Statistics I. (EFR515) 3 credits. An introduction to basic statistical methods, focusing primarily on descriptive statistics and inferential statistics up to and including two-way analysis of variance.  Fall, Spring

Introduction to Graduate Studies. (TECH500) 1 credit.
An overview of graduate studies to provide students with information about various areas of research, resources, and related topics in technology.
Fall

Historical Impact of Technology. (TECH510) 2 credits.
A study of the people, activities, inventions, innovations, inputs, processes, and outputs of the systems integral to the technological development of our industrial society and the effects on and implications for contemporary society.
Fall/2

Research Design in Technology. (TECH525) 3 credits.
An introduction to research methodologies used in technology.  Theoretical and practical issues associated with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods of research will be covered, with the major focus to explore and develop research. Spring

Graduate Cooperative Education. (TECH537) 1 to 3 credits.
A relevant field experience in government, industry, or business. Students must have their internships approved by the department. Fall/Spring

Supervision and Industrial Training. (TECH540) 3 credits.
Study and investigation of principles and techniques involved in supervision and technical training for industry and education. The application of supervisory techniques with emphasis on the analysis of industrial operations and the design, implementation, and evaluation of training programs through total quality management. Fall/2

Seminar in Technology. (TECH545) 1 credit.
A series of presentations on research pertaining to technology. Students will prepare, present, and discuss a professional research paper. Spring
Prerequisite: TECH 525 and consent of adviser.

Technology Management. (TECH550) 3 credits.
Expectations of managerial responsibilities of the typical technology career. Strategic and systems approaches to product and process technologies. The role of changing technology in manufacturing function. Fall/2

Lean: Ideas and Practice. (TECH555) 3 credits.
Introduces and discusses the concept of lean, including its past and present practice in industry and associated theories.  Projects are designed to include various aspects of lean concepts.  Fall/2

Quality Planning and Analysis. (TECH560) 3 credits.
Advances in quality planning and design, measurement, quality assurance, process control, supplier quality, and improvement concepts in business and industry. Administrative, functional and logistics aspects of statistical quality control with computer applications. Spring/2

Technical Problem Solving. (TECH575) 3 credits.
Research and experimentation relating to contemporary problems, issues, and application of electronics, production, or graphics techniques. Spring/2

Special Topics. (TECH590) 1 to 4 credits.
Investigation of special topics dictated by individual student and faculty interests related to industrial technology and/or education. This course may be repeated to a total of 4 credits. Fall, Spring, Summer

Readings in Technology. (TECH591) 1 credit.
Examination of the professional literature in technology as part of an area of specialization or interest.  Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite: consent of adviser.