Program: Engineering Technology (B.S.) - Eastern Illinois University

Apr 05, 2025

2022-2023 EIU Undergraduate Catalog

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology emphasizes the study of industrial, production, and mechanical engineering technology principles, to prepare graduates for engineering technology positions in industrial and laboratory settings.

Total Semester Hours Required for Degree: 124-125 semester hours

Core Coursework (69 hours):

EGT 1303 - Engineering Technology Applications. Credits: 3
EGT 1323 - Computers for Engineering Technology. Credits: 3
DGT 1363 - Introduction to Graphics Technology. Credits: 3
EGT 1413 - Introduction to Engineering Technology. Credits: 3
EGT 2004G - Materials Science and Evaluation. Credits: 4
EGT 2043 - Computer-Aided Engineering Drawing. Credits: 3
EGT 2324 - Electricity and Electronic Controls. Credits: 4
EGT 2424 - Manufacturing and Fabrication Processes. Credits: 4
EGT 2773 - Safety for Engineering Technology Professionals. Credits: 3
CMG 2953 - Statics and Strength of Materials. Credits: 3
EGT 3063 - 3D Modeling. Credits: 3
EGT 3414 - Engineering Technology Project Management. Credits: 4
EGT 3663 - CNC and Rapid Prototyping. Credits: 3
EGT 3703 - Machine Design. Credits: 3
EGT 3763 - Automation and Data Capture. Credits: 3
TEC 4275 - Internship. Credits: 1 to 10
EGT 4503 - Engineering Technology Cost Analysis. Credits: 3
EGT 4704 - Engineering Technology Capstone. Credits: 4
EGT 4753 - Lean Manufacturing. Credits: 3
ODL 4835 - Supervision in Organizations. Credits: 3
EGT 4843 - Statistical Quality and Reliability. Credits: 3
EGT 4943 - Manufacturing Management. Credits: 3

Mathematics (6-7 hours):

MAT 1271 - College Algebra. Credits: 3
OR
MAT 1330 - Analytical Trigonometry. Credits: 2
MAT 2250G - Elementary Statistics. Credits: 4

Physical Science (4 hours):

PHY 1151G - Principles of Physics I. Credits: 3
PHY 1152G - Principles of Physics I Laboratory. Credits: 1

Major Electives (12 hours):

Students in Engineering Technology will be able to take 12 hours of elective courses from the School of Technology to broaden their educational experience. This will require students to take other upper division courses to meet the University requirements. Currently approved engineering technology course electives are listed in the table below. Upon approval from the EGT Program Coordinator and SOT Department Chair, students may also take upper division courses in Computer & Information Technology, Construction Management, or the Digital Media Technology programs in the School of Technology as electives.

Engineering Technology Electives

EGT 3103 - Robots and Control Systems. Credits: 3
EGT 3253 - Energy Technology. Credits: 3
EGT 3453 - Renewable Energy. Credits: 3
EGT 3753 - Biometrics in Engineering Technology. Credits: 3
EGT 3803 - Engineering Technology Ergonomics. Credits: 3
EGT 4823 - Facility Security. Credits: 3
EGT 4903 - OSHA Certification for General Industry. Credits: 3
TEC 3920 - Independent Study. Credits: 1 to 5
TEC 4000 - Undergraduate Research. Credits: 1 to 6
TEC 4275 - Internship. Credits: 1 to 10
TEC 4444 - Honors Independent Study. Credits: 1 to 4
TEC 4444A - Honors Independent Study I. Credits: 1 to 4
TEC 4555 - Honors Research. Credits: 3
TEC 4644 - Honors Thesis. Credits: 2 to 3
TEC 4970 - Special Topics in Technology. Credits: 1 to 4
CMG 2013 - Soil, Concrete, and Paving Testing. Credits: 3
CMG 2223 - Print Reading and Introduction to Building Information Management (BIM). Credits: 3
CMG 2253 - Construction Equipment and Materials. Credits: 3
CMG 3023 - Formwork and Building Processes. Credits: 3
CMG 3213 - Surveying and Site Planning. Credits: 3
CMG 3603 - Mechanical Systems in Residential and Commercial Buildings. Credits: 3
CMG 3833 - Sustainable Buildings. Credits: 3
CMG 4013 - Virtual Project Design Credits: 3
CMG 4023 - Construction Risk Management. Credits: 3
CMG 4033 - Heavy Construction Planning. Credits: 3
CMG 4223 - Construction Cost Estimating. Credits: 3
CMG 4243 - Construction Project Management Capstone. Credits: 3
CMG 4413 - Advanced Construction Safety. Credits: 3
CMG 4913 - 30 Hour OSHA Certification for Construction. Credits: 3
CIT 1813 - Introduction to Programming (C++) Credits: 3
CIT 2523 - Data Communication Technology I. Credits: 3
CIT 2803 - Operating Systems for Computer Technology. Credits: 3
CIT 3153 - Data Communication Technology II. Credits: 3
CIT 4663 - System Administrator and Architecture. Credits: 3
CIT 4749 - Capstone Project in Computer Information Technology. Credits: 3
CIT 4760 - Systems Analysis, Design, and Development. Credits: 3
CIT 4770 - Database and Data Management. Credits: 3
CIT 4823 - Big Data and Cloud Computing. Credits: 3
CIT 4843 - Human Computer Interaction. Credits: 3
DGT 2123 - Introduction to Digital Photography. Credits: 3
DGT 3313 - 3D Modeling for Digital Media. Credits: 3
DGT 3343 - User Interface and User Experience for Digital Media Technology. Credits: 3
DGT 4123 - Advanced Digital Photography. Credits: 3
DGT 4333 - Trends in Digital Media. Credits: 3
DGT 4353 - Digital Media Production Management. Credits: 3
DGT 4749 - Capstone Project in Digital Media. Credits: 3
DGT 4753 - Visual Effects. Credits: 3
DGT 4763 - Costing and Planning for Media Projects. Credits: 3
DGT 4773 - Lighting, Texturing, and Rendering. Credits: 3
DGT 4783 - Mobile Gaming. Credits: 3
DGT 4793 - Game Programming. Credits: 3
DGT 3813 - Web Development Credits: 3
DGT 4823 - Web Content Management Systems. Credits: 3
DGT 4833 - Web Search Engine Optimization. Credits: 3
DGT 4923 - Emerging Web Technologies. Credits: 3
DGT 4933 - 3D Animation and Motion Capture. Credits: 3
ODL 4810 - Principles of Career Development. Credits: 3
ODL 4830 - Organizational Perspectives: Past, Present and Future. Credits: 3
ODL 4840 - Training Program Development. Credits: 3
ODL 4500 - Organizational Interactions. Credits: 3
ODL 4700 - Leadership in Organizations. Credits: 3
ODL 4800 - Strategies and Processes of Teaching and Training. Credits: 3
ODL 4815 - Conflict in Organizations. Credits: 3
ODL 4820 - Change Strategies in Organizations. Credits: 3
ODL 4825 - Ethical Behavior in Organizations. Credits: 3
ODL 4835 - Supervision in Organizations. Credits: 3
ODL 4845 - Improvement in Organizations. Credits: 3
ODL 4855 - Web-Based Training and Instruction. Credits: 3
ODL 4860 - Facilitating Learning and Project Groups. Credits: 3
ODL 4865 - Diversity in Organizations. Credits: 3
ODL 4870 - Coaching and Mentoring for Critical Thinking in the Workplace. Credits: 3
ODL 4880 - Productive Work Teams. Credits: 3
ODL 4890 - Accelerated Learning and Training. Credits: 3

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