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Department of Engineering Technology
E. Bouktache, Department Head. Faculty: J. P. Agrawal; A. Ahmed; C. Engle; O. Farook; M. Fathizadeh; J. Higley; A. Hossain; L. Mapa; G. Neff; W. C. Robinson;
S. Scachitti; C. Sekhar; S. Tickoo; M. Zahraee
Emeritus Faculty: M. Kays; G. Kvitek; D. Rose; N. Sorak
Academic Advisor: E. Perosky
Staff: C. Kerrick, Department Secretary
The Department of Engineering Technology (ET) at Purdue University Calumet offers four separate Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in: 1) Electrical Engineering Technology*,
2) Industrial Engineering Technology*, 3) Mechanical Engineering Technology*, and 4) Mechatronics Engineering Technology.
*Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
The mission of the department is to provide career educational opportunities to students who have hands-on aptitude and are oriented towards applications. The
programs offered by this department are designed to teach students the practical aspects of their disciplines along with the underlying concepts and theories, and inculcate
students with an aptitude of applying their knowledge with scientific and objective reasoning.
The department’s goal is to produce graduates who are equipped with marketable skills and potential for growth to meet the technical manpower needs of society. The
curriculum provides a strong background in technical subjects integrating theory with extensive hands-on laboratory training, mathematics, science, and rounding off with
courses in humanities and general education.
The Engineering Technology programs deal with the application of knowledge of mathematics, natural and engineering sciences, and current engineering practices. The
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree programs within the Engineering Technology Department involve solutions of design problems, implementation, operation, and testing
of engineering and manufacturing systems. Engineering Technology emphasizes an integrated approach to teaching by including both theory and practice in most of the
courses which have laboratories integrated into these courses.
Our cutting edge laboratory facilities allowour students to acquire these hands-on experiences in modern laboratories which are constantly equipped and updated with
instruments and software either through technology fee moneys or donations from industries.
The Department of Engineering Technology owes its strength to its faculty. All faculty are published scholars and experienced engineers who bring this experience to the
classroom. The ET faculty publish books, attend conferences on regular basis, are involved in grant writing, research, and are in constant engagement with local industries
for donations and rewarding partnerships. Graduate students from the School of Technology Graduate Program are often employed as Research Assistants or Teaching Assistants
to assist faculty in their research or teaching assignments.
The ET department measures its success by the demand of its graduates. These graduates are highly sought in industry, with excellent placement rates and competitive
starting salaries. The need for technical graduates with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in either Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology,
Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics Engineering Technology is growing at an accelerated pace, making the Engineering Technology Department a great
place to start a successful career.
Senior Design Project and Experiential Learning: As a two-semester capstone course, the senior design project is required from all seniors in all four Bachelor of Science
(B.S.) degrees, and fulfills the Purdue University Calumet Experiential Learning component required for graduation. The senior design project provides the opportunity for
students to work in teams in a multi-disciplinary environment in order to pursue an idea from conception to design and then to execution into a demonstrable project. The
project culminates with a showcase that is open to the general public. This capstone course helps students to bridge the gapbetween theory and practice, and ensures that
students transition seamlessly and with confidence into the real industrial world.
For further information, please call the Engineering Technology Department office at (219) 989-2471. The department homepage can be accessed at:
http://webs.purduecal.edu/et/
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Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology*
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering Technology*
Bachelor of Science, Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology*
*Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
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