Courses

ENT 300
ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR TECHNOLOGISTS
3, 3/0
Prerequisite: MAT 127.
Application of calculus and analytic geometry to problems in technology. Introduction to ordinary differential equations used to analyze mechanical and electrical quantities in technology.

ENT 301
MECHANICS I
3, 2/3
Prerequisites: MAT 126 or MAT 161 and PHY 107 or PHY 111 or equivalent.
Basic principles and applications of statics; equilibrium of rigid bodies, freebody diagrams, friction, centroids, moments of inertia, trusses, frames and machines, and equilibrium of particles.

ENT 302
MECHANICS II
3, 2/3
Prerequisites: ENT 300 or MAT 315.
Principles of dynamics applied to the forces on and motion of rigid bodies and particles; kinematics, kinetics, and energy and momentum methods for both particles and rigid bodies; introduction to mechanical vibration included.

ENT 303
KINEMATICS
3, 2/3
Prerequisite: ENT 302.
Relative motion of machine parts; graphical and analytical techniques presented for position, velocity and acceleration analysis of linkages, chains, rolling bodies, gears and miscellaneous.

ENT 311
THERMODYNAMICS
3, 2/3
Corequisite: ENT 301.
Basic principles of classical thermodynamics and their applications to various engineering technology areas; technical applications of heat-power systems, refrigeration systems, combustion and psychometrics, and HVAC systems.

ENT 312
FLUID MECHANICS
3, 2/3
Prerequisite: ENT 311.
Introduction to the basic phenomena and principles of fluid flow; fluid properties, fluid statics, conservation of mass, and energy; study of the basic fluid mechanics concepts to the analysis of pipe and duct flow; measurement of fluid properties, pressures, velocities, and forces.

ENT 331
ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS AND DEVICES I
3, 3/2
Prerequisite: ENT 331.
Essential industrial machines and automation topics such as discrete and analog process control, switches and sensors, control systems, industrial controls, LabView, PLCs, and data acquisition. Laboratory exercises provide practical applications of the industrial electronics that engineering technology graduates are likely to encounter.

ENT 371
ELECTRIC MACHINES
3, 2/3
Prerequisite: ENT 331.
DC and AC machines and transformers are studied as an integral part of electric power systems. Single and three-phase induction and synchronous machines, DC motors and fractional horsepower motors, including stepper motors. Solid-state motor control; computer tools for study of motor performance. Laboratory experiments illustrate motor performance and measurement techniques.

ENT 401
STRESS ANALYSIS
3, 2/3
Prerequisites: ENT 300 or MAT 315.
Techniques used to predict stress and strain caused by loads or other effects in structural members and machine elements; use of analytical, numerical and experimental methods.

ENT 402
SHOCK AND VIBRATION ANALYSIS
3, 2/3
Prerequisites: ENG 302 AND ENT 401 AND junior or senior status.
Theoretical, analytical, and experimental methods used in the analysis of shock and vibration in machine elements and structures; free and forced vibration of one and multi-degree of freedom systems with introduction to lumped parameter systems and continuous systems; familiarity with instrumentation and experimental techniques developed by performing hands-on laboratory experiments.

ENT 411
HEAT TRANSFER
3, 2/3
Prerequisite: ENT 312.
Heat transfer and its application to various engineering technology areas; extension of thermodynamics and fluid flow analysis. Topics include conduction, convection, radiation, and current areas.

ENT 421
MACHINE DESIGN I
3, 2/3
Prerequisites: ENT 303 and ENT 401.
Techniques used to design and specify machine elements, i.e., shafts, springs, fasteners, belts, clutches, brakes, chains, bearings, gears, cams, etc.
Equivalent course: ENT 421W

ENT 422
MACHINE DESIGN II
3, 2/3
Prerequisite: ENT 420.
Advanced topics in machine design. Students design a major project involving preliminary analysis, working drawings, fabrication, and testing of a prototype. Required for mechanical engineering technology majors.
Equivalent course: ENT 422W

TEC 101
TECHNICAL DRAWING
3, 2/3
Prerequisites: None.
Drawing techniques and part modeling techniques for 3D parametric solid modeling systems; multi-view projections using 2- and 3-D geometry, drawing annotation including text, dimensioning and layouts of a variety of drawing types suitable for plotting to scale; part modeling techniques including Industry-standard parametric modeling; introduction to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing; required for industrial technology, electrical engineering technology (smart grid), mechanical engineering technology, and technology education majors.

TEC 201
MATERIALS PROCESSING
3, 2/3
Prerequisite: TEC 101.
Processes and problems associated with the conversion of materials into useful forms and goods; laboratory activities exemplify the major processes studied.

TEC 311
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TESTING
3, 2/3
The origin of composition of industrial materials: metals and their alloys, woods, fuels, lubricants, cutting fluids, solvents, protective compounds or coatings, inks, adhesives, plastics, and ceramics; applications of testing procedures for identification and determination of physical and chemical properties suitable for specific industrial uses.