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2016-2017 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED]

Engineering Technology, B.S.


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Introduction

UW-Stout’s Engineering Technology degree provides a broad background in industrial practices combined with an in-depth study in an engineering-related concentration. The program is designed to prepare graduates for industrial positions related to the engineering concentration area, with an appropriately broad background for later advancement into management positions. Typical entry-level positions include Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Plant Engineer, Process Engineer, Designer, Industrial Engineer, Production Scheduler and Applications Engineer. Students in the program develop knowledge and competencies in the concentration engineering area, materials and manufacturing methods, management/overview of the industrial organization, effective oral and written communication, and the application of physical science and mathematics principles to understand and solve technological and economic problems found in industry.

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree

Total for graduation 121-122 credits  
General Education 41 credits  
Professional Studies 25-26 credits  
Concentrations 55 credits  

Program Requirements


Racial and Ethnic Studies (6 credits*)


Three credits must be selected from RES-A.

Global Perspective (6 credits*)


Complete a program of university-approved work or study abroad, or 6 credits of global perspective approved courses.

General Education (41 credits)


Analytic Reasoning and Natural Sciences (14 credits)


Arts and Humanities (6 credits)


Courses must be from two or more areas including art history, creative arts, foreign language and culture, history, literature, music appreciation, performing arts and philosophy.

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)


Contemporary Issues (3 credits)


Course must be selected from the list of approved contemporary issues courses.

Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)


Course must be selected from the list of approved social responsibility and ethical reasoning courses.

Note:

*Students can select courses that count for more than one requirement within General Education (GE), Racial and Ethnic Studies (RES), and Global Perspectives (GLP). 

Concentrations (55 credits)


Students elect one of the following concentrations:

Electrical (55 credits)


Facilities (55 credits)


Mechanical Design (55 credits)


Plastics (55 credits)


Production Operations (55 credits)


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