Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology

Program Competencies

Students completing this program should be able to:

  1. Perform technical-management occupations in business, industry, education, and government.
  2. Apply theories, concepts, and principles of humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and other disciplines to develop communications skills required for supervisors and technical-managers.
  3. Understand and apply concepts of mathematics, physics, statistics, economics, computer fundamentals, and other disciplines to solve technological problems.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 Core

IET 300 — Technology and Society

3

IET 499C — Senior Project

3

MATH 152 — College Algebra (or higher)

3

PHYS 201/PHYS 201A — Elementary Physics I

4

General Education Total

37

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University.

Program Requirements

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

Program Requirements

Additional hours are required for the Option and Technical Electives to meet Program Requirements Total

30