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.
INDUSTRIAL
TECHNOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
IT 134 ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
I. This course is designed to provide fundamental
understanding of electronics in DC circuits. Emphasis is
on knowledge and application of electrical safety, power
generation, metering instruments and circuit analysis.
Laboratory experiences include “hands-on” circuit
construction and basic troubleshooting. Credit 3.
*IT 138 COMPUTER HARDWARE
FUNDAMENTALS. This course will provide the skills
necessary to design, install and maintain the hardware
on which society so heavily depends. The training supplied
by this course will prepare students for successful completion
of the A+ certification process providing licensing sought
by computer sales, installation and servicing industries.
Credit 3.
IT 139 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER-AIDED
DRAFTING. This course is intended to provide the
student with an understanding of Computer-Aided Drafting
principles. Students will utilize the software command
structure of two popular CAD programs, namely AutoCAD and
MicroStation, to complete a number of typical and practical
drafting application exercises. Approximately one-half
of the semester will be spent on each program. Credit 3.
IT 161 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS.
This is a recognized standard course in beginning drawing
for engineering and industrial education. Prerequisite:
IT 139. Credit 3.
IT 163 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
I. Wood technology serves as an introduction to
wood and wood products, the processing of wood and the
related information necessary for wood construction. Instruction
is given in the correct use of hand tools and machine tools.
Materials, jointure, project design, project development
and safety in wood construction are topics for study. Credit
3.
IT 166 MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
I. This course serves as an introduction to the
problems, techniques, and processes of modern machining
technology. Instruction is given in the use of hand and
machine tools, introduction to computer numerical control,
product planning and development, metric measurement, safety,
and opportunities for employment in the machining industry.
Credit 3.
IT 171 DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY.
This course emphasizes problems of space relations of points,
lines, surfaces, intersections, and developed surfaces,
and their application to the graphical solution of engineering
problems. Prerequisites: IT 139,161. Credit 3.
IT 232 ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
II. This course is an in-depth study of the electronic
principles associated with AC circuits. Topics of study
include network theorems, circuit analysis methods, resonance,
filters and frequency responses of reactive circuits. Prerequisite:
IT 134 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
IT 234 BASIC POWER MECHANICS.
Theory and fundamental principles of the internal combustion
engine, ignition, carburetion compression, utilization
of modern testing equipment, repair and maintenance of
two and four cycle engines. Credit 3.
IT 235 SOLID STATE ELECTRONICS.
This course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and
experience in the principles and applications of solid-state
devices. Specific emphasis is placed on the construction,
characteristics and applications of diodes, rectifiers,
transistors, thyristors and integrated circuits. Laboratory
experience is gained through circuit construction, testing
and troubleshooting. Prerequisite: IT 232 or consent of
instructor. Credit 3.
IT 263 HOME PLANNING.
This course consists of the development of a set of plans
and specifications for a small residence. Prerequisite:
IT 139,161. Credit 3.
IT 267 ELEMENTS OF METAL
TECHNOLOGY. This is an exploratory course in metals,
providing experiences in product design and development
and in the forming and fabrication of products in the areas
of bench metalwork, sheet metals, machining, foundry, forging,
gas and arc welding, and heat treatment. Credit 3.
IT 274 PROBLEMS IN INDUSTRIAL
DESIGN. This course utilizes a number of problem
solving techniques and procedures related to industrial
design. Students are encouraged to use innovative techniques,
in individual and group settings; to achieve workable solutions
to selected design problems. Prerequisites: IT 139,161
or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
IT 276 MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
II. This course is a continuation of IT 166 and
is designed to give the student additional laboratory experiences
and skills in precision machining, computer numerical control,
programming, and application and measurement. Prerequisite:
IT 166 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
*IT 290 NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS.
This course fosters student development and exposure to
information technology through its networking curriculum.
Coupled with IT 291, Networking Protocols, this course
will address preparatory information needed for successful
completion of the CCNA exam providing licensing sought
by the computer networking industry. Prerequisite: IT 138.
Credit 3.
*IT 291 NETWORKING PROTOCOLS.
This course will serve as one of the building clocks of
a technology program for the general university population,
community college transfers, and majors and minors in technology.
Coupled with IT 290 Networking Fundamentals, this course
will address preparatory information needed for successful
completion of the CCNA exam providing licensing sought
by the computer networking industry. Prerequisite: IT 290.
Credit 3.
IT 330 CONTEMPORARY TECHNOLOGY
INNOVATIONS, ISSUES AND PERSPECTIVES. This course
provides a study of societal technologies and their effects
on the daily lives of consumers. The course presents the
pervasive nature of technology innovations and increases
the awareness of the promises of uncertainty associated
with the use of technology as a human enterprise. Credit
3.
IT 360-361
RELATED SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND TECHNOLOGY IN OCCUPATIONS.
This is the written portion of an 18-hour segment of proficiency
examinations. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.
Credit 6.
IT 362-363
MANIPULATIVE SKILLS IN OCCUPATIONS. This segment
is for the manipulative portion of the proficiency examination.
Prerequisite: Consent of department chair. Credit 6.
IT 364-365
KNOWLEDGE OF RELATED SUBJECTS IN OCCUPATIONAL AND PERSONAL
QUALIFICATIONS. This is the oral portion of the
proficiency examination. Prerequisite: Consent of department
chair. Credit 6.
IT 368 CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES.
This course is a study of construction techniques involving
light and heavy structures with appropriate laboratory
experiences. Included in the course are basic building
procedures for site planning, soil testing, foundations,
flooring, interiors, exteriors and roofing. Modern techniques
of masonry, wood, and steel construction are studied. Credit
3.
IT 369 WELDING AND FOUNDRY.
This course is comprised of a study of modern fabrication
techniques involving welding and foundry. The welding portion
of the course is concerned with a study of gas and arc
welding theory, equipment, materials, safety, processes
and techniques. Destructive and non-destructive testing
methods are studied. Safety practices, procedures, and
current development in pattern making and foundry are stressed
in relation and application to the metal working industry.
Prerequisite: IT 267 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
IT 370 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
II. This course consists of the designing, planning,
construction, and finishing of a piece of cabinetwork or
furniture. Prerequisite: IT 163 or consent of instructor.
Credit 3.
IT 371 CIVIL DRAFTING. This
course will consist of drafting techniques and requirements
necessary for civil engineering offices. Topics include
survey drafting, map drafting, topos, site plans, sub-division
plats, profile drawings and other related topics. Prerequisites:
IT 139, 161,171. Credit 3.
IT 372 CONSTRUCTION DRAFTING.
This course will consist of techniques and requirements
necessary to the commercial or heavy construction industry.
Topics will include foundation design, commercial building
design and other structural works. Emphasis will also be
given to pre-manufactured metal constructed building design.
Prerequisites: IT 139, 161, 263. Credit 3.
IT 373 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS.
The principles and operation of electrical switching, timing
and control devices are studied with emphasis on industrial
solid state and digital controls. Topics of coverage include
serveomechanisms, tranducers, motor control systems and
closed-loop industrial systems. Prerequisite: IT 232 or
consent of instructor. Credit 3.
IT 374 TIME AND MOTION STUDY.
A study of the principles of motion economy, work measurement
and improvement of production methods as they apply to
modern industry. Attention is given to human relations,
work simplification, and selected charting procedures.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
Credit 3.
IT 379 INDUSTRIAL DRAFTING.
This course includes the illustration and preparation of
drawings and the related symbolism used in electrical and
fluid fields. Related and required piping and fitting fundamentals
are also covered. Prerequisites: IT 139, 161. Credit 3.
IT 381 COMPUTER GRAPHIC APPLICATIONS.
This course combines graphic designs from CAD and other
graphic programs with numerous other computer application
software packages in order to effect presentation documents,
computerized slide shows, computer-generated attribute
lists, and other hybrid computer reports. Students will
learn to extract data from CAD drawings for inclusion in
reports such as material lists, inventory lists, and cost
estimation reports. Credit 3.
*IT 390 NETWORK OPERATING
SYSTEMS. This course fosters student development
and exposure to information technology through its networking
curriculum. This course is a follow-on course to IT 290
Networking Fundamentals, and IT 291 Networking Protocols.
This course, coupled with IT 391 Network Implementation,
provides preparatory information needed for successful
completion of the CCNP exam. Prerequisites: IT 290 and
IT 291. Credit 3.
*IT 391 NETWORK IMPLEMENTATION.
This course fosters student development and exposure to
information technology through its networking curriculum.
This course is a follow-on course to IT 390 Network Operating
Systems, and will provide preparatory information needed
for successful completion of the CCNP exam providing licensed
management credentials for the networking industry. Prerequisites:
IT 290, 291, and 390. Credit 3.
IT 434 INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS
TECHNOLOGY. This course deals with a study of
materials used in industrial manufacturing technology.
Areas of study will include the nature of, polymeric, metallic,
ceramic, wood, and miscellaneous materials used by industry.
Studies will include the nature and scope of destructive
and non-destructive testing. The course will supplement
the present professional engineering technology-related
courses necessary to provide scientific knowledge of how
material is combined with modern industrial methods. Credit
3.
IT 439 COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING
PRODUCTIVITY. This course is a continuation of
IT 139. Using advanced problem-solving exercises; students
will customize screen menus, utilize new AutoCAD commands,
and develop better file management skills. Advance methods
and procedures to increase CAD productivity will be emphasized.
Additional CAD software will be utilized as it becomes
available. Prerequisite: IT 139,161 or consent of instructor.
Credit 3.
IT 462 INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS.
A study of the plastics industry with special emphasis
placed on heat forming of plastics, injection molding,
laminating, forming and casting of plastics. Prerequisite:
IT 163 and 166 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
IT 467 MECHANICAL MODELING.
This course consists of the principles and techniques involved
in designing and drawing machine parts and other items
normally required in an industrial setting. Topics include
sectioning, dimensioning, view rotation, symbols, legends,
developments, and blueprint details. Prerequisites: IT
139,161 and IT 171. Credit 3.
IT 468 COST ESTIMATING OF
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. This course is devoted
to the study of qualities, types, and sizes of materials
such as lumber and other wood products, masonry, paint,
hardware, ceramic and metal products. In addition cost
estimates for materials and labor is studied by figuring
the cost estimate of a small residence. Extensive use is
made of actual samples and other visual aids. Prerequisite:
12 hrs. IT courses or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
IT 469 SALE OF INDUSTRIAL
MATERIAL. This course deals with methods and techniques
that will prove beneficial to the industrial salesperson
or trainee. Topics covered include: individual approach,
new customers, proposals, meeting competition, customer
relations, forms design, and account servicing. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor. Credit 3.
IT 470 CONSTRUCTION PLANS
AND DOCUMENTS. This course is designed to give
a clear insight into the particular problems of construction
and proper construction procedures. The site selection,
availability of services, grading, subsurface explorations
to determine foundation needs, construction organization,
and other activities of construction are presented in logical
units. Prerequisites: 12 hours of Industrial Technology
or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
IT 472 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY.
This course is a study of the problems involved in developing
an integrated safety program for an industrial or commercial
establishment. It involves safety education, safe worker
practices, recognition and elimination of health hazards,
machinery guards, in-plant traffic, material handling and
emergency treatment for industrial accidents. Credit 3.
IT 473 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS.
This course is a study of the principles and applications
of digital logic circuits including logic gates, counters,
shift registers, and combinational logic circuits. Laboratory
experiences consist of experimental problems. Prerequisite:
IT 235 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
IT 474 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES.
A broad, non-technical study of the newest developments
in manufacturing processes with a general picture of their
application and cost. Prerequisite: Junior standing in
Industrial Technology. Credit 3.
IT 475 INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE.
This course includes: a study of the proper adjustment
and care of tools and machinery; periodic lubrication,
reconditioning and sharpening of cutting edges; replacement
of tools and parts; repair of worn parts; and installation
of new equipment. Prerequisites: IT 163 and 166. Credit
3.
IT 477 COMPUTER NUMERICAL
CONTROL PROGRAMMING AND APPLICATION. This course
is designed to provide students with an in-depth study
of numerical control programming practices as used in industry.
Areas of study will include the development of numerical
control, programming methods, tooling for numerical control
and a study of CNC in manufacturing and production. Prerequisite:
IT 166 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
IT 478 PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES
OF PRODUCTION. This course is a practical study
of the modern manufacturing industry. Concepts relating
to mass production and automation are studied with emphasis
on industrial management organizations, unions, industrial
engineering, plant engineering, production engineering,
and quality assurance. Prerequisite: IT 282, 380 or consent
of instructor. Credit 3.
IT 480 MATERIAL HANDLING AND PLANT LAYOUT.
This course is the study of the basic requirements needed
to develop the most efficient layouts of equipment
and of operating and service facilities whether in manufacturing
plants, warehouses, or other industrial or business applications.
Special emphasis is on the necessary coordination between
plant layout, materials handling, work simplification and
production planning, and operation control. Prerequisites:
IT 282, 374 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
IT 484 SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL
PRACTICES. This course introduces students to
the principles of management as pertaining to personnel.
Responsibilities of management, industrial economics, supervisory
information, training, group dynamics, work simplification,
labor and human relations, working conditions, morale,
motivation, and mental health are covered. Prerequisite:
Senior standing. Credit 3.
IT 488 TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION.
A study and application of the tools, skills, standards
and opportunities associated with the field of technical
illustration. Prerequisites: IT 139, 161 plus 6 hrs. drafting.
Credit 3.
IT 490 DIRECTED STUDIES.
Designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain
specialized experience in one or more of the following
areas: internship, laboratory procedures, individualized
study, innovative curricula, workshops, specialized training
schools, and seminars. Internship is required of all teacher
education majors. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
May be repeated or taken concurrently to a maximum of 9
hours. Variable credit.
*IT 491 MICROSOFT SYSTEMS
I. This course provides student development and
exposure to information technology through its Windows
2000 Professional curriculum. It will serve as an advanced
building block in the technology program and the general
university population. Coupled with IT 492 Microsoft Systems
II, this course will contribute to the student’s
preparation for successful completion of the MCSE exam.
Prerequisites: IT 290 and 291. Credit 3.
*IT 492 MICROSOFT SYSTEMS
II. This course fosters student development and
exposure to information technology through its Windows
2000 Server curriculum. It will serve as an advanced building
block in the technology program and the general university
population. Coupled with IT 491 Microsoft Systems I, this
course will contribute to the student’s preparation
for successful completion of the MCSE exam. Prerequisite:
IT 491. Credit 3.
*Subject to action by the Board of Regents, The Texas
State University System, and the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board.
