Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science

Engineering Technology is the profession in which knowledge of mathematics and natural science, gained by higher education, experience, and practice, is devoted primarily to the implementation and extension of existing technology for the benefit of humanity. Engineering Technology education focuses primarily on the applied aspects of science and that portion of the technological spectrum closest to product improvement, industrial practices, and engineering operational functions.

Note: For a PDF version of the degree requirements for this program go to the Undergraduate Programs page on the UTRGV website.

 

Core Curriculum Requirements – 42 Hours

Students must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.

Mathematics – 3 hours

MATH 2413Calculus I

4

Or

MATH 2487Calculus I (Honors)

4

Three credits hours from MATH 2413 or MATH 2487 will be applied here; the remaining one credit hour will be applied in the mathematics requirement of the major. 

Life and Physical Sciences – 6 hours

PHYS 2425Physics for Scientists and Engineers I

4

PHYS 2426Physics for Scientists and Engineers II

4

Three credit hours from the lecture component of PHYS 2425 and PHYS 2426 will be applied towards this requirement.

Language, Philosophy, and Culture – 3 hours

PHIL 2326Ethics, Technology and Society

3

Integrative and Experiential Learning – 6 hours

ENGL Requirement

Complete an additional three credit hour ENGL course from the core curriculum. 

Science Labs

Complete the one-credit hour chemistry lab below and the one-credit hour lab component of PHYS 2425 and PHYS 2426
CHEM 1111General Chemistry I Lab

1

PHYS 2425Physics for Scientists and Engineers I

4

PHYS 2426Physics for Scientists and Engineers II

4

Major Requirements – 55 Hours (40 advanced)

Engineering Technology Core – 40 hours (25 advanced)

Required

ENGT 1105Machine Shop Lab

1

ENGT 1201Foundations of Engineering Technology

2

ENGT 1310Design Graphics I

3

ENGT 1320Design Graphics II

3

ENGT 2307Engineering Materials

3

ENGT 2310Manufacturing Processes

3

ENGT 3301Computer Numerical Control

3

ENGT 3303Programmable Logic Controllers

3

ENGT 3318Instruments and Transducers

3

ENGT 3324Metrology

3

ENGT 4201Technical Project I

2

ENGT 4202Technical Project II

2

ENGT 4315Robotics

3

ENGT 4326Lean Six Sigma

3

ENGT 4335Project Management

3

Advanced Engineering Technology Electives – 15 hours (15 advanced)

Required

ENGT 3300Topics in Engineering Technology

3

ENGT 3300 may be repeated to fulfill fifteen credit hours if topics vary. 

Support Courses – 23 Hours

Required

INFS 2300Data Modeling Management Tools

3

MANE 2332Engineering Statistics

3

MANE 3337Engineering Economics

3

ELEE 2317Electrical and Electronic Systems

3

CHEM 1311General Chemistry I

3

MATH 2413Calculus I

4

Or

MATH 2487Calculus I (Honors)

4

MATH 2414Calculus II

4

COMM 1311Introduction to Communication

3

One credit hour from MATH 2413 or MATH 2487 completed in the core curriculum will be applied to the mathematics requirement in the support courses. 

Total Credit Hours: 43

Total Credit Hours: 120