ENTK 1580 Principles of Technology I
Principles of Technology I is designed to be a first semester course introducing students to the concepts of force, work, rate, resistance, energy, power, momentum, force transformers, waves and vibration, energy converters, transducers, and light optical systems as they relate to mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal systems. All concepts are reinforced through technology-related laboratory experiments. Prerequisites: Completion of
MATH 1500. (3 lect., 2 lab)
Major Topics
- Force in mechanical systems
- Pressure in fluid systems
- Voltage in electrical systems
- Temperature in thermal systems
- Work in mechanical, fluid and electrical systems
- Rate in mechanical, fluid, electrical and thermal systems
- Resistance in mechanical, fluid, electrical and thermal systems
- Energy in mechanical, fluid, electrical and thermal systems
- Power in mechanical, fluid and electrical systems
- Linear and angular momentum
- Properties of waves
- Wave interactions
- Ray optics: reflection and refraction
- Wave optics: Interference and diffraction
- Laser light
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Define, explain, and demonstrate:
1a. Force as a prime mover
1b. Various concepts of work
1c. Different concepts concerning rate
1d. Resistance
1e. Energy
1f. Power
1g. Momentum
1h. Waves & Vibration
1i. Energy Converters
1j. Transduction
1k. Light and Optical Systems
Other Information
Any information placed here must be adhered to by all instructors:
All instructors must follow the Facilities Maintenance course lessons provided on the CWC Leaning Management System