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ETEE 2122 - Electronic Drafting and Design
Credit Hours: (2)
This course introduces computer-aided drafting (CAD) with an emphasis on application in the electronics field. Topics include: electronics industry standards (symbols, schematic diagrams, layouts); drawing electronic circuit diagrams; electronic draftingpractices and components such as resistors, capacitors, and ICs. Topics include: editing, screen capturing, and cutting/pasting into reports.
Prerequisite(s): ETEE 1223 .
Corequisite(s): ETEE 2113 .
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ETEE 2133 - Digital Circuits II
Credit Hours: (3)
Design and application of sequential circuits including flip-flops, counters, registers, and their interactions as state machines. Introduction to the architecture of microprocessors. Introduction to digital signal processing.
Prerequisite(s): ETEE 1213 .
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ETEE 2143 - Introduction to Electrical Power Systems
Credit Hours: (3)
This course covers the basic principles of electric power systems, including transmission lines, generator and transformer characteristics, and fault detection and correction. Emphasis is placed on circuit performance analysis in regards to voltage regulation, power factor, and protection devices.
Prerequisite(s): ETEE 1223.
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ETEE 2201 - Electronics Lab IV
Credit Hours: (1)
Experiments that support the concepts and practices covered in ETEE2213 (Introduction to Microprocessors): Introduction to microprocessor architecture and microcomputer systems including memory and input/output interfacing, assembly language programming, bus architecture, bus cycle types, I/O systems, memory systems, and interrupts.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETEE 2213.
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ETEE 2213 - Introduction to Microprocessors
Credit Hours: (3)
This course introduces microprocessor architecture and microcomputer systems including memory and input/output interfacing, assembly language programming, bus architecture, bus cycle types, I/O systems, memory systems, and interrupts.
Prerequisite(s): ETEE 1213.
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ETEE 2233 - Introduction to Computer Networks
Credit Hours: (3)
The fundamentals of local area networks and their operation in business and computer environments is covered, including the characteristics of network topologies, system hardware (repeaters, bridges, routers, gateways), system configuration, and installation and administration of the LAN.
Prerequisite(s): ETEE 1213.
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ETEE 2243 - Introduction to Control Systems
Credit Hours: (3)
The fundamental concepts of control, systems, sensors, actuator, and associated peripheral devices are covered, including rotating machine theory, ladder logic, electromechanical and solid state relays, motor controls, pilot devices, and PLC (programmable logic controllers), programming and networking.
Prerequisite(s): ETEE 1213 and ETEE 1223.
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ETEE 3124 - Analysis of Linear Networks II
Credit Hours: (4)
Circuit analysis utilizing network theorems and techniques in the frequency domain. 2nd order responses. Two port network analysis and transfer functions. Bode plots; transformers and filter applications; introduction to Fourier analysis. Application of simulation software for circuit analysis.
Prerequisite(s): ETEE 3133 with grade of C or above.
Corequisite(s): ETGR 3171.
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ETEE 3133 - Analysis of Linear Networks I
Credit Hours: (3)
Resistive circuits; current and voltage sources; Kirchoff’s laws, network theorems, RC and RL circuits; waveform analysis and synthesis; time domain circuit analysis; 1st order natural and forced responses; Laplace Transform fundamentals. Circuit transformations. Intro to frequency domain circuit analysis. Application of simulation software for circuit analysis.
Prerequisite(s): ETEE 1223 or AAS degree.
Corequisite(s): MATH 1121 or ETGR 3171 and Junior standing in ET department.
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ETEE 3153 - ELET Laboratory V
Credit Hours: (1)
Experiments which support concepts and practice covered in ETEE 3133 and ETEE 3183.
Corequisite(s): ETEE 3133 and ETEE 3183.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three laboratory hours per week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETEE 3156 - ELET Laboratory VI
Credit Hours: (1)
Experiments with support concepts and practice covered in ETEE 3124.
Corequisite(s): ETEE 3124.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three laboratory hours per week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETEE 3183 - Digital Logic Design
Credit Hours: (3)
Design of combinational and sequential digital logic circuits. Minimization methods and state assignment techniques. Circuit implementation using MSI, LSI, and programmable circuits. Introduction to computer architecture.
Prerequisite(s): ETEE 1213 or AAS degree and Junior standing in ET department.
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ETEE 3211 - Active Networks I
Credit Hours: (3)
Rectifiers; amplifiers analysis; transistor biasing; small signal models; feedback amplifier analysis; amplifier frequency response.
Prerequisite(s): ETEE 3124 with grade of C or above and ETGR 3171 .
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ETEE 3212 - Active Networks II
Credit Hours: (3)
Amplifier frequency response (continued); feedback amplifier frequency response; operational amplifiers and applications.
Prerequisite(s): ETEE 3211 with grade of C or above.
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ETEE 3213 - Industrial Electronics
Credit Hours: (3)
Powerdiodes, bipolar power transistors, thyristors, power MOSFET’s and their circuit applications to industrial problems.
Prerequisite(s): ETEE 3124 .
Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETEE 3211 .
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ETEE 3214 - Operational Amplifiers with Applications
Credit Hours: (3)
Idea OPAMP analysis, practical OP-AMP considerations, linear OP-AMP circuits, nonlinear OP-AMP circuits, practical applications.
Prerequisite(s): ETEE 3211 .
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ETEE 3222 - Automatic Controls
Credit Hours: (3)
Automatic control concepts; mathematical models; control system components; transient and frequency response; control system design.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETEE 3212 .
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ETEE 3230 - Electronic Communications
Credit Hours: (3)
This course covers basic principles and concepts of modern communication systems. Topics include: systems, signals, modulations, transmission, reception and networks.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): Senior standing in ET or permission of department.
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ETEE 3240 - Fiber Optics Systems
Credit Hours: (3)
Introduction to optical fiber communications systems. Review of ray and wave optics. Fundamentals of amplitude, frequency, and digital modulation/demodulation. Optic fiber waveguides. Light sources and detectors. Components, systems, and networks.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): Senior standing in ET or permission of department.
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ETEE 3255 - ELET Laboratory VII (Computer Emphasis)
Credit Hours: (1)
Experiments which support concepts and practice covered in ETEE 3211 .
Corequisite(s): ETEE 3211 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three laboratory hours per week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETEE 3257 - ELET Laboratory VII (Electronics Emphasis)
Credit Hours: (1)
Experiments which support concepts and practice covered in ETEE 3211 .
Corequisite(s): ETEE 3211 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three laboratory hours per week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETEE 3260 - Opto-Electronic Communications Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Opto-electronic Communications system measurements, instrumentation, and applications.Experiments support concepts and practice covered in ETEE 3230 and ETEE 3240 .
Corequisite(s): ETEE 3230 , ETEE 3240 , Senior standing in ET or permission of department.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETEE 3261 - Industrial Instrumentation
Credit Hours: (3)
Pneumatic and electrical sensors and transducers used for measuring physical processes, such as temperature, pressure, and flow rate; selection criteria; standards and calibration.
Prerequisite(s): ETEE 3124 .
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ETEE 3275 - Integrated Circuit Applications
Credit Hours: (3)
Study of the external characteristics of digital and analog integrated circuits. Applications of these circuits in digital systems. Design constraints and considerations due to device limitations. Device selection based upon application requirements.
Prerequisite(s): ETEE 3183 .
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ETEE 3281 - Computer Design
Credit Hours: (3)
Organization and design approaches for computer network systems. LAN design, hardware and software considerations, network operating systems, TCP/IP fundamentals.
Prerequisite(s): ETEE 1213 or AAS degree and Junior standing in ET department.
Corequisite(s): ETEE 3183 .
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ETEE 3284 - Design of Real-Time Systems
Credit Hours: (3)
Characteristics and applications of real-time computer systems, especially as applied to process control, monitoring, and data collection; the computer as a part of the total system, programming for real-time applications; reliability and maintainability; effects of downtime.
Prerequisite(s): ETEE 3285 .
Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETEE 3281 .
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ETEE 3285 - Assembly-Language Programming
Credit Hours: (3)
Programming methodology and assembly language programming for the MC6800 series microprocessors.
Prerequisite(s): ETEE 1213 or AAS degree and Junior standing in ET department.
Corequisite(s): ETEE 3183 .
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ETEE 3286 - Microcomputer Applications
Credit Hours: (3)
Applied programming of microcomputers for engineering applications using Java. Object-oriented program design methods, Graphical user interfaces for data input and output, computer graphics, and computer animation.
Prerequisite(s): ETGR 2122 or AAS degree and Junior standing in ET department.
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ETEE 3641 - Senior Design Project
Credit Hours: (1)
A senior design project with a topic agreed to by student and instructor. Course builds upon technology coursework and professional topics seminar. Topics include: project planning design, construction, test documentation, and oral presentation of results.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Electrical Engineering Technology or permission of department.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O), General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETFS 1120 - Fundamentals of Fire Protection
Credit Hours: (3)
This course is an introduction to the relevant issues one would encounter upon entering a career in fire protection. The course is an overview of many areas including fire protection career opportunities, history of public fire protection, general chemistry and physics of fire, codes and ordinances and fire protection systems and equipment.
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ETFS 1232 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply
Credit Hours: (3)
Provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems.
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ETFS 1252 - Fire Protection Law
Credit Hours: (3)
Provides information about potential legal liabilities encountered every day by fire, safety and emergency personnel. Explains how to research, read and understand various statutes, regulations & cases. Actual cases are presented in detail and followed by explanations that identify the most important issues facing emergency & safety personnel.
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ETFS 2124 - Fundamentals of Fire Prevention
Credit Hours: (3)
This course provides a fundamental overview of the history and philosophy regarding fire prevention. Class will investigate the organizational and operational aspects of a fire prevention bureau including the use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protections systems, fire investigation, and the positive effects of fire and life-safety education.
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ETFS 2126 - Fire Investigation
Credit Hours: (3)
This course covers investigation into various types of fires: structure, wildland, automobile, fabric, and chemical. Topics include: fire chemistry and physics, scene analysis, case analysis, arson, the new generation of petroleum products, post-flashover patterns of damage, misuse of post-fire indicators, and documentation.
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ETFS 2132 - Building Construction for Fire Protection
Credit Hours: (3)
Studies the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. The focus of this course is on fire fighter safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.
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ETFS 2144 - Fire Protection Systems
Credit Hours: (3)
Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.
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ETFS 2230 - Hazardous Materials
Credit Hours: (3)
This course focuses on the basic knowledge required to evaluate the potential hazards and behavior of materials considered hazardous. The course examines the reasons for chemical behavior of hazardous materials and is designed to improve decision making abilities when hazardous materials are encountered in the workplace or at an emergency scene.
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ETFS 2264 - Fire Behavior and Combustion
Credit Hours: (3)
Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled.
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ETFS 2264L - Fire Behavior and Combustion Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Laboratory experiments and hands-on computer simulations to illustrate the concepts presented in ETFS 2264 .
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ETFS 3103 - Principles of Fire Behavior
Credit Hours: (3)
Fundamental principles of fire chemistry and physics, and mechanisms that control enclosure fires. Topics include: basic principles of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and combustion as far as those subjects relate to fire dynamics; ignition of liquids and solids; flame spread over liquid and solid surfaces and through porous fuel beds; burning rate; diffusion flames and plumes; combustion products; and compartment fires.
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ETFS 3103L - Principles of Fire Behavior Lab
Credit Hours: (1)
Provides overall instruction and hands-on experience with fire science related to the material discussed in ETFS 3103 . Exposes students to fire experiments such as standard fire tests and state-of-the-art measurements, and enhances their understanding of fire behavior.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETFS 3103 or permission of department.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETFS 3113 - Building Fire Safety
Credit Hours: (3)
Construction standards and codes to ensure acceptable levels of fire safety in buildings. Topics include: anatomy of building construction, building construction features affecting fire performance, fundamentals of reading plans and specifications, the traditional code approach to passive fire protection, trade-offs between active and passive fire protection, concepts of rational fire design for structural members, and performance-based fire design as an alternative to traditionally prescriptive codes.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETFS 3123 - Industrial Hazards and Electricity
Credit Hours: (3)
Typical industrial hazards encountered including: compressed gasses, chemicals, bio-toxins, radiation sources, boilers and ovens. Introductory concepts and methods of analysis of AC & DC circuits, electrical switchgear, and rotating machinery. Compliance & reporting issues in an industrial setting. Safety procedures and safety equipment will also be discussed in regards to working as a fire safety engineer.
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ETFS 3124 - Risk Management for the Emergency Services
Credit Hours: (3)
An exploration of management and organizational principles with emphasis on controlling the risk associated with operations in the emergency services. In depth discussion of recognizing and controlling risk, personnel accountability, incident management systems and post-incident analysis as related to the emergency services. Critical analysis of private protection measures available to reduce loss potential.
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ETFS 3144 - Active Fire Protection
Credit Hours: (3)
Review of fire suppression, alarm, and smoke control systems. Topics include: fixed and portable suppression systems, fire suppression agents and extinguishing mechanisms, fire detection devices, fire protective detection and signaling systems, smoke production in fires and principles of smoke movement and management.
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ETFS 3183 - Fire Safety Engineering Problem Analysis
Credit Hours: (3)
Methods of solving fire safety engineering problems. Topics include: enclosure fire radiation heat transfer calculations; calculations of vent flows in enclosure fires; estimating ignition, flame spread, and heat release rate properties of materials on the basis of experimental data; smoke filling of enclosures; and conduction heat transfer through fire protective materials.
Prerequisite(s): ETFS 3103 .
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ETFS 3233 - Introduction to Performance-Based Fire Safety
Credit Hours: (3)
An overview of the relevant performance-based fire protection engineering tools and skills, and presents the basic concepts and a systematic approach for performance-based fire safety design. The tools can also be used in the investigation and reconstruction of fire incidents.
Prerequisite(s): ETFS 3103 .
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ETFS 3242L - Fire Testing and Measurement Lab
Credit Hours: (1)
Provides students with opportunities in learning current fire testing and measurement methods and instrumentations, and conducting research to tackle fire safety related real-world problems. Students are afforded unlimited possibilities for learning and achievement.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in the fire protection concentration.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETFS 3283 - Fire Hazard Analysis
Credit Hours: (3)
Elements of quantitative fire hazard analysis are discussed. Applications of deterministic tools for fire hazard analysis are reviewed. Simple engineering calculations and various types of computer models are presented, and their use for predictions of fire conditions and people evacuation are studied, using examples.
Prerequisite(s): ETFS 3103 and ETME 3244, or permission of department.
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ETFS 3344 - Introduction to Structural Fire Safety
Credit Hours: (3)
Provides basic knowledge needed for structural fire safety design and analysis. Topics include: design philosophies and methods in fire safety engineering, approaches for structural design for fire safety, behavior of compartment fires, and behavior of structural materials in fire. Also requires laboratory sessions in the UNC Charlotte Fire Safety Laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): ETFS 3103 and ETME 3123 .
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ETFS 3344L - Introduction to Structural Fire Safety Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Provides overall instruction and hands-on experience with fire science related to the material discussed in the Introduction to Structural Fire Safety course. The objective is to expose students to structural fire experiments such as standard structural fire tests and state-of-the-art measurements, and thus enhance their understanding of structural fire behavior of materials.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETFS 3103 and ETME 3123 .
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETFS 3400 - Practicum
Credit Hours: (1-4)
Students participate in an approved applied practicum designed to allow theoretical and course-based learning in a supervised fire and/or safety related environment. Each practicum experience is individual and is arranged with a contract between the supervising faculty member, the student and the employer. Students must complete the practicum proposal form and identify a faculty member who will direct and evaluate the completed work. Practicum requires a weekly progress report as well as a final report and presentation to be graded by the supervising faculty member. May be repeated for credit up to 4 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, cumulative 2.2 GPA, and the approval of FSET program faculty.
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ETFS 3611 - Professional Leadership Seminar
Credit Hours: (1)
Provides a framework of executive-level competencies by focusing primarily on areas and issues of personal effectiveness. The issue of command perspective vs. a first line fire fighter perspective are examined. The course includes case study analysis, role-playing and experiential activities. Students will develop desirable goals in the areas of their professional, personal community, and family life. Course Topics include: leadership, multiple roles, decision skills, influencing leaders, coaching and mentoring, and effective use of personal computing
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O), General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETFS 3800 - Independent Study
Credit Hours: (1-3)
This course is designed to allow students to take responsibility for the direction of their learning about a topic of interest to them. Each independent study is individual and is arranged with a contract between the supervising faculty member and the student. Students must complete the independent study proposal form and identify a faculty member who will direct and evaluate the completed work. Each hour of credit for this course should be comparable to what would be expected in the classroom - 15 hours contact time plus outside work or approximately 30 hours. The project is culminated with a final report and presentation. May be repeated for credit up to 3 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Must be classified as a junior, have a cumulative 2.2 GPA and the approval of FSET program faculty.
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ETFS 4123 - Community Threat Assessment and Mitigation
Credit Hours: (3)
Focuses on the emergency service’s responsibility while conducting major operations involving multi-alarm units, and natural and man-made disasters that may require interagency or jurisdictional coordination. Emphasis is on threat assessment and mitigation strategies of potential large scale disasters including but not limited to earthquakes, hurricanes, terrorism, hazardous materials releases, tornadoes, and floods. Topics include: fire-ground decision making, advanced incident command, command and control, safety, personnel accountability, hazard preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, evacuation, sheltering, and communications.
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ETFS 4243 - Research Methodology
Credit Hours: (3)
Application of practical, up-to-date review of fire research and its application. The transfer of research and its implications for fire prevention and protection programs are addressed. Development of a student project and a written report in a specified area in fire administration or fire science technology with faculty supervision. Analytical modeling, technical research, oral and written reporting of progress and findings are required.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O), General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETFS 4323 - Advanced Fire Service Administration
Credit Hours: (3)
A study of management theories, leadership philosophies and strategies for the fire service. Emphasis in the course will be on planning, organizing staffing, and evaluating fire protection services. Public fire education, loss prevention principles, and management of resources particular to fire and emergency services are addressed. Discussion of techniques for assessment of public fire protection and its impact on the community and environment.
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ETGR 1100 - Engineering Technology Computer Applications
Credit Hours: (3)
Introduces the use of computer applications required for engineering technologists. Topics include: using the computer to solve technical problems, an introduction to engineering computer applications, and the use of standard office applications in engineering applications. Also covered are topics introducing the use of scientific calculators and various engineering applications software.
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ETGR 1100L - Engineering Technology Computer Applications Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Introduces the use of computer applications required for engineering technologists. Topics include: using the computer to solve technical problems, an introduction to engineering computer applications, the use of standard office software, and the use of scientific calculators.
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ETGR 1103 - Technical Drawing I
Credit Hours: (2)
The fundamentals of technical drawing. Topics include: drawing layouts, sketching, orthographic projections, views, lines, dimensioning techniques, and introduction to Computer Aided Drawing (CAD). Upon completion of the course, students should be able to understand, interpret, and produce basic technical drawings, as well as be familiar with the most common commands of modern computer aided drawing tools such as AutoCAD.
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ETGR 1104 - Technical Drawing II
Credit Hours: (2)
A continuation of ETGR 1103 , this course introduces the student to advanced techniques of Computer-Aided Drawing (CAD). Topics include: three-dimensional wireframe, surface, and solid models, as well as rendering and generation of two-dimensional technical drawings from three-dimensional models. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to create, modify, and render three-dimensional models using modern computer-aided drawing tools such as AutoCAD.
Prerequisite(s): ETGR 1103 .
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ETGR 1201 - Introduction to Engineering Technology
Credit Hours: (2)
An introduction to the different disciplines within engineering technology; the College’s computing system; academic, personal, and professional development; teamwork; project planning; engineering design; engineering calculations; and oral and written communication skills within a multi-disciplinary format.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): MATH 1100 .
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ETGR 2101 - Applied Mechanics I
Credit Hours: (3)
Fundamentals and applications of statics to include the analysis of force systems using analytical and graphical methods. Included topics are systems of forces, friction, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, distributed force systems, centroids and moments of inertia, and introduction to analysis of structures. In addition, stress, deformation, and strain are presented.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1103 .
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ETGR 2102 - Applied Mechanics II
Credit Hours: (3)
Fundamentals of mechanics of deformable bodies. Topics of study include building loads, stress and strain, thermal deformation and stress, axial load, statically indeterminate axially loaded members, the principle of superposition, torsion, bending and shear stresses in and strain, Mohr’s circle, and stability and buckling of columns.
Prerequisite(s): ETGR 2101 with grade of C or above.
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ETGR 2106 - Electronic Circuits and Devices
Credit Hours: (3)
Provides an introduction to AC and DC circuits. Simple series and series-parallel circuits are used to illustrate applications of Ohm’s Law and Kirchhoff’s Laws. Power in DC resistive circuits will be discussed. Sine waves, complex numbers and phasors are introduced to show their applications to analysis of AC circuits. Capacitors and inductors and their effects will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1102 and MATH 1100 .
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ETGR 2122 - Technical Programming
Credit Hours: (3)
Introduces computer programming using a high level programming language as related to engineering technology. Topics include: input/output operations, sequence, selection, iteration, arithmetic operations, arrays tables, and pointers.
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ETGR 2171 - Engineering Analysis I
Credit Hours: (3)
Technical problem solutions utilizing analytical geometry and differential calculus. Topics include: limits, differentiation, curvilinear motion, related rates, optimization problems, and transcendental functions.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1103 with grade of C or above or MATH ACT 21.
Cross-listed as: MATH 1121
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ETGR 2272 - Engineering Analysis II
Credit Hours: (3)
A continuation of the study of engineering problem-solving procedures utilizing integral calculus. Topics include: integration, areas, volumes, centroids and moments of inertia by integration and multivariate calculus to include partial derivatives, and double integration.
Prerequisite(s): ETGR 2171 or MATH 1121 , or MATH 1241 with grade of C or above.
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ETGR 3000 - Special Topics in Engineering Technology
Credit Hours: (1-4)
Examination of specific new areas which are emerging in the various fields of engineering technology. The course builds upon the knowledge the students have gained from their engineering technology curriculum. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Engineering Technology or permission of department.
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ETGR 3071 - Engineering Technology Professional Seminar
Credit Hours: (1)
Provides an introduction to the department of Engineering Technology, the William States Lee College of Engineering, and UNC Charlotte. Addresses professional issues such as ethics, corporate culture, and team work. Relies heavily on computer usage outside of class.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETGR 3171 - Engineering Analysis III
Credit Hours: (3)
A continuation of engineering analysis which includes additional topics and applications in differential equations and linear algebra.
Prerequisite(s): ETGR 2272 or MATH 1242 with grade of C or above.
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ETGR 3222 - Engineering Economics
Credit Hours: (3)
Principles of evaluating alternative engineering proposals. Compound interest formulas and applications, present worth, equivalent uniform annual value, rate of return, depreciation and depletion, economic feasibility of projects.
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ETGR 3223 - Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and Metrology
Credit Hours: (3)
Study of the latest standard and methods available for the application of GD&T in interpretation and design of engineering drawings to assure form, fit and function while maintaining manufacturing efficiency. Study of and laboratory experiences with precision dimensional measuring instrumentation and machines.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of engineering graphics and machine shop practices.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
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ETGR 3272 - Applied Numerical Methods
Credit Hours: (3)
This course is designed to familiarize students with numerical methods for the solution of engineering problems using modern digital computer methods. This course will emphasize applying these techniques to both Mechanical and Civil Engineering Technology problems. This course will expose the student to problem solution techniques using commercially available tools, along with developing the student’s ability to construct specialty algorithms within the framework of these tools.
Prerequisite(s): ETGR 2122 and ETGR 3171
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ETGR 3295 - Multidisciplinary Professional Development
Credit Hours: (1)
A series of multidisciplinary and disciplinary seminars and activities designed to introduce students to basic concepts of professionalism in engineering. Topics include: global, societal, and contemporary issues of current interest such as leadership, entrepreneurship, ethics, cultural diversity, and professional licensure.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing.
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ETGR 3643 - Senior Design Project
Credit Hours: (3)
A capstone course in which individual students or teams propose and design a device, system, or process using senior level tools and abilities in their chosen disciplines; teamwork skills; instruction and writing practice in problem definition, design objectives, writing proposals and progress reports, creative problem solving, project planning, design evaluation, final formal technical reports and oral presentations.
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing and permission of academic advisor.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O), General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETGR 3695 - Engineering Technology Practicum Seminar
Credit Hours: (1)
Required during the semester immediately following each work assignment for students enrolled in ENGR 3590 ; for presentation of engineering reports (verbal and oral) on work done the prior semester. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 3590 .
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ETGR 4100 - Capstone Design Project I
Credit Hours: (2)
First of a two-semester course sequence in which student teams implement a Senior-level design project which demonstrates abilities as developed by the coursework taken thus far. Project planning techniques are utilized to make substantial progress toward implementation of a design solution.
Prerequisite(s): All Freshman-, Sophomore-, and Junior-level technical courses.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): (for Mechanical Engineering Technology students) ETME 4163 and ETME 4244 .
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O), General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETGR 4200 - Capstone Design Project II
Credit Hours: (2)
Second of a two-semester course sequence in which student teams continue to implement a Senior-level design project which demonstrates abilities as developed by the coursework taken thus far. The design solution developed in the first semester is completed and evaluated during the second semester. The primary engineering results delivered is a set of rational decisions, where the rationality of those decisions are supported by the appropriate analysis and testing. The quality of the design is usually reflected in a prototype of either the hardware or software system.
Prerequisite(s): ETGR 4100 .
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O), General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETGR 4272 - Engineering Analysis IV
Credit Hours: (3)
A continuation of engineering analysis to include additional topics and applications in vector operations, probability, and statistics.
Prerequisite(s): ETGR 2272 or MATH 1242 with grade of C or above, and STAT 1220 with grade of C or above.
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ETIN 3103 - Methods Analysis
Credit Hours: (3)
Analysis of work methods; a study of work measurement systems; regression techniques in formula construction; progress curves.
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ETIN 3123 - Production Control Systems
Credit Hours: (3)
Principles, analysis and design of production and inventory planning and control systems. Demand forecasting, production scheduling and control systems and introduction to CPM.
Prerequisite(s): Statistics.
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ETIN 3133 - Quality Control
Credit Hours: (3)
Principles and applications of quantitative methods of quality control to design and production processes. Introduction to design of experiments, process control charts, Pareto charts, and other quality analysis tools for both service and manufacturing industries.
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ETIN 3203 - Plant Layout
Credit Hours: (3)
Designing a plant or office with respect to material handling, machine location, auxiliary services, capital requirements, safety and personnel organization.
Prerequisite(s): ETIN 3103 .
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ETIN 3233 - Occupational Safety
Credit Hours: (3)
Causes and prevention of industrial accidents. Hazardous processes and material. Design of accident prevention programs.
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ETIN 3243 - Occupational Health Technology
Credit Hours: (3)
Methodology and philosophy of evaluating and monitoring the work environment for human stresses and toxic substances which affect the health of the worker. Topics include: gases, vapors, fumes and dust; radio-activity hazards; occupational diseases; thermal stress; illumination and exhaust ventilation.
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ETIN 3263 - Human Factors
Credit Hours: (3)
Human capabilities and limitations affecting communications and response in man-machine systems. Physiological and psychological fundamentals; anthropometrics.
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ETME 1111 - CAD Modeling I
Credit Hours: (3)
Introduces the concepts of technical drawing and its relationship to the mechanical design process using a feature-based parametric modeler such as SolidWorks. Topics include: sketching, orthographic projections, pictorial views, dimensioning techniques, and introduction to Computer-Aided-Design (CAD).
Corequisite(s): ETGR 1201 .
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ETME 1112 - CAD Modeling II
Credit Hours: (3)
A continuation of ETME 1111 . Introduces the student to advanced modeling techniques employed in Computer-Aided- Drawing (CAD). Topics include: the use of linked features in drawings, traditional and geometric tolerancing, custom templates, assemblies, and basic animation.
Prerequisite(s): ETME 1111 with grade of C or above.
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ETME 2100 - Sophomore Design Practicum
Credit Hours: (2)
A Sophomore-level design practicum focused on a simple, defined mechanical design challenge. Projects are completed individually and introduce students to the design process, project management, machine shop fabrication techniques, memo style report writing and final project demonstrations. Also reinforces topics learned in previous courses such as CAD modeling, documentation generation (drawings), and analytical modeling.
Prerequisite(s): UWRT 1100 , ETGR 1201 , and ETME 1112 with grades of C or above.
Corequisite(s): ETME 2100L .
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ETME 2100L - Sophomore Design Practicum Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
A Sophomore-level design practicum focused on a simple, defined mechanical design challenge. Projects are completed individually and introduce students to the design process, project management, machine shop fabrication techniques, memo style report writing and final project demonstrations. Also reinforces topics learned in previous courses such as CAD modeling, documentation generation (drawings), and analytical modeling.
Corequisite(s): ETME 2100 .
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ETME 2102 - Mechanisms
Credit Hours: (3)
Plane motion and devices used to generate plane motion. Topics include: analysis of displacement, velocity, acceleration, gears, cams, and other mechanical systems.
Prerequisite(s): ETME 1111 , ETGR 2171 , and PHYS 1101 with grades of C or above.
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ETME 2130 - Applied Materials and Manufacturing I
Credit Hours: (3)
The courses in this series present a fusion of material science and the applied processes used to form engineering materials into useful components or assemblies. This course is part 1 of a two-segment series. It focuses on metallic materials with crystalline structure, and the specific processes used to form and finish these materials. Practical instruction in theory of machine tool operation, casting, rolling and joining is presented. Alloying, heat treatment, corrosion and operational environment appropriate for the subject materials in discussed.
Prerequisite(s): ETGR 1201 with grade of C or above.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): CHEM 1251 .
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ETME 2131 - Applied Materials and Manufacturing II
Credit Hours: (2)
Continuation of ETME 2130 . Focuses on non-metallic materials, polymer based materials, ceramics, composite materials and materials with amorphous atomic structure. A fusion of material science and the applied processes used to form the subject engineering materials into useful components or assemblies is presented. Molding autoclaving, ploymer cross-linking and operational environment appropriate for the subject materials is discussed. Manufacturing quality systems are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): ETME 2130 with grade of C or above, CHEM 1251 , and STAT 1220.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Two lecture hours per week.
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ETME 2156 - Machine Shop Practices
Credit Hours: (2)
Introduction to machine shop techniques and designing for machining with a combination of lectures and projects. Students learn design for machining guidelines, about specification of machining operations, and about shop measurement instruments and techniques.
Prerequisite(s): ETGR 1103 .
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ETME 2202 - Introduction to Parametric Modeling
Credit Hours: (2)
Introduces mechanical design techniques using computer based parametric modeling tools. Topics include: feature based solid modeling, design constraints, use of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), assemblies, mechanisms, animations, and design documentation via technical drawings. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to define solid models parametrically and generate the complementary engineering drawings.
Prerequisite(s): ETCE 1104 and ETGR 1201 .
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ETME 3100 - Junior Design Practicum
Credit Hours: (2)
A Junior-level design studio focused on a more complex, but still completely defined, thermo-fluids and energy system based design challenge. Projects are completed in teams (2-3) and introduce students to group project dynamics, advanced machine shop techniques, data acquisition and analysis. Also reinforces topics learned in previous courses such as the design process, project management, formal report style writing, math modeling (Excel, MATLAB, MathCad and EES), documentation generation (Drawings + Procedure), final project demonstrations, and analytical modeling.
Prerequisite(s): UWRT 1102 and ETME 2100 with grades of C or above.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETME 3143 .
Corequisite(s): ETME 3100L .
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ETME 3100L - Junior Design Practicum Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
A Junior-level design practicum focused on a more complex, but defined, thermo-fluids and energy system based design challenge. Projects are completed in teams (3-4) and introduce students to group project dynamics, advanced machine shop techniques, data acquisition and analysis. Also reinforces topics learned in previous courses such as the design process, project management, formal report style writing, math modeling (Excel, MATLAB, MathCad and/or EES), documentation generation (Drawings + Procedure), final project demonstrations, and analytical modeling.
Corequisite(s): ETME 3100 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Meets for one 3-hour laboratory session each week.
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ETME 3113 - Dynamics
Credit Hours: (3)
The dynamic behavior of particles; translation, rotation and plane motion of a rigid body, the principles of conservation of energy and momentum.
Prerequisite(s): ETGR 2101 with grade of C or above; and ETME 2102 .
Corequisite(s): ETGR 2272 .
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