CHAIR: THOMAS D. HIGGINS
FACULTY: Elliott, 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.
Curriculum: Major in Industrial Technology
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
| CRITERION I: | ENG 164, 164 | 6 |
| ENG 330, 3 hrs. from ENG 265, 275, 296 | 6 | |
| CRITERION II: | MTH | 3 |
| CS | 3-4 | |
| CRITERION III: | CHM (4), PHY(4) | 8 |
| CRITERION IV: | ART, DNC, MUS, or THR | 3 |
| CRITERION V: | HIS 163, 164; POL 261, 3 adv. hrs POL | 12 |
| CRITERION VI: | SED 374; 3 hrs selected from Cluster 1 | 6 |
| CRITERION VII: | KIN 215, 1 hr. | 6 |
| TOTAL | 52-53 | |
Specialty Area:
IT 279 or 289, 434, 462, 474, 478, 485, 491 21
IT Electives 12
MINOR: None required
TEACHER SED 383* -- 1st Semester Junior
CERTIFICATION: SED 392 -- 2nd Semester Junior
SED 394* -- 2nd Semester Junior
IE 464* -- 1st Semester Senior
SED 480*, 496*, 497* -- 2nd Semester Senior 21
OTHER: SCM 384 or 161 3
Electives 6
TOTAL 130-131
* Professional Education courses.
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 Admission, Retention, and Exit Requirements for Teacher Education as listed in the Secondary Education program or obtain information in Room 213 of the Teacher Education Center.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Program in Industrial Technology
Certification in Trade and Industry
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.
| CRITERION I: | ENG 164, 164 | 6 |
| ENG 330, 3 hrs. from ENG 265, 275, 296 | 6 | |
| CRITERION II: | MTH | 3 |
| CS | 3-4 | |
| CRITERION III: | CHM (4), PHY(4) | 8 |
| CRITERION IV: | ART 161 | 3 |
| CRITERION V: | HIS 163, 164; POL 261, 3 adv. hrs POL | 12 |
| CRITERION VI: | SED 374; 3 hrs selected from Cluster 1 and 3 | 9 |
| CRITERION VII: | KIN 215, 1 hr. | 6 |
| TOTAL | 52-53 | |
SUPPORT AREA: IT 161, 9 hrs. electives 12
WORK EXPERIENCE: Maximum 30
EDUCATION: Internship 6
OTHER: SCM 384; 9 hrs. electives 12
TOTAL 130-131
* For Cooperative Education -- see the Department Chair.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
The Department of Technology provides a number of programs for students preparing to enter industry upon graduation. The student may earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a program in Design and Development, Electronics, Industrial Management, Production and Manufacturing, or Sales and Distribution.
For non-technology students, the following minors are available:
MINORS
1. Construction
IT 161, 263, 372, 468, 470, 472, 484
2. Manufacturing/Production
IT 282, 369, 380, 434, 462, 474, 478
3. Computer Aided Design
IT 161, 279, 289, 439, 499, 6 hrs. Drafting
4. Industrial Management
IT 282, 374, 380, 472, 474, 478, 484
5. Sales and Distribution
IT 282, 434, 462, 468, 469, 484, 3 hrs.
6. General Technology
IT 134, 161,163, 166/267, 9 hrs.
7. Electronics
IT 134, 232, 235, 433, 473, 6 hrs. Electronics
8. Trades and Industry Certification
IT 430, 431, 463, 464, 479, 491
Curriculum: Major in Industrial Technology
Program in Design and Development
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
| CRITERION I: | ENG 164, 164 | 6 |
| ENG 330, 3 hrs. from ENG 265, 275, 296 | 6 | |
| CRITERION II: | MTH 162 or 164, 163 | 6 |
| CRITERION III: | CHM (4), PHY(4) | 8 |
| CRITERION IV: | ART 161 or 163 | 3 |
| CRITERION V: | HIS 163, 164; POL 261, 3 adv. hrs POL | 12 |
| CRITERION VI: | ECO 230; 3 hrs selected from Cluster 1 and 3 | 9 |
| CRITERION VII: | KIN 215, 1 hr. | 6 |
| TOTAL | 52 | |
Speciality:
IT 171, 263, 274, 279, 289, and 15 hrs. drafting 30
IT writing enhanced electives (IT 330 plus 3 hrs.) 6
MINOR: Traditional or Composite: 18
AGR 330, 382, 383, 386, 468
ART 265, 271
CS 272
FIN 235, 336, 386
GEO 362
HE 160, 364, 430, 431
MGT 380, 477
MKT 371
SUPPORT AREA: CS 6
ELECTIVES: 6
TOTAL 130
Program in Electronics
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
| CRITERION I: | ENG 164, 164 | 6 |
| ENG 330, 3 hrs. from ENG 265, 275, 296 | 6 | |
| CRITERION II: | MTH 162, 163 | 6 |
| CRITERION III: | CHM (4), PHY(4) | 8 |
| CRITERION IV: | ART, DNC, MUS, or THR | 3 |
| CRITERION V: | HIS 163, 164; POL 261, 3 adv. hrs POL | 12 |
| CRITERION VI: | 3 hrs selected from Cluster 1, 2, and 3 | 9 |
| CRITERION VII: | KIN 215, 1 hr. | 6 |
| TOTAL | 52 | |
Speciality Area: IT 232, 235, 330, 373, 433, 472,
473, 476 24
IT electives 12
MINOR: 21
SUPPORT AREA: CS 6
ELECTIVES: 3
TOTAL 130
Program in Industrial Management
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
| CRITERION I: | ENG 164, 164 | 6 |
| ENG 330, 3 hrs. from ENG 265, 275, 296 | 6 | |
| CRITERION II: | MTH 162 or 164, 163 | 6 |
| CRITERION III: | CHM (4), PHY(4) | 8 |
| CRITERION IV: | ART, DNC, MUS, or THR | 3 |
| CRITERION V: | HIS 163, 164; POL 261, 3 adv. hrs POL | 12 |
| CRITERION VI: | ECO 230, 3 hrs selected from Cluster 1 and 3 | 9 |
| CRITERION VII: | KIN 215, 1 hr. | 6 |
| TOTAL | 52 | |
Speciality Area: IT 282, 374, 380, 469, 472, 474,
478, 484 24
IT electives: (include 6 advanced hrs.) 166 or 267,
232, 274, 276, 330, 369, 370, 434, 462, 468, 470, 475,
co-op (3-6) 12
MINOR: GBA 21
SUPPORT AREA: CS 6
ELECTIVES: 3
TOTAL 130
Program in Production and Manufacturing
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
| CRITERION I: | ENG 164, 164 | 6 |
| ENG 330, 3 hrs. from ENG 265, 275, 296 | 6 | |
| CRITERION II: | MTH 163, 164 | 6 |
| CRITERION III: | CHM (4), PHY(4) | 8 |
| CRITERION IV: | ART, DNC, MUS, or THR | 3 |
| CRITERION V: | HIS 163, 164; POL 261, 3 adv. hrs POL | 12 |
| CRITERION VI: | ECO 230, 3 hrs selected from Cluster 1 and 3 | 9 |
| CRITERION VII: | KIN 215, 1 hr. | 6 |
| TOTAL | 52 | |
Speciality Area: IT 276, 282, 369, 462, 472,
474, 478 21
Support: select from IT 232, 279 or 289, 330, 370, 434,
467, 475, 477 12
MINOR: Traditional or Composite
Composite: See List. 18
AGR 330, 382, 386, 468
CS 272
GBA 365
MGT 380, 475, 481
MKT 371
GEO 362
SUPPORT AREA: CS 6
ELECTIVES: 6
TOTAL 130
Program in Sales and Distribution
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
| CRITERION I: | ENG 164, 164 | 6 |
| ENG 330, 3 hrs. from ENG 265, 275, 296 | 6 | |
| CRITERION II: | MTH 163, 164 | 6 |
| CRITERION III: | CHM (4), PHY(4) | 8 |
| CRITERION IV: | ART, DNC, MUS, or THR | 3 |
| CRITERION V: | HIS 163, 164; POL 261, 3 adv. hrs POL | 12 |
| CRITERION VI: | ECO 230, 3 hrs selected from Cluster 1, 2, and 3 | 9 |
| CRITERION VII: | KIN 215, 1 hr. | 6 |
| TOTAL | 52 | |
Speciality Area: IT 232, 276, 330, 369, 370, 434,
462, 279 or 289 or 467, 468, 469, 472, 474, 484 36
MINOR: GBA recommended. 21
SUPPORT AREA: CS 6
ELECTIVES: 3
130
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 465-466 STUDENT TEACHING IN INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION. This course is
designed for students assigned to an approved school to observe and student
teach in the area of specialization as well as take part in other activities
such as clubs, fairs, and other educational activities. Credit 3 each.
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.
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
IT 131 THEORY OF FLIGHT. Basic ground school. Course is designed to
prepare the student to take the Federal Aviation Administration written
examination for the private pilot certificate. Airplane systems, theory of
flight, airports, communications and ATC procedures, weight and balance,
meteorology, Federal Aviation regulations, Airman's Information Manual, flight
computer, basic navigation, radio navigation, medical factors of flight. Credit
3.
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 135 THEORY OF INSTRUMENT FLIGHT. This course is designed to introduce
students to the instrument flight environment in an aircraft and prepare
students for the FAA examination for an Instrument Flight Rating. Credit 3.
IT 161 ENGINEERING DRAWING. This is a recognized standard course in
beginning drawing for engineering and industrial education. Credit 3.
IT 163 ELEMENTS OF WOOD TECHNOLOGY. Wood technology serves as an
introduction to wood and wood products, the processing of wood, and the related
information necessary for woodworking. Instruction is given in the correct use
of hand tools and machine tools. Materials, jointry, project design, project
development and safety in the woodworking laboratory are topics for study in
wood technology. 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.
Prerequisite:
IT 161. Credit 3.
*IT 230 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL. United States and international air traffic
rules and procedures. Moving air traffic in a sage and orderly manner through
airspace. base course for a career as an air traffic controller. 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 161 or
consent of instructor. 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.
Prerequisite:
IT 161, 3 hours of materials processing, 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 279 INTRODUCTION TO INTERGRAPH MICROSTATION. This course is a
study
of basic CAD techniques using Intergraph MicroStation software. The course will
cover commands and drafting procedures necessary for 2D design using
MicroStation software. Credit 3.
IT 282 INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCTION AND OPERATION CONTROL. This
course
studies the fundamentals of production and planning of goods and services with
an emphasis on the operational areas of design and development, facilities
design, planning and scheduling, purchasing, inventory control, and quality
control. This course is designed to enable first line supervisors to make
practical application of existing management systems to the technology they
must control. Credit 3.
IT 289 INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD. This course is intended to provide the
student with a basic understanding of computer aided drafting utilizing AutoCAD
software. The course will cover the necessary software commands and drafting
techniques to allow for basic 2D design. Prerequisite:
IT 161. Credit 3.
IT 330 CONTEMPORARY TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS, ISSUES AND
PERSPECTIVES.
This course provides a study of society technologies and their effect 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 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 ofinstructor. Credit 3.
IT 370 MACHINE WOODWORK. This course consists of the designing,
planning, construction, and finishing of a piece of cabinet work 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 161, 171. Credit 3.
IT 372 STRUCTURAL 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 161,
171,
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 375 INDUSTRIAL DRAFTING. This course devotes special attention to the
ancillary aspects of today's drawing requirements used by industry. Emphasis is
placed on computer software interfaces between CAD programs and databases,
spreadsheets, and word processing applications for the purpose of automatic
generation of inventories, bills of materials, estimation sheets, tables,
charts, and graphs. Prerequisites:
IT 161 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
IT 378 PIPE DRAFTING. This course acquaints the student with the basic
piping fundamentals as used in refinery and petrochemical plant design.
Students will make drawings using welded, screwed and socket-welded piping and
fittings. Prerequisite:
IT 161 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
IT 379 ELECTRICAL-FLUID POWER 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 161 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
IT 380 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. Credit 3.
IT 433 COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS. This course covers the fundamentals
and applications of telecommunications with special emphasis directed toward
the transmission and reception of audio and video signals. Testing,
troubleshooting and maintenance skills are developed through extensive
laboratory experiences. Prerequisite:
IT 235 or consent of instructor. 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 materials, 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 289. 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. Credit 3.
IT 460 ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING. This advanced course in
architectural drafting consists of specifications, materials, labor estimates,
and foundations for larger residences, churches, commercial and other
structures with complete costs and legal requirements. Prerequisite:
IT 263 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 moulding,
laminating, forming and casting of plastics. Prerequisite:
IT 163 and
166 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.
IT 467 MACHINE DRAWING. 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 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 are studied by figuring the
cost estimate of a small residence. Extensive use is made of actual samples and
other visual aids. Prerequisite: 12 hrs. of Industrial Technology or consent of
instructor. Credit 3.
IT 469 SALE OF INDUSTRIAL MATERIAL. This course deals with methods and
techniques which 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 PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES OF CONSTRUCTION. 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. 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; periodical 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 476 ROBOTICS AND ELECTRONICS. This course is a study of the
principles and applications of digital electronics associated with programmable
devices used in industry. Specific emphasis is placed on sensing systems,
analog/digital conversion, display devices, and memory registers. Prerequisite:
IT 235,
473 or consent of instructor. 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 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 485 ENERGY, POWER, AND TRANSPORTATION IN INDUSTRY. This course
provides a theoretical study of the conversion, storage, transmission, and
utilization of energy. Instruction includes the theory, design, and operational
principles of power delivery units. Concepts relating to various land, air,
sea, and space transportation systems will be presented. Prerequisite: 12 hours
of Industrial Technology. 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 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
curriculum, workshops, specialized training schools, and seminar. 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 499 DRAFTING PROBLEMS AND PROCEDURES. This course is designed to
include advanced principles of standard and computer drafting techniques
related to industry, engineering, and education. Prerequisite: 9 hours of
drafting. Credit 3.