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Applied Sciences and Technology
Department of Technology
 
Programs:
Majors: Manufacturing Engineering Technology; Industrial Technology (options in: Computer technology; Construction management); Graphic Arts Management
Minors: Business Administration; Business Administration for Construction Management; Computer Technology; Construction Management; Design Technology; Digital Publishing; Graphic Arts Technology; Industrial Leadership; Plastics Technology; Process Improvement
Teaching Majors: Technology Education; Career and Technical Education
Associate Degree: Mechanical Engineering Technology (Purdue)
General options

Courses:

ITCMP:

Industry and Technology: Computer Technology
ITCST Industry and Technology: Construction Technology
ITDPT: Industry and Technology: Department
ITEDU: Technology: Education
ITGRA: Industry and Technology: Graphic Arts/Printing
ITMFG: Industry and Technology: Manufacturing
PUMET: Purdue University: Mechanical Engineering Technology

http://www.bsu.edu/technology

Preparing students for challenging careers in business, industry, and teaching is the major focus of the Department of Technology. Bachelor’s degree programs in manufacturing engineering technology, industrial technology (options: computer technology, construction management), graphic arts management, technology teacher education, and career and technical teacher education prepare students for a broad range of such careers.

Internship programs are available in the technology and graphic arts programs and are arranged in a wide variety of businesses and industries for students seeking firsthand experience in the day-to-day operations of contemporary organizations. Qualified students enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs in technology may choose internship programs after completing the freshman year of study. Students arrange positions through the work experience coordinator.

The manufacturing engineering technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD, 21202, 410-347-7700. The teaching major in technology education program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

The department’s curricular coordinators will assist students in selecting appropriate majors, minors, and courses, and will provide career counseling. An exit assessment must be completed by all majors in the department.

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

Students will be guided by the outline of baccalaureate Degrees, the University Core Curriculum, and the concentration areas listed below.

Programs:

MAJOR IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY, 79 hours
Manufacturing Engineering Technology program encompasses all manufacturing operations. Students in manufacturing engineering technology complete a core of courses in mathematics, science, and electives in an area of specialization. The use of computers in process instrumentation and control, materials in handling, and inspection is emphasized in this program.
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General requirements, 25 hours
CHEM 111 Gen Chem 1 4
CS 120 Comp Sci 1 4
MATHS 161 Appl Calc 1 3
162 Appl Calc 2 3
181 El Prob Stat 3
PHYCS 110 Gen Phycs 1 4
112 Gen Phycs 2

4

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25 hrs
Manufacturing requirements, 42 hours  
ITMFG 105 Tec Dsgn Gra 3
161 Int Mfg Idus 3
205 Comp Aid Des 3
225 Ind Plastics 3
233 Mach Tools 3
262 Mfg Material 3
265 App Q Contrl 3
270 Indust Elctr 3
301 Auto and C I M 3
334 Weld Foundry 3
  335 App Mechancs 3
340 Hydr Systems 3
371 Micro Ma Int 3
463 Mfg Plan Ctr 3
12 hours from approved technical electives ITMFG 325, 326, 425, 460, 473 (must include 6 hour capstone experience approved by advisor)  

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54 hrs
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79 hrs
Students in this program must have the equivalent of or complete MATHS 112. Students with a SAT math score of 550 and higher or ACT math score of 24 and higher who have taken trigonometry in high school are considered to have had the equivalent of MATHS 112 and may take MATHS 161 or MATHS 181 as their first math course.  

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MAJOR IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY, 81-95 hours
Students in industrial technology complete a core of courses in science and technology, and then select a technical option. In addition, a minor in business administration must be completed. This interdisciplinary program with options emphasizes a broad knowledge of industry and technology and a people-oriented approach to management.
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Complete one option:  
Computer technology option, 81 hours  
Core requirement, 51 hours  
MATHS 161 Appl Calc 1 3
PHYCS 110 Gen Phycs 1 4
CS 116 Visual Prog 3
  120 Comp Sci 1 4
121 Comp Sci 2 4
ITDPT 380 Intern Tech 3
  390 Trng Dvl Ind 3
ITMFG 270  Indust Elctr 3
371 Micro Ma Int 3
ITCMP 111 Mic Asb T S 3
210 Inetwk Fund 3
211 Sys Ad Fund 3
  221 Alt PC O S 3
310 Int Des Adm 3
311 Infstrat Ser 3
466  Cap Cmp Tech 3
12 hours from  
ITCMP 321 Alt Ser O S (3)
330 Inetwk Swich (3)
  340 Wrls Ntk Com (3)

350 El Data Ad (3)
380 El Comm Ad (3)
410 Scal Inetwk (3)
  430 Cvgt Net Sys (3)
440 Dir Services (3)
465 Info Sec (3) 12
Business administration minor, 18 hours  
ISOM 125 Micro App 3
  251 Intr Opr Mgt 3
MGT 200 Mngnt Prin (3)  
  or    
  300 Mgt Beh Org (3) 3
MKG 300 Prin Market (3)  
  or    
ISOM 300 Proj Mgt (3) 3
6 hours from  
ACC 201 Prin Acct 1 (3)  
ISOM 135 Bus I S (3)  
  226 Sys Ap Dev (3)  
  311 Int Ent Sys (3)  
MGT 261 Persnel Supr (3)  
  341 Intro Entr (3)  
MKG 310 Consmr Behav (3)  
  320 Advertsg Mgt (3)  
  325 Prof Selling (3)  
  460 Sup Chn Mgt (3) 6
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      18 hrs
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81 hrs
Construction management option,
86 hours
 
Students preparing for management positions in the field of construction will complete the construction management option in the departmental major in industrial technology with a required minor in business administration. The option prepares graduates to become project managers, estimators, project planners, technical trainers, CAD technicians, safety officers, site superintendents, product marketing representatives, and purchasers. Two required internship experiences provide students with relevant work experience in the field of construction.  
Construction science, 41 hours  
PHYCS 110 Gen Phycs 1 4
ECON 201 Elem Micro 3
CHEM 111 Gen Chem 1 4
MATHS 112 Pc-Trig 3
ITDPT 160 Tech Analys 3
ITCST 104 Intro Const 3
  106 CAD Cnst Tech 3
  180 Const Doc 3
200 Sit Prep 3
  250 Cn Mthd Mtls 3
  252 Bldg Diag 3
  300 Struct Mech 3
  350 Mech Elc Sys 3
Construction management, 30 hours  
ITDPT 380 Intern Tech (3) 6
  390 Trng Dvl Ind 3
ITCST 310 Ethics Cst 3
  320 Estimating 3
355 Plan Schedul 3
365 Const Safety 3
400 Con Prj Mgt 3
  420 Cons Fin Law 3
460 Cap Const 3
       
Technical electives approved by advisor 6-9
Minor in Business Administration for construction management, 15 hours  
ACC 201 Prin Acct 1 3
BL 260 Prin Bus Law 3
MATHS 181 El Prob Stat (3)  
  or    
ECON 221 Bus Stats (3) 3
ISOM 251 Intr Opr Mgt 3
MGT 200 Mngnt Prin 3
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      15 hrs
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92-95 hrs

The prerequisite for ECON 221 is a C or better grade in MATHS 136 or the equivalent; sophomore standing; demonstrated proficiency in computer skills.  Other prerequisites may be necessary for MATHS 136.

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MAJOR IN GRAPHIC ARTS MANAGEMENT, 82 hours
Students preparing for management positions in the graphic arts industry will complete the departmental major in graphic arts management and a minor in business administration.
A required internship gives students experience in the graphic arts industry. Plans for internship credit are arranged with assistance and approval of the program coordinator and internship coordinator, who also supervises the internships.
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ITGRA 180 Intro Gr Art 3
181 Flexography 3
182 Ofst Litho 1 3
183 Screen Print 3
184 Comp App G A 3
281 Ink Substrat 3
282 Dig Imag 1 3
286 Dig Photo 1 3
382 Dig Image 2 3
383 Offset Prswk 3
387 Dig Photo 2 3
Required management courses  
ITDPT 380 Intern Tech 3
  390 Trng Dvl Ind 2
ITGRA 381 Qlty Control 3
  385 Comerc Prnt 3
480 Collq Gr Art 3
484 Print Managmnt 3
488 Pr Est Cst A 3
489 Prod Control 3
       
Required Business Administration Minor 18
       
CHEM 111 Gen Chem 1 4
ECON 201 Elem Micro 3
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82 hrs
MINOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 18 hours
Open only to Department of Technology majors except construction management majors (see business minor for construction technology majors).
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ISOM 125 Micro App 3
  251 Intr Opr Mgt 3
MGT 200 Mngnt Prin (3)
or
300 Mgt Beh Org (3) 3
MKG 300 Prin Market(3)  
  or    
ISOM 300 Proj Mgt (3) 3
6 hours from
ACC 201 Prin Acct 1 (3)  
ISOM 135 Bus I S (3)
226 Sys Ap Dev (3)
  311 Int Ent Sys (3)  
MGT 261 Persnel Supr (3)
341 Intro Entr (3)
MKG 310 Consmr Behav (3)
320 Advertsg Mgt (3)
325 Prof Selling (3)
460 Sup Chn Mgt (3) 6
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18 hrs
ISOM 135 requires demonstrated proficiency in computer skills through examination, credit in ISOM 125 or CS 104.  MGT 300 and MKG 300 require junior standing (63 hours).  MKG 300 requires credit in ECON 116 or 201.

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MINOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, 15 hours
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ACC 201 Prin Acct 1 3
BL 260 Prin Bus Law 3
MATHS 181 El Prob Stat (3)  
  or    
ECON 221 Bus Stats (3) 3
ISOM 251 Intr Opr Mgt 3
MGT 200 Mngnt Prin 3
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15 hrs
Open only to construction management majors to meet the requirements for accreditation by the American Council of Construction Education. ACCE standards require specific courses in law, accounting, management, and economics.

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MINOR IN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, 18 hours
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ITCMP 111 Mic Asb T S 3
210 Inetwk Fund 3
211 Sys Ad Fund 3
310 Int Des Adm 3
311 Infstrat Ser 3
ITCMP Elective course 3
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18 hrs

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MINOR IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT,
18 hours
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Construction core, 12 hours  
ITCST 106 CAD Cnst Tech 3
250 Cn Mthd Ma 1 (3)  
  or    
ARCH 214 Build Tech 1 (3) 3
ITCST 355 Plan Schedul 3
  400 Con Prj Mgt 3
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      12 hrs
6 hours from  
ITCST 200 Sit Prep (3)  
  or    
LA 498 Spec Proj (1-6)  
ITCST 252 Bldg Diag (3)  
  or    
PLAN 440 Bldg Perfmnc (3)  
ITCST 320 Estimating (3)  
  365 Const Safety (3)  
  420 Cons Fin Law (3)  
  or    
RE 331 R E Finance (3) 6
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18 hrs

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MINOR IN DESIGN TECHNOLOGY, 18 hours
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MATHS 108 Intermed Alg 3
ITMFG 105 Tec Dsgn Gra 3
205 Comp Aid Des 3
ITGRA 184 Comp App G A 3
Approved technical electives 6
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18 hrs

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MINOR IN DIGITAL PUBLISHING, 18 hours
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ITGRA 180 Intro Gr Art 3
184 Comp App G A 3
282 Dig Img 1 3
286 Dig 1 Photo 3
382 Dig Image 2 3
387 Dig Photo 2 3
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18 hrs

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MINOR IN GRAPHIC ARTS TECHNOLOGY, 18 hours
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ITGRA 180 Intro Gr Art 3
181 Flexography 3
182 Ofst Litho 1 3
183 Screen Print 3
184 Comp App G A 3
282 Dig Img 1 (3)
or
381 Qlty Control (3) 3
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18 hrs

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MINOR IN INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP, 18 hours
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MGT 200 Mngnt Prin 3
261 Persnel Supr 3
ITMFG 161 Int Mfg Idus 3
ITDPT 360 Indust Safety 3
390 Trng Dvl Ind 3
Approved technical elective 3
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18 hrs

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MINOR IN PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY, 16 hours
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CHEM 111 Gen Chem 1 4
ITDPT 125 Sur Plastics 3
ITMFG 105 Tec Dsgn Gra 3
225 Ind Plastics 3
325 Plas Pro Dgn 3
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16 hrs

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MINOR IN PROCESS IMPROVEMENT, 18 hours
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ITMFG 104 Intr Six Sig 3
  265 App Q Contrl 3
  365 Advn Six Sig 3
375 Prj Pln Ctrl 3
425 Desgn Exprmt 3
  465 Six Sig Intr 3
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18 hrs

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TEACHER EDUCATION

Teaching programs require additional courses in educational methods. The professional education courses are included
in this listing. See the Department of Educational Studies
and Teachers College for the descriptions of these courses
and other professional requirements of the teacher education program.

TEACHING MAJOR IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION,
48 hours
The technology education curriculum prepares students to teach technology education at the secondary level (grades 6-12).
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ITDPT 100

Tech Society

3

ITEDU 108

Prod Techn

3

MATHS 111

PC-Coll Alg

3

ITCST 250

Cn Mthd Ma 1

3

ITDPT 204

Engy Process

3

  210

Eng Prin

3

303

Manufact Sys

3

  406

Tech Dec-Mak

3

ITEDU 304

Transpor Sys

3
305

Communic Sys

3
403

Tech Enterpr

3

410

Capstone Tec

3

One directed elective

3

 
3 hours from  
ITMFG 105 Tec Dsgn Gra (3)  
ITCST 106 Cad Cnst Tech (3) 3
       
3 hours from information processing  
ITGRA 180 Intro Gr Art (3)  
ITCMP 111 Mic Asb T S (3)  
CS 110 Intro C S (3) 3
       
3 hours from engineered resources  
ITDPT 203 Matl Process (3)  
ITMFG 262 Mfg Material (3) 3
  48 hrs
Students must complete ITEDU 195, 395, and 396 prior to student teaching.

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SENIOR HIGH, JUNIOR HIGH/ MIDDLE SCHOOL
EDUCATION PROGRAM
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Professional education sequence, 39 hours  
ITEDU 195 Expl Tech Ed 3
EDMUL 205

Multi Educ

3
EDPSY 251 Dev Sec Ed 3
390 Educ Psychol 3
EDSEC 380 Prin Sec Sch 3
EDJHM 385 Prin Mid Sch 3
ITEDU 395 Teachg Tech 3
396 Prg Pl & Imp 3
EDFON 420 Fnds of Educ 3
12 hours from student teaching
EDSEC 460

St Tch Secon (6-7)

465

Elec St Tch (3 or 5)

12
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39 hrs
See Professional Education Assessment/Decision Points, Teacher Licensing, for additional information.