Engineering Design Technology, A.A.S.
The Associate in Applied Science Degree is a "job ready" degree and applies the technical and functional elements of several Drafting and Design fields. Students will take courses in the fundamentals of drafting and design, industry standard two-dimensional and three-dimensional software, Architectural Design, Civil Design and Surveying, Electrical Design, Mechanical Design, and Structural Steel Detailing and Design. Students will take other supporting classes and advanced courses in a minimum of two specialty areas of their choosing.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 65 | |
| General Education Requirements | 19 Credits | |
| English: | ||
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| or MKTG 220G | Written Business Communication GI WE | |
| Mathematics: | ||
| EGDT 1600 | Technical Math Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 1050 | College Algebra QL | |
| or MATH 1055 | College Algebra with Preliminaries QL | |
| EGDT 1610 | Technical Math Geometry Trig | 3 |
| or MATH 1060 | Trigonometry QL | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts/Foreign Language: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
or Any approved Humanities, Fine Arts, or Foreign Language Distribution Course | ||
| Social and Behavioral Science: | ||
| Any approved Social Science | 3 | |
| Biology or Physical Science: | ||
| PHYS 1010 | Elementary Physics PP | 3 |
| Physical Education/Health/Safety or Environment: | ||
| Any approved Physical Education, Health, Safety or Environmental course | 1 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 37 Credits | |
| EGDT 1010 | Electrical Drafting and Design | 3 |
| EGDT 1020 | 3D Architectural Modeling | 3 |
| EGDT 1040 | Fundamentals of Technical Engineering Drawing | 3 |
| EGDT 1070 | 3 Dimensional Modeling Inventor | 3 |
| or EGDT 1071 | 3 Dimensional Modeling--Solidworks | |
| EGDT 1100 | Architectural Drafting and Design | 3 |
| EGDT 1200 | Mechanical Drafting and Design | 3 |
| EGDT 1300 | Structural Drafting and Design | 3 |
| EGDT 1400 | Surveying Applications and Field Techniques I | 3 |
| EGDT 2020 | Descriptive Geometry | 3 |
| EGDT 2040 | Piping Drafting | 2 |
| EGDT 2600 | Applied Structures I - Statics | 3 |
| EGDT 2610 | Applied Structures II - Strength of Materials | 3 |
| EGDT 285R | AEC Design Lecture Series | 0.5 |
| EGDT 2860 | Cooperative Correlated Instruction Skills USA | 0.5 |
| EGDT 2870 | Portfolio and Career Preparation | 1 |
| Elective Requirements | 9 Credits | |
| Choose a minimum of three courses from the following list for a minimum of 9 credits: | 9 | |
| Advanced Electrical CAD (2) | ||
| Architecture Materials and Methods (3) | ||
| Advanced Mechanical (3) | ||
| Advanced Structural CAD (3) | ||
| Surveying Applications and Field Techniques II (3) | ||
| 3 Dimensional Modeling--Civil 3D (3) | ||
| Internship (1-3) | ||
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 65 semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above. (Departments may require a higher GPA.)
- Residency hours-- minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements, including a portfolio and exit interview.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra QL | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries QL | ||
| Technical Math Algebra | ||
| EGDT 1020 | 3D Architectural Modeling | 3 |
| EGDT 1040 | Fundamentals of Technical Engineering Drawing | 3 |
| EGDT 1070 or EGDT 1071 | 3 Dimensional Modeling Inventor or 3 Dimensional Modeling--Solidworks | 3 |
| EGDT 1400 | Surveying Applications and Field Techniques I | 3 |
| EGDT 285R | AEC Design Lecture Series | 0.5 |
| Credit Hours | 15.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Academic Writing CC | ||
| Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | ||
| Written Business Communication GI WE | ||
| EGDT 1010 | Electrical Drafting and Design | 3 |
| EGDT 1100 | Architectural Drafting and Design | 3 |
| EGDT 1200 | Mechanical Drafting and Design | 3 |
| EGDT 1610 | Technical Math Geometry Trig | 3 |
| EGDT 2860 | Cooperative Correlated Instruction Skills USA | 0.5 |
| Credit Hours | 15.5 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| PHYS 1010 | 3 | |
| EGDT 1300 | Structural Drafting and Design | 3 |
| EGDT 2020 | Descriptive Geometry | 3 |
| EGDT 2040 | Piping Drafting | 2 |
| EGDT 2600 | Applied Structures I - Statics | 3 |
| EGDT 2870 | Portfolio and Career Preparation | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| HLTH/PE/Safety/Env | 1 | |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| EGDT 2610 | Applied Structures II - Strength of Materials | 3 |
| EGDT Elective | 3 | |
| EGDT Elective | 3 | |
| EGDT Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 65 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of structural steel design and the AISC Standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical design and engineering reference materials (Machinery’s Handbook)
- Demonstrate knowledge of architectural design, building codes, and construction methods and materials
- Demonstrate knowledge of electrical design and the basic concepts of electricity and electronics
- Demonstrate knowledge of civil design and related construction methods and materials
- Demonstrate knowledge of surveying, surveying equipment, technology, and procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, plane and solid geometry, statics, and strength of materials
- Combine cross disciplinary knowledge to solve predictable and unpredictable engineering design problems while utilizing the latest technologies available
- Create quality, industry level design drawings for the various design disciplines
- Use industry standard design software when producing design drawings
- Cultivate an elevated commitment to work ethic, quality, productivity, and service