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1260 Introduction to the Construction Industry. (2-0) An introductory course for construction majors. Residential, commercial, heavy, and highway construction are explored, along with contract delivery systems and typical professional careers and organization found in the industry. Also, the role of construction in the United States and world economics is explored, along with green sustainable building and design. |
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1320 Furniture Design and Construction. (2-3) Fundamentals
of furniture design, styles, human factors, specification writing,
shop drawing, and construction techniques are studied. Furniture
materials, hardware, finishes, and furniture manufacturing machinery
are used. Actual pieces of furniture are designed and built by the
student. Prerequisite: ENGR 1413 or TECH
1413 or consent of the instructor. |
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1330 Assembly Processes. (2-2) Basic assembly process to
include gas, arc, resistance, thermite, induction, and forge welding;
weld-ability, weld metallurgy, weld symbology, and weld testing;
brazing; soldering; mechanical fastening to include threaded fasteners,
rivets, shrink and press fits, seams, staples, crimping, and structural
adhesives. Principles of joint design and cost estimation. An overview
of electronics assembly processes and automated assembly. |
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1413 Introduction to Architectural Graphics. (3-3) An introductory
manual drafting course utilizing the tools and techniques necessary to produce architectural working drawings. Principles of orthographic and perspectives, projections, geometric relationships, shape and size description, and pictorial
methods are included with emphasis on technical applications and
architectural design problem solving. Prerequisite: Interior Design and non-Engineering or Technology majors only. |
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2310 Machine Drafting. (3-3) Introduction to the use of
computer-aided drafting techniques (CAD) and application of basic
principles of engineering drawing to the preparation of drawings
for manufacturing processes. Emphasis includes principles of descriptive
geometry, multiview projection, precision dimensioning, machine
tooling, dies, production drawing, machine design and fabrication
methods. Prerequisite: TECH
1413 or consent of instructor. |
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2313 Fundamentals of Architectural Problem-Solving and Design. (3-3) Introduction to the language of architectural design. Use of the computer and CAD software in the design process. Elements of projection theory to include orthographic and perspective projection. Solving complex problems of building geometry. Section views and their relationship to architectural detailing. Emphasis on the successful integration of construction documents. |
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2330 Fundamentals of Material Removal. (3-0) An overview
of the micro and macro structure of materials is studied. Assessment
of materials with regard to their chemical and mechanical properties
and how these properties relate to machining is explored. Machining
conditions with regard to feed, speed, surface finish, tooling requirements,
horsepower capabilities, time, and cost analysis complete the class.
Prerequisite: MATH 1315. |
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2332 Material Selection and Manufacturing Processes. (3-1)
Overview of material processing, material
selection and process parameter determination. Processes covered
include: material removal, forming, casting, polymer processing,
semiconductor manufacturing and assembly processes. Laboratory activities
provide opportunities for applying the design through manufacture
activities of the product cycle. Prerequisite:
ENGR 2300. |
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2342 Construction Materials and Processes. (3-1) This course
will introduce students to various types of construction materials
including ceramics, ferrous, non-ferrous, and organic materials
used in construction. Their properties, working characteristics,
and processes used to manufacture and assemble these materials are
studied. Laboratory activities are used to reinforce lecture material.
Prerequisite: MATH 1315. |
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2344 Power Technology. (2-2) This class deals with understanding
the basic laws of thermodynamics. It probes the issues of efficiency
and examines energy-converting devices from the inputs, processes,
outputs model. Internal combustion engines, electric motors, hydraulic
systems, pneumatic systems, wind electric systems, solar energy
systems, and gearing systems are reviewed from a practical and a
theoretical perspective. Fuel analysis, lubricants, and friction
all comprise essential topic areas. Prerequisite:
MATH 1315. |
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2360 Residential Construction Systems. (2-3) A residential construction course, which deals with interpreting plans and specifications, along with studying site work, foundations, walls, roofing, ceilings, floor, and finishing systems. Also, residential MEP systems are covered along with applicable building codes and construction financing. |
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2370 (ENGR 2305) Electricity/Electronics Fundamentals. (2-2)
Fundamentals of safety, Ohm's Law, series, parallel, and series-parallel
circuits, meters, relays, and basic transistor circuits. |
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(WI) 3310 Industrial Design. (3-0) The fundamentals, elements,
and principles of design applied in creative ways to industrial
design problems emphasizing function, form, and aesthetics. Ergonomics,
product life cycles, environmental concerns, and use of elementary
statics for stress analysis. |
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3313 Architectural Design II. (3-3) Architectural CAD techniques and principles of residential and/or light commercial design and construction. Exterior and interior drawings and details; essentials of plans, elevations, sections, and perspective aspects of architectural documents. Structural, MEP's, ADA and green-building issues are discussed. Individual and group projects will be completed by students. Prerequisite:
TECH 1413 or ENGR 1413. |
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(WI) 3322 Development of Technology. (3-0) The role of
technology in the development of Western World culture is studied
from a technical perspective. Social repercussions resulting from
the introduction of foundational technical developments are reviewed.
Examples of technical areas examined are agriculture, transportation,
manufacturing, engineering, defense, and communications. Readings
focus discussions and papers on specific topics and encourage synthesis
level understanding. |
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3361 Commercial Building Construction Systems. (3-0) A commercial building construction systems class that deals with soils, site work, heavy foundations, steel, reinforced concrete, and pre-cast structures along with common assemblies. Commercial MEP's are studied along with CSI master format, as-built and shop drawings, schedule of values, AIA documents, and appropriate building codes. Prerequisite: TECH 2360. |
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3362 Industrial and Offshore Construction Systems. (3-1) Management of the design process for oil and gas production facilities with emphasis on developing projects outside the United States. Presentation of materials, methods, and techniques of industrial facility construction and marine environments centers on equipment and crew selection, productivity, cost estimation, and constructability. Required field trip. Prerequisite: TECH 2342 |
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3363 Heavy, Civil, and Highway Construction Systems. (3-1) Selection, acquisition, and capabilities of heavy construction equipment are presented. Applications of economics to performance characteristics and production of equipment is discussed. Sector-specific construction management methods are covered, including unit price estimating, equipment fleet design, repetitive scheduling, and major components of highways, bridges, and engineered facilities. Prerequisite: TECH 2342 |
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3364 Quality Assurance. (3-0) This course covers the principles
of quality management to include basic probability and statistics
concepts, control charts for attributes and variables, sampling
plans, quality audits and costs. The laboratory component of this
class includes exercises that provide exposure to basic metrology
and data collection. |
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3370 Audio Frequency Communications. (2-2) A study of the
characteristics of basic electronic circuits and their component
parts. Course content includes the use of electronic test equipment,
inductance, capacitance, reactance, impedance, rectification, switching,
amplification, and electronic circuit fabrication. Prerequisite:
TECH 2370. |
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4197 Special Topics. (Arrangement)
The investigation of a special topic by developing the problem,
researching the topic, and presenting the findings as they apply
to industry/technology. This course will be
applicable to all areas of technology, and must be done only with
the approval of the cooperating faculty member and Department Chair. Repeatable for credit with different emphasis. |
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4310 Technical Architectural Drafting. (3-3) Architectural
plans, renderings, and detailing including case, millwork and cabinet
detailing concepts are taught in this class using contemporary computer
aided design (CAD) software. Prerequisites:
ENGR 1413 or TECH 1413. |
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4313 Architectural Design III. (3-3) Architectural
CAD techniques and principles of commercial construction. Exterior and interior drawings and details; essentials of plans, elevations, sections, and perspective aspects of architectural documents. Structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ADA and green building issues are discussed. Design and/or construction documents will be produced through group participation projects. Prerequisite: TECH 3313. |
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4321 Flight Instruction Academics. (3-0) Provides instruction
necessary to pass the Federal Aviation Administration written examination
in order to fulfill academic requirements for a private pilot's
license. Includes instruction in: Aircraft Pre-Flight; Flight and
System Controls; Federal Aviation Agency Regulations; Navigation;
Weather; Weight and Balance; Radio Communications; and Airman Information
Manual. |
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4325 Fundamentals of Computer Visualization and Animation. (2-3)
Introduction to computer visualization and animation.
Visualization will include geometric construction, surface material,
surface mapping, surface texture, lighting and camera field of vision.
Animation will include industrial animation techniques such as imploding,
morphing, mechanical cycle, and camera paths. The animations will
be downloaded to an electronic format. |
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(WI) 4330 Foundry and Heat Treatment. (3-3) The technical
aspects of foundry and heat treatment of ferrous and non-ferrous
metals are reviewed. Students gain proficiency with interpretation
of binary phase diagrams, mathematical modeling of gate and runner
systems, micro-structural analysis, process cost evaluation, sand
testing, investment casting and other technical processes. Technical
report writing is an important part of this class. Data collection
and data analysis with experiments allow students to develop appropriate
techniques for presenting technical data in report format. ENGR 2300 recommended. |
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4345 Methods Engineering and Ergonomics. (3-0) Principles
and procedures of methods engineering to include concurrent engineering,
charting techniques, motion analysis, principles of motion economy,
human factors, direct time study, standard data systems, predetermination
time standards and work sampling. |
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4357 Facilities Design. (3-0) Survey and application of
the principles and methods used for solving plant layout and material
handling problems in industry. |
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4360 Construction Contract Administration and Site Organization. (2-3) Construction contracts including lump sum and cost reimbursable are covered, along with delivery systems, insurance, bonding, AIA documents, specifications, addenda, general conditions, change orders, RFI's and ethics are covered. Selected structures are designed, scheduled, and built, complete with specifications and particular attention to work site organization. Recommended prerequisites: TECH 2313 and 2360. |
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4361 Construction Estimating. (2-3) The fundamentals of
construction estimating are covered including feasibility. conceptual,
square feet, cubic feet, unit in place, preliminary, engineering,
range and contractor's detail bid estimates. Plans and specifications
are used along with contemporary estimating software to develop
estimates commonly used in the construction industry. Prerequisite:
TECH 2360. Recommended: TECH
4360. |
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4362 Manufacturing Processes I. (1-3) Application of metal cutting principles learned in 2330.
Included in the requirements are steel rule dye layout, machine
layout, tool life, tool wear, tool geometry and reconditioning,
feed and speed principles, metal removal rates, and power consumption
calculations. Machining steel as well as castings produced in the
laboratory with various types of cutting tool materials and varying
geometry contributes toward the wide variety of experiences included
in this basic manufacturing course. Plain indexing activities complement
basic machine operations in a unique and most unusual way. Prerequisite:
TECH 2330. |
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4364 Construction Project Management and Scheduling. (3-1)
Concepts of construction management are studied beginning with contract
documents through the effective management of manpower, machines,
material, and money necessary to complete construction projects
on time and within budget. Gantt Charts and PERT/CPM schedules are
developed, using contemporary software. Prerequisite: TECH 4361 or permission of
instructor. |
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4367 Polymer Properties and Processing. (3-1) Structure,
physical & mechanical properties, design considerations and
processing methods for polymer-based materials are presented. Processing
methods include: injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming,
compression molding, extrusion, filament winding, lay-up methods,
vacuum bag molding and poltrusion. Prerequisite:
TECH 2332. |
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4368 Environmentally Sustainable Design and Construction. (3-1) Environmentally sustainable practices used in building design and construction. The LEED system will be used to guide the course, which covers aspects of sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and the CAD design process. Prerequisites: TECH 3313 and 2360 or ID 2329. |
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4369 Construction Contracts, Liability, and Ethics. (3-0) Legal aspects of design and construction contract documents are presented, including contract formation, interpretation, rights and duties, and changes. Legal liabilities are explored in the context of professional ethics for design firms and constructors. Recommended prerequisite: MGT 3340. |
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4372 Electronic Instrumentation. (2-2) Transistor configurations,
field effect transistors and circuits, voltage regulation, amplifier
feedback principles, operational amplifiers and circuitry, and unijunction
transistors and applications. Prerequisite:
TECH 2370. |
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4373 Industrial Electronics. (2-2) A study of control systems,
electrical switching, electrical generation, motors, wiring, illumination,
and temperature controls as they apply to industry. Electronic product
development and manufacturing are studied through classroom and
laboratory activities. Prerequisite: TECH
2370. |
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4374 Digital Electronics (2-2) Solid state digital electronics
from basic concepts to current industrial needs in terms of logic
gates (all types), number systems counters (all types), registers
(all types), sequential control circuits, and shift register generator.
Prerequisite: TECH 2370
or PHYS 2425. |
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4375 Computer Circuit Electronics. (2-2) Computer circuits
as they are related to digital electronics, digital computer circuits,
microprocessor, and memory concepts. Prerequisites:
TECH 2370 and TECH 4374. |
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4380 Industrial Safety. (3-0) Introduction to the field
of industrial safety with emphasis on compliance with Federal and
State regulations. |
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4383 Driver and Traffic Safety Education I. (3-0) Content,
methods, and materials for instruction in the classroom phase of
driver education in Texas. Topics include Texas traffic law; Texas
Education Agency standards for high school driver education; driver
behavior, attitude, and psychomotor skills; and safety in the highway
transportation system. |
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4385 Driver and Traffic Safety Education II. (3-3) Content,
methods and materials for instruction in the laboratory phase of
driver education in Texas. Topics include in-car instruction, multi-car
range, and simulation. During laboratory sessions participants will
observe in-car instructors, peer teach in the car, and teach a high
school student how to drive. TECH
4383 and TECH 4385 will be taken simultaneously.Prerequisite:
TECH 4383 and a good driving record. |
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4387 Motorcycle Safety and Rider Education. (3-3) Techniques
and methods of teaching beginner rider education. Includes classroom
techniques as well as laboratory experience in on-street and off-street
riding. Not applicable to the Bachelor of
Science in Technology degree program. |
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(WI) 4390 Internship. (0-20) Supervised on-the-job professional learning experience
in construction, manufacturing, electronics, and other technical areas. Two sections (six credit hours) required by all Industrial and Engineering Technology majors during the summer of their junior or senior year. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisites: Consult internship coordinator. |
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4391 Manufacturing Processes II. (1-3) Involves a wide variety of advanced manufacturing techniques.
Included are the following areas: differential
indexing, electrical discharge machining, precision grinding, specialized
thread cutting, high energy rate forming, tool grinding, tool behavior
analysis, tool cost evaluation, and numerical control programming.
An emphasis may be placed on certain processes mentioned above in
order to meet the specific needs of various classes. Prerequisites:
TECH 2330, TECH 4362,
MATH 1315. |
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4392 Microelectronics Manufacturing (3-0) Provides an overview of integrated circuit fabrication including
crystal growth, wafer preparation, expitaxial growth, oxidation,
diffusion, ion-implantation, thin file deposition, lithography,
etching, device and circuit formation, packaging and testing. The
laboratory component involves production and testing
of a functional semiconductor device. |
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4393 Driver and Traffic Safety Education III. (3-3) Content,
procedures, and administration of multi-phase driver education programs.
Topics include scheduling, maintenance and operation of laboratory
equipment, record keeping, lesson plan development, and driver education
for the handicapped. Practicum in classroom and/or simulation instruction.,
Not applicable to the Bachelor of Science in Technology degree program.
Prerequisites: TECH 4383
and TECH 4385. |
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4394 Microelectronics Manufacturing II. (3-0) This is an
intermediate level course in integrated circuit processing. Topics
covered include: atomic models for diffusion, oxidation and ion
implantation; topics related to thin film processes such as chemical
vapor deposition, physical vapor deposition; planarization by chemical-mechanical
polishing and rapid thermal processing; and process integration
for bipolar and MOS device fabrication. Students will design processes
and model them using a simulation tool such as SUPREM. |
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4397 Special Problems. (Arrangement)
The investigation of a special topic by developing the problem,
researching the topic, and presenting the findings as they apply
to industry/technology. This course will be
applicable to all areas of technology, and must be done only with
the approval of the cooperating faculty member and Department Chair. Repeatable for credit with different emphasis. |
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4399 Seminar in Technology. (3-0) The topics for this course
will vary. The course will involve the identification of the topic,
its nomenclature, its processes, tools, equipment or materials,
and its application to technology. The topic may apply to either
the certification program or technology program or to both. A final
report summary or presentation will conclude each seminar. Repeatable for credit with different emphasis. |
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