Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science
Program Overview
Engineering Technology or Applied Engineering is the branch of engineering where mathematics, science, and technology are applied in order to solve problems primarily through the implementation and extension of existing technologies with further innovation in methodologies and processes.
The work of an engineering technologist is closest of all the engineering specialties to the final implementation of technologies for product improvement, industrial processes, and engineering operations. The field is the most “hands on” of the engineering disciplines.
The Engineering Technology program at UTRGV is focused in the areas of manufacturing and automated systems. The program emphasizes practical applications of technology in manufacturing, automation (robotics), autonomous systems, and systems design. Students in the program will obtain several industrial certifications in manufacturing, automation, and systems engineering over the course of their studies and develop technical skills to be prepared for industrial problems and situations.
The program also requires that students obtain practical experience through an industrial internship or several semesters of on-campus engagement in research and development. Thus, program graduates are prepared to immediately be productive employees upon graduation. The curriculum prepares graduates to work in a wide range of industries where automation and control systems are critical including oil & gas, chemical process, agriculture, marine, automotive, and aerospace systems.
Core Curriculum – 42 hours
The Core Curriculum serves as a broad foundation for the undergraduate degree. All candidates for a bachelor’s degree must achieve core student learning outcomes, including communication, critical thinking, empirical and quantitative skills, teamwork, personal responsibility and social responsibility, by completing courses within each category or component area of the Core Curriculum as outlined below.
The University has approved specific courses that satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements. Approved courses can be found on the Core Curriculum Page. Students seeking the most efficient way to complete the core curriculum and major or minor requirements are advised to take approved courses that can fulfill both requirements. Although core curriculum courses can also be used to fulfill major or minor requirements, earned credits hours are only applied once.
The courses listed below fulfill core curriculum and major requirements. Students who have completed a core curriculum category with courses other than those listed below will still be required to take the listed course(s) to meet major requirements.
020 Mathematics - 3 hours
MATH 2413 is given three hour credits for the lecture component.
030 Life and Physical Sciences - 6 hours
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These PHYS courses are given three credit hours each for the lecture component.
040 Language, Philosophy, and Culture – 3 hours
090 Integrative and Experiential Learning – 6 hours
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These PHYS courses are given one credit hour each for the lab component.
Major Requirements - 78 hours
Required Courses - 58 hours
Engineering Technology Core:
Prescribed Electives - 6 hours
Advanced Engineering Technology Electives
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Support Courses - 14 hours
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MATH 2413 is given one credit hour for the lecture component.
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Total Credit Hours: 42
Total Credit Hours: 120