Computer Aided Design/Drafting. (TECH122) 3 credits.
This course introduces the student to computer aided design/drafting using AutoCAD software. The course will include the study of technical drawing techniques to include blueprint interpretation, various projections, pictorials, dimensioning, developments and tolerancing. The hands on exercises and drawing problems are reflective of industry and business. Fall
Advanced Application of CADD Techniques. (TECH202) 3 credits.
The advanced study of computer aided design/drafting to include 3D coordinates and layout, subsurface meshes, regions, solid modeling, and the connection to computer numerical control (CNC). The creation of presentation graphics using bitmap files, shading, and rendering is also presented. Spring
Prerequisite: TECH 122 or consent of instructor.
Principles of Graphic Design and Print Production. (TECH212) 3 credits.
The basic concepts, processes, and techniques involved in graphic design for image generation and print production are introduced in this course. Fall
Technology and Society. (TECH300) 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. (TECH302) 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: TECH 212 or consent of instructor
Fundamentals of Photography. (TECH322) 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
Technical Design. (TECH332) 3 credits.
This advanced technical design course integrates design history, theory, concepts, planning, application, and production through a creative and inventive process concerned with the synthesis of such instrumental factors as engineering, technology, materials, aesthetics and usability into machine-producible solutions that balance all user needs and desires within technical and social constraints. Spring
Prerequisite: TECH 122 and 202 or consent of instructor.
Cooperative Education. (TECH397) 1-6 credits
A practical work experience with an approved company in business or industry, 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. (TECH422) 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: TECH 322 or consent of instructor
Advanced Graphic Design and Print Production. (TECH442) 3 credits.
This lecture/lab course provides a deeper understanding of graphic design with an emphasis on strategy, concept, design, and print production. Spring
Prerequisites: TECH 212 or consent of instructor.
Senior Capstone. (TECH450) 3 credits
The capstone course is designed to integrate and reflect on coursework covered throughout the students’ program in order to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and competency related to the program goals. The course also facilitates students’ transition from the academic to the professional world. Spring
Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of instructor.
Multimedia Production. (TECH452) 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: TECH302 or consent of instructor
Workshop. (TECH493) 1-6 credits.
A workshop course on a specific topic. Fall, Spring, Summer
Directed Studies in Technology. (TECH497) 1-8 credits.
Studies in topics relevant to the students' needs in selected topics including but not limited to Graphics, Electronics, Production, and Technology 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 Enterprise (Entr 201) 3 credits. Introductory course that explores the relationship between ideas, entrepreneurs, markets and the enterprise. Topics include: What is an enterprise?, Opportunity discovery, Market feasibility, Enterprise economics and profitability. Fall Pre-requisite: Entr 200 or Instructor Consent.
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.
Imagination, Creativity and Entrepreneurial Thinking. (Entr 366) 3 credits. Explores the creative process and helps students identify their own creative problem-solving styles. Students develop innovative solutions to a wide range of problems that arise in the process of pursuing entrepreneurial ventures. Attention is devoted to the need for creative approaches to opportunity identification and business concept formulation when developing new products, services, and processes. Fall, Spring Non-Entrepreneurship majors must have instructor approval.
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.
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