Engineering Technology - Automation Emphasis, B.S.
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (Emphasis in automation) serves numerous areas of industry including Aerospace, Automotive Tire, Cement, Chemical, Entertainment, Fiber Textiles, Food Beverage, Household Personal Care, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Marine, Metals, Mining, Oil Gas, Power Generation / Transmission / Distribution, Print Publishing, Pulp Paper, Semiconductor, Packaging Delivery, and Water / Wastewater. Courses offered focus on advanced industrial automation, programmable controllers, motor drives, industrial internet of things (IIOT), industrial networks, modernized smart power systems, power protection systems, automated safety systems, energy storage, renewables, applications of power converters, smart sensors, and industrial cyber security. Graduates of this program can expect to have an exciting career path in an industry area of their choice. They will be in high demand, can expect to receive high potential earners and gain the mobility to move into various career paths within technology and management.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 125 | |
| Bachelor of Science Engineering Technology Requirements | 100 Credits | |
| Complete the Requirements | 100 | |
| Emphasis Requirements | 25 Credits | |
| ENGT 3220 | Motion Control for Engineering Technologist | 3 |
| ENGT 3225 | Motion Control for Engineering Technologist Lab | 1 |
| ENGT 3250 | Automated Safety Systems | 2 |
| ENGT 3255 | Automated Safety Systems Lab | 1 |
| ENGT 4200 | Advanced Automated Systems | 3 |
| Emphasis Electives: | 15 | |
| Advanced Topics in Engineering Technology (undefined) | ||
| Industrial Robots (2) | ||
| Industrial Robots Laboratory (1) | ||
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 100 | |
| General Education Requirements | 36 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| MATH 1050 | College Algebra QL | 4 |
| PHYS 1010 | Elementary Physics PP | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | ||
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| American Institution Distribution | 3 | |
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| Physical Science or Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| TECH 200G | Technology and Human Life SS GI | 3 |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 64 Credits | |
| AET 1050 | Electrical Math I | 3 |
| AET 1060 | Electrical Math II | 3 |
| AET 1130 | Introduction to Automation | 2 |
| AET 1135 | Introduction to Automation Lab | 1 |
| AET 1140 | Applied AC Theory | 1 |
| AET 1145 | Applied AC Lab | 2 |
| AET 1150 | Industrial Logic | 1 |
| AET 1155 | Industrial Logic Lab | 1 |
| AET 1250 | Industrial Electrical Code | 2 |
| AET 1280 | Electric Motor Control | 4 |
| AET 1285 | Electric Motor Control Lab | 4 |
| AET 2110 | Industrial Electronics I | 4 |
| AET 2115 | Industrial Electronics I Lab | 2 |
| AET 2250 | Industrial Programmable Logic Controllers--PLCs | 4 |
| AET 2255 | Industrial Programmable Logic Controllers--PLCs Lab | 2 |
| AET 2160 | Introduction to Industrial Internet of Things | 2 |
| AET 2165 | Introduction to Industrial Internet of Things Lab | 1 |
| AET 2270 | Industrial Programmable Automation Controllers--PACs | 2 |
| AET 2275 | Industrial Programmable Automation Controllers--PACs Lab | 1 |
| Lower Division Electives (Choose 6 Credits): | 6 | |
| Manufacturing Technology (1) | ||
| Manufacturing Technology Lab (2) | ||
| Introduction to Fluid Power Systems (2) | ||
| Introduction to Fluid Power Systems Lab (1) | ||
| Process Control Instrumentation (2) | ||
| Process Control Instrumentation Lab (1) | ||
| Cooperative Work Experience (undefined) | ||
| Capstone Project (3) | ||
| Special Topics in Industrial Systems (3) | ||
| Cooperative Correlated Class (variable) | ||
| Microcontroller Architecture and Programming (3) | ||
| Microcontroller Architecture and Programming Lab (2) | ||
| ENGT 3100 | Power Systems and Automation | 3 |
| ENGT 3010 | Applied Mathematics I for Engineering Technologists | 2 |
| ENGT 3020 | Applied Mathematics II for Engineering Technologists | 2 |
| ENGT 3050 | Programming and Applied Analytics | 3 |
| ENGT 3130 | Electrical Safety Standards | 1 |
| ENGT 3600 | Capstone I Design WE | 2 |
| ENGT 4600 | Capstone II WE | 3 |
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 125-semester credits, with a minimum of 40 upper-division credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above.
- No grade lower than a C- in any AET, ENGT core or elective course.
- Residency hours--minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
- Completion of general education (GE) and specified departmental requirements.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
- Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.
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 | |
| AET 1050 | Electrical Math I | 3 |
| AET 1130 | Introduction to Automation | 2 |
| AET 1135 | Introduction to Automation Lab | 1 |
| AET 1140 | Applied AC Theory | 1 |
| AET 1145 | Applied AC Lab | 2 |
| AET 1150 | Industrial Logic | 1 |
| AET 1155 | Industrial Logic Lab | 1 |
| Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | |
| Complete one of the following: | 2 | |
| Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AET 1060 | Electrical Math II | 3 |
| AET 1280 | Electric Motor Control | 4 |
| AET 1285 | Electric Motor Control Lab | 4 |
| AET 1250 | Industrial Electrical Code | 2 |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| AET 2250 | Industrial Programmable Logic Controllers--PLCs | 4 |
| AET 2255 | Industrial Programmable Logic Controllers--PLCs Lab | 2 |
| AET 2110 | Industrial Electronics I | 4 |
| AET 2115 | Industrial Electronics I Lab | 2 |
| PHYS 1010 | Elementary Physics PP | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| AET 2160 | Introduction to Industrial Internet of Things | 2 |
| AET 2165 | Introduction to Industrial Internet of Things Lab | 1 |
| AET 2270 | Industrial Programmable Automation Controllers--PACs | 2 |
| AET 2275 | Industrial Programmable Automation Controllers--PACs Lab | 1 |
| Choose 6 Credits from the Following Options: | 6 | |
| Manufacturing Technology | ||
| Manufacturing Technology Lab | ||
| Process Control Instrumentation | ||
| Process Control Instrumentation Lab | ||
| Cooperative Work Experience | ||
| Capstone Project | ||
| Special Topics in Industrial Systems | ||
| Introduction to Fluid Power Systems | ||
| Introduction to Fluid Power Systems Lab | ||
| Cooperative Correlated Class | ||
| Microcontroller Architecture and Programming | ||
| Microcontroller Architecture and Programming Lab | ||
| MATH 1050 | College Algebra QL | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| ENGT 3100 | Power Systems and Automation | 3 |
| ENGT 3010 | Applied Mathematics I for Engineering Technologists | 2 |
| ENGT 3050 | Programming and Applied Analytics | 3 |
| ENGT 3130 | Electrical Safety Standards | 1 |
| ENGT 4200 | Advanced Automated Systems | 3 |
| Physical Science or Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| ENGT 3020 | Applied Mathematics II for Engineering Technologists | 2 |
| ENGT 3250 | Automated Safety Systems | 2 |
| ENGT 3255 | Automated Safety Systems Lab | 1 |
| ENGT Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| ENGT Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| TECH 200G | Technology and Human Life SS GI | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| ENGT 3600 | Capstone I Design WE | 2 |
| ENGT 3220 | Motion Control for Engineering Technologist | 3 |
| ENGT 3225 | Motion Control for Engineering Technologist Lab | 1 |
| ENGT Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| ENGT Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| ENGT Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| ENGT 4600 | Capstone II WE | 3 |
| American Institution Distribution | 3 | |
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 125 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Solve broadly-defined problems related to automation systems using modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology.
- Design systems, components, or processes to meet specified needs of broadly-defined engineering problems related to automation systems.
- Troubleshoot automation systems, improve processes, enhance safety of machines, and integrate various systems.
- Analyze and interpret the results of standard tests, measurements, and experiments to improve processes.