Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
Program Competencies
Students completing this program should be able to:
- Perform technical-management occupations in business, industry, education, and government.
- Apply theories, concepts, and principles of humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and other disciplines to develop communications skills required for supervisors and technical-managers.
- Understand and apply concepts of mathematics, physics, statistics, economics, computer fundamentals, and other disciplines to solve technological problems.
- Apply concepts and skills developed in a variety of technical and related disciplines including total quality management, materials and production processes, supervisory and management principles, and quality control to manage personnel and facilities.
- Develop a field of specialization in one of the following areas: Construction Management Technology, Electronics, Telecommunications & Computer Technology, Computer Aided Design and Graphic Technology, or Manufacturing Technology.
Industrial Technology Area of Concentration
The student must complete the departmental and University general education requirements and a minimum of 72 semester hours in the area of Industrial Technology, of which 36 semester hours are the Industrial Technology core requirements. The other 36 semester hours will be selected from one of the following technical options: Construction Management Technology, Electronics, Telecommunications, & Computer Technology, Computer Aided Design and Graphic Technology, or Manufacturing Technology.
Note: A maximum of 12 academic credits are offered in the B.S. degree program from Industrial Work Experience through cooperative education study. The courses 239, 339, and 439 within content areas of IET, ITEC, ITCD, ITCM and ITMT can be selected following consultation with the student's advisor.
General Education Requirements |
48 |
See general education requirements for the University.
The following specific general education requirements must be completed for all Industrial Technology options:
ECON 101 — Introduction to Economics, or |
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ECON 201 — Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
IET 110 — Fundamentals of Computer Technology |
3 |
IET 120 — Technology Systems |
3 |
IET 300 — Technology and Society |
3 |
IET 499C — Senior Project |
3 |
MATH 152 — College Algebra or higher |
3 |
MATH 353 — Statistics |
3 |
PHYS 201 — Elementary Physics I |
3 |
PHYS 201A — Elementary Physics I Laboratory |
1 |
Core Requirements |
36 |
IET 307 — Materials Science |
3 |
IET 317 — Just in Time and Lean Systems |
3 |
IET 319 — Quality Science |
3 |
IET 320 — Industrial Project Management |
3 |
IET 327 — Applied Industrial Management |
3 |
IET 330 — Industrial Design |
3 |
IET 419 — Total Quality Improvement |
3 |
IET 422 — Industrial Safety Standards & Enforcement |
3 |
ITCD 103 — Computer Aided Design and Drafting I |
3 |
ITCM 101 — Introduction to Construction Technology |
3 |
ITEC 141 — DC Circuits |
3 |
ITMT 186 — Manufacturing and Fabrication |
3 |