Engineering Technology (BSET), B.S. Degree

Program Information

BS Degree - Code 6331 - Catalog 2018/2019

Ronald Eaglin, Chair, School of Engineering, 386-506-4176, Ronald.Eaglin@daytonastate.edu

Jessica Matthews, 386-506-4138, Jessica.Matthews@daytonastate.edu

Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes

Mission:

To prepare students for successful employment in the field of Engineering Technology through quality education and advisement.

Description:

The Bachelors of Science in Engineering Technology prepares graduates for technical positions in the expanding fields of industrial operations, mechanical design, and construction design. The program has a strong commitment to maintain standards of excellence in content and to continuously upgrade curriculum to meet industry needs.

The Bachelors of Science in Engineering Technology uses a 2 + 2 model requiring the completion of an associates degree for entry into the program. The degree components are shown below.

Program Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of the BSET program are as follows.

  1. Career: Graduates will have a broad understanding of the key principles and practices of engineering technology, the written and oral communications skills, and the ability to work with others to apply these skills and knowledge to the design, implementation, and maintenance of systems.
  2. Skills: Graduates will have an understanding of the mathematical and scientific concepts that underlie engineering technology applications, will apply this understanding, and acquire new skills and knowledge necessary to analyze technology problems and develop suitable solutions.
  3. Professionalism and Ethics: Graduates will have an understanding of the ethical, human, and social issues of their field and will be involved members of the local and global communities acting as responsible technical professionals.
  4. Life-Long Learning: Graduates will be active contributors to their profession with a strong commitment to continuous individual and organizational improvement, effective communication, teamwork, quality, and timeliness.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools appropriate to the discipline. 
  2. Demonstrate an ability to select and apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and appropriate technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies.
  3. Demonstrate an ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes.
  4. Demonstrate an ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives.
  5. Demonstrate an ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team.
  6. Demonstrate an ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems.
  7. Demonstrate an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
  8. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development. 
  9. Demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity.
  10. Demonstrate a knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context.
  11. Display commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.

Note: This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state bright futures.

Additional Admission Requirements

  1. Students must submit a separate application for admissions to the upper two years of this program.
  2. Applicants for the BSET must have earned an Associate of Science (AS), an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, or previous Bachelor of Science (BS) with an overall grade point average of 2.5, or higher.
  3. Students with a grade point average between 2.0 and 2.49 may be admitted conditionally. AA graduates may be admitted to the program with the approval of the Chair of the BSET program.
  4. Applicants who have not earned an associate degree may be admitted to the BSET if they have earned at least 60 transferrable college level credits with a grade of "C" or better in all core courses. Applicants in this category must otherwise meet all other requirements for admission which will be granted by approval of the Chair. Students gaining admission through greater than 60 hours must have completed a class in College Algebra (MAC 1105) or equivalent with a grade of C or better for admission.
  5. 5. Prior to graduation, students must complete: a) at least 48 hours of approved upper level technical courses, b) 36 hours of general education course work and, c) 44 hours of approved lower level technical course work.
  6. Students must have completed two years of the same foreign language in high school or two semesters of the same college level foreign language to graduate.
  7. Specific to the graduation requirements of the BSET, students must complete a course in Computer Programming (e.g. COP2001, COP2220, COP2800, COP2360, or equivalent).
  8. Students must complete the State mandated 36 hours of general education core prior to graduation: Communications - 9 hrs; Mathematics - 6 hrs; Natural Sciences - 6 hrs; Humanities - 6 hrs; Social Sciences - 6 hrs and an additional three (3) hours from any of the five categories.
  9. Students should take the engineering technology applied mathematics sequence which consists of EGN2045 (Engineering and Technology Calculus I) and EGN3046 (Engineering and Technology Calculus II). Students may take MAC2311C or EGN2045 as a prerequisite for EGN3046. Students who take MAP2302 do not need to take EGN3046, but are still required to fulfill 48 hours of upper level courses and should seek advising to find substitute courses.
  10. Students intending to continue to a graduate program in Engineering or other technical majors may alternatively take the engineering math sequence which consists of MAC1140, MAC2311C, MAC2312C, and MAP2302. The prerequisite math classes for this sequence are MAC1114 and MAC1105. Students taking math through differential equations (MAP2302) may substitute the required EGN3046 (Engineering and Technology Calculus II) for an upper level technical elective.
  11.  Students that wish to continue to a graduate engineering program should complete the engineering core courses Statics-EGN3311, Dynamics-EGN3321, Thermodynamics-EGN3343, Engineering Economics-EGN3613, and Principles of Electrical Engineering-EGN3373 in addition to math through differential equations (MAP2302) as noted in item 10.
  12. Students transferring from an AS Engineering Technology program will have substitute courses for specific BSET Required courses. Students must complete 48 hours of upper level course work and should seek advising to determine substitution courses for courses completed in an area of study.

Careers

Some associated careers are technical positions in the expanding fields of engineering and technology including but not limited to: systems engineer, process analyst, technical sales engineer, project engineer, field engineer, and calibration engineer. 

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2013 that the annual salary for the median 50% of engineering technologists was between $ 59,440 and $ 90,560. Information on engineering technology careers (both 2 year and 4 year degrees) are available at 

http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes173029.htm#nat.

Note: Need help preparing for your job search? Login to Daytona State's Career Services Online (CSO) to create your personal career account, or email your Daytona State College Career Advisor.

General Education Courses

Technical Electives (lower or upper level) 44.00
General Education Requirements 36.00
BSET Required and Upper Level Electives 48.00
TOTAL ... 128.00

Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.

Program Specific Courses

Complete All: BSET Program Required Courses

EET3085Electricity and Electronics

3

EET3085LElectricity and Electronics Lab

1

ETS3543CProgrammable Logic Applications and Device and Lab

3

ETS4502CMetrology and Instrumentation and Lab

3

EGN3311Statics

3

EGN3321Dynamics

3

EGN3613Engineering Economics Analysis

3

EGN3046Engineering and Technology Calculus II

3

GEB3213Business Writing

3

ETI4448Project Management and Senior Design I

3

ETG4950CProject Management and Senior Design II and Lab

3

Select One: Logistics or Quality Course
ETI3116Engineering Quality Assurance

3

ETI4205Applied Logistics

3

Select One: Materials course
ETI3421Materials and Processes

3

ETC4241Construction Materials and Methods

2

ETC4241LConstruction Materials and Methods Lab

1

ETG3533Engineering Strength of Materials

2

ETG3533LEngineering Strength of Materials Lab

1

Select One: Energy Systems or Thermodynamics
EGN3343Thermodynamics

3

ETM4220Energy Systems

3

Elective Courses (Choose 8 Credits)

Construction and Design Related Courses
ETC4206Construction Estimating

3

ETC4241Construction Materials and Methods

2

ETC4241LConstruction Materials and Methods Lab

1

ETC4414CStructural Steel Design and Lab

3

ETC4415CStructural Concrete Design and Lab

3

ETG3533Engineering Strength of Materials

2

ETG3533LEngineering Strength of Materials Lab

1

Industrial or Manufacturing Related Courses
EGN3214Programming for Engineers

3

ETI3690Technical Sales

3

ETI4186Applied Reliability

3

ETI4640Operations Management

3

ETI4205Applied Logistics

3

ETI4704Occupational Safety

3

ETM4331Applied Fluid Mechanics

3

ETG3907Directed Study in Industrial Systems

3

Total Credit Hours:48

Sample Program of Study

Year 1

1st Semester - Fall

EGN2045Engineering and Technology Calculus I

4

OR

MAC2311CCalculus I and Lab

4

 

GEB3213Business Writing

3

EET3085Electricity and Electronics

3

EET3085LElectricity and Electronics Lab

1

ETS3543CProgrammable Logic Applications and Device and Lab

3

General Education or Technical Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:17

2nd Semester - Spring

ETI3116Engineering Quality Assurance

3

ETI3421Materials and Processes

3

ETS4502CMetrology and Instrumentation and Lab

3

EGN3046Engineering and Technology Calculus II

3

General Education or Technical Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Summer Semester

General Education or Technical Elective

3

General Education or Technical Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Year 2

1st Semester - Fall

ETI4448Project Management and Senior Design I

3

EGN3311Statics

3

EGN3613Engineering Economics Analysis

3

ETM4220Energy Systems

3

General Education or Technical Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:15

2nd Semester - Spring

EGN3321Dynamics

3

ETG4950CProject Management and Senior Design II and Lab

3

Elective

3

Elective

2

General Education or Technical Elective

4

Total Credit Hours:15

Students should seek advisement prior to enrolling in classes

Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 68

Notes

It may be necessary for the student to enroll in a developmental English, Math, or Reading course based upon college placement test scores. See an Academic Advisor to determine course requirements.