DEPARTMENT
OF TECHNOLOGY
Course
Description
Major: Industrial
Technology; Construction Management;
Design and Development;
Electronics;
Industrial Management; Production
and Manufacturing; Sales and Distribution
Minor
Industial Education
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, 165 |
6 |
|
ENG 330, 3 hrs. from ENG
265, 275, 295 |
6 |
| CRITERION II: |
MTH |
3 |
|
CS |
3 |
| 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 and 3 |
9 |
| CRITERION VII: |
KIN 215, 1 hr. |
2 |
| TOTAL |
|
52 |
|
|
|
| MAJOR: |
Core: IT 134, 161,
163, 166 or 267 |
12 |
|
Specialty Area: |
|
|
IT 279 or 289, 434, 462,
474, 478, 485, 491 21 IT
Electives |
12 |
| MINOR: |
None required |
|
| TEACHER CERTIFICATION: |
SED 383* - 1st Semester
Junior
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 9 |
|
| TOTAL |
|
130 |
* 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, 165 |
6 |
|
ENG 330, 3 hrs. from ENG
265, 275, 295 |
6 |
| CRITERION II: |
MTH |
3 |
|
CS |
3 |
| CRITERION III: |
CHM (4), PHY (4) |
8 |
| CRITERION IV: |
ART 161 |
3 |
| CRITERION V: |
HIS 163, 164; POL 261, 3
adv. hrs. |
12 |
| CRITERION VI: |
SED 374; 3 hrs. selected
from Cluster 1 and 3 |
9 |
| CRITERION VII: |
KIN 215, 1 hr. |
2 |
| TOTAL |
|
52 |
|
|
|
| CORE: |
IE 430, 431, 463,
464, 479*, 491* |
18 |
| SUPPORT AREA: |
IT 161, 9 hrs. electives |
12 |
| WORK EXPERIENCE: |
Maximum |
30 |
| EDUCATION: |
Internship |
6 |
| OTHER: |
SCM 384; 9 hrs. electives |
12 |
| TOTAL |
|
130 |
* 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, 434, 462, 474, 478, 480
3. Computer Aided Design
IT 161, 279, 289, 439, 499, 6 hrs. Drafting
4. Industrial Management
IT 282, 374, 472, 474, 478, 480, 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 Construction Management
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
| CRITERION I: |
ENG 164, 165 |
6 |
|
ENG 330, 3 hrs. from 265,
275, or 295 |
6 |
| CRITERION II: |
MTH 163, 170 |
6 |
| CRITERION III: |
PSY (4) and BIO, CHM, GEL,
or GEO131/111 (4) |
8 |
| CRITERION IV: |
ART, DNC, MUS, or THR |
3 |
| CRITERION V: |
HIS 163, 164 |
6 |
|
POL 261, 3 hrs. advanced |
6 |
| CRITERION VI: |
3 hrs. from each cluster |
9 |
| CRITERION VI: |
KIN 215, 1 hr. |
2 |
| TOTAL: |
|
52 |
|
|
|
| MAJOR: |
Core: IT 134, 161, 267,
330 |
12 |
|
Specialty area: IT
163, 263, 368, 370, 371, 372, 468,470, 472, 484, 490 (6 hrs. Internship) |
36 |
| MINOR: |
Traditional or Composite: |
21 |
|
AGR 386, 468, 477,
GBA 362, 365, 385,
FIN 235, 336,
MGT 380, 477,
MKT 371, FCS
160, 374, 431
(No more than 12 hrs. from
College of Business Administration) |
|
| SUPPORT: |
CS |
3 |
| ELECTIVES: |
|
6 |
| TOTAL |
|
130 |
Curriculum: Major
in Industrial Technology
Program
in Design and Development
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
| CRITERION I: |
ENG 164, 165 |
6 |
|
ENG 330, 3 hrs. from ENG
265, 275, 295 |
6 |
| CRITERION II: |
MTH 163, 164 or 170 |
6 |
| CRITERION III: |
PHY (4), CHM (4) |
8 |
| CRITERION IV: |
ART 161 or 163 |
3 |
| CRITERION V: |
HIS 163, 164; POL 261, 3
hrs. advanced POL |
12 |
| CRITERION VI: |
ECO 230, 3 hrs. from Cluster
1 and 3 |
9 |
| CRITERION VII: |
KIN 215, 1 hr. |
2 |
| TOTAL |
|
52 |
|
|
|
| MAJOR: |
Core: IT 134, 161, 163,
267 |
12 |
|
Specialty: IT 171,
263, 274, 279, 289, and 15 hrs. drafting
IT writing enhanced electives
(IT 330 plus 3 hrs.) |
30
6 |
| MINOR: |
Traditional or Composite: |
18 |
|
AGR 330, 382, 383, 386,
468
ART 265, 271
CS 272
FIN 235, 336, 386
GEO 362
FCS 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, 165 |
6 |
|
ENG 330, 3 hrs. from ENG
265, 275, 295 |
6 |
| CRITERION II: |
MTH 163, 170 |
6 |
| CRITERION III: |
PHY (4), and BIO, CHM, GEL,
or GEO 131/111 (4) |
8 |
| CRITERION IV: |
ART, DNC, MUS, or THR |
3 |
| CRITERION V: |
HIS 163, 164; POL 261, 3
hrs. advanced POL |
12 |
| CRITERION VI: |
3 hrs. from Cluster 1, 2,
and 3 |
9 |
| CRITERION VII: |
KIN 215, 1 hr. |
2 |
| TOTAL |
|
52 |
|
|
|
| MAJOR: |
Core: IT 134, 161, 163,
166 or 267 |
12 |
|
Specialty 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, 165 |
6 |
|
ENG 330, 3 hrs. from ENG
265, 275, 295 |
6 |
| CRITERION II: |
MTH 163, 164 or 170 |
6 |
| CRITERION III: |
PHY (4), CHM (4) |
8 |
| CRITERION IV: |
ART, DNC, MUS, or THR |
3 |
| CRITERION V: |
HIS 163, 164; POL 261, 3
hrs. advanced POL |
12 |
| CRITERION VI: |
ECO 230, 3 hrs. from Cluster
1 and 3 |
9 |
| CRITERION VII: |
KIN 215, 1 hr. |
2 |
| TOTAL |
|
52 |
|
|
|
| MAJOR: |
Core: IT 134, 161, 163,
166 or 267 |
12 |
|
Specialty Area: IT 282,
374, 469, 472, 474, 478, 480, 484 |
24 |
|
IT electives: (include 6
advanced hrs.) 166 or 267, 232,
274, 276, 330, 369, 370, 381, 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, 165 |
6 |
| |
ENG 330, 3 hrs. from ENG
265, 275, 295 |
6 |
| CRITERION II: |
MTH 163, 164 |
6 |
| CRITERION III: |
PHY (4), CHM (4) |
8 |
| CRITERION IV: |
ART, DNC, MUS, or THR |
3 |
| CRITERION V: |
HIS 163, 164; POL 261, 3
hrs. advanced POL |
12 |
| CRITERION VI: |
ECO 230, 3 hrs. from Cluster
1 and 3 |
9 |
| CRITERION VII: |
KIN 215, 1 hr. |
2 |
| TOTAL |
|
52 |
|
|
|
| MAJOR: |
Core: IT 134, 161, 163,
166, 267 |
15 |
|
Specialty Area: IT 276,
282, 369, 462, 472, 474, 478 |
21 |
|
Support: select from
IT 232, 279 or 289, 330, 370, 381,
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, 165 |
6 |
|
ENG 330, 3 hrs. from ENG
265, 275, 295 |
6 |
| CRITERION II: |
MTH 163, 164 |
6 |
| CRITERION III: |
PHY (4), CHM (4) |
8 |
| CRITERION IV: |
ART, DNC, MUS, or THR |
3 |
| CRITERION V: |
HIS 163, 164; POL 261, 3
hrs. advanced POL |
12 |
| CRITERION VI: |
3 hrs. from Cluster 1, 2,
and 3 |
9 |
| CRITERION VII: |
KIN 215, 1 hr. |
2 |
| TOTAL |
|
52 |
|
|
|
| MAJOR: |
Core: IT 134, 161, 163,
166 or 267 |
12 |
|
Specialty Area: IT 232,
276, 330, 369, 370, 434, 462,
279 or 289 or 381, 468, 469, 472, 474, 484 |
36 |
| MINOR: . |
GBA recommended |
21 |
| SUPPORT AREA: |
CS |
6 |
| ELECTIVES: |
|
3 |
| TOTAL |
|
130 |
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
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
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 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
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
studies. 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 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 places special attention to legends,
blueprint details, welding symbols, foundation drawings and sheet metal
drawings. Prerequisites: IT 161, 289 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
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
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.
Prerequisite: IT 289. 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, 279 or 289. 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 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS APPLICATIONS. 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
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. 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, 279 or 289 plus 3 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.
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