Engineering Technology- Bachelor of Science in Applied Science

For more information please contact the Department of Engineering Technology in room 207 Phelps Hall, Hamilton campus, or by phone 513-785-1804.

This department offers Associate Degree programs in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology and baccalaureate completion degree programs. All programs are offered on the regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown. The baccalaureate programs are only for students who have earned an associate degree. The associate degree programs are described in the Hamilton and Middletown chapter.

Educational Objectives

We consider program educational objectives as the general characteristics our graduates demonstrate to the workplace, graduate school, the military, or their endeavors after they leave Miami. We typically measure these characteristics initially at graduation by asking graduates if they feel that they have achieved these characteristics and then periodically thereafter through employer surveys, letters from graduates, advisory council, graduate school accomplishments, and surveys of graduates who have been out for a while. These characteristics should become most evident within the first few years after graduation.

The Engineering Technology Department's graduates are able to:

  • apply math and physics principles to the solution of engineering technical problems.
  • use applied skills to identify, evaluate, and solve complex technical problems.
  • use engineering computer software to facilitate engineering problem solving.
  • function effectively in team-oriented activities.
  • demonstrate the knowledge of expected standards of ethical and professional conduct.
  • verbally communicate ideas.
  • prepare well-written technical reports.

In addition, our graduates will have the necessary fundamentals to pursue life-long learning.

Program-Specific Educational Objectives

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (B.S.)

The ECET BS concentration produces graduates who:

  • Are able to analyze and design complex electrical and computer components and systems.
  • Are able to effectively and efficiently manage electrical and computer engineering projects.
  • Are able to set-up experimental testing procedures and selectively utilize data to reinforce electrical and computer engineering concepts.

Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S. Completion Program)

The EMET program produces graduates who:

  • possess the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to solve engineering technology problems associated with instrumentation and control systems.
  • are knowledgeable of modern applications in process control systems.

Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S.)

The MET program produces graduates who:

  • are able to analyze and design complex mechanical components and systems.
  • are able to set up experimental testing procedures and selectively utilize data to reinforce engineering concepts.
  • have a basic understanding of modern manufacturing methods used to facilitate the production of consumer products.
  • are able to effectively and efficiently manage engineering projects (B.S. only).

Robotics Engineering Technology (B.S. Completion Program)

  • possess the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to solve engineering technology problems associated with robotics and automation systems.
  • are able to analyze and design complex robotics systems and components.
  • possess the ability to integrate mechanical, electrical and computer science skills to design and integrate robot platforms for solving real world industrial applications of robotics.
  • are able to are able to use communication skills in oral, written, visual and graphic modes within interpersonal, team, and group environments.

Credit/No Credit Policy

All required engineering technology courses and prerequisite mathematics and statistics courses should be taken for a grade.

 

Program Requirements

(124 semester hours)

Electrical and Computer Concentration

The Engineering Technology baccalaureate degree (Electrical and Computer concentration) is a completion program for graduates of associate degree programs in electrical/electronics, electrical and computer, or similar engineering technology programs and for computer information technology or similar programs. The objective of this program is to allow students who possess an associate degree in these areas to complete the bachelor's degree in approximately the equivalent of two years of full-time work.

Graduates are engineers prepared to fill industrial positions in areas directly related to product design, process control, testing, manufacturing, sales, and service. Typical Electrical and Computer Engineering jobs include Communications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Sales Engineering, Service Engineering, Controls Engineering, Software Engineering, System Design Engineering, Applications Engineering and R&D Technologist.

This program requires the completion of an Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical/Electronic, Electrical and Computer, or similar engineering technology program; or computer information technology or similar program.

  • The following General Education and Technical courses are expected to have been taken within the Associate Degree’s with a minimum of 60 semester hours. 
  • If an equivalent to any of these courses has not been completed already, they must be taken at Miami University to bridge the Associate Degree and Bachelor completion.
Foundation Requirements (60 semester hours minimum) 60
General Education Courses from Associate Degree or as a Bridge to a Bachelor's Completion.
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Composition and Rhetoric
Workplace Writing
Technical Writing
Calculus I
Physics for the Life Sciences with Laboratory I
or PHY 191
Physics for the Life Sciences with Laboratory II
or PHY 192
Principles of Public Speaking
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Technical Courses from Associate Degree or as a Bridge to a Bachelor's Completion
Introduction to Computer Concepts and Programming
Introduction to C/C++ Programming
Circuit Analysis I
Circuit Analysis II
Electronics
Digital Systems
Local Area Networks
Microprocessor Technology I
Program Course Requirements
General Education Requirements
If Associate Degree is from Miami:
Global Citizenship Perspectives Area 4 Elective (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) 3
Arts and Humanities Perspective Area 3 Elective3
Global Citizenship Perspectives Area 4 Elective (Global Inquiry)3
If Associate Degree is not from Miami:
Ohio Transfer 36
OR
Miami Plan Completion
Engineering Technology Requirements
CHM 141College Chemistry3
CHM 144College Chemistry Laboratory2
ENT 271Mechanics I: Statics3
ENT 301Dynamics3
ENT 302Fundamentals of Signals and Systems3
ENT 303Digital Signal Processing Technology3
ENT 311Process Control Interface Design3
ENT 316Project Management3
ENT 387Embedded Systems Technology3
ENT 401Computerized Instrumentation3
ENT 402Industrial Automation Lab3
ENT 403Wireless Communication and Networks3
ENT 418Electro-Mechanical Control Systems3
ENT 497Senior Design Project2
ENT 498Senior Design Project2
MTH 222Introduction to Linear Algebra3
MTH 251Calculus II4
MTH 245Differential Equations for Engineers3
STA 301Applied Statistics3
or STA 261 Statistics
Global Citizenship Perspectives Area 4 Elective - (Intercultural Consciousness or Global Inquiry )3
General Education Courses from Associate Degree or as a Bridge to a Bachelor's Completion.
Total Credit Hours127

Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S. Completion Program)

The EMET program produces graduates who:

  • possess the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to solve engineering technology problems associated with instrumentation and control systems.
  • are knowledgeable of modern applications in process control systems.

The Electro-Mechanical Concentration is an Engineering Technology baccalaureate degree completion program for graduates of associate degree programs in electrical/electronics, mechanical, electro-mechanical or similar engineering technology programs. The objective of this program is to allow students who possess an associate degree in these areas to complete the bachelor degree in approximately the equivalent of two years of full-time work (64-70 semester hours). This program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET (111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone, 410-347-7700, http://www.abet.org/).

Graduates are engineers prepared to fill industrial positions in areas directly related to industrial automation, scientific programming, product design, process control, testing, manufacturing, sales, and service. Typical Electro-Mechanical Engineering duties may include working in teams involved with product analysis/design, instrumentation and control, CAD/CAM product design, laboratory testing services, product sales and service, product application, and the design of systems that require a hardware/software interface.

This program requires the completion of an Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical, Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical or similar engineering technology program.

Foundation Requirements (60 semester hours minimum) 60
General Education Courses from Associate Degree or as a Bridge to a Bachelor's Completion.
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Composition and Rhetoric
Workplace Writing
Technical Writing
Calculus I
Principles of Public Speaking
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Select one of the following:
Physics for the Life Sciences with Laboratory I
or PHY 191
Physics for the Life Sciences with Laboratory II
or PHY 192
Technical Courses from Associate Degree or as a Bridge to a Bachelor's Completion.
Introduction to C/C++ Programming
Introduction to Computer Concepts and Programming
Computer-Aided Drafting
Engineering Materials
Circuit Analysis I
Circuit Analysis II
Electronics
Mechanics I: Statics
Mechanics II: Strength of Materials
Digital Systems
Program Course Requirements
General Education Requirements
If Associate Degree is from Miami:
Arts and Humanities Perspective Area 3 Elective3
Global Citizenship Perspectives Area 4 Elective (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion)3
Global Citizenship Perspectives Area 4 Elective (Global Inquiry)3
If Associate Degree is not from Miami:
Ohio Transfer 36
OR
Miami Plan Completion
Engineering Technology Requirements 1
CHM 141College Chemistry3
CHM 144College Chemistry Laboratory2
ENT 301Dynamics3
ENT 310Fluid Mechanics3
ENT 311Process Control Interface Design3
ENT 316Project Management3
ENT 401Computerized Instrumentation3
ENT 402Industrial Automation Lab3
ENT 407Modern Manufacturing Systems3
ENT 418Electro-Mechanical Control Systems3
ENT 497Senior Design Project2
ENT 498Senior Design Project2
MTH 251Calculus II4
MTH 245Differential Equations for Engineers3
STA 301Applied Statistics3
or STA 261 Statistics
Additional Bridge Courses 29
Global Citizenship Perspectives Area 4 (Intercultural Consciousness or Global Inquiry) Elective3
Total Credit Hours124
1

This electro-mechanical concentration of courses provides depth in mechanical, electrical, and software integration necessary for automation.

2

Students with an Associate Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, or similar program, must take ENT 151ENT 271, and ENT 272.  Students with an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, or similar program, must take ENT 193ENT 196, and ENT 293.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Concentration

The Engineering Technology baccalaureate degree (Mechanical Engineering Technology concentration) is a completion program for graduates of associate degree programs in mechanical engineering technology. The objective of this program is to allow students who possess an associate degree in this area to complete the bachelor degree in approximately the equivalent of two years of full-time work (64-70 semester hours). This program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET (111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone, 410-347-7700, http://www.abet.org/).

Mechanical Engineering Technology focuses on the applied aspects of mechanical and thermal-fluidid analysis of the components in mechanisms, machines, products, and systems. The program requires a thorough understanding of applied mathematics and the engineering sciences. Students will develop the essential skills needed to apply experimental and empirical techniques to the study of systems and the solution of problems. This knowledge is used to research concepts, apply modeling methods, simulate and test operating conditions and their impact on the designed systems, and synthesize different elements to obtain an optimum design of a specific product.

Industry is in need of qualified mechanical engineers who are familiar with measurement and test techniques in mechanical engineering, Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) including finite element analysis (FEA), computer-aided design (CAD), and analysis and the concepts of advanced mechanical design to the creation of sophisticated machines and systems.

The mechanical engineering technology concentration provides depth of study in mechanical and manufacturing engineering technology built on a solid foundation of mathematics, physics, and computer science. The program also provides breadth through required studies in economics, humanities, social science, global perspectives, and liberal arts.

Graduates will find employment opportunities in a diverse spectrum of professional fields. Many mechanical engineers work on team projects within manufacturing-related areas such as testing, analysis, design, and the development of products. Graduates may also continue their education at graduate engineering technology/engineering levels.

This program requires the completion of an Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering Technology, or similar engineering technology program.

  • The following General Education and Technical courses are expected to have been taken within the Associate Degree’s minimum 60 semester hours.
  • If an equivalent to any of these courses has not been completed already, they must be taken at Miami University to bridge the Associate Degree and Bachelor completion.
Foundation Requirements (60 semester hours minimum) 60
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Composition and Rhetoric
Workplace Writing
Technical Writing
Calculus I
Physics for the Life Sciences with Laboratory I
or PHY 191
Principles of Public Speaking
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Technical Courses from Associate Degree
Introduction to Computer Concepts and Programming
Computer-Aided Drafting
Introduction to Engineering Technology
Engineering Materials
Computer-Aided Manufacturing I
Circuit Analysis I
Computer-Aided Design
Computer-Aided Manufacturing II
Mechanics I: Statics
Mechanics II: Strength of Materials
Mechanics III: Analysis of Machine Components
Program Course Requirements
General Education Requirements
If Associate Degree is from Miami:
Arts and Humanities Perspective Area 3 Elective3
Global Citizenship Perspectives Area 4 Elective (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion)3
Global Citizenship Perspectives Area 4 Elective (Global Inquiry) 3
If Associate Degree is not from Miami:
Ohio Transfer 36
OR
Miami Plan Completion
Engineering Technology Required Courses
CHM 141College Chemistry3
CHM 144College Chemistry Laboratory2
ENT 301Dynamics3
ENT 310Fluid Mechanics3
ENT 312Thermodynamics and Heat Power3
ENT 314Mechanisms for Machine Design3
ENT 316Project Management3
ENT 355Introduction to Finite Element Analysis3
ENT 404Experimentation Techniques3
ENT 415Heat Transfer with Applications3
ENT 478Product Development in Engineering3
ENT 497Senior Design Project2
ENT 498Senior Design Project2
MTH 245Differential Equations for Engineers3
MTH 251Calculus II4
PHY 162Physics for the Life Sciences with Laboratory II4-5
or PHY 192
STA 301Applied Statistics3-4
or STA 261 Statistics
Select one of the following:3
Trigonometry
Introduction to Linear Algebra
Elements of Discrete Mathematics
Global Citizenship Perspectives Area 4 (Intercultural Consciousness or Global Inquiry) 3
Total Credit Hours125-127

Robotics Engineering Technology (B.S. Completion Program)

The Robotics Engineering Technology Concentration is an Engineering Technology baccalaureate degree completion program for graduates of associate degree programs in electrical/electronics, mechanical, electro-mechanical or similar engineering technology programs. The objective of this program is to allow students who possess an associate degree in these areas to complete the bachelor’s degree in approximately the equivalent of two years of full-time coursework (64-70 semester hours).

Due to the multidisciplinary nature of their background, graduates of the program have the necessary skills to design or manage systems resulting from the integration of diverse components and technologies. Engineers working in this field design solutions to address problems in areas such as factory automation, building automation, and motion control and robotics. Graduates are engineers prepared to fill industrial positions in areas directly related to design and development of robotics systems and robot platforms, robotics systems engineering, Factory automation, Building Automation, product design, Motion control and robotics, sales, and service.  

This program requires the completion of an Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical, Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, Robotics or similar engineering technology program.

Foundation Requirements (60 semester hours minimum)60
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Composition and Rhetoric
Workplace Writing
Technical Writing
Calculus I
Principles of Public Speaking
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Physics for the Life Sciences with Laboratory I
or PHY 191
Physics for the Life Sciences with Laboratory II
or PHY 192
Technical Courses from Associate Degree or as a Bridge to a Bachelor's Completion.
Introduction to C/C++ Programming
Introduction to Computer Concepts and Programming
Computer-Aided Drafting
Circuit Analysis I
Circuit Analysis II
Electronics
Mechanics I: Statics
Mechanics II: Strength of Materials
Digital Systems
Program Course Requirements
General Education Requirements
If Associate Degree is from Miami:
Arts and Humanities Perspective Area 3 Elective3
Global Citizenship Perspectives Area 4 Elective (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion)3
Global Citizenship Perspectives Area 4 Elective (Global Inquiry) 3
If Associate Degree is not from Miami:
Ohio Transfer 36
OR
Miami Plan Completion
Engineering Technology Requirements
CHM 141
CHM 144
College Chemistry
and College Chemistry Laboratory
5
ENT 296Programmable Logic Controllers3
ENT 301Dynamics3
ENT 311Process Control Interface Design3
ENT 313Introduction to Robotics Systems3
ENT 316Project Management3
ENT 401Computerized Instrumentation3
ENT 413Industrial Robotics Lab3
ENT 417Integrated Robotics Systems Engineering3
ENT 418Electro-Mechanical Control Systems3
ENT 497Senior Design Project2
ENT 498Senior Design Project2
MTH 251Calculus II4
MTH 245Differential Equations for Engineers3
STA 301Applied Statistics3
or STA 261 Statistics
Global Citizenship Perspectives Area 4 (Intercultural Consciousness or Global Inquiry) 3
Additional Bridge Courses (Technical Electives Transferred from Associate Degree)6
Total Credit Hours124