Dwight Look College of Engineering
Curricula in Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution
The Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution offers two baccalaureate curricula, engineering technology and industrial distribution. These curricula are distinct from engineering and each other, but they share the features of building on a sound foundation of mathematics and basic sciences, including a strong core of technical courses, emphasizing written and oral communications and containing a significant education in the social sciences and the humanities. The curricula emphasize the latest state-of-the-art technologies, creativity and entrepreneurship. Established procedures for the development, production, installation, service and sales of technological products and systems are treated. Because these programs are highly applied and equipment/hardware oriented, most of the department’s courses have hands-on laboratories to provide in-depth experience with equipment.
The mission of the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution is to: 1) maintain nationally recognized programs in engineering technology and industrial distribution; 2) focus on educating highly-qualified students with hands-on skills, providing them with experiences in advanced integration of both conventional and emerging technologies, a unique understanding of management and business practices, and an entrepreneurial point of view; 3) provide leadership within the COE and university in interdisciplinary applied research, to include the development and deployment of new technology; and 4) promote and develop long term partnerships with industry and government that foster enhancements and interactions in education, research, and professional development.