Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science
Engineering Division
Steve Sanghi College of Engineering
Engineering Technology is the practical application of engineering principles and practice to real-world problems. Engineering Technology is differentiated, in part, by the level and amount of math involved but also in the emphasis on engineering applications rather than theory and research. While there is overlap in career outcomes for students in both Engineering and Engineering Technology, careers in Engineering Technology tend to be more applied and would include construction and manufacturing process management, field engineering, engineering sales and marketing, product service and support, product testing, and product quality control.
Students in the Engineering Technology Program will learn computational tools for engineering, engineering design methods, engineering ethics and standards, quality systems, and elective content focused on general engineering and semiconductor manufacturing. The NAU experience culminates in a one-semester Capstone where students will work with our industry partners on real-world problems that will prepare them for jobs and give them industry networking opportunities.
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To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the general studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below.
- All of Northern Arizona University's general studies, junior-level writing, and capstone requirements.
- All requirements for your specific academic plan(s).
- At least 30 units of upper-division courses, which may include transfer work.
- At least 30 units of coursework taken through Northern Arizona University, of which at least 18 must be upper-division courses (300-level or above). This requirement is not met by credit-by-exam, retro-credits, transfer coursework, etc.
- A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on all work attempted at Northern Arizona University.
The full policy can be viewed here.
In addition to University Requirements:
- Complete individual plan requirements.
- Up to 9 units of major prefix courses may be used to satisfy General Studies Requirements; these same courses may also be used to satisfy major requirements.
- For this major the General Studies prefix is ET.
- Elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units.
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 120 |
| Major GPA | C |
| Highest Mathematics Required | MAT 125 |
| University Honors Program | Optional |
| Some online/blended coursework | Required |
| AZ Transfer Students complete AGEC-S | Recommended |
| Progression Plan Link | Not Available |
Purpose Statement
Engineering Technology is the practical application of engineering principles and practice to real-world problems. Engineering Technology is differentiated, in part, by the level and amount of math involved but also in the emphasis on engineering applications rather than theory and research. While there is overlap in career outcomes for students in both Engineering and Engineering Technology, careers in Engineering Technology tend to be more applied and would include construction and manufacturing process management, field engineering, engineering sales and marketing, product service and support, product testing, and product quality control.
Students in the Engineering Technology Program will learn computational tools for engineering, engineering design methods, engineering ethics and standards, quality systems, and elective content focused on general engineering and semiconductor manufacturing. The NAU experience culminates in a one-semester Capstone where students will work with our industry partners on real-world problems that will prepare them for jobs and give them industry networking opportunities.
Student Learning Outcomes
We intend to seek accreditation for this degree from ABET and thus it uses the following ABET learning outcomes:
- Problem-Solving: an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
- Design: an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
- Communication: an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
- Experimental Design and Analysis: an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
- Teamwork: an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
Major Requirements
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This major requires 71 units distributed as follows:
- Preprofessional Requirements: 41 units
- Professional Requirements: 30 units
Take the following 71 units:
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Preprofessional Requirements (41 units)
- CENE 151L (1 unit)
- Select from the following (4 units)
- ET 202, ET 202L (4 units)
- ITC 101 (3 units)
- Select from the following (4 units)
- ME 180 (3 units)
- Select from the following (4 units):
- Technical electives from science and engineering disciplines: CENE, CHM, CM, CS, CYB, EE, ET, INF, MAT, ME, MRE, PHY, and STA. (18 units)
- Selected in consultation with your advisor.
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Professional Requirements (30 units)
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No more than two Grades of 'D' are allowed in ET coursework.
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Students enrolled in this plan may not enroll in or pursue the following:
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- Engineering Technology, BPrS
General Electives
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Additional coursework is required if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any of the academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. You may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or General Studies Requirements.
We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.
Additional Information
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Some courses may have prerequisites. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.