UHD 2000/2001 Catalog UHD Catalog Home | Academic Programs | College of Sciences and Technology | Engineering Technology Department Table of Contents | Previous Section | Next Section | Index | How to Use the Online Catalog ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Control and Instrumentation Electronics Major Safety and Fire Engineering Technology Major Process and Piping Design Major Structural Analysis and Design Major 46 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Alberto Gomez-Rivas, PhD, PE, Chair Room 738 North, 713-221-8089 Faculty Professors: Gomez-Rivas, Pincus Associate Professors: Franz, Nandagopal, Feng Assistant Professors: Groendyke, Sheinberg Programs of Study Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology with majors in: Control and Instrumentation Electronics Safety and Fire Process and Piping Design Structural Analysis and Design Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology The UH-Downtown Engineering Technology programs include a solid foundation in computer applications, engineering, physical sciences and mathematics. The programs prepare students to apply established engineering principles and methods to design, development, construction and fabrication projects. Graduates are qualified to be members of design teams of engineering firms and construction companies. Employment projections indicate the need for such personnel will continue to grow in the Houston area. Students in engineering technology at the University of Houston-Downtown work with the most up-to-date computer engineering applications available. Courses in CADD, PC applications in engineering and PC facilities management are included in the curriculum of all Engineering Technology majors. In order to fulfill the accreditation requirements of TAC of ABET all courses in the Engineering Technology department include a semester project with collaborative participation of all students working as a team. The project includes oral presentations, written reports, CADD drawings, and development of computer simulations. The purpose of the project is to train students to work in the team environment that they will encounter after graduation working in industry. The University of Houston-Downtown uses its excellent engineering technology laboratory facilities to provide students ample and meaningful hands-on experiences. This laboratory experience is invaluable in preparing graduates to compete in today’s job market. Special facilities are: Process Piping Laboratory, Structures and Soil Mechanics Laboratory (sponsored by NSF), GPS-GIS Laboratory, Electronics Laboratories and the Process Control Laboratory (under development). Advising The minimum conditions which must be met by students before being accepted in an Engineering Technology degree program are: To pass all sections of the TASP test, complete 30 hours of course credits which are applicable to the Engineering Technology degree program and be in good academic standing. When these conditions are met, Engineering Technology faculty in Room 738-North, will advise the student. 47 The Engineering Technology faculty will recommend course selection and provide sequencing guidelines to ensure that students make optimum progress toward completion of the Engineering Technology degree requirements. Faculty members also provide information regarding Engineering Technology programs, career opportunities and other development opportunities. When the student is accepted into an Engineering Technology degree program, the department prepares a computerized official degree plan and makes it available for review by the student. The student’s degree plan serves as a basic advising document used by the department faculty. In order to facilitate advising during registration, students should bring an electronic copy of their degree plan. Students who have less than 30 semester credit hours toward the Engineering Technology degree requirements are advised in the General Advising Center of University College. General Requirements for Graduation An Engineering Technology student who completes all the requirements listed for the specific degree and maintains at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average calculated on grades earned at the University of Houston-Downtown is awarded a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology. Students are responsible for meeting the requirements for graduation. Therefore, students should become familiar with the requirements listed in this catalog and their degree plan and should refer to them each time they plan their semester program of study. The final 25 percent of the total semester credit requirement for the degree must be taken at the University of Houston-Downtown. Students who wish to take courses at another college or university, including any other campus of the UH System, and apply the credits earned toward their degree must request approval through the Engineering Technology Department. Courses taken without such approval may not be counted toward the fulfillment of degree requirements. Courses of Instruction Individual courses of instruction are subject to change or cancellation at any time and may not be offered each semester. Students should be especially mindful that summer offerings are limited. Therefore, careful planning is required if progress toward the degree is expected during the summer months. Minor in Engineering Technology The Engineering Technology minor is offered to provide specific engineering knowledge and skills to students pursuing degrees in other fields such business, humanities and sciences, and also to enhance the employment prospects of students enrolled in non-technical majors. Laboratories associated with the courses give the students hands on skills in the use of up-to-date equipment, laboratory devices and instruments. The minor can be customized to meet the needs of the student and to complement the student’s academic background. Course requirements shall include 20 semester credit hours with a limit of 12 credit hours transferred from other institutions. Course grades in the engineering technology minor must be “C” or better. Credit for Field Experience cannot apply. Sample Requirements Sample for students pursuing the BBA, major in Purchasing and Materials Management: ENGR 1401, ET 2401 or ENGR 1400, EET 1411 and EET 2431 or other courses chosen in consultation with engineering technology adviser. Sample program for students pursuing the Bachelor of Science, major in Computer Science: EET 1412, EET 2431, EET 2421 and EET 3435 and EET 3451 or other courses chosen in consultation with engineering technology adviser. Control and Instrumentation Electronics Major (124 hours) Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Harry J. Franz, MSEE, PE, Coordinator Room 714-North, 713-221-8437 The petrochemical industry and the Medical Center provide the two largest sources of employment in the Houston area. Process control and instrumentation electronics are critical for these two areas of activity. Electronics applied to the control of processes in petrochemical plants and in biomedical application provide a highly specialized field of electronics essential for the Houston economy. The sustained growth of petrochemical and medical applications has created a strong demand for persons who have expertise in modern electronics applied to control and instrumentation. Graduates of the Control and Instrumentation Electronics Design program obtain an understanding of basic through advanced industrial and medical processes and the electronic devices used to control them. They possess expertise in hardware devices and systems, programming languages and operating systems applied to instrumentation and control. Emphasis is placed on computer-based devices and interfacing, computer networking, automation and control, advanced electronics design software and computer-aided drafting and design. Employment prospects are excellent, and graduates of this program are qualified to apply their knowledge in a number of electrical, electronics and computer-related positions. The electronics control and instrumentation technologist is a vital member of the engineering team. The broad technical background of the graduates also qualifies them for positions in sales, services, field work, standards and testing. Job opportunities in the future are expected to remain plentiful because of the rapid growth in the use of instruments and controls in industry and hospitals in the Houston area. The program attracts workers from the medical and process sectors of the economy interested in getting a technical degree. 48 General Education Core Requirements ENGR 1400 PC Applications in Engineering ENG 1302* Composition II HIST 1305 U.S. History to 1877 HIST 1306 U.S. History after 1877 PHYS 1307/1107 General Physics I with Lab PHYS 1308/1108 General Physics II with Lab POLS 2303 U.S. Government I POLS 2304 U.S. Government II Social and Behavioral Sciences (one of the following: ANTH 2301, ANTH 2302, CJ 1301, ECO 1301, GEOG 1301, GEOG 1302, PSY 1303, SOC 1303) SPCH 1304 Introduction to Speech Communication FINE ARTS Fine Arts (three hours) LITERATURE (three hours, sophomore level or above) Writing Proficiency Examination Control and Instrumentation Electronics Requirements Lower Division EET 1411 Electric Circuits with Lab ENGR 2304 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design I EET 2421 Electronic Devices and Amplifiers with Lab EET 2431 Digital Circuits and Systems with Lab MATH 2401 Calculus I MATH 2402 Calculus II MATH 2307 Linear Algebra Upper Division ENGR 3308 Materials Science ENGR 3409 PC Facilities Management with Lab EET 3432 Computer Architecture and Design with Lab ENGR 3404 Digital Signal Processing with Lab EET 3435 Fundamentals of Automation and Control EET 3451 Instruments and Transducers with Lab EET 3461 Analog and Digital Communication Circuits with Lab ENG 3302 Business and Technical Report Writing ET 4323 Technology Seminar EET 4335 Computer Networking ENGR 3406 Processing Control Systems ENGR 3407 Industrial Robotics with Lab EET 3334 Power Systems ENGR 3401 Biomedical Instrumentation ENGR 3302 Engineering Economics Nine (9) hours of electives selected in consultation with department advisors. ENG 3302, and ET 4323 satisfy the W and S application course requirements of the General Education program. Safety and Fire Engineering Technology Major (129 hours) Edward R. Sheinberg, MME, Coordinator Room 706-North, 713-221-8441 The Safety and Fire Technology program is structured to meet the needs of industry personnel who desire a technical degree for professional advancement. It provides graduates with skills and knowledge of current trends in plant layout, and an overview of plant design. In addition, graduates of this program will be qualified for positions in public works, fabrication, testing, sales, field work and engineering design. The Safety and Fire Engineering Technology program emphasizes safety and fire protection in plant operations. General Education Core Requirements ENG 1302 Composition II HIST 1305 U.S. History to 1877 HIST 1306 U.S. History after 1877 PHYS 1307/1107 General Physics I with Lab PHYS 1308/1108 General Physics II with Lab SPCH 1304 Introduction to Speech Communication PSY 1303 General Psychology ENGR 1400 PC Applications in Engineering POLS 2303 U.S. Government I POLS 2304 U.S. Government II FINE ARTS Fine Arts (three hours) LITERATURE (three hours, sophomore level or above) Writing Proficiency Examination Safety and Fire Engineering Technology Requirements Lower Division CHEM 1307/1107 General Chemistry I with Lab EET 1411 Electric Circuits with Lab ENGR 1401 Engineering Graphics and Visualization ENGR 1480 Occupational Safety Techniques with Lab ENGR 1482 Elements of Industrial Hygiene with Lab ENGR 2304 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design I ENGR 2407 Surveying with GPS-GIS ENGR 2409 Engineering Mechanics with Lab MATH 2307 Linear Algebra MATH 2401 Calculus I Upper Division ET 3307 Applied Thermodynamics ENGR 3308 Fluid Mechanics ET 3308 Material Science MGT 3301 Management of Organizations MATH 3302 Statistics for Science and Engineering ENGR 3302 Engineering Economics ENGR 3311 Structural Analysis I ET 4323 Technology Seminar ENGR 4410 Industrial Hygiene Instrumentation with Lab ENGR 4420 Fire Dynamics with Lab ENGR 4330 Systems Safety Management ENGR 4360 Advanced Safety and Fire Problems ENGR 4370 Human Factors in Fire and Hazard ENGR 4450 Industrial Safety 49 Career Electives (6 hours) ENG 3302 and ET 4323 satisfy the W and S application course requirements of the General Education Program. Process and Piping Design Major (127 hours) Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology N. S. Nandagopal, MS, Coordinator Room 710-North, 221-8439 Houston is the world center for the petroleum and petrochemical industries and plays an important role in developing technology and designing industry facilities. A large portion of the new petrochemical and chemical plants, pulp and paper mills, pharmaceutical plants and food processing plants throughout the world are designed and engineered in Houston. This abundant activity in the design of piping facilities has created a strong job market for members of the piping engineering design team, and the demand for qualified personnel is projected to increase. Graduates of the process and piping design program are vital members of the engineering team. They find job opportunities in the areas of design, layout, analysis, construction, operation and maintenance of piping systems. Their broad technical backgrounds also prepare them for positions in computer-aided drafting and design (CADD), material control, estimating, field engineering and technical sales and support. The University of Houston-Downtown has the only Process and Piping Design degree program in the United States. General Education Core Requirements ENGR 1400 PC Applications in Engineering ENG 1302 Composition II HIST 1305 U.S. History to 1877 HIST 1306 U.S. History after 1877 PHYS 1307/1107 General Physics I with Lab PHYS 1308/1108 General Physics II with Lab POLS 2303 U.S. Government I POLS 2304 U.S. Government II Social and Behavioral Sciences (one of the following: ANTH 2301, ANTH 2302, CJ 1301, ECO 1301, GEOG 1301, GEOG 1302, PSY 1303, SOC 1303) SPCH 1304 Introduction to Speech Communication FINE ARTS Fine Arts (three hours) LITERATURE (three hours, sophomore level or above) Writing Proficiency Examination Process and Piping Design Requirements Lower Division CHEM 1307/1107 General Chemistry I with Lab ENGR 1401 Engineering Graphics I EET 1421 Electric Circuits with Lab ENGR 2304 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design I ENGR 2409 Engineering Mechanics with Lab ET 2401 Piping Drafting I ET 2402 Piping Drafting II MATH 2401 Calculus I MATH 2402 Calculus II Upper Division ENG 3302 Business and Technical Report Writing ENGR 3302 Engineering Economics ENGR 3308 Fluid Mechanics I ET 3401 Process Piping Design I ET 3402 Process Piping Design II ET 3307 Applied Thermodynamics ET 3308 Materials Science ET 4301 Piping Models ET 4315 Piping Stress Analysis ET 4323 Technology Seminar ET 4307 Fluid Mechanics II with Lab ET 4311 Heat-Power Applications ET 4313 Applied Heat Transfer Electives (9 hours) Nine (9) hours of career electives selected from the list approved by the department. ET 3301, ENG 3302, and ET 4323 satisfy the W and S application course requirements of the General Education program. Structural Analysis and Design Major (125 hours) Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Alberto Gomez-Rivas, PhD, Coordinator Room 713-North, 713-221-8581 A large number of Houston-based industries and engineering and construction firms are involved in the design, construction and operation of plants, bridges, buildings and other facilities throughout the world. These industries have created a strong job market for structural engineers, designers and technologists. Employment prospects are excellent. Graduates of this program are qualified to apply their knowledge in a number of structural design, fabrication, construction and other related positions. They are employed in city, county and state public works departments; state highway departments; engineering and construction design firms; fabrication companies; and soil testing. Job opportunities in the future are expected to be plentiful because of the large number of construction and heavy industrial projects throughout the country. Recent graduates of the program enjoy successful careers in petrochemical, soil testing, finite element analysis, engineering computing, and construction applications. 50 General Education Core Requirements ENGR 1400 PC Applications in Engineering ENG 1302 Composition II HIST 1305 U.S. History to 1877 HIST 1306 U.S. History after 1877 PHYS 1307/1107 General Physics I with Lab PHYS 1308/1108 General Physics II with Lab POLS 2303 U.S. Government I POLS 2304 U.S. Government II SPCH 1304 Introduction to Speech Communication Social and Behavioral Sciences (one of the following: ANTH 2301, ANTH 2302, CJ 1301, ECO 1301, GEOG 1301, GEOG 1302, PSY 1303, SOC 1303) FINE ARTS Fine Arts (three hours) LITERATURE (three hours, sophomore level or above) Writing Proficiency Examination Structural Analysis and Design Requirements Lower Division CHEM 1307/1107 General Chemistry with Lab ENGR 1401 Engineering Graphics I EET 1412 Electric Circuits with Lab ENGR 2304 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design I ENGR 2308 Statics ENGR 2409 Engineering Mechanics with Lab ENGR 2407 Surveying MATH 2307 Linear Algebra MATH 2401 Calculus I Upper Division ENG 3302 Business and Technical Report Writing ENGR 3302 Engineering Economics ENGR 3311 Structural Analysis I ENGR 3312 Reinforced Concrete Design ET 3320 Modern Concrete Technology ET 3321 Soil Mechanics ET 3325 3D Computer Modeling, Rendering and Animation ET 3322 Finite Element Analysis of Structures ET 4320 Prestressed Concrete ET 4321 Structural Steel Design ET 4322 Foundation Design ET 4323 Technology Seminar ET 4324 Senior Concrete Project ET 4325 Senior Steel Project ENGR 3407 Industrial Robotics with Lab Electives (9 hours) Nine hours of career electives selected from the list approved by the department. ENGR 3311, ENG 3302, and ET 4323 satisfy the W and S application course requirements of the General Education program.