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ETD 103 BASIC TECHNICAL DRAWING 2-2-3
A course in the fundamentals of drafting. Use of instruments and materials, lettering and techniques of penciling. Primary emphasis is on shape and size description of three-dimensional objects. Preparation of drawings for various reproduction processes. Application of drawing geometry and study of sections and conventional practices.

ETD 113 GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING 3-0-3
Continuation of ETD 103. Advanced applications of dimensioning principles. Applications of tolerances and precision dimensioning. Introduction of geometrical dimensioning and tolerance. True position dimensioning applications. Comparison of decimal and metric system of dimensioning as applied to engineering drawings. Prerequisite: ETD 103

ETD 123 MANUFACTURING MATERIALS AND PROCESSES 3-0-3
Physical properties of ferrous and nonferrous materials, such as wood products, plastics and rubber. Heat treating and testing of metals. Industrial practice in the working of metals and plastics. Fundamentals of metallurgy, machining, casting, welding and forming.

ETD 143 DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY 3-0-3
Instruction in the applications of the principles of multiview drawing and the solutions of space problems. Methods for solution of point, line and plane problems, primary and successive auxiliary views, piercing points, intersection of planes and the angle between planes, parallelism and perpendicularity, revolution, intersection and development problems. Prerequisite: ETD 103

ETD 153 ENGINEERING DOCUMENTATION SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES 2-2-3
Working sketches and preparation of finished detail and assembly drawings from design sketches and layouts. Familiarization with various drafting room standards. Introduction to part number systems, bill of materials, and the various forms used in industrial drafting rooms. Prerequisites: ETD 113, ETD 123, ETD 173

ETD 163 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 3-0-3
Presentation of a safety philosophy and principles of safety. A study of occupational safety and industrial hazard control with a focus on the basic principles of accident prevention. An analysis of safety performance, cost and identification of accident potential. Emphasis is placed on concepts and techniques proven useful in reducing accidents and injuries. Prerequisite: ETD 123

ETD 173 COMPUTER AIDED 3-D MODELING 1-4-3
A survey of CAD/CAM systems, techniques, and applications. Hardware and software characteristics, capabilities and cost. Prerequisite: ETD 103

ETD 203 BASIC MECHANISMS 3-0-3
Introduction to simple mechanisms and their kinematics. Study of linkages, cams, gearing and belts. Prerequisites: PH 114, MA 123

ETD 223 COMPUTER AIDED PRODUCT DESIGN 2-2-3
Introduction to product analysis, development and design. Conceptual design, design for manufacture, reverse engineering, concurrent engineering, designing for special needs, prototyping and product safety. Integration of previous work into complete product design project. Prerequisites: ETD 153, ETD 173

ETD 233 METHODS, TIME, AND MOTION STUDY 3-0-3
Fundamentals and principles of motion economy, micro-motion, simultaneous operations. Job description and job analysis are presented. Also presented are time study allowances and work sampling. Included are standard data and process reports. Prerequisites: ETD 123, ETD 163

ETD 243 STATICS AND STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 3-0-3
Principles of statics, analysis of structures, graphic methods, and friction as applied to the inclined plane and wedge. Simple direct and combined stresses, determination of structural sizes as function of unit stress, and physical properties of the materials. Prerequisites: MA 123, PH 114

ETD 253 MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 3-0-3
Emphasis on methods and principles of measuring basic physical qualities for inspection and quality control. Laboratory work in measuring physical variables such as size, flatness, circularity, and total run-out. An introduction and project work in related areas such as reverse engineering, functional gage design, and statistical process control. Prerequisites: ETD 113, ETD 123, ETD 173

ETD 263 ELEMENTS OF MACHINES 3-0-3
Design principles and calculations of machine elements. Consideration of economy, loads, stresses, deformations and environment. Prerequisite: ETD 243

ETD 273 ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS 3-0-3
Electrical circuit principles. Basic circuit laws, motors, generators, controls, distribution systems, and electrical codes are presented. Theory of electricity and magnetism, electrical phenomena and measurements. Circuits, power, AC phenomena, capacitance and conduction are studied. Prerequisites: MA 113, PH 114

ETD 303 JIG AND FIXTURE DESIGN 2-2-3
A study of the basic principles of jig and fixture design. Manufacturing processes and properties of materials. Manufacturer’s standard parts and their use. Planning sketches, design layout and detailing of machine tools. Prerequisite: ETD 153

ETD 353 ADVANCED CAD 1-4-3
The use of the CAD system as an engineering tool for the presentation of engineering problem solving. The set-up and maintenance of CAD systems. A study of the advanced techniques that are available on typical CAD systems and their applications in industrial systems. Prerequisite: ETD 173

ETD 413 PRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS AND TECHNIQUES 3-0-3
The study of production systems including production specifications, engineering standards, materials flow, ergonomics, industrial safety, plant layout, and automation. Particular attention is given to techniques used in local manufacturing plants. The course will be presented in a series of lectures and field trips concerning specific elements of the production process. Prerequisites: ETD 123, ETD 353, MA 173

ETD 423 ADVANCED DESIGN TECHNIQUES 3-0-3
Study of advanced design methods as used in engineering design. A study of the design process as practiced in the industrial setting. The procedures used from the start of a design until its final production including presentations and design reports. Prerequisites: ETD 223, ETD 263

ETD 433 COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL PRINCIPLES 2-2-3
History of numerical control and comparison with conventional machining systems. Standard coding system and control terminology. Prerequisites: ETD 123, ETD 173

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