Welcome to the Department of Technology at Texas State University-San Marcos. As an Engineering Technology major, you are entering an exciting and rewarding program of studies in one of several Engineering & Technology programs offered by the department. By carefully following the course work outlined on this site and your Texas State Undergraduate catalog you will be prepared to seek gainful employment upon graduation.

What is Engineering Technology?

The Engineering Technology curriculum prepares students to design, develop, install, operate and service integrated systems of machines, material and processes. The curriculum has a strong foundation in the development of knowledge and skills commonly associated with the social sciences, behavioral sciences, physical sciences and technology. Engineering Technologist must integrate their educational training in human and social behavior, labor and management economics, and technical knowledge and skills that may be applied to problems in industrial settings.

What Does An Engineering Technologist Do?

Engineering Technologists seek employment in industries that are engaged in various types of technologies. For example, an Engineering Technologist may assist an engineer in designing a transportation system in a community; conduct a community impact study on the effect of the entrance or exit of an industrial enterprise; design routing systems to move materials in a factory; develop work schedules, product routes and maintenance studies to more effectively utilize human resources, materials and machines; develop and maintain standards of quality assurance in the manufacture of a product; design, develop and manage inventory systems in factories, warehouses, schools, etc.; manage the personnel for a hospital, automobile plant, furniture factory, steel mill, etc.; design the layout of equipment in a plant and supervise its installation; develop maintenance schedules for equipment in a factory; and design a manufacturing process to move materials and parts for the manufacture of a product. This is a highly technical degree with excellent career opportunities for graduates in many different industrial related fields.

In What Courses Do I Enroll?

The courses you will enroll in have been carefully designed to prepare you to work in industry. By the time you graduate, you will have taken approximately 135-136 semester hours of lecture and laboratory courses. The list of Engineering Technology course requirements is provided below.

General Education Core Requirements (48 hrs)

ENG 1310	College Writing I
ENG 1320	College Writing II
COMM 1310	Fundamentals of Human Communication
MATH 2471	Calculus I
CHEM 1341	General Chemistry I
CHEM 1141	General Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 1342	General Chemistry II
CHEM 1142	General Chemistry Laboratory II
ART, DAN, MU, or TH 2313	Introduction to Fine Arts
PHIL 1305	Philosophy and Critical Thinking
English Literature	3 hours from ENG 2310, 2320, 2330, 2340, 2359, or 2360
HIST 1310	History of the U.S. to 1877
HIST 1320	History of the U.S., 1877 to Date
ECO 2301	Principles of Economics
POSI 2310	Principles of American Government
POSI 2320	Functions of American Government
US 1100	University Seminar
PFW	(two courses) Physical Fitness/Wellness

Engineering Technology Core (63-64hrs)

ENGR 2300	Materials Engineering
ENGR 3311	Mechanics of Materials
ENGR 3315	Engineering Economic Analysis
IE 3320	Engineering Statistics
TECH 2344	Power Technology
TECH 3322	Development of Technology
TECH 3364	Quality Assurance
TECH 4345	Methods Engineering and Ergonomics
TECH 4374	Digital Electronics
TECH 4390	Internship (2 sections-Summer only)
PHYS 1430	Mechanics
PHYS 2425	Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 3315 OR PHYS 3417	Thermodynamics   Optics
MATH 2472	Calculus II
MATH 3323	Differential Equations
MATH 3348	Deterministic Operations Research
MATH 3375	Engineering Mechanics
MGT 3303	Management of Organizations
ENG 3303	Technical Writing

Are There Areas of Specialization?

Yes! The Engineering Technology curriculum permits you to specialize (24 semester hours) in one of four areas of concentration. The courses in each area of concentration are provided below.

Communications Systems (24hrs)

TECH 2310	Machine Drafting
TECH 4372	Electronic Instrumentation
TECH 4373	Industrial Electronics
TECH 4375	Computer Circuit Electronics
TECH 4399	Seminar in Technology
Plus 9 hours selected from the following:
TECH 3370	Audio Frequency Communications
TECH 4380	Industrial Safety
CS 2308	C Programming
CIS 2324	Visual Programming
CIS 3380	Enterprise Information Technology and Business Intelligence

Community Systems (24hrs)

TECH 2313	Fundamentals of Architectural Problem-Solving and Design
TECH 2360	Residential Construction Systems
TECH 3313	Architectural Design II
TECH 3361	Commercial Building Construction Systems
TECH 4313	Architectural Design III
TECH 4360	Construction Contract Administration and Site Organization
TECH 4361	Construction Estimating
TECH 4364	Construction Project Management and Scheduling

Environmental Systems (24 hrs)

TECH 2310	Machine Drafting
TECH 4362	Manufacturing Processes I
TECH 4380	Industrial Safety
GEO 4313	Environment Management
GEO 4338	Land Use Planning
GEO 4350	Solid Waste Planning and Management
Plus 6 hours from the following:
TECH 4330	Foundry and Heat Treatment
GEO 3320	Community and Regional Planning
GEO 3321	Energy Resource Management
CHEM 4331	Instrumental Analysis

Plant Production Systems (24 hrs)

TECH 2310	Machine Drafting
TECH 2330	Fundamentals of Material Removal
TECH 4330	Foundry and Heat Treatment
TECH 4362	Manufacturing Processes I
TECH 4391	Manufacturing Processes II
MGT 4330	Production and Operations Management
Plus 6 hours from the following:
TECH 4357	Facilities Design
TECH 4380	Industrial Safety
MGT 4373	Human Resources Management
MGT 4377	Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
SOCI 3370	Industrial Sociology

What Are The Employment Opportunities?

Excellent! It takes a minimum of eight technologist for every engineer working in industry. Engineering Technologists are in great demand today, and the employment outlook is great.

Where Can I Get More Information About the Technology Program?

Feel free to contact us:
Department of Technology
Texas State University-San Marcos
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666-4616
Phone (512)245-2137

Or stop by our office:
Roy F. Mitte (RFM) 2240

How Do I Apply For Admission to Texas State?

Visit Office of Admissions for more information.
Or contact their office at:
Admissions Office
Texas State University-San Marcos
429 N. Guadalupe
San Marcos, TX 78666-5709
Phone (512)-245-2364

Is Financial Assistance Available?

Texas State participates in a variety of federal, state, and local financial aid programs that assist students who do not otherwise have sufficient funds available to defray educational costs. To be eligible for financial assistance, a student must be enrolled at half-time in a degree granting course of study, be in good standing and making satisfactory academic progress, and not be in default or delinquent on any loan plan with the University, State or Federal Government. Please visit Financial Aid for more information.