommended.

The following social science and humanities courses are required but can be completed throughout years three and four (if not before) as time permits: 

Offers an overview of psychology as a scientific study. Theories and research findings concerning many major branches of psychology will be examined. Application of psychology concepts to school, family, work and other life settings will be taught and discussed. Critical thinking about psychology concepts will be emphasized. Prerequisites: college-level reading, writing and study skills. 

Study of consumer behavior and the revenue concepts, firm behavior and the cost concepts, price and employment theory, industrial organization, labor, agricultural and international economics.

Introduction to the basic principles of sociology with an emphasis on the sociological perspective. Areas of study include the economy, government, deviance, stratification, race and ethnicity, family, education, and social change.

Survey of the history of philosophical ethics, including teleological and deontological theories, as well as their application to ethical issues.

*Students who have not completed all prerequisites can still be enrolled in the BAS-ET. They should contact the program director to develop an individual academic plan.