Academic Programs Catalog

College of Engineering

Technology Engineering

The Bachelor of Science degree in Technology Engineering is an innovative program which prepares students for modern engineering challenges in the multidisciplinary, interconnected world.  The degree is designed to develop engineering and technology foundational skills including, but not limited to, embedded electronic systems, computer aided design, product prototyping, data science, project management, and computer programming in Python and C++. Students will choose a concentration in Mechatronics or Embedded Cybersecurity, to further advance their engineering and technology interests. The program utilizes hands-on, real-world projects to integrate modern technologies with the engineering mindset.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Technology Engineering

  1. The University requirements for bachelor's degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog; 128 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Technology Engineering.

    The University's Tier II writing requirement for the Technology Engineering major is met by completing Technology Engineering 480. That course is referenced in item 3. b. below.

    Students who are enrolled in the College of Engineering may complete the alternative track to Integrative Studies in Biological and Physical Sciences that is described in item 1. under the heading Graduation Requirements for All Majors in the College statement. Certain courses referenced in requirement 3. below may be used to satisfy the alternative track.
  2. The requirements of the College of Engineering for the Bachelor of Science degree.

    The credits earned in certain courses referenced in requirement 3. below may be counted toward College requirements as appropriate.
  3. The following requirements for the major:
a. All of the following courses (45 credits):
CEM  161 General Chemistry Laboratory I  1
CSE  232 Introduction to Programming II  4
ECE  230 Digital Logic Fundamentals  3
ME  280 Graphic Communications  2
MSE  250 Materials Science and Engineering  3
PHY  251 Introductory Physics Laboratory I  1
PHY  252 Introductory Physics Laboratory II  1
STT  180 Introduction to Data Science  4
STT  201 Statistical Methods  4
TNG  210 Manufacturing Processes and Prototyping  2
TNG  220 Electrical Circuits  4
TNG  310 Computer Aided Manufacturing and Simulation    3
TNG  320 Sensors and Signal Processing  3
TNG  322 Electronics and Embedded Systems Lab  1
TNG  335 Computer Security Fundamentals  3
TNG  430 Engineering Project Management  3
TNG  480 Technology Engineering Capstone (W)  3
b.   One of the following courses (3 credits):
MGT  325 Management Skills and Processes  3
Or
SCM  304 Survey of Supply Chain Management  3
c. One of the following courses (3 or 4 credits):
CSE  260 Discrete Structures in Computer Science  4
Or
TNG  330 Quality and Continuous Improvement  3
Or
A basic math or science elective from an approved list of courses, approved by the student's academic advisor.
d. One of the following courses (3 or 4 credits):
BS  161 Cell and Molecular Biology  3
CEM  142 General and Inorganic Chemistry  4
CEM  144 Organic Chemistry and Applications  4
CEM  152 Principles of Chemistry  4
ENT  205 Pests, Society and Environment  3
IBIO  150 Integrating Biology: From DNA to Populations  3
MGI  141 Introductory Human Genetics  3
MGI 201 Fundamentals of Microbiology  3
PLB  105 Plant Biology  3
PSL  250 Introductory Physiology  4
MTH  133 Calculus II  4
Students cannot fulfill both the math/basic science elective and the University Bioscience requirement with the same course.
e. In consultation with their academic advisor, students must select one of the following: Embedded Cybersecurity concentration or Mechatronics concentration, or Semiconductors concentration or the Smart Agricultural Systems Minor. The concentration or minor will be noted on the student’s academic record. (16 credits)
Mechatronics
TNG  340 Engineering Statics and Mechanics of Materials  3
TNG  345 Mechanical Machine Dynamics  3
TNG  440 Robotics, Automation, and Controls  3
TNG  445 Troubleshooting Mechatronic Systems  4
TNG  447 Topics in Mechatronics  3
Embedded Cybersecurity
TNG  350 Operating System Fundamentals  3
TNG  355 Networks and Network Security  3
TNG  450 Hardware Cybersecurity  3
TNG  455 Engineering Secure Hardware and Software  4
TNG  457 Topics in Embedded Cybersecurity  3
Semiconductors
MSE  260 Electronic, Magnetic, Thermal, and Optical Properties 3
MSE  460 Electronic Structure and Bonding in Materials and 3
TNG  345 Mechanical Machine Dynamics  3
TNG  462 Automation in Semiconductor Fabrication  3
TNG  465 Electronic Failure Analysis  4
Smart Agricultural Systems Minor
Students must complete a minimum of 16 credits from the following:
1. All of the following courses (10 credits):
BE  221 Introduction to Smart Agriculture  1
BE  321 Principles of Precision Agriculture  3
BE  421 Sensors and Robotics for Agricultural Systems 3
BE  422 Crop Modeling and Optimization 3
2. Complete 6 to 7 credits from the following courses: 
BE  449 Human Health Risk Analysis for Engineering Controls  3
BE  456 Electric Power and Control 3
BE  481 Water Resources Systems Analysis and Modeling  3
BE  482 Engineering Ecological Treatment Systems  3
CROP  467 Bioenergy Feedstock Production  3
CSE  404 Introduction to Machine Learning  3
CSE  440 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence  3
CSE  480 Database Systems  3
CSE  482 Big Data Analysis  3
ECE  416 Digital Control  3
ECE  417 Robotics  3
ECE  431 Smart Sensor Systems  3
ECE  434 Autonomous Vehicles  3
ECE  477 Microelectronic Fabrication  3
FOR 419 Applications of Geographic Information Systems to Natural Resources Management 4
ME  417 Design of Alternative Energy Systems  3
ME  452 Control Systems   3
ME  452L  Vibrations and Controls Laboratory    1
ME  456 Mechatronic System Design  3
TNG  345 Mechanical Machine Dynamics   3
TNG  355 Networks and Network Security    3
TNG  440 Robotics Automation and Controls    3
TNG  450 Hardware Cybersecurity    3