EGR - Engineering Tech (EGR)

EGR 103  Preparation for Engineering Technology  2 SHC  

This course covers the opportunities available and basic skills needed for careers in engineering technology. Topics of study include concepts and terminologies used in engineering technology, use of scientific calculators, problem solving techniques, and SI system of measurements. Students are introduced to computers and their usage as a tool in engineering technology.

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

EGR 130  Engineering Technology Applications and Programming  3 SHC  

This course covers the development and use of computer programs to solve engineering technology problems. This problem-based course also introduces students to fundamental concepts of engineering design processes and systems.

Concurrent Prerequisite: MAT 110

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab/Clinical Hours: 6

EGR 170  Engineering Materials  3 SHC  

This course is a study of the properties, material behaviors, and applications of materials used in engineering structures and products.

Concurrent Prerequisite: MAT 110.

Lecture Hours: 2

Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

EGR 175  Manufacturing Processes  3 SHC  

This course includes the processes, alternatives, and operations in the manufacturing environment. Metal working and forming processes include casting, forging, presswork, machining and turning.

Concurrent Prerequisite: MAT 110.

Lecture Hours: 2

Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

EGR 194  Statics and Strength of Materials  4 SHC  

This course covers external and internal forces in structures and/or machines, including conditions of equilibrium, systems of force, moments of inertia and friction. It also covers the stress/strain relationships in materials.

Prerequisites: MAT 110, MAT 111 and (PHY 201 or PHY 221).

Lecture Hours: 3

Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

EGR 226  Engineering Economics  3 SHC  

This course is a study of basic engineering economics, including principles of equivalence, return on investment, evaluation of alternatives, the effects of taxes on economic analysis and replacement policies.

Prerequisites: MAT 110.

Lecture Hours: 3

Lab/Clinical Hours: 0