Department of Engineering Technology

Mission

The mission of the Engineering Technology program is to educate students to become professional technologists who meet the current needs of industry.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET)

This program in electrical engineering technology, leading to the BSEET degree, provides a structured curriculum with instruction in fundamentals and engineering principles applicable toward working with both present and future technologies in a variety of work environments. Graduates may find employment opportunities in such diverse fields as aerospace, instrumentation, computers, communications, consumer products, banking and education. They may become involved in applied design, product development, manufacturing, quality assurance, production and operations as well as activities such as field engineering, sales, system analysis, technical writing and software design, preparation and programming.

The EET program provides three paths of concentration, thereby providing the student a choice between either a hardware or a software emphasis. The concentration in Electrical systems provides a broad based curriculum in electrical/electronic engineering principles, and their application. Instruction and problem solving experiences are provided in both circuit and system aspects including computers, communications, controls and electrical power. The concentration in Computer Systems, while providing a firm foundation in electrical/electronics technology, also includes extensive instruction in programming, system design and analysis, and systems programming. Projects in solving real-world problems are required of all students in this concentration. The concentration in Photonics provides a background in optics, lasers, electrical systems, and the use and theory of light. It is designed to provide the necessary education for a career in the photonics industry.

Educational Objectives:

1. Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of electrical/electronics, engineering technology practices to support design, application, installation, manufacturing, operation, and maintenance as required by their employer.
2. Students will be able to apply basic mathematic and scientific principles for technical problem solving in areas which include circuit analysis of both analog and digital electronics and microprocessors.
3. Students will be able to utilize computers and software in a technical environment
4. Students will demonstrate competence in written and oral communications
5. Students will be able to work effectively as an individual and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
6. Students will be able to show awareness of social concerns and professional responsibilities in the workplace and
7. Continue their professional training and adapt to changes in the workplace through additional formal and informal education

Program Outcomes:

Graduates should be able to:

1. Apply basic knowledge in electronics, electrical circuit analysis, electrical machine, microprocessors, and programmable logic controllers and control systems.
2. Apply basic mathematical, scientific, and engineering concepts to technical problem solving
3. Conduct experiments, and then analyze and interpret results
4. Apply creativity through the use of projectbased work to design circuits, systems and processes
5. Work effectively in teams
6. Demonstrate a working knowledge of drafting, computer usage, including the use of one or more computer software packages for technical problem solving
7. Communicate effectively orally, visually and in writing
8. Recognize the need for lifelong learning and be prepared to continue their education through formal and informal study
9. Understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities
10. Have a respect for diversity, and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues
11. Have a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET)

The BSET curriculum consists of a carefully integrated program that includes professional studies, general education, and applied mathematics and sciences. Through the selection of the upper level technical concentration students can build and tailor their program, based on previous knowledge to assist them to launch a career that best meets their needs and aspirations. The Design concentration provides advanced course work in preparation for employment at the baccalaureate level in the fields of manufacturing, testing and fabrication of mechanical parts, and the building and construction industries. Graduates may become involved in applied design, product development, manufacturing or production, to name but a few. The Operations concentration provides an orientation for professional careers in technical management and operations in the manufacturing, sales, services, and construction industries. Graduates may become involved in many diverse areas including product development, manufacturing, quality assurance and logistics, sales, field engineering, technical writing and safety. The Space Science Technology concentration prepares students for a career in launch and space operations, payload management, and other requirements to work in the space industry. Projects in solving real-world problems are required of all students in the BSET program. In addition to the engineering technology core, all concentrations in the BSET program have a common lower division core as well as a common upper division core.

Educational Objectives:

1. Students will demonstrate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of industrial operations, design, space science, or geomatics.
2. Students will demonstrate an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of industrial operations, design, space science, or geomatics.
3. Students will demonstrate an ability to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments within industrial operations, design, space science, or geomatics.
4. Apply creativity through the use of team-based work to design and plan projects.
5. Students will demonstrate problem solving competencies for technical problems.
6. Students will demonstrate competence in written and oral communication.
7. Students will recognize the need to engage in lifelong learning through formal and informal study.
8. Students will demonstrate an understanding of professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.
9. Have a respect for diversity, and a knowledge of contemporary professional, social and global issues.
10. Students will display a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of industrial operations, design, space science, or geomatics.
2. Demonstrate an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of engineering and technology within industrial operations, design, space science, or geomatics.
3. Demonstrate an ability to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments within industrial operations, design, space science, or geomatics.
4. Apply creativity in the design of projects within industrial operations, design, space science, or geomatics.
5. Demonstrate an ability to function effectively on teams.
6. Demonstrate technical problem solving competencies.
7. Demonstrate written and oral communication competencies in Engineering Technology.
8. Recognize the need to engage in lifelong learning through formal and informal study.
9. Demonstrate understanding of professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.
10. Demonstrate a respect for diversity, and a knowledge of contemporary professional, social and global issues
11. Display a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Technology (BS)

The Engineering Technology Department also offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems Technology (BS), designed to accept Associate of Science (AS) degree graduates from community college programs in Computer Programming Technology, Digital Communications, and Networking. The IST curriculum provides the AS graduate with additional course work in networking and computer systems. It also provides skills and knowledge related to project management in Information Technology. A characteristic of this curriculum is that it contains less mathematics and natural science than do the BSET and BSEET curricula.

Educational Objectives:

1. Students will possess the ability to communicate effectively in oral, visual, and written formats.
2. Students will have ability and skills required to adapt and adjust to rapidly changing technologies in the Information Technology discipline.
3. Students will have ability to solve complex technical problems.
4. Students will be technically qualified and possess the discipline and motivation to function effectively as information technologist.
5. Students will be prepared well in the fundamentals that are necessary for lifelong learning.
6. Students will be able to show awareness of social concerns and professional responsibilities in the workplace, and
7. Students will be able to function effectively in team-oriented open-ended activities in an industrial environment.

Program Outcomes:

1. Information Systems Technology graduates will be able to demonstrate communication competencies.
2. Information Systems Technology graduates will be able to demonstrate problem solving competencies
3. Information Systems Technology graduates will demonstrate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of their discipline.
4. Information Systems Technology graduates will demonstrate an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of engineering and technology.
5. Information Systems Technology graduates will demonstrate understanding of ethical and social responsibilities.
6. Information Systems Technology graduates will demonstrate an ability to function effectively on teams.
7. Information Systems Technology graduates will recognize the need to engage in lifelong learning.
8. Information Systems Technology graduates will display a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
9. Information systems Technology graduates will demonstrate an ability to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments.

Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning outcomes) for undergraduate programs in the College of Engineering and Computer Science are located at: http://oeas.ucf.edu/alc/alc_students_coecs.htm