Computer Aided Design/Drafting. (IT122) 3 credits.
This course introduces the student to computer aided design/drafting with AutoCAD. It is a combination of lecture, hands on exercises and drawing problems used in industry and business. Fall

Technical Drawing. (IT202) 3 credits.
The study of technical drawing techniques to include various projections, pictorials, dimensioning, developments and tolerancing used in business and industry. Students will apply computer aided drafting (AutoCAD) in completing technical drawings. Spring
Prerequisite: IT 122

Principles of Graphic Design and Print Production. (IT212) 3 credits.
Basic concepts, processes, and techniques involved in design image generation, and image reproduction for the graphic arts. Fall

Technology and Society. (IT300) 3 credits.
A lecture-recitation course emphasizing the various impacts of technology on the individual, society, environment and basic institutions. Technological matrix of various cultures. Fall, Spring

Web Page Design. (IT302) 3 credits.
Introduction to electronic publishing on the Internet through design, layout and production of web pages. Emphasis on production of graphics, interface design, and navigability. Fall
Prerequisite: IT 212 or consent of instructor

Fundamentals of Photography. (IT322) 3 credits.
Introduction to the concepts, processes, technologies, and application of film and digital photography. The course consists of lecture, discussion and laboratory activities. Fall, Summer

3D Design. (IT332) 3 credits.
Through a combination of lecture, hands-on exercises, and drawing assignments, this course introduces the student to the 3D features of AutoCAD. Topics covered include: 3D coordinates and layout, subsurface meshes, regions, and solid modeling. The creation of presentation graphics using bitmap files, shading, and rendering is also discussed. Spring
Prerequisite: IT 122 or consent of instructor.

Cooperative Education. (IT397) 1-6 credits
A practical work experience with an approved industrial enterprise, arranged by the student, faculty and employer. Repeatable to 6 credits. S/U grading. Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisites: Junior standing; 2.5 overall GPA, and faculty approval

Digital Photography & Imaging. (IT422) 3 credits.
This advanced course in photography focuses on the concepts, processes, technologies and applications of digital photography and imaging. It includes the utilization of cameras, digitizing technologies, and computer software designed specifically for creating, processing and editing images. Topics include this technology's history, ethics, legal and regulatory issues, creative and scientific processes, and applications. Spring
Prerequisites: IT 322 or consent of instructor

Desktop Publishing. (IT442) 3 credits.
An advanced graphic design course that provides a broad understanding of computer-assisted publishing. Emphases are on design and print production, materials, processes, analyses, and technologies of desktop publishing. Spring
Prerequisites: IT 212 or consent of instructor.

Senior Capstone. (IT450) 3 credits
The capstone course is designed to integrate coursework covered throughout the students’ program in order to demonstrate knowledge and understanding related to the theories, process, methods and techniques in their area of emphasis.  Students will work individually and collaboratively to demonstrate their overall competency in program objectives and their potential as professionals. Spring
Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of instructor.

Multimedia Production. (IT452) 3 credits.
This advanced graphics course is designed to explore multimedia production technologies, concepts, processes, methods, and techniques. The course provides hands-on experience applying multimedia technology to integrate graphics, text, sound and video into meaningful productions. Spring
Prereqquisites: IT 302 or consent of instructor

Workshop. (IT493) 1-6 credits.
A workshop course on a specific topic. Fall, Spring, Summer

Directed Studies in Industrial Technology. (IT497) 8 credits.
Studies in topics pertinent to the students' needs in graphics. Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite: Junior standing and instructor consent.

Entrepreneurial Studies

Concept Generation and Technology Entrepreneurship. (Entr 200) 1-3 credits, non-repeatable.
Technical Entrepreneurship is an introductory course for non-business majors to explore important foundational concepts of entrepreneurship, including technical feasibility, marketability, intellectual property (IP) protection, technology transfer, and venture initiation. This course is team-taught by one business school faculty member and one faculty member from a technology-oriented discipline. Fall, Spring

The Entrepreneur and the Economy. (Entr 201) 3 credits.
This course is designed for students not enrolled in the College of Business and Public Administration who have an interest in business and entrepreneurship. This course introduces students to the basic characteristics of the world of business, including the political, social and economic system in which a business functions, the characteristics of a business, the creation of a business and issues dealing entrepreneurship. Fall
Prerequisite: Non-BPA students only.

Accounting and Financial Concepts for Entrepreneurship. (Entr 301) 3 credits.
The objective of this course is to develop an entrepreneurial understanding of the development and use of financial information. Topics include cash flows, the accounting cycle, financial statements, capital and master budgets, cost-volume-profit analysis, financial instruments, and risk and return issues, among others. Spring
Prerequisite: Entr 201 or permission.

Marketing and Management Concepts for Entrepreneurship. (Entr 302) 3 credits.
This course is an introduction to the nature, significance and role of marketing and management in today’s society. The main objective is to explore business functions from both management and marketing perspectives.  By combining the two disciplines, this course provides the prerequisite understanding needed by non-business undergraduate students pursuing further education in business. It will point out the skills that managers must apply to meet crucial goals. Fall
Prerequisite: Entr 201 or permission.

Venture Initiation. (Entr 385) 3 credits.
This course is concerned with the issues surrounding the creation of a new economical entity.  The focus of the course is the development of a venture plan. Fall, Spring
Prerequisites:  Entr 201, 301, and 302 or Fin 310, Mgmt 300 and Mrkt 305.

Venture Growth. (Entr 387) 3 credits.
This course includes an overview of the issues faced by entrepreneurs in new ventures that have passed through an initial start-up phase and are now facing a growth or emerging phase and existing organizations attempting to become more entrepreneurial/intrapreneurial.  This course focuses on applying general management and entrepreneurship principles to problems encountered by emerging ventures. Information gained from previous course-work, readings, class discussion, guest speakers, and research on entrepreneurs will be used to aid case study solutions. The course will combine individual activities and group work. Spring
Prerequisite:  Entr 385.