Engineering Technology
| Degree: | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) |
| Major: | Engineering Technology |
| Department: | Mechanical Engineering Building 4, Room 323 850-474-2098 http://uwf.edu/ME |
| College: | Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering |
| CIP Code: | 15.0000 |
| Semester Hours Required For Degree: 120 | |
The B.S. in Engineering Technology prepares graduates for a variety of engineering associated positions with industry.
Program Requirements
In addition to the university’s general requirements, students seeking the B.S. in Engineering Technology must meet the requirements listed below.
Students should consult with their academic advisor for courses which may satisfy both the General Education requirements and common prerequisites. A minimum grade of “C-” is required in major courses.
General Education
ADDENDUM - 06/12/2025
In addition to the General Education requirements, students must satisfy all additional State of Florida requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, Civic Literacy, and Foreign Language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the State University Requirements and Degree Requirements sections of this catalog.
General Education Curriculum:
Civic Literacy Requirement
The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a State University System (SUS) and/or Florida College System (FCS) institution in 2018-2019 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy by passing an assessment or taking AMH 2020 United States Since 1877 or POS 2041 American Politics.
The 2021 Legislature further amended Florida Statutes, requiring students to complete both a civic literacy course and an exam. In 2024, the Board of Governors made an additional revision, recognizing two new courses meeting the Civic Literacy requirement, AMH 2010 United States to 1877 and AMS 2010 Civil Discourse and the American Political Order. As a result, there are four cohorts of students currently matriculating at Florida public institutions that are subject to varying requirements.
As demonstrated in the table below, the exact civic literacy requirements are based on the academic term in which a student first enrolled in a Florida public institution.
| Students Included in Cohort | Civic Literacy Competency Requirement |
| Cohort 1: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS before fall 2018 | None |
| Cohort 2: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in Academic Year 2018 through Academic Year 2020 | Complete a course or Assessment. |
| Cohort 3: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in Academic Year 2021 through Academic Year 2023 | Course and Assessment. |
| Cohort 4: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in fall 2024 and thereafter | Course and Assessment. |
Additionally, for Cohorts 3 and 4, approved accelerated mechanisms may meet the course and/or assessment requirement, and students who pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) in high school are exempt from the postsecondary exam requirement.
There are multiple ways to satisfy this requirement. Students should work with their academic advisor to determine which option is best for their degree requirements/degree plan.
Additional information can be found on our Civic Literacy website, SUS regulation BOG 8.006, and Florida Statute s.1007.25(4,a-b).
Mathematics Pathway
Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the catalog page for Mathematics Pathways. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.
| Algebra through Calculus | ||
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| or MAC 1105C | College Algebra with Lab | |
| or MAC 1140 | Precalculus Algebra | |
| or MAC 1114 | Trigonometry | |
| or MAC 1147 | Precalculus with Trigonometry | |
| or MAC 2311 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | |
| MAC 1140 | Precalculus Algebra | 3 |
| or MAC 1114 | Trigonometry | |
| or MAC 1147 | Precalculus with Trigonometry | |
| or MAC 2311 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | |
| or MAC 2312 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | |
| Students will be placed on a starting point based on their mathematics placement. | ||
Common Prerequisites
State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| CHM 2045 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| MAC 2311 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
Major Courses
| EML 3022 | Computer Aided Design and Modeling + | 3 |
| EIN 4354 | Engineering Economy + | 3 |
| EGS 4032 | Professional Ethics + | 3 |
| EEL 4834 | Programming for Engineers +1 | 3 |
| EGN 4950 | Capstone Design I + | 1 |
| EGN 4952L | Capstone Design II + | 2 |
| EGN 3365 | Engineering Materials + | 3 |
| ENC 3455 | Writing for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Majors + | 3 |
| PHY 2053 & 2053L | Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab * | 4 |
| PHY 2054 & 2054L | Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab * | 4 |
| Upper Level Courses from EEL, EML, EGN, EGM, EGS | 6 | |
| Any Upper-Level Courses from Hall Marcus College of Science Engineering or Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business | 21 | |
| Total Hours | 56 | |
- *
PHY 2048/L and PHY 2049/L can be used in place of PHY 2053/L and PHY 2054/L.
- 1
COP 3014 may also be used to fulfill this requirement.
- +
Counted toward the major GPA.
Upper Division Electives
| Students must complete sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF’s requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or complete all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater. | 4 | |