B.S. DEGREE - INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - VEHICLE DESIGN PROGRAM OPTION
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CORE COURSES - 73 Core Credits (required for all I.T. Majors)
ETEC 110, ENGINEERING DESIGN GRAPHICS I (3)
Introduction to the engineering design process. Course topics include the design process, ideation sketching, communication drawing, documentation drawing, three-dimensional computer-aided design and rapid prototyping.
ETEC 111, ENGINEERING GRAPHICS II (3)
Prerequisite: ETec 110 or equivalent. Second course in engineering design graphics. Includes the design process, parametric modeling and design, tolerance specification, documentation drawing, and assembly modeling,
ETEC 220, INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING MATERIALS (4)
Prerequisite: Math 115, Chem 115 or 121. Co-requisite: PHYS 114 or 121. The relationship between the properties, structure and processes of engineering materials is discussed. Emphasis on the fundamentals of selecting materials based on engineering design criteria.
ETEC 323, ADVANCED CAD APPLICATIONS (4)
Prerequisite: ETec 111. Advanced topics in computer-aided design. Basic concepts and skills in machine metal processes.
323a - PRO-ENGINEER
323c - CATIA
ETEC 224, APPLIED ENGINEERING STATICS (3)
Prerequisite: Math 125 (or concurrent), and Physics 121/131 or departmental permission. Principles and basic concepts of statics including: vector analysis, applied equilibrium of rigid body subsystems, force and moment resultants, free body diagrams, internal forces and friction. Analysis of basic structural and machine systems and components.
ETEC 225, APPLIED ENGINEERING STATICS (3)
Prerequisite: ETec 220, 224, Math 125. Internal response of structural members to forces; principal stresses and strains; combined stresses.
ETEC 327, MANUFACTURING ECONOMICS (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 115 and ETec 223 Examines many techniques to factor cost into manufacturing decisions. Topics covered include capital allocation, product cost estimating, work measurement, value engineering and budgeting.
ETEC 333, POLYMER TECHNOLOGY (5)
Prerequisite: ETec 220 (includes Physics 114 and Chem 115 as prerequisite); ETec 110 recommended. Polymer science and analysis of basic plastics materials; experience in product design, tooling, and processing of thermoplastic.
ETEC 351, ELECTRONICS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY I (4)
Prerequisite: Physics 115 or 123 and 133; Math 115 or 118. Analysis of basic electronic circuits, design of simple analog and digital circuits including power supplies, transistor amplifiers operational amplifiers, timers and logic devices. Laboratory reinforces the circuit concepts presented in the classroom and promotes competent use of basic electronic instruments. Cannot be taken for credit by EET majors
Regarding math classes: A student must take the Mathematics Placement Test before they may enroll in .
MATH 114 (5) PRECALCULUS I
MATH 115 (5) PRECALCULUS II
MATH 124 or 134 (5) CALCULUS I
MATH 135 or 135 (5) CALCULUS II
CHEM 115 (5) GENERAL CHEMISTRY
PHYS 114 (5) PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I
PHYS 115 (5) PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II
CS 140 PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS I (4) (Important: Consult with your advisor before enrolling in this Computer Science class.)
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VEHICLE DESIGN PROGRAM OPTION - 37 Credits Minimum
NOTE: ETec 280, 281, 334, 380, 382, 400, 484, and 486 are required. The other classes listed below are optional classes, and are indicated as such below.
ETEC 280, POWER MECHANICS (5)
Design principles of major power sources: including Otto cycle, Clerk cycle, Diesel, Wankel, Stirling cycle and Rankine cycle engines.
ETEC 281, POWER TRANSMISSION (5)
Principles and practices of mechanical transmission of power. Gear drive, chain drive, belt drive, overrunning clutches, universal joints, synchromesh transmissions and limited slip differentials are covered in theory and practice.
ETEC 311, PERSPECTIVE AND RENDERING I (4) (optional)
Prerequisite: ETec 110 or permission of the instructor. First half of course explores perspective systems, shadow construction, reflections and other aspects of technical drawing as they apply to industrial design. Second half applies perspective skills to realistic marker rendering of materials and products as well as rapid visualization as an informal means of expressing new ideas quickly.
ETEC 322 a, b, and c, NUMERICAL CONTROL OPERATIONS (4) (Optional)
Prerequisite: ETec 111, 220. 223, and MATH 115. Laboratory-intensive course which provides students with the opportunity to design, program and produce NC and CNC manufactured parts.
ETEC 334, REINFORCED PLASTICS/COMPOSITES (5)
Prerequisite: ETec 333. Polymer and reinforcement systems; material testing; mold design and development; laboratory involvement in reinforced plastics production processes.
ETEC 380, ADVANCED POWER MECHANICS (3)
Prerequisite: ETec 280. Efficiency determinants, power measurement, development of concepts introduced in ETec 280. Engine and chassis dynamometer testing and port air flow testing.
ETEC 381, ADVANCED POWER TRANSMISSION (3) (optional)
Prerequisite: ETec 281. Practical application of hydraulic and mechanical theory as applied to automatic transmissions.
ETEC 382, AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY (2)
Prerequisite: ETec 280. Basic principles of electrical components on systems of the automobile and other engines. Electronic fuel injection is covered in detail.
ETEC 400, (1) DIRECTED INDEPENDENT STUDY
ETEC 480, ADVANCED EMISSION CONTROL (3)
Prerequisite: ETec 280 and 380. Experimental research in emission control on operating laboratory engines. Topics center around temperature control on NOx, new methods of optimizing stoichiometric combustion, and thermal and catalytic exhaust treatment.
ETEC 481, GASEOUS FUELS (4) (optional)
Prerequisite: ETec 380. Study of the various technologies involved in gaseous fuels. Topics include: LPG, CNG and hydrogen as alternative fuels for vehicles, solving the exhaust emissions of gaseous fuels, fuel injection and gaseous fuels, conversion systems, and the infrastructure needed to support gaseous fuels as an alternative to gasoline and diesel fuels.
ETEC 484, VEHICLE DESIGN (5)
Prerequisite: ETec 280, 380 or permission of instructor. Suspension design; chassis design, spring rates, tire design parameters; automobile aerodynamics; brake system.
ETEC 486, ADVANCED VEHICLE DESIGN (5)
Prerequisite: ETec 484. Advanced body design, ergonomics, aerodynamics, climate control, aesthetic design of automobile interiors and exteriors. Practical work includes wind tunnel model construction and testing.
ETEC 489, DIRECTED RESEARCH IN POWER MECHANICS (1-3)
Prerequisite: ETec 280, 381. Advanced study in problems chosen and conducted under supervision. Repeatable three times to a maximum of 9 credits.
Send e-mail about the Vehicle Design degree programs to eric.leonhardt@wwu.edu
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