■ • Pre-Engineering Automotive/Mechanical Engineering Tech General Information ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS Engineering technology programs prepare individuals for occupations working as engineers, craftsmen, designers, and producers. Engineering technology requires the application of scientific and engineering knowledge and methods combined with technical skills to support engineering activities. This "hands on" approach is in contrast to the engineer who concentrates on design and on development of new engineering principles and procedures; and who requires, therefore, more extensive training in mathematics and science than does the engineering technologist. The engineering technology programs at Weber State University accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) are: Automotive Engineering Technology (B.S.) Electronic Technology (A.A.S.) Electronic Engineering Technology (B.S.) Manufacturing Engineering Technology (B.S.) Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S.) CENTER FOR AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY The Center for Aerospace Technology (CAST) was established in 1986 to develop satellite projects for enhancing the education of students. These "real world" projects provide students with exciting and challenging experiences that prepare them for better jobs after graduation. Weber State is known internationally for its pioneering work in small satellites and Weber State University graduates now have more opportunities for rewarding and satisfying careers. Weber State University has the distinction of being the only undergraduate university in the United States that has built, launched and operated low earth orbiting satellites. The first satellite, NUSAT I, was launched from the NASA space orbiter Challenger in 1985 and the second, Webersat, was launched from a French rocket on January 21, 1990. The Webersat will be operational for over ten years and has a command and control station at Weber State which allows students to participate in its operation. Building and operating earth orbiting satellites and flying experiments on rockets and high altitude balloon are some of the projects that students in the College of Applied Science and Technology at Weber State University can participate in while earning associate of science and bachelor of science degrees in engineering technology and computer science. PRE-ENGINEERING PROGRAM Coordinator: W. Lee Dickson Location: Building 4, Room 421G Telephone: 626-6301 The Pre-engineering program at Weber State University offers the first two years of a professional engineering curricula for chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, aeronautical, mining, metallurgical, and geological engineering students. While no formal degree is awarded, the suggested program of study, which may be completed in two years, is designed to prepare the student for transfer into an engineering program at the other universities in Utah or throughout the United States offering these types of engineering degrees. In planning a program of study, it is important for students to be aware of certain prerequisites to, and scheduling of, key courses. Also, depending upon the field of engineering and the school to which the student wishes to transfer, the specific program may vary. Therefore, it is critical for students to consult with the pre-engineering coordinator as early as possible since improper scheduling of courses could lengthen the time required to complete the program. Program Outline: • Pre-engineering courses required: Prengr 140 (1). • Support courses required: Math 211(5), 212 (5), 213 (5), 321 (5), 451 (5); Chem NS121 (5); Physics NS261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), NS264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1); Engl 111 (4). • In addition, the following courses may be required depending on the school to which the student wishes to transfer and the desired field of study: Prengr 221 (5), 250 (3), 351 (4), 352 (3); Math 452 (5), 453 (5); Chem 122 (5), 123 (5); CS 140 (4), 160 (4). PRE-ENGINEERING COURSES - PRENGR 124. Introduction to Digital Electronics (5) A, W, S A combined lecture-laboratory class which introduces the fundamentals from digital electronics, e.g. number systems, codes, combinational logic, sequential logic, etc. Prerequisite: Reltec 114 or equivalent (may be taken concurrently). Three one-hour lectures two 3-hour labs per week. 140. Engineering Orientation (1) A 221. DC and Steady State AC Circuit Analysis (5) S Ohm's law. Kirchoff's laws and network theorems. Power in DC and AC circuits, LRC circuits. Fourier Analysis of functions. Prerequisite: Math 212 (may be taken concurrently). Four lectures and one-three hour lab a week. 250. Engineering Mechanics (3) Principles of static stress analysis, force systems, equilibrium of structures, distributed forces, friction, moments of inertia. Prerequisites: Math 212 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 351. Strength of Materials (4) S Continuation of Prengr 350. Stress analysis, torsion, elastic and inelastic bending, columns, beams, compound stresses, design of members. Prerequisite: Prengr 250 with grade of "C" or better. 352. Dynamics (3) W Introduction to kinetics and momentum principles. Prerequisite: Prengr 250. RELATED TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES - RELTEC IUJ 117. Applied Algebra and Analytic Geometry (5) A Matrices, determinants of higher order, inequalities, plane analytic geometry, statistics and progressions. 118. Applied Calculus (5) W Limits, derivatives, indefinite integrals, definite integrals, methods of integration, and applications. Prerequisite: Reltecll7 or equivalent. Five lectures. 119. Applied Calculus (continued) (3) 5 Infinite series, multiple integrals, partial derivatives, differential equations, and applications. Prerequisites: Reltec 118 or equivalent. Three lectures. DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Program Coordinator: Blaine Thornock Location: Technical Education, Room 201 Telephone Contact: Barbara Words 626-6300 Professors: Ross W. Eskelson, Robert P. Parker; Associate Professor: Blaine R. Thornock; Assistant Professors: David A. Erb, Carl G. Wood The programs of study offered by this department are described in the pages that follow. From time to time, changes are made in the programs based on input from the advisory committee, the accreditation association, the faculty or the University. The department recommends that a student meet with the program coordinator to declare the major and to initiate a file in the department as soon as he/she has the intent to pursue and complete the program (generally in the freshman year). Students who have a signed program worksheet and proceed to fulfill the requirements of that program are generally not subject to subsequent changes in the program made by the department. If a required course is deleted from course offerings, the program coordinator will propose and accept an appropriate substitute. Student Program Summary forms which contain a quarter-by-quarter outline of courses are available in each department. AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Advisers: Ross W. Eskelson, Robert P. Parker and Blaine Thornock Description The automobile plays a significant role in the economic life of this nation. It accounts for roughly 15 percent of the average household budget. The U.S. factories that produce cars and the businesses which service them employ a full 15 percent of the working population. Add to the automobile the many other ground, sea and air vehicles designed, produced and serviced in this country and a very significant segment of the economy is encompassed. Persons well prepared in this field have found excellent career opportunities in the design, production and maintenance of automotive products. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 50 51 Continuing Education