Graduates of this program bridge the traditional gap between engineering disciplines via an interdisciplinary program that emphasizes problem-solving in a design and manufacturing environment where the challenges are both mechanical and electrical. Successful students are prepared to bring this broader understanding to the design, development, manufacturing, and technical support of emerging products, integrating and improving both the product and the process. In larger firms, this might be as a member of the design or manufacturing team, while smaller companies might assign this role to a single individual.
The ELM program is the second leg of a "two-plus-two" curriculum. The junior year offers courses in advanced math, science, and sensor technology, along with "crossover" courses that vary according to a student’s prior educational background.
The Bachelor of Science in Electromechanical Engineering Technology program will:
- Provide students with the capabilities to be immediately employable and productive in the workplace
- Provide the education so that graduates are knowledgeable in both theory and application with the ability to analyze, design, and implement electrical/ electromechanical systems and products
- Qualify graduates for positions of responsibility with the ability to apply project management techniques to electrical/electromechanical systems
- Instill the need for creativity in the design of systems, components, or processes by having students research and develop multiple solutions to problems and use a variety of tools and techniques in their work
- Prepare graduates for lifelong learning and adaptation to new and emerging technologies
- Provide the base of knowledge so that graduates can continue their formal education
Students with a Bachelor of Science in Electromechanical Engineering Technology should be able to demonstrate:
- An appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of electromechanical engineering
- Use standard software engineering tools related to electrical, computer, and software disciplines
- Program in several languages, including those related to microcontrollers and PLCs
- The ability to apply basic current knowledge of the electrical, mechanical, computer, and software engineering fields and to adapt this knowledge to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology
- The ability to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments and to apply experimental results to improve processes
- The ability to apply creativity in the design of products (systems, components, or processes) appropriate to ELM objectives
- Research and evaluate new technologies (electrical, computer, or software) and make recommendations about such technologies based on features, performance, and cost
- The ability to function effectively on teams
- The ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems
- The ability to communicate effectively
- The recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in lifelong learning by researching, reading, and understanding relevant documents
- The ability to understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities
- A respect for diversity and knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, and global issues
- A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement
The program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
The normal number of credits required in the junior and senior years is 66 (135 total).
Third Year EET track | Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits | | ELM 3015 – Sensors & Instrumentation | 3 | ELT 2061 - Electromechanical Systems I | 4 | | MAT 2532 - Calculus II | 4 | MAT 3170 - Applied Mathematics for Engineers | 3 | | MEC 1011 - Design Communications I | 2 | PHY 3120 - Introduction to Modern Physics | 4 | | MEC 2010 - Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Systems | 4 | MEC 2065 - Dynamics & Kinematics | 4 | | MEC 2035 - Statics & Strength of Materials | 3
| MEC 3020 - Manufacturing Processes/Machine Design | 3 | | | 16 | | 18 | Fourth Year EET track | Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits | | ELM 4015 - Electromechanical Power Systems | 4 | ELM 4232 - Control Systems II | 4 | | ELM 4231 - Control Systems I | 4 | ELM 4702 - ELM Project II | 3 | | ELM 4701 - ELM Project I | 2 | ELT 3040 – Electronic & Data Communications | 4 | | ELE XXXX - Technical elective*** | 3-4 | ELE XXXX - AH/SS elective | 3 | | ELE 3XXX - Upper level AH/SS elective | 3 | ELE XXXX - Technical elective*** | 3-4 | | | 16-17 | | 17-18 |
Third Year MEC track
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits | | CIS 2025 – C Programming | 4 | ELT 2061 - Electromechanical Systems I | 4 | | ELM 3015 – Sensors & Instrumentation | 3 | ELT 2050 - Microcomputer Technology for EET | 4 | | ELT 3060 - Electrical Circuit Analysis | 3 | ELT 3030 - Solid State Electronics | 4 | | MAT 2532 - Calculus II | 4 | MAT 3170 - Applied Mathematics for Engineers | 3 | | | 14 | PHY 3120 - Introduction to Modern Physics | 4 | | | | | 19 |
Fourth Year MEC track | Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits | | ELM 4015 - Electromechanical Power Systems | 4 | ELM 4232 - Control Systems II | 4 | | ELM 4231 - Control Systems I | 4 | ELM 4702 - ELM Project II | 3 | | ELM 4701 - ELM Project I | 2 | ELT 3040 – Electronic & Data Communications | 4 | | ELE XXXX - Technical elective*** | 3-4 | ELE XXXX - AH/SS elective | 3 | | ELE 3XXX - Upper level AH/SS elective* | 3 | ELE XXXX - Technical elective*** | 3-4 | | | 16-17 | | 17-18 |
* General Education requirement for the BS.ELM program include a cumulative 24 credits, nine of which must contain a strong writing component. Some of these credits may have been earned in previous degree studies. Three of these credits are included in the ELM Senior Project courses (ELM 4701 and 4702), and three credits must be at a 3XXX level.
*** Technical electives may be selected from several areas, including computer science, mathematics, and business: CHE 1031, MAT 2533, 2021, 2533, BUS 2210, 2440 and, for EET>ELM track students only, MEC 2050 or 2130.
Note: EET to ELM track courses required of students with two-year electrical/electronic coursework; MEC to ELM track courses required of students with two-year mechanical
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