Graduate Catalog 2010-12
Engineering Technology
Faculty
A. Gates, P.E. (Chair, Engineering,
Copernicus 2350900, 860-832-1823); N. Al-Masoud; C. Anderson, P.E.;
S. Basim, P.E.; P. F. Baumann; M Gadalla; E.J. Maydock; V.
Naoumov; O.A. Powell, P.E.; Z. Prusak; and T. Vasko, P.E.
(Dept. phone: 860-832-1815;
Fax: 832-1811; website: www.set.ccsu.edu)
Overview
The Master of Science in Engineering
Technology graduate program offers two specializations -
Civil/Construction and Mechanical/Manufacturing. The Master of
Science in Engineering Technology degree is a planned program of
study requiring 30 credits of graduate courses, including the written
and oral capstone requirement. The Master's degree program consists
of two areas of study - the Foundation Studies (12 credits) and the
Engineering Technology Specialization (15 credits). The candidate
selects one Specialization, either in Civil/Construction Engineering
Technology or Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering Technology. The
Capstone requirement (three credits) has two options of study: Plan
A-Research Thesis with written dissertation and oral defense; or
Plan C-Research Project with a design project, written report, and
oral defense. The graduate candidate must be accepted into the
graduate program and have his/her planned program approved by the
graduate advisor. According to graduate policy on courses, no more
than nine credits of 400-level courses, as approved by the graduate
advisor, can be applied towards the MSET degree.
Program
Master of Science in Engineering
Technology
Program Rationale:
The Master of Science in Engineering
Technology is designed for the working professional who has a BS in
Engineering Technology or Engineering and desires further development
and/or knowledge of recent advances in established or emerging
technologies in the Civil/Construction or Manufacturing/Mechanical
specializations.
The Master of Science in Engineering
Technology with a specialization in Civil/Construction Engineering
Technology is designed for the working professional to continue his
or her education at night at CCSU. The program will extend the
knowledge of students into areas of established and emerging
technologies in Architecture/Engineering/
Construction (AEC) industries,
including the study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global
Positioning Systems (GPS), site development, urban hydrology,
construction engineering administration, and infrastructure
rehabilitation and management.
The Master of Science in Engineering
Technology with a specialization in Manufacturing/Mechanical
Engineering Technology provides students with academic experience in
applied engineering methods in the areas of mechanical and
manufacturing. Specialization areas focus on advanced materials,
manufacturing and assembly, project administration, and technical
management. Technical electives include mechanical design and
analysis, manufacturing methods, materials, quality control, and
applied engineering management. The program is designed to provide
applied engineering methods to aid graduates and engineers in
remaining current with technology, improve productivity, and assist
with advancement into leadership positions in industry.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Master of Science in Engineering
Technology students will be expected to:
identify, formulate, and solve
technical problems;
design and conduct experiments and
to analyze and interpret data;
execute a project to meet desired
needs; and
communicate effectively in oral,
written, visual, and graphic modes.
Course and Capstone Requirements
(30 credits):
Foundation Studies (12 credits)
Six credits are encumbered and six credits are electives
selected from University courses approved for graduate study by the
Engineering Department and the department offering the course.
ET
592 Research and Development of Experiments 3
STAT 453 Applied
Statistical Inference 3
Elective, to be
approved by the graduate advisor 3
Technical elective
(ET, ETC, ETM, CM, or EMEC 400-
or 500-level, approved by
graduate advisor) 3
Engineering Technology
Specialization:
Student selects one
Specialization and completes 15 credits of graduate courses in a
planned program approved by advisor.
Specialization-Civil/Construction Engineering Technology (15
credits)
ETC 571 Design and
Construction of Concrete Structures 3
ETC 577
Engineering Technology Project Administration 3
ET or ETC
(500-level elective approved by advisor) 3
ET, ETC, or CM
(500-level elective approved by advisor) 3
ET or ETC (400- or
500-level elective approved by advisor) 3
Specialization-Manufacturing/Mechanical
Engineering Technology (15 credits)
ETM 517 Automated
Assembly and Manufacturing Cell Design 3
ETM 523
Contemporary Engineering Materials 3
ET elective (one
500- or 400-level course) 3
ET electives (two
500-level courses) 6
Capstone Requirement: (3 credits)
The master
candidate must select either Plan A, Thesis, or Plan C, Research in
Engineering Technology, and each requires a written and oral defense
of the research.
Plan A: ET 599
Thesis, 3 credits. The preparation of analytical research and thesis
under the supervision of a graduate advisor requires a written and
oral defense.
or
Plan C: ET 598
Research in Engineering Technology, 3 credits. An applied engineering
project conducted under the supervision of graduate advisor. Requires
written report and oral defense. Extensive projects may be approved
for up to 6 credits (in such case one, not two, ET 500-level
electives will be required).
