Engineering Technology
Course Offerings Bulletin 2007-2008 for Spring (As of  9/8/2008)


T202 Basic Electricity and Electronics U 3
 Principles of AC and DC electricity and electronics with emphasis on components, operations, and applications.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Gen Math T140. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Fluid Power or Power and Equipment. 
T203 Analog and Digital Electronics U 3
 An introduction to analog and digital electronics with emphasis on industry applications.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: T202 and Gen Math T145. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Fluid Power. 
T204 Digital Controllers U 3
 A study of digital controllers concentrating on Programmable Logic Controllers and dedicated microcontrollers.
 Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: T203; concur: T278. 
T205 Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Systems U 3
 A study of the various electrical and electronic systems utilized in off-road machinery.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: T202 and Gen Math T145. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Power and Equipment. 
T208 Technical Drafting U 2
 Basic principles and application of sketching, drawing, and drafting.
 Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr labs. 
T209 Introduction to Computer Aided Design U 2
 Introduction to the principles and applications of technical drawing using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
 Au, Wi Qtrs. 1 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Basic computer skills required. Previous experience with mech drawing or eng graphics or drafting or equiv recommended. 
T210 Advanced CAD U 2
 Principles and applications of advanced features of microcomputer based CAD systems.
 Sp Qtr. 1 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: T209. 
T215 Power Units and Equipment
 A study of power units and equipment with emphasis on operation, maintenance, and management.
 T215.01 Tractors and Related Equipment U 4
  A study of tractors, power units and agricultural machinery with emphasis on operation, service, maintenance and adjustment for safe and efficient operation.
  Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 2 2-hr labs. Not open to students with credit for T215.02 or T215.04. 
 T215.02 Horticultural Power and Equipment U 4
  Operation, maintenance, and management of horticultural power units and equipment.
  Au Qtr. 2 cl, 2 2-hr labs. Not open to students with credit for T212 or T215.01 or T215.03 or T215.04. 
T216 Tillage and Planting Equipment U 3
 Safety procedures, principles, and methods of adjusting, repairing, and operating machinery used for tillage, crop planting, and chemical application.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: T215.01 or placement test. 
T217 Harvesting Equipment U 3
 Safety procedures, principles, and methods of adjusting, repairing, and operating machinery used for harvesting agricultural crops.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: T215.01 or placement test. 
T219 Landscape, Nursery, and Turfgrass Equipment U 4
 Principles, adjustments, repair, safety, and operation of equipment used in the landscape, nursery, and turfgrass industries.
 Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 2 2-hr labs. Prereq: T240. 
T221 Surveying and Mapping U 3
 Surveying techniques, procedures, and use of equipment for land measurement and mapping.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: Gen Math T140 or math placement level M or N or L. Not open to students with credit for T205. 
T222 Irrigation and Drainage for Landscape/Nursery/Turf U 3
 Principles of selection, installation, maintenance, and operation of equipment and materials used in ornamental horticulture irrigation and drainage systems.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: Gen Math T140 or Math 104. Not open to students with credit for T224. Course taught as a 5-week term course. 
T224* Soil and Water Conservation Systems U 5
 Introduction to erosion control, irrigation, drainage, and wetland systems with an emphasis on land surveying and mapping, system selection, and design.
 Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: Crp&Soil T221. Offered even years. 
T225 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems U 3
 A study of spatial relationships using global positioning and geographic information systems in urban and rural landscapes.
 Sp Qtr. 1 cl, 2 2-hr lab. Prereq: Gen Math T140 or Math 104 or Math Placement Levels M or N or L. 
T231 Farmstead Systems for Storage and Processing of Agronomic Crops U 4
 A study of practical methods of on-farm handling, processing, and storage of cereal, field, and forage crops.
 2 cl, 2 2-hr labs. Prereq: Tec Math T102 or Gen Math T140. 
T240 Engine Basics U 4
 A study of the theory of operation, service, maintenance, and repair of small single- and multiple-cylinder engines.
 Au, Wi Qtrs. 2 cl, 2 2-hr labs. Prereq or concur: Gen Math T140 or Math 104 or math placement level M or N or L. 
T241 Introduction to Power and Equipment U 3
 An introduction to the off-road machinery industries, their past and future, and the application of engineering principles to the associated equipment.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Power and Equipment. 
T243 Mobile Heating and Air Conditioning U 2
 Principles, operation, maintenance, service, and repair of mobile heating and air conditioning components and systems.
 Sp Qtr. 1 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Tec Math T105 or Gen Math T145. 
T245 Engine Diagnosis and Repair U 4
 An advanced study of multiple cylinder diesel engine diagnostic techniques including repair and rebuilding procedures.
 Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: T240 or T241. 
T247 Compact Diesel Engines U 3
 A study of the theory, principles of operation, service, maintenance, and repair of compact diesel engines.
 Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: T240 or T241. Not open to students with credit for T248. 
T248 Diesel Engine Systems U 4
 A study of the principles, operation, and service of diesel engine systems with emphasis on fuel system and engine control.
 Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 2 2-hr labs. Prereq: T205 and T245. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Power and Equipment. 
T249 Performance of Mobile Power Units U 2
 Operator comfort and safety, ballast, traction, hitching, engine power ratings, fuel efficiency, and other factors affecting the performance of mobile power units.
 Sp Qtr. 1 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: T248 and Gen Math T145. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Power and Equipment. 
T250 Welding and Metal Fabrication U 4
 A study of basic welding and metal fabrication including materials, equipment, and techniques.
 Au, Sp Qtrs. 2 cl, 2-2hr labs. Prereq or concur: Gen Math T140. 
T253 Sitework Planning and Construction U 3
 Principles and procedures of sitework planning and construction involving residential lots and developments.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Gen Math T140 or Math 104 or math placement level M or N or L. 
T254 Residential Electrical Systems U 4
 Principles, equipment, and applications of residential electrical power, illumination, security, and communications systems.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: Gen Math T145 or Math 148 or Math Placement M or N or L. 
T255 Residential Mechanical Systems and Energy Efficient Construction U 4
 Principles, equipment, and applications of residential plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and energy efficient construction.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Gen Math T145 or Math 148, Tec Phys T101. 
T256 Building Construction: Codes, Foundations and Framing U 5
 Principles, materials, and methods of residential construction with emphasis on building codes, foundations, floors, and framing.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl, 2 3-hr labs. Prereq or concur: Gen Math T140 or Math 104 or math placement level M or N or L and Gen Comm T111 or English 110.01. 
T257 Building Construction: Codes, Exterior Coverings and Interior Finishes U 5
 Principles, materials, and methods of residential construction with emphasis on building codes, exterior coverings, and interior finishes.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 2 3-hr labs. Prereq or concur: Gen Math T140 or Math 104 or math placement level M or N or L and Gen Comm T111 or English 110.01. 
T258 Estimating and Bidding U 3
 Principles and practices of construction estimating and bidding.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: T256, T257, Bus Tec T204 and 2nd yr standing. 
T259 Construction Management U 3
 Principles and practices of construction project and business management.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: T258 and 2nd yr standing. 
T260 Power Transmission for Turf Equipment U 3
 Comparison of power transmission by mechanical and fluidic means. Laws of power transmission and mechanisms used are discussed and evaluated.
 Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: T240. 
T261 Basic Pneumatic Systems U 3
 Principles, operation, maintenance, service, and application of pneumatic components and systems used for control and automation on industrial equipment.
 Au Qtr. 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Gen Math T145. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Fluid Power. 
T262 Basic Hydraulic Systems U 3
 Principles, operation, maintenance, service, and repair of hydraulic components and systems used on industrial and mobile equipment.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Gen Math T140, or Math 104 or math placement level M or N or L. Not open to students with credit for T270. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Power and Equipment. 
T263 Metals and Metal Manufacturing U 3
 Introduction to metals and the metal manufacturing industry, including materials, equipment, processes, and products.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq or concur: Tec Math T102 or Gen Math T140. 
T270 Fundamentals of Fluid Power U 3
 An introduction to the fluid power industry, its past and future, and the principles of fluid power system operation.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Not open to students with credit for T262. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Fluid Power. 
T271 Fluid Power Components U 3
 Detailed investigation of pumps, motors, valves, and cylinders involving principles of operation and performance characteristics.
 Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: T262 or T270; prereq or concur: Gen Math T140 or Math 104 or math placement level M or N or L. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Hydraulic Power and Motion Control. 
T272 Hydraulic Circuitry and Systems U 3
 A study of how fluid power components are integrated into a complete system including performance characteristics and energy efficiency.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: T270; prereq or concur: Gen Math T145. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Fluid Power. 
T273 Methods of Power Transmission U 3
 Comparison of power transmission by mechanical, electrical, and fluidic means; laws of power transmission and mechanisms used are discussed.
 Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq or concur: Gen Math T140 or Math 104 or math placement level M or N or L. 
T274 Fluids, Filtration, and Fluid Conveyance U 3
 Characteristics of hydraulic fluids; methods of filtering oils and of conveying pressurized fluids.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: T262 or T271 or permission of instructor. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Fluid Power. 
T278 Electrohydraulics U 3
 Interface of electricity and electronics with hydraulics to form a controlled power transmission system.
 Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: T203 and T272, and Bus Tec T202 and T204; concur: Eng Tech T204. 
T279 Instrumentation and Control Systems U 3
 Techniques and equipment used for instrumentation of fluid power systems for purposes of data acquisition and control.
 Sp Qtr. 1 cl, 2 2-hr labs. Prereq: T203, and T262 or T272. 
T280 Equipment Dealership Management U 3
 Organization and operation of equipment dealerships with emphasis on the service and parts departments and original equipment manufacturer and distributor marketing.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 3 cr hrs in agr bus or bus tec. 
T289 Practicum in Engineering Technologies
 Supervised practical experience with emphasis on developing and improving competencies related to classroom and career activities.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Permission of instructor. A grade of C or better is required to meet graduation and certificate requirements. 
 T289.01 Construction Management U 1
  Repeatable to a maximum of 7 cr hrs.  This course is available for EM credit. 
 T289.02 Shop Skills U 2
  Repeatable to a maximum of 7 cr hrs.  This course is available for EM credit. 
 T289.03 Component Rebuilding U 3
  Repeatable to a maximum of 7 cr hrs.  This course is available for EM credit. 
T290 Engineering Technologies Internship
 Employment in engineering technologies, structured to provide varied occupational experiences; supervised by an industry employer and coordinated by faculty.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Nine cr hrs of required eng tech courses; 2.00 CPHR, and permission of instructor. A grade of C or better is required to meet graduation requirements. 
 T290.01 Construction Management U 3-6
  Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.  
 T290.02 Hydraulic Power and Motion Control U 3-6
  Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.  
 T290.03 Power and Equipment U 3-6
  Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.  
T292 Problem Solving: Career and Society Applications U 3
 A multi-discipline, capstone problem-solving course with emphasis on the application of problem solving and related topics in career and society settings.
 Sp Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 2nd yr standing. 
T293 Individual Studies U 1-5
 Designed to give students an opportunity to pursue special studies not otherwise offered.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
T294 Group Studies U 2-5
 Group studies for students in specialized programs.
 Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.