Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2013-2014 Catalog Program: Industrial Technology - Vehicle Design Specialization, BS Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Industrial Technology - Vehicle Design Specialization, BS

Department of Engineering Technology, College of Sciences and Technology

118 credits

Introduction/What is the Study of Industrial Technology-Vehicle Design?

The Bachelor of Science degree program in industrial technology-vehicle design prepares graduates for design, product development and manufacturing in the automotive, marine, aerospace, composites, and alternative fuel industry. The program uses vehicle research, design and development projects to educate students. Through the Vehicle Research Institute, over 50 vehicles have been built since 1972. Since 1989, developing hybrid electrical and natural gas/biomethane vechicle technology has been a focus of the program. The student teams have set records around Indianapolis Motor Speedway, up Pike’s Peak and across the Australian Outback with a class win in the 1990 World Solar Challenge. A recent team was the only U.S. university-based team in the finals of the Progressive Automotive X Prize - a $10 million prize to build a 100 mile per hour gallon car. Graduates have entered a wide range of industry sectors including: automotive, racing industries, aerospace, marine, heavy duty vehicle, composites, prototype design and manufacturing, computer numerically controlled machining and biofuels. Students gain an understanding of the tools, materials and processes used in industry.

Why Consider a Vehicle Design Specialization in Industrial Technology Major? 

The Bachelor of Science Degree program in Industrial Technology prepares graduates for the above listed fields.

 Contact Information

Department Chair
Jeff Newcomer
Engineering Technology 209
360-650-3380
Jeff.Newcomer@wwu.edu

Vehicle Design Program Advisor
Eric Leohardt
Engineering Technology 146
360-650-7266
Eric.Leonhardt@wwu.edu

Engineering Technology Advising
Engineering Technology 204
360-650-3380

 Sample Careers

Jobs obtained by Western students vary widely depending on the individual student’s abilities and the portfolio of work they create while in the program. Graduates of this program hold positions with all the major automotive equipment manufacturers and custom car-building companies, as well as positions as stylists. Graduates also work in the marine, aerospace, composites and trucking industries.

 Major/Career Resources

http://www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Admission to the Industrial Technology-Vehicle Design program is a two-phase process. When students initially declare, they are designated as pre-majors.  Admission to full major status is determined by academic performance as a pre-major. See the department’s website for details, http://www.etec.wwu.edu/.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.

Requirements

Core Courses: 70 credits

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
 ETEC 112 - Introduction to Engineering, Design and Graphics
 ETEC 113 - Introduction to Computer-Aided Design
 ETEC 220 - Introduction to Engineering Materials
 ETEC 224 - Applied Engineering Statics
 ETEC 225 - Strength of Materials
 ETEC 246 - Manufacturing Processes I
 ETEC 280 - Power Mechanics
 ETEC 281 - Power Transmission
 ETEC 327 - Manufacturing Economics
 ETEC 333 - Polymer Technology
 ETEC 334 - Reinforced Plastics/Composites
 ETEC 380 - Advanced Power Mechanics
 ETEC 382 - Automotive Electronics

❑  ETEC 400 - Independent Study

 ETEC 480 - Advanced Emission Control
 ETEC 484 - Vehicle Design
 ETEC 486 - Advanced Vehicle Design

Supporting courses: 48 credits

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
 CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I

❑ One course from:

    CSCI 138 - Programming Fundamentals in Visual Basic
    CSCI 140 - Programming Fundamentals in C++
    CSCI 141 - Computer Programming I
 MATH 114 - Precalculus I AND MATH 115 - Precalculus II  

     OR 

    MATH 118 - Accelerated Precalculus

❑ One course from:

    MATH 124 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
    MATH 134 - Calculus I Honors

❑ One course from:

    MATH 125 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
    MATH 135 - Calculus II Honors
 PHYS 161 - Physics with Calculus I
 PHYS 162 - Physics with Calculus II
 PHYS 163 - Physics with Calculus III

❑ One course from:

    COMM 101 - Fundamentals of Speech
    COMM 235 - Exposition and Argumentation

Recommended electives to fulfill 60 credit upper division course requirement:

     ETEC 311 - Perspective and Rendering I
     ETEC 322 - Numerical Control Operations
     ETEC 341 - Engineering and Society
     ETEC 362 - Advanced CAD: Surface Modeling
     ETEC 381 - Advanced Power Transmission
     ETEC 426A - Advanced Computer Numerical Control - Surfacing and Contours
     ETEC 434 - Advanced Composites
     ETEC 461 - CAD Automation
     ETEC 481 - Gaseous Fuels
     ETEC 489 - Directed Research in Power Mechanics

University Graduation Requirements

General University Requirements (GURS) 
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement

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