Engineering Technology (BSET), B.S. Degree

Program Information

BS Degree - Code 633100 - Catalog 2023/2024

Nabeel Yousef, Interim Chair, Angela & D.S. Patel School of Engineering, 386-506-4176, Nabeel.Yousef@daytonastate.edu

Information: bset@daytonastate.edu

Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes

Mission:

To prepare students for successful employment in the field of Engineering Technology through quality education and advisement.

Description:

The Bachelors of Science in Engineering Technology prepares graduates for technical positions in the expanding fields of industrial operations, mechanical design, and construction design. The program has a strong commitment to maintain standards of excellence in content and to continuously upgrade curriculum to meet industry needs.

The Bachelors of Science in Engineering Technology uses a 2 + 2 model requiring the completion of an associates degree for entry into the program. The degree components are shown below.

Program Educational Objectives:

The educational objectives of the BSET program are as follows.

  1. Career: Graduates will use their broad understanding of the key principles and practices of engineering technology, the written and oral communications skills, and the ability to work with others to apply these skills and knowledge to the design, implementation, and maintenance of systems.

  2. Skills: Graduates will contribute to their profession using the mathematical and scientific concepts that underlie engineering technology applications, will apply this understanding, and acquire new skills and knowledge necessary to analyze technology problems and develop suitable solutions.

  3. Professionalism and Ethics: Graduates will understand the ethical, human, and social issues of their field and will be involved members of their local and global communities acting as responsible technical professionals.

  4. Life-Long Learning: Graduates will be active contributors to their employer and their profession with a strong commitment to continuous individual and organizational improvement, effective communication, teamwork, quality, timeliness, and continued professional development.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;

  2. Design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;

  3. Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;

  4. Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and

  5. Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

Financial Aid

    This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

    Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing their FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grants, loans and work programs available see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.

    Additional Admission Requirements

    1. Students must submit a separate application for admissions to the upper two years of this program.

    2. Applicants for the BSET must have earned an Associate of Science (AS), an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, or previous Bachelor of Science (BS) with an overall grade point average of 2.5, or higher.

    3. Students with a grade point average between 2.0 and 2.49 may be admitted conditionally. AA graduates may be admitted to the program with the approval of the Chair of the BSET program.

    4. Applicants who have not earned an associate degree may be admitted to the BSET if they have earned at least 60 transferable college level credits with a grade of "C" or better in all core courses. Applicants in this category must otherwise meet all other requirements for admission which will be granted by approval of the Chair. Students gaining admission through greater than 60 hours must have completed a class in College Algebra (MAC 1105) or equivalent with a grade of C or better for admission.

    5. Students have two options for the required mathematics sequence; the engineering technology applied math sequence or the traditional engineering math sequence.  The engineering technology applied mathematics sequence consists of EGN2045 (Engineering and Technology Calculus I) and EGN3046 (Engineering and Technology Calculus II). Students may take MAC2311C or EGN2045 as a prerequisite for EGN3046. Students who complete the traditional engineering math sequence will take MAP2302C and do not need to take EGN3046, but are still required to fulfill 48 hours of upper level courses and should seek advising to find substitute courses.

    6. Students intending to continue to a graduate program in Engineering or other technical majors should complete the traditional engineering math sequence which consists of MAC1140, MAC2311C, MAC2312C, and MAP2302C (and optionally MAC2313C). The prerequisite math classes for this sequence are MAC1114 and MAC1105. Students taking math through differential equations (MAP2302C) may substitute the required EGN3046 (Engineering and Technology Calculus II) for another upper level technical elective to help complete the requirement for 48 hours of technical coursework.

    7. Students that wish to continue to a graduate engineering program should also complete the engineering core courses Statics-EGN3311, Dynamics-EGN3321, Thermodynamics-EGN3343, Engineering Economics-EGN3613, and Principles of Electrical Engineering-EGN3373 in addition to math through differential equations (MAP2302C) as noted in item 6

    8. Students that wish to pursue Professional Engineering licensure (PE) should meet with a department advisor to determine the best course options.

    9. Students transferring from an AS Engineering Technology program will have substitute courses for specific BSET Required courses. Students must complete 48 hours of upper level course work and should seek advising to determine substitution courses for courses completed in their specific AS degree.

    10. Some lower level courses that are similar to required upper level courses can be used to fulfill the requirement for that specific course. Students will still need to take 48 hours of upper level coursework, which will require taking a course(s) to make up those hours. 

    11. Technical courses not offered by Daytona State College may be substituted to fulfill requirements at the approval of the department chair. Course syllabi must be submitted to the department for consideration.
    12. Senior Design courses (ETI4448 and ETG4950C) must be completed at Daytona State College.
    13. As part of the General Education Science requirement, it is recommended for all students to take PHY2048 – Physics with Calculus which also serves as a prerequisite to classes in the program. Students can take ETG3541 as a substitute.

    Additional Completion Requirements

    1. Prior to graduation, students must complete: a) at least 48 hours of approved upper level technical courses, b) 36 hours of general education course work and, c) 44 hours of approved lower level technical course work.
    2. Students must have completed two years of the same foreign language in high school or two semesters of the same college level foreign language to graduate.
    3. Specific to the graduation requirements of the BSET, students must complete a course in Computer Programming (e.g. EGN3214, COP2800, COP2360, or equivalent). Students planning on doing technical computing as part of their career should take EGN3214 (Programming for Engineers).
    4. Students must complete the State mandated 36 hours of general education core prior to graduation: Communications - 9 hrs; Mathematics - 6 hrs; Natural Sciences - 6 hrs; Humanities - 6 hrs; Social Sciences - 6 hrs and an additional three (3) hours from any of the five categories.

    Careers

    Some associated careers are technical positions in the expanding fields of engineering and technology including but not limited to: systems engineer, process analyst, technical sales engineer, project engineer, field engineer, and calibration engineer. 

    The occupational outlook for engineering technology is available at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/engineering-technologies/engineering-technologies-field-of-degree.htm Students considering careers in engineering technology should read the information on types of jobs available and salary ranges.

    Note: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your personal account to submit your resume for review and search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.

    Program Credit Requirements


    Technical Electives (lower or upper level) 44.00

    General Education Requirements 36.00

    BSET Program Specific Courses 48.00
    TOTAL ... 128.00

    Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.

    Program Specific Courses

    Complete All: BSET Program Required Courses

    EET3085Electricity and Electronics

    3

    EET3085LElectricity and Electronics Lab

    1

    ETS3543CProgrammable Logic Applications and Device and Lab

    3

    ETS4502CMetrology and Instrumentation and Lab

    3

    EGN3311Statics

    3

    EGN3321Dynamics

    3

    EGN3613Engineering Economics Analysis

    3

    EGN3046Engineering and Technology Calculus II

    3

    ETI4448Project Management and Senior Design I

    3

    ETG4950CProject Management and Senior Design II and Lab

    3

     

    Select One: Technical Writing
    GEB3213Business Writing

    3

    Students who have taken ENC2210 can use that course to fulfill this requirement. Such students will need to take an additional 3 hours of upper-level technical elective to meet the 48 hours of upper level requirement. New students should take GEB3213 to avoid taking excess hours.

     

    Select One: Logistics, Quality, or Industrial Course
    ETI3116Engineering Quality Assurance

    3

    ETI4205Applied Logistics

    3

    ETI4640Operations Management

    3

    ETI4186Applied Reliability

    3

     

    Select One: Materials Course
    ETI3421Materials and Processes

    3

    ETC4241Construction Materials and Methods

    2

    ETC4241LConstruction Materials and Methods Lab

    1

    ETG3533Engineering Strength of Materials

    2

    ETG3533LEngineering Strength of Materials Lab

    1

     

    Select One: Energy Systems or Thermodynamics
    EGN3343Thermodynamics

    3

    ETM4220Energy Systems

    3

    ETM4331Applied Fluid Mechanics

    3

     

    Program Elective Courses (8 Credits)

    Choose 8 Credits

     

    Construction and Design Related Courses
    ETC4206Construction Estimating

    3

    ETC4241Construction Materials and Methods

    2

    ETC4241LConstruction Materials and Methods Lab

    1

    ETC4414CStructural Steel Design and Lab

    3

    ETC4415CStructural Concrete Design and Lab

    3

    ETG3533Engineering Strength of Materials

    2

    ETG3533LEngineering Strength of Materials Lab

    1

     

    Industrial or Manufacturing Related Courses
    EGN3214Programming for Engineers

    3

    ETI3690Technical Sales

    3

    ETI4186Applied Reliability

    3

    ETI4640Operations Management

    3

    ETI4205Applied Logistics

    3

    ETI4704Occupational Safety

    3

    ETM4331Applied Fluid Mechanics

    3

    ETG3907Directed Study in Industrial Systems

    3

    MAN3570Purchasing and Materials Management

    3

    MAN4597Global Supply Chain Management

    3

    Approved Technical Elective

    3

    Total Credit Hours:48

     

    Sample Program of Study

    Year 1

    1st Semester - Fall

    EGN2045Engineering and Technology Calculus I

    4

    OR

    MAC2311CCalculus I and Lab

    4

     

    GEB3213Business Writing

    3

    EET3085Electricity and Electronics

    3

    EET3085LElectricity and Electronics Lab

    1

    ETS3543CProgrammable Logic Applications and Device and Lab

    3

    General Education or Technical Elective

    3

    Total Credit Hours:17

     

    2nd Semester - Spring

    ETI3116Engineering Quality Assurance

    3

    EGN3613Engineering Economics Analysis

    3

    ETS4502CMetrology and Instrumentation and Lab

    3

    EGN3046Engineering and Technology Calculus II

    3

    General Education or Technical Elective

    3

    Total Credit Hours:15

     

    Summer Semester

    EGN3214Programming for Engineers

    3

    General Education or Technical Elective

    3

    Total Credit Hours:6

     

    Year 2

    1st Semester - Fall

    ETI4448Project Management and Senior Design I

    3

    EGN3311Statics

    3

    ETI3421Materials and Processes

    3

    ETM4220Energy Systems

    3

    General Education or Technical Elective

    3

    Total Credit Hours:15

     

    2nd Semester - Spring

    EGN3321Dynamics

    3

    ETG4950CProject Management and Senior Design II and Lab

    3

    Program Elective

    3

    Program Elective

    2

    General Education or Technical Elective

    4

    Total Credit Hours:15

    Students should seek advisement prior to enrolling in classes.

     

    Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.

     

    Total Credit Hours: 68

    Notes

    It may be necessary for the student to enroll in a developmental English, Math, or Reading course based upon college placement test scores. See an Academic Advisor to determine course requirements.