THE HISTORY AND EVOLUTION OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: ANCIENT ERA TO

MODERN DAY TECHNOLOGY

When one thinks of engineering, they most likely think of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or
another division of engineering. Did you know that engineers have been around since the Ancient
Era (c 2600 B.C)? Although they may have not been categorized specifically as engineers, many
structures and inventions were strategically planned out and created. 

Throughout the years, engineers have been constantly evolving along with the technology that they
use in their work. Check out how engineering has changed from the Ancient Era to modern Day in
the History of Engineering infographic below: 
Established in 1966, the Engineering Technology was started with just one faculty
members and thirty students with an interest in engineering technology.  The program
placed a strong emphasis on understanding theory while accentuating practical problem
solving and providing a top-quality education
Today the Engineering Technology Department has twenty two full-time faculty, with
Ph.D.’s, PE licenses and a considerable number of years of industrial engineering
experience.  The Department also includes nine College Laboratory Technicians and
two office secretaries.  The faculty members of the Engineering Technology Department
are highly qualified.  Most faculty members have been developing textbooks and
laboratory manuals which are used by the department and other colleges around the
country.  This strength ensures that students are receiving the most up-to-date material
and that the faculty is recognized by its peers for producing quality material.  The faculty
has secured National Science Foundation (NSF), New York State Perkins, corporate,
and local government grants, which has enabled the department to remain at the
forefront of engineering technology education.
The department has had only three department heads in its history.  This continuum of
leadership has enabled the department to be agile enough to respond quickly to rapidly
changing technologies.
For additional information about the Engineering Technology Department at
Queensborough Community College, please contact the department [718-631-6207].

Mission and Department Goals

Mission
The mission of the Engineering Technology department at Queensborough Community
College is to develop technically competent and professional graduates for successful
careers within the profession. A successful career within the Engineering Technology
field also recognizes the importance of lifelong learning and therefore the programs aim
to prepare its graduates for the possibility of pursuing further educational opportunities
in engineering technology or related fields. The task of the Department of Engineering
Technology is to educate students to meet increasingly complex technical and socio-
economic challenges. The students at Queensborough Community College are
representative of a diverse population and will be among tomorrow's leaders. The
Engineering Technology department also supports faculty in their professional
development as teachers and scholars, and works collaboratively with the campus
community in support of the college's mission and goals. To achieve success in fulfilling
these objectives the program must be dedicated to continuous improvement of the
equipment, software, and educational delivery systems:

Department goals
To develop and deliver courses and academic programs that support student success
and maintain the highest level of academic rigor plus continuous improvement of lab
equipment, software, and educational delivery system.
To encourage and support faculty as teachers, scholars, and members of an academic
community who provide college service to advance the goals of the institution
To collaborate with Academic Affairs, other academic departments, and the campus
community in support of academic initiatives for student success and the college's
mission and goals
To develop and implement processes and practices that assess for student learning and
in support of the college's mission and goals.

Program Educational Objectives

Computer Engineering Technology Program Educational
Objectives
 Career Preparation and Advancement - Graduates will demonstrate mastery of
the knowledge and skills needed for entry into or advancement in the field of
Computer Engineering Technology.
 Engineering Competence - Graduates will be competent technicians with
problem solving and design skills, and have the ability to apply mathematics,
science and modern engineering software to solve electrical and computer
engineering technology problems.
 Professional Skills - Graduates will have strong communication skills, and the
ability to work successfully in teams.
 College Transfer - Graduates will meet the requirements for transfer into the
junior year of a baccalaureate program in engineering technology.
 Well-rounded Education - Graduates will demonstrate respect for diversity and
knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, ethical, and global issues, and
they will engage in life-long learning.

Electronic Engineering Technology Program Educational

Objectives
  Career Preparation and Advancement - Graduates will demonstrate mastery of
the knowledge and skills needed for entry into or advancement in the field of
Electronic Engineering Technology.
 Engineering Competence - Graduates will be competent technicians with
problem solving and design skills, and have the ability to apply mathematics,
science and modern engineering software to solve electrical and computer
engineering technology problems.
 Professional Skills - Graduates will have strong communication skills, and the
ability to work successfully in teams.
 College Transfer - Graduates will meet the requirements for transfer into the
junior year of a baccalaureate program in engineering technology.
 Well-rounded Education - Graduates will demonstrate respect for diversity and
knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, ethical, and global issues, and
they will engage in life-long learning.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Educational

Objectives
 Career Preparation and Advancement - Graduates will demonstrate mastery of
the knowledge and skills needed for entry into or advancement in the field of
Mechanical Engineering Technology.
 Engineering Competence - Graduates will be competent technicians with
problem solving and design skills, and have the ability to apply mathematics,
science and modern engineering software to solve mechanical engineering
technology problems.
 Professional Skills - Graduates will have strong communication skills, and the
ability to work successfully in teams in industry.
 College Transfer - Graduates will meet the requirements for transfer into the
junior year of a baccalaureate program in engineering technology.
 Well-rounded Education - Graduates will demonstrate respect for diversity and
knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, ethical, and global issues, and
they will engage in life-long learning.