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Engineering Design Technology, A.A.S.

Requirements

The Associate in Applied Science Degree is a "job ready" degree and applies the technical and functional elements of several Drafting and Design fields. Students will take courses in the fundamentals of drafting and design, industry standard two-dimensional and three-dimensional software, Architectural Design, Civil Design and Surveying, Electrical Design, Mechanical Design, and Structural Steel Detailing and Design. Students will take other supporting classes and advanced courses in a minimum of two specialty areas of their choosing.

Total Program Credits: 65

General Education Requirements:   19 Credits
English: 3
  ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC (3)  
or ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC (5)  
or MKTG 220G Written Business Communication GI WE (3)  
Mathematics:  
  EGDT 1600 Technical Math Algebra 3
or MATH 1050 College Algebra QL (4)  
or MATH 1055 College Algebra with Preliminaries QL (5)  
  EGDT 1610 Technical Math Geometry Trig 3
or MATH 1060 Trigonometry QL (3)  
Humanities/Fine Arts/ Foreign Language: 3
  PHIL 2050 Ethics and Values IH (3)  
 or Any approved Humanities, Fine Arts, or Foreign Language Distribution Course   
Social and Behavioral Science: 3
  Any approved Social Science  
Biology or Physical Science: 3
  PHYS 1010 Elementary Physics PP  
Physical Education/Health/Safety or Environment: 1
  Any approved Physical Education, Health, Safety or Environment Course   
Discipline Core Requirements:   37 Credits
  EGDT 1010 Electrical Drafting and Design 3
  EGDT 1020 3D Architectural Modeling 3
  EGDT 1040 Fundamentals of Technical Engineering Drawing 3
  EGDT 1070 3 Dimensional Modeling--Inventor 3
or EGDT 1071 3 Dimensional Modeling--Solidworks  (3)  
  EGDT 1100 Architectural Drafting and Desig 3
  EGDT 1200 Mechanical Drafting 3
  EGDT 1300 Structural Drafting 3
  EGDT 1400 Surveying Applications and Field Techniques I 3
  EGDT 2020 Descriptive Geometry 3
  EGDT 2040 Piping Drafting 2
  EGDT 2600 Applied Structures I - Statics 3
  EGDT 2610 Applied Structures II - Strength of Materials 3
  EGDT 285R AEC Design Lecture Series 0.5
  EGDT 2860 Cooperative Correlated Instruction/SkillsUSA 0.5
  EGDT 2870 Portfolio and Career Preparation 1
Elective Requirements:    9 Credits
Choose a minimum of three courses from the following list for a minimum of 9 credits:  9
  EGDT 2010 Advanced Electrical--CAD (2)  
  EGDT 2100 Architecture Materials and Methods (3)  
  EGDT 2200 Advanced Mechanical (3)  
  EGDT 2300 Advanced Structural--CAD (3)  
  EGDT 2400 Surveying Applications and Field Techniques II (3)  
  EGDT 2500 3 Dimensional Modeling--Civil 3D (3)  
  EGDT 281R Internship (1-3)  

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 65 semester credits.
  2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above. (Departments may require a higher GPA.)
  3. Residency hours-- minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
  4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements, including a portfolio and exit interview.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
MATH 1050 or MATH 1055 or EGDT 1600 College Algebra QL or College Algebra with Preliminaries QL or Technical Math - Algebra 3
EGDT 1020 3D Architectural Modeling  3
EGDT 1040 Fundamentals of Technical Engineering Drawing 3
EGDT 1070 or EGDT 1071 3 Dimensional Modeling - Inventor or 3 Dimensional Modeling - Solidworks 3
EGDT 1400 Surveying Applications and Field Techniques I 3
EGDT 285R AEC Design Lecture Series 0.5
  Semester total: 15.5
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 or MKTG 220G Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC or Written Business Communication GI WE 3
EGDT 1010 Electrical Drafting and Design 3
EGDT 1100 Architectural Drafting and Design 3
EGDT 1200 Mechanical Drafting and Design
EGDT 1610 Technical Math - Geometry/Trig 3
EGDT 2860 Cooperative Correlated Instruction/SkillsUSA 0.5
  Semester total: 15.5
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
Social/Behavioral Science 3
PHYS 1010   3
EGDT 1300 Structural Drafting 3
EGDT 2020 Descriptive Geometry 3
EGDT 2040 Piping Drafting 2
EGDT 2600 Applied Structures I - Statics 3
EGDT 2870 Portfolio and Career Preparation 1
  Semester total: 18
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
HLTH/PE/Safety/Env 1
PHIL 2050 Ethics and Values IH 3
EGDT 2610 Applied Structures II - Strength of Materials 3
EGDT Elective 3
EGDT Elective 3
EGDT Elective 3
  Semester total: 16
  Degree Total 65

Department

Architecture and Engineering Design

The Architecture & Engineering Design department is in the Scott M. Smith College of Engineering. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Architecture & Engineering Design department, visit their website.

Architecture & Engineering Design department

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate knowledge of structural steel design and the AISC Standards
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical design and engineering reference materials (Machinery’s Handbook)
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of architectural design, building codes, and construction methods and materials
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of electrical design and the basic concepts of electricity and electronics
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of civil design and related construction methods and materials
  6. Demonstrate knowledge of surveying, surveying equipment, technology, and procedures
  7. Demonstrate knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, plane and solid geometry, statics, and strength of materials
  8. Combine cross disciplinary knowledge to solve predictable and unpredictable engineering design problems while utilizing the latest technologies available
  9. Create quality, industry level design drawings for the various design disciplines
  10. Use industry standard design software when producing design drawings
  11. Cultivate an elevated commitment to work ethic, quality, productivity, and service
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