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Engineering Technology (B.A. Degree)
The B.A. in engineering technology offers students a broad perspective in a rapidly growing field, that is in need of skilled workers.
Our thriving engineering technology program provides multiple flexible pathways for both 2-year (A.S.) and 4-year (B.A.) engineering technology students who are seeking to determine how they want to serve in the industry.
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Program Overview
Blending hands-on learning with a strong biblical foundation, Dordt's engineering technology program prepares you for service in manufacturing engineering, industrial automation, data acquisition, instrumentation, computer-controlled machining, and fabrication. Students pursuing a B.A. can choose a general engineering technology emphasis, or from four more specific emphases. A two-year associate's degree in engineering technology is also available.
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What can I do with a degree in engineering technology?
Within the two Engineering Technology tracks there are varied fields of study and potential careers:
Electronics Technician
An Electronics Technician deals with different aspects of electronic systems, components, or products.
Field Engineer
Field Engineers inspect and install different equipment and technologies and make sure everything works correctly and designs are being followed.
Machinist
Machinists use a variety of different resources to set up and operate computer-controlled and mechanically controlled equipment that produces different parts and instruments.
Program Options
Associate's
Engineering Technology (B.A. Degree)Engineering Technology (A.S. Degree)
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Bachelor's
Engineering Technology (B.A. Degree)Construction / Facilities Management
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Bachelor's
Engineering Technology (B.A. Degree)Industrial Networks / Programming
Emphasis, Major
Bachelor's
Engineering Technology (B.A. Degree)Mechanical / Energy Systems
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Engineering Technology Major
As an engineering technology student, you will be introduced to a broad range of skills, and will be taught how you can adapt in a rapidly changing industry.
The engineering technology programs share a similar mission to the engineering program but focus on the technical skills needed for technology implementation and integration. The engineering technology programs have not been examined nor accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) or any other commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.
To learn more, you can also view the program strengths and learning outcomes for this program.
There are many options for those who choose to study engineering technology. From machinist to field engineer to technician, there are plenty of possibilities for those studying engineering technology.
Students must follow the Associate of Science Degree option or the Bachelor of Arts Degree option for our engineering technology program.
There are no core program requirement changes involved in the new engineering technology options. All core requirements for these current and new B.A. and A.S. degree options remain identical to the requirements currently outlined in the 2021-22 academic catalog. The current A.S. program allows for students to consider a double major in business administration, computer science, or a variety of other humanities majors on campus, while completing their B.A. and A.S. in four years. This option for double majoring (A.S. and B.A.) in four years will continue to be available.
Associate of Science Degree Option (see page 21 for Associate’s Degrees Core Program requirements):
Engineering Technology (A.S.) – Foundation (common to all emphases): Engineering Technology 101, 112, 115, 210, 211, 212, 213, 263, 283; a minimum of seven credits from Engineering Technology 271-276.
Students must select from one of the following emphases:
Industrial Processes and Manufacturing: Engineering Technology 113 or 123, 114, 117, 202, 251, 252, 253.
Instrumentation, Programming, and Automation: Computer Science 115, 116, 204, 205, 215.
Bachelor of Arts Degree Option
Engineering Technology (B.A.) – Foundation (common to all emphases): Engineering 117 or EGRT 115; Engineering Technology 101, 112, 115, 210, 211, 212, 213, 263, 283; a minimum of seven credits from Engineering Technology 271-276; completion of one of the Engineering Technology (A.S.) emphases.
Students must select from one of the following emphases:
Computer: Engineering 204, Computer Science 109, 115, 116, 120, 204, 205, 215, 315, 319, 270, 340, 331, 390, One course from Mathematics 115, 152, or Statistics 131.
Mechanical: Engineering 113, 114, 115, 202, 208, 212, 295, and a minimum of 12 credits from EGR 116, 204, 209, 300, 302, 303, 312, 313, 314, 315, 381, Engineering Technology 379, 380. Chemistry 110 or 111, Mathematics 152, Physics 231, 232.
Construction: Engineering 113, 114, 115, 202, 208, 212, 295, and a minimum of 12 credits from Engineering 317, 318, 319, 351, 352, Construction Management 101, 102, 207, 220, 225, 240, 270, 280, 370, Engineering Technology 379, 380. Chemistry 110 or 111, Mathematics 152, Physics 231, 232.
General: Engineering 113, 114, 115, 202, 208, 212, 295, and a minimum of 12 credits from Engineering, Construction Management, or Engineering Technology 379, 380. Chemistry 110 or 111, Mathematics 152, Physics 231, 232.
Catalog description changes:
These two courses were previously listed at AST courses.
EGRT 279 Senior Design I (2)......................................................................................................................................... Fall
The first of two project courses providing students with the opportunity to use, in an integrated manner, the knowledge and skills that have been acquired to this point in their education. This laboratory course is devoted entirely to the research, planning, analysis, and report writing required in the first phase of the senior design project. Students work in teams of two to four on a project of their mutual interest. The class meets for one lecture period and at least one team-mentor session per week. Prerequisites: completion of Engineering 113, 114, 115, 116, 117 and an Associate of Science degree in Engineering Technology. (Engineering Technology 279 and Engineering 379 meet together.).
EGRT 280 Introduction to Engineering Design (2)........................................................................................................ Fall
The second course devoted to senior design project activities. This lab studio course requires students to complete the design, experimentation, analysis, and communication components of their project. Work on the project, while culminating in this course, starts in Engineering Technology 279 the previous semester. Teams confer weekly with members of the engineering department staff. Prerequisite: Engineering Technology 279. (Engineering Technology 280 and Engineering 380 meet together.)
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Science and Technology Center
As an engineering technology major, you'll have the opportunity to spend time in Dordt's Science and Technology Center. Informally known as the "Science Building," the Science and Technology Center is home to labs for mechanical engineering, electronics, electrical engineering, and computer-aided design.
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