SHSU Undergraduate Catalogue 2002 - 2004 SHSU Student
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DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY

CHAIR: THOMAS D. HIGGINS

NAVIGATION: Technology Minor | Course Descriptions

FACULTY: Moore, Muns, Taylor

The courses offered in the Department of Technology are designed to serve the following purposes: (1) to prepare the student to teach technology and education in the public schools; (2) to assist the student in selecting a career to follow in industry and to provide basic instruction and preparation in several phases of industry; and (3) to provide an opportunity for the student majoring in another department to supplement work in his/her chosen field.

No minor is required, but if an additional teaching field is desired, the student must meet the requirements of that teaching field. For the degree of Bachelor of Science and a teaching certificate with an integrated teaching field in technology, the student must complete a minimum of 48 semester hours in Industrial Technology and 18 semester hours in Professional Education. The courses listed above are required of all students who are majoring in Industrial Technology and seeking a teaching certificate.

The student should refer to the Certification section of this catalogue or obtain information in Room 213 of the Teacher Education Center.

The Department of Technology is approved to offer vocational trades and industry certification courses. These courses may be applied toward certification or a Bachelor of Science degree. Students may enroll in the State required courses as either inservice or preservice employees. Inservice students must complete the required seven courses within two years of employment.

TECHNOLOGY AS A MINOR
For non-technology students, the following minors are available and designed to enhance other majors across the University:

  1. Computer Aided Design
    IT 139, 161, 439, 467, 9 hrs from drafting
  2. Construction
    IT 163, 263, 368, 370, 468 and 6 hours from IT 372, 470, 472, 484
  3. Electronics
    IT 134, 138, 232, 235, 473, 6 hrs. Electronics
  4. General Technology
    IT 134, 139,163, 166 or 267, and 9 hrs IT courses
  5. Interior Design
    IT 139, 161, 263, 368, 372, 468, 470
  6. Industrial Management
    IT 330, 374, 472, 480, 484, and 6 hrs from IT 468, 469, 470, 474
  7. Manufacturing/Production
    IT 166, 267, 330, 369, 434, 462, 474
  8. Trades and Industry Certification
    IE 430, 431, 463, 464, 479 and 491 or IT 490I and IT 490J

INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

IE 430 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION. A study of the history and philosophy of Vocational Industrial Education. Credit 3.

IE 431 HUMAN RELATIONS FOR VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIAL TEACHERS. This course is designed to prepare the student to develop interpersonal skills and a better understanding of working relationships with people. Credit 3.

IE 463 PREPARATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS. This course is designed to prepare a student in the selection, development, organization, and effective use of instructional materials in Industrial Education classes. It involves the study of types, values, limitations and sources of instruction sheets and other teaching aids. Credit 3.

IE 464 METHODS OF TEACHING INDUSTRIAL SUBJECTS. A study of the objectives and the selection, organization and presentation of the subject matter of the various areas of Industrial Education including the organization of units of work, and demonstration teaching. Credit 3.

IE 479 OCCUPATIONAL ANALYSIS AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT. This course is designed to enable a student to analyze trades, occupational pursuits and jobs for divisions, operations and information in order to develop a curriculum compatible to his/her teaching field. Credit 3.

IE 491 LABORATORY MANAGEMENT, ORGANIZATION AND CONTROL. This course is designed to prepare students to successfully manage laboratory activities, organize their labs in accordance with contemporary concepts, and to control materials/supplies within their laboratories. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Credit 3.