Engineering technology
Description
Engineering technology is a more practical, hands-on course of study compared to other
engineering majors. Found at both the Associates and Bachelor’s level, it is designed to
give the student practical training in the installation, maintenance, and operation of engineering systems, their components, and instruments. Engineering technologists should
have an understanding of both the design and the operation of systems. They are skilled
problem- -solvers who keep operations going. Students concentrate in one particular area
of engineering technology: telecommunications, computers, electronics, construction,
drafting, and surveying, to name a few. Given the vital role engineering technologists
play, job prospects are good.
Plan of study
Students take the full array of courses required for all engineering majors and then further
specialize in their specific engineering technology. Given the hands-on nature of this major, co-op or internship placements will be a key part of the course of study.
Expect to take
Physics and advanced physics, applied mathematics, chemistry, physical chemistry, statistics, engineering systems, dynamics, engineering technologies, specialized technology courses.
Suggested high school subjects
Advanced mathematics, advanced science, industrial arts, statistics (if offered).
General interest areas
Engineering, technological systems, applied mathematics, physics.
Some career possibilities
Automobile industry
Digital systems
Broadcasting/education
Managers
Chemical processing
Power generation
Construction
Systems engineers
Consultants
Telecommunications
Design engineers
Some related majors
Applied mathematics
Management information systems
Computer programming
Physics
Computer science
Robotics
Engineering
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