Engineering and Technology
Program topics include the fundamentals of information sciences and technology, Internet software development, leadership, and computer-aided design.
Certificate in Information Sciences and Technology
If you are comfortable using personal productivity software and would like to move into software development, this certificate program is for you. The four course 13-credit certificate can help you gain the skills you need for an entry-level position in the technology field. This program is also ideal for professionals needing a basic understanding of technology systems to supplement their nontechnical education backgrounds.
Certificate in Web Programming
Training in open-source software can be your key to new career opportunities. The certificate program in Web programming can help you acquire the skills and knowledge to build a system backbone using nonproprietary Linux software; add shopping carts and inventory controls to Web sites; increase sharing capabilities; and construct intricate and secure databases. The courses can be taken individually or as an entire series for a certificate upon completion. Course credits can be applied toward department-list electives in computer science and computer engineering.
Engineering Leadership (9 credits)
This program is designed to enhance students' technical education with the nontechnical skills that can give an edge in the workplace. Each course is held two evenings a week over six weeks. The program combines face-to-face classroom instruction with Internet-delivered assignments. The credits can be applied toward a baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate degree.
Associate Degree in Information Sciences and Technology, with Business Option
This degree program can provide you with a thorough knowledge of information systems, and extensive practice in using contemporary technologies in the creation, organization, storage, analysis, evaluation, communication, and transmission of information. You can develop communications, interpersonal, and group interaction skills through collaborative and active learning projects and experiences. Technical material covers the structure of database systems, Web and multimedia systems, and considerations in the design of information systems. Team projects in most courses, a required internship, and a capstone experience provide additional, focused venues for involvement in cutting-edge issues and technologies in the field.
AutoCAD® Tutorial (EDSGN 497G, 2 credits)
Knowing AutoCAD® will open many doors for you in the workplace. In fact, more and more jobs require a working knowledge of AutoCAD®, the industry standard for high-quality engineering graphics. EDSGN 497G will introduce you to AutoCAD® through practical application, using real-world examples. All classes will be "hands on" in the computer lab during convenient evening hours. Those already working in engineering or in an engineering-related field can enhance their existing skills or add skills to their qualifications, while those looking to enter the field can develop skills that can give them a competitive edge.
Pro/ENGINEER® Tutorial (EDSGN 497B, 3 credits)
Pro/ENGINEER® Wildfire™, or Pro/E, as it is commonly referred to, is one of the most sophisticated and powerful solid modeling programs available. In EDSGN 497B you can gain knowledge of and apply solid modeling theory to design problems, utilizing Pro/ENGINEER® software. All classes will be "hands on" in the computer lab and rapid prototyping lab, during convenient evening hours. Those already working in engineering or in an engineering-related field can enhance existing skills or add skills to their qualifications, and those looking to enter the field can develop skills that can give them a competitive edge.
Introduction to CATIA® Tutorial (EDSGN 496C, 1 credit)
Introduction to CATIA® Tutorial consists of a series of hands-on seminars on CATIA interface, solid modeling, assembly, prototyping, analysis, design documentation, and design communication. The course is ideal for those who want to learn fundamental skills and concepts to create a solid foundation for their designs.
SolidWorks® (EDSGN 496A, 3 credits)
The SolidWorks® mechanical design software package is used to create and analyze parts, assemblies, and drawings. The course is an organized series of modules for introducing new users to the basic concepts and skills needed to become proficient users. The course covers all the current requirements of the Certified SolidWorks Associate exam: Basic Theory, Drawing Theory, Part Modeling, Advanced Part Modeling, Assembly Modeling, and Advanced Modeling Theory and Analysis.
Industrial Maintenance Technology Series
Global business competition is challenging manufacturers to turn out products more efficiently and with higher quality. To keep pace, each manufacturing process must run more smoothly with a minimum of downtime. One result of this challenge is a greater emphasis on the maintenance of physical assets and equipment. Organizations use a variety of maintenance paradigms to achieve their efficiency and reliability metrics. Regardless of whether an organization subscribes to reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), total productive maintenance (TPM), reliability engineering, or control engineering, a workforce skilled in industrial maintenance technology is a critical prerequisite for success. The Industrial Maintenance Technology Series teaches the latest in industrial maintenance using the state-of-the-art Automation StudioT software that provides system analysis, intuitive design, animation, and simulation capabilities.
Sensor and Controller System Integration (EDSGN 497E, 3 credits; EDSGN 497F, 1 credit)
Harness the power of computer-based instrumentation and control systems to accelerate the idea evaluation and system development processes. Research labs, design centers, and factories use various instruments, sensors, actuators, controllers, and software packages from different vendors. Networking these disparate hardware and software components to acquire, control, analyze, and present data is crucial to drawing out the full potential of these devices and boosting the productivity of the facility. This course explores laboratory automation and rapid system integration to equip innovative students from diverse disciplines with the knowledge, skills, and experience to integrate proof-of-concept prototype systems, using commercial off-the-shelf components.
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