Applied Engineering and Technology (B.S.)

Applied Engineering and Technology comprises the following courses, as well as 15 hours of course work from one of the concentrations.

A minimum of 15 hours of course work which includes AET 3253 and 3453 and three courses selected from the following list: AET 3833, 4275, 4453, and 4873. These may include study in the areas of the basics of energy sources and technology, the specifics of alternative and renewable energy and their uses, the sustainability of energy sources both traditional, alternative and renewable, and examining the trends both present and future as to energy sources, energy usage, and energy futures. Internship in an energy organization as well as a course in issues of green and sustainable construction are available.

A minimum of 15 hours of course work may include study in the areas of programmable logic controllers, robotics with human machine interfacing, automated control through sequentiation and regulation, automatic ID, computerized interfacing and data acquisition, and industrial-based routing and switching telecommunications.  Automation and Control Technical Concentration students must take AET 3103 – Robots and Controls Systems (3 credits) plus 12 hours from the following courses:

A minimum of 15 semester hours of course work may include study in the areas of architectural drafting and blueprint reading, surveying, cost estimating, construction practices, construction materials, construction specifications, and business law.  Construction Technical Concentration students must take AET 2253 – Construction Equipment and Materials (3 credits) plus 12 hours from the following courses:

A minimum of 15 semester hours of course work may include study in the areas of digital printing, imaging, and web technology.  This concentration is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to function in the printing and publishing industries, and in imaging and web technology careers.  Digital Printing, Imaging, and Web Technology Technical Concentration students must take AET 1363 – Graphic Communication Technologies* (3 credits) plus 12 hours from the following courses:

* These courses can be used for the Advertising Interdisciplinary Minor. AET 1363 and AET 3343 are required courses for the Advertising Minor.

A minimum of 15 semester hours of course work may include study in the areas of metrology, drafting and design, CAD, CNC, metallurgy, casting, machining technology, fabrication, material handling, robotics, and automation.  The concentration must include a minimum of six hours of course work related to industrial processes.  Production Technical Concentration students must take AET 3113 - Manufacturing Machine Processes⁺ (3 credits) plus 12 hours from the following courses:

A minimum of 15 semester hours of course work from any two of the above concentrations. A maximum of six (6) of the required fifteen (15) hours may be met with Technical Development courses within the two concentrations. Cross-listed courses will not be counted twice.

Depending on Foreign Language and Math Placement, additional electives may be needed to meet 120 semester hours.

General Education selections must meet cultural diversity and electronic writing portfolio requirements.

⁺ Industrial processes course.

** Of the 120 semester hours required to complete the degree, at least 42 semester hours of courses from EIU must be included.

(Major GPA based on all Applied Engineering & Technology courses taken at EIU.)