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B.S. in Industrial Technology
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Industrial Technology is a field of study designed to prepare technical/management-oriented professionals for employment in business, industry, and government. The curriculum is organized into three integrated technological systems areas: Electronics and Control, Graphic Communication, and Manufacturing.
 
Required 125 credits (At least a 2.50 GPA in courses that apply toward the degree and major) including General Education Requirements and the following:
   
A. Technical Foundation Requirements (17 Credit Hours Required)
Course Brief Description Hours
TECH 110 Fundamentals of Technology 2
TECH 122 Computer Aided Design/Drafting 3
TECH 201 Electromechanical Fundamentals 3
TECH 202 Advanced Application of CADD Techniques 3
TECH 203 Production Processes: Manufacturing 3
TECH 212 Principles of Graphic Design and Print Production 3
     
B. Management Foundation Requirements (21 Credit Hours Required)
Course Brief Description Hours
TECH 300 Technology and Society 3
TECH 330 Quality Assurance 3
TECH 340 Cost Estimating 3
TECH 420 Facilities Design 3
TECH 433 Manufacturing Strategies 3
TECH 450 Senior Capstone 3
OSEH 440 Industrial Safety 3
     
Selected Electives for Industrial Technology Majors (18 credit hours):
Emphasis may be chosen from the following Technology Systems areas; however, a minimum of one course having each of the third digit 1, 2, and 3 must be included.
     
Electronics and Control Technology Systems
Course Brief Description Hours
TECH 211 Electric Circuits and Devices 3
TECH 311 PC Hardware and Emerging Technologies 3
TECH 341 Digital Integrated Circuits 3
TECH 451 Computer Application Control Systems 3
     
Graphic Communication Technology Systems
Course Brief Description Hours
TECH 302 Web Page Design 3
TECH 322 Fundamentals of Photography 3
TECH 332 Technical Design 3
TECH 422 Digital Photography and Imaging 3
TECH 442 Advanced Graphic Design and Print Production 3
TECH 452 Multimedia Production 3
     
Manufacturing Technology Systems
Course Brief Description Hours
TECH 204 Industrial Materials and Testing 4
TECH 213 Production Processes: Construction 3
TECH 223 Applied Synthetics 3
TECH 373 Manufacturing Automation Systems 3
TECH 403 Product Research & Development 3
     
Industrial Technology General Electives
Course Brief Description Hours
TECH 397 Cooperative Education in Industrial Technology 3
TECH 493 Workshop 1-6
TECH 497 Directed Studies in Industrial Technology 1-4
Required Support Courses: Select from the following or higher level (36 hours minimum)
Course Brief Description Hours
ISys 117 Personal Productivity with Information Technology 1
Math 103 College Algebra 3
Math 105 Trigonometry 2
Math 146 Applied Calc 3
  or    
Math 165 Calc I 4
Chem 121/121L General Chemistry I 4
Phys 161/161L Introduction to College Physics 4
Phys 162/162L Introduction to College Physics 4
Econ 210 Intro to Bus & Econ Statistics 3
Mgmt 300 Principles of Management 3
Mgmt 301 Operations Management 3
Mgmt 302 Human Resources Management 3
  And Either    
Mrkt 305 Marketing Foundations 3
  or    
Phil 370 Ethics in Engineering and Science 3
     
Seniors are encouraged to apply for the Certified Industrial Technologist (CIT), offered by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT). Those in Manufacturing and Electronic Technology Systems are requested to take the Certified Manufacturing Technology (CMfgT) examination, conducted by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) or the Certified Quality Technician examination, conducted by American Society of Quality Control (ASQC).
 
 
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