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Electrical Technology
ET 181. Residential Wiring Methods. 5 hours. Interpretation and use of the National Electrical Code, calculations of electrical plans, residential wiring methods, sketching as involved in the wiring of single and multi-family dwellings. Corequisite: ET 182 Residential Wiring Methods Laboratory I.
ET 182. Residential Wiring Methods Laboratory I. 3 hours. Application of knowledge in wiring methods and the National Electrical Code to the complete planning and wiring of single and multi-family dwellings, with emphasis on drawing and reading blueprints. Will include laboratory projects and on-the-job experience. Corequisite: ET 181 Residential Wiring Methods.
ET 183. Fundamentals of Electricity. 3 hours. An introductory course for electricians and electrical technicians stressing electrical basics and how they relate to the National Electrical Code and the everyday work requirements of an electrician. Includes orientation to the electrical profession and a foundation of electrical fundamentals upon which subsequent Electrical Technology courses are based.
ET 184. Special Project. 2 hours. Allows the students to research problems encountered in their profession. Corequisite: ET 181 Residential Wiring Methods.
ET 185. Electrical Machinery and Equipment. 5 hours. Theory of operation, techniques of troubleshooting, repair, and diagnostic procedures in the installation and maintenance of single-phase and three-phase motors, generators and related equipment. Corequisite: ET 186 Electrical Machinery and Equipment Laboratory I.
ET 186. Electrical Machinery and Equipment Laboratory I. 3 hours. Hands-on application of theory, calculations, and design in the troubleshooting, repair, and diagnostic procedures involved in the installation and maintenance of single-phase and three-phase motors, generators and related equipment. Special emphasis given to equipment encountered in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Corequisite: ET 185 Electrical Machinery and Equipment.
ET 187. Electrical Estimating and Blueprint Reading. 3 hours. Electrical estimating for construction and maintenance operations, material and labor costs, methods of electrical bid calculation, reading specifications and blueprints in the field of electricity.
ET 188. Special Project. 2 hours. Allows students to research problems encountered in their profession.
ET 282. Motor Control Fundamentals. 5 hours. Machine and system's control design and installation starting with an in-depth study of basic control wiring circuits (pushbuttons, float switches, contactors, relays, sensors, etc.) and progressing into the complex circuits of modern process control including programmable controllers (PLS’s), variable frequency drives (VFD’s), robotics, automation, etc. Corequisite: ET 283 Motor Control Fundamentals Laboratory.
ET 283. Motor Control Fundamentals Laboratory I. 3 hours. Design, install and troubleshoot complex control circuits used in automation. Installation and programming of computerized programmable controllers, variable frequency drives and traditional relay logic circuits. Corequisite: ET 282 Motor Control Fundamentals.
ET 284. National Electrical Code. 3 hours. Study of the National Electrical Code as applied to single and multi-family dwellings, commercial and industrial locations, specialized, and hazardous locations. Special emphasis to be given to load calculation, circuitry, service entrances, methods of installation, and proficiency in trade competency examinations.
ET 285. Special Project. 2 hours. Applied research and application to the design, documentation, and presentation of a student designed process or machine in the area of machine control and automation. Corequisite: ET 282 Motor Control Fundamentals.
ET 286. Industrial and Commercial Wiring Methods. 5 hours. Theory and installation of the special wiring methods used in commercial and industrial wiring and the national codes governing their usage. Lighting, motors, transformers and systems. Corequisite: ET 287 Industrial and Commercial Wiring Methods Laboratory I.
ET 287. Industrial and Commercial Wiring Methods Laboratory I. 3 hours. Application of knowledge in the design, planning, and wiring of industrial and commercial structures with emphasis on wiring diagrams, blueprint reading, and the National Electrical Code. Will include laboratory projects and on-the-job experiences. Corequisite: ET 286 Industrial and Commercial Wiring Methods.
ET 288. Journeyman Electrical Certification. 3 hours. Study of National Electrical Code questions, problems, and calculations as a preparation for state electrical certification. Information on registration, certification, and exam time management skills. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
ET 289. Special Project. 3 hours. A course to prepare the senior Electrical Technology student for successful certification and employment in their career field. Will include job search skills, interviewing techniques, electrical certification application and testing, development of a vita and resume', on-site and/or on-campus employer tours/visits, plus related information. Corequisite: ET 286 Industrial and Commercial Wiring Methods.
ET 299. Cooperative Industrial Training (Electrical Internship). 6 hours. The students serve a ten-week (400 clock hours minimum) internship "on-the-job" in the electrical field. The student is interviewed and employed by an electrical contractor, industrial employer, or other related business under provisions set forth in a training agreement. Supervision of the internship is conducted by the employer and university coordinator as outlined in the training agreement. Prerequisite: Completion of two "full-time" semesters in the Electrical Technology Program.
Aviation Technology Courses
AVT 118. Private Pilot Ground School. 3 hours. Instruction information required to successfully complete the FAA Private Pilot written examination. Subject matter includes: Federal aviation regulations, navigation, aviation weather and aeronautical knowledge. A passing score on the FAA test is required for credit in the course. Offered on a Pass-Fail basis only.
AVT 119. Private Pilot Flight. 3 hours. Completion of flight training by an FAA approved flight instruction program and receipt of a private pilot's license required for credit. Offered on Pass-Fail only. Prerequisite or corequisite: AVT 118 Private Pilot Ground School.
AVT 418. Instrument Rating Ground School. 3 hours. Successful completion of the written portion of the FAA instrument rating for pilots. Offered on a Pass-Fail basis only.
Human Resource Development Undergraduate
HRD 575. Instructional Media in Human Resource Development. 3 hours. Development and delivery of mediated instructional materials and computerized instruction in human resource development programs.
HRD 596. Introduction to Human Resource Development. 3 hours. Roles, functions, principles, and theories of employee training, learning, education, development, and performance and their relationships with other disciplines.
Human Resource Development Senior-Graduate
HRD 706. Personnel Development in Business and Industry. 3 hours. Techniques for improving employee learning and performance from analysis and selection through relationships and rewards.
HRD 710. Seminar in Human Resource Development. 1-3 hours. Study of a particular topic, problem, or issue in human resource development. Includes class work, readings, and research with emphasis on current issues. May be repeated if subject matter is different for a maximum of six hours.
HRD 741. Human Resource Development Strategies for Quality Improvement. 3 hours. The role of human resource development in the implementation of quality improvement programs in business and industry with an emphasis on team building.
HRD 745. Designing HRD Interventions. 3 hours. In-depth study of the functional processes used for planning, designing, developing, and implementing effective HRD interventions; and the examination of common OD, T&D, and CD interventions used to solve problems in organizations. Prerequisite: HRD 596 Introduction to Human Resource Development or permission of instructor.
HRD 775. Instructional Technology. 3 hours. Development and use of instructional technology, media, computers, and the internet in teaching and facilitating human resource development programs. Emphasis on use of video and web-based instruction.
HRD 780. Globalization of Human Resource Development. 3 hours. A global perspective of human resource development programs and practices in other countries and cultures.
HRD 785. Video Lesson Development. 3 hours. Lesson planning and use of a storyboard. Creation of an effective lesson using contemporary video technology, computer editing, and sound tracks, and transfer of video presentations to electronic storage devices such as CD-ROM, DVD, or video cassette.
HRD 790. Occupational Analysis. 3 hours. Evolution and meaning of the analysis technique and its application to human resource development. The use of analysis in relating components of an occupation to course and program development.
HRD 793. Evaluation in Human Resource Development. 3 hours. Evaluation of individual learning and performance and human resource development interventions for the improvement of training and development programs, and individual and organizational performance.
HRD 799. International Workplace and Workforce Issues. 3 hours. A comparative analysis of the workplace and workforce of other countries with the United States. Emphasizes strategies that maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of organizations. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Human Resource Development Graduate
HRD 804. Leadership Techniques and Procedures. 3 hours. Supervisory and leadership procedures used by experienced supervisors in business and industry, including current practices and innovative techniques.
HRD 805. Special Problems (____). 1-3 hours. Investigation of a specific topic or problem in human resource development. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor. May be repeated if subject matter is different with a maximum of six hours to be applied towards a degree program. May be taken as graded or pass-fail.
HRD 815. Current Issues in Human Resource Development. 3 hours. Readings, research, case studies, discussion, and study of current topics and issues in human resource development.
HRD 831. Characteristics of Adult Learners. 3 hours. Learning patterns, interests and participation among adults in a variety of learning and educational settings. Theories of learning and behavior with implications for human resource development, adult, and continuing education programs.
HRD 850. Graduate Study in Human Resource Development. 1 hour. Development of career plans and goals that insure consistency in the courses, projects, reports, and research topics within the HRD master degree. Introduces the style and format for written and oral reports and research studies. Prerequisite: Admission to the HRD Master Degree.
HRD 851. Career Planning in Human Resource Development. 1 hour. Development of a career plan and a print and digital portfolio which include major written, oral, and mediated reports and projects with an emphasis on competencies mastered.
HRD 852. Organizational Development and Change. 3 hours. Planned strategic HRD interventions intended to improve the resources and effectiveness of the entire organization. Current theories of organizational development, change, and systems and strategies.
HRD 853. Workforce Development. 3 hours. Innovative methods for developing and preparing employees for change with emphasis on problem solving that improves quality and performance of both the organization and employees.
HRD 854. Consulting for Human Resource Development Professionals. 3 hours. The HRD consulting role in the organization utilizing problem solving and change management processes that improve performance and quality to keep pace with a changing world of work.
HRD 855. Forecasting Benefits of Human Resource Development. 3 hours. An analytical method for deciding which programs to change, develop, or purchase. Based on the contribution of HRD interventions to the strategic goals and bottom line success of an organization.
HRD 856. Diversity in the Workplace. 3 hours. Methods to increase the ability of organizations to work successfully with workplace diversity, and procedures for maximizing the potential of a diverse workforce for the benefit of both the individual and organization.
HRD 857. Ethics, Values and Legal Issues in Human Resource Development. 3 hours. Examination of personal, social, and organizational values and culture related to their effects on human resource development ethical principles, standards, and legal issues, with an emphasis on actual workplace situations.
HRD 879. Professional Presentations. 3 hours. Formal and informal presentations for audiences in various industrial and organizational settings. Needs assessment, effective presentation techniques, and audience interaction and engagement.
HRD 883. Internship in Human Resource Development. 3 hours. A supervised internship that incorporates what a student learned in the classroom with practices in developing individual and/or organizational learning and performance improvement interventions.
HRD 890. Research and Thesis. 3-6 hours. Development of a thesis under Option I. Prerequisite: Methods of Research and permission of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours. May be taken as graded or pass-fail.
HRD 899. Planning and Implementing a Human Resource Development Program. 3 hours. Policies and procedures, knowledge and skills to establish, expand, or update a human resource development program. Emphasizes strategic planning, and administrative staffing, program and facilities planning, budgeting, project management, and evaluation. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Post-Masters Courses
HRD 900. Seminar in Human Resource Development. 3 hours. Planning for a research project including the development of a prospectus for a research study with an emphasis on the study design and methodology. May be taken as graded or pass-fail. Prerequisite: Methods of Research and permission of advisor.
HRD 983. Practicum in Human Resource Development. 3 hours. Supervised experience in a job based setting related to the student’s area of specialization such as instructional design or technology, teaching and facilitation, or HRD consulting or management. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
HRD 990. Special Research Problem. 3-6 hours. A research, experimental or field study presented as a formal research project under Option I. Permission of advisor. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours. May be taken as graded or pass-fail.
HRD 991. Special Investigations (____). 1-6 hours. Investigation of a specific topic or problem in human resource development. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor. May be repeated if subject matter is different with a maximum of six hours to be applied towards an Ed.S. degree program. May be taken as graded or pass-fail.
HRD 992. Special Investigations (___). 3 hours. Independent study of a specific topic or problem in technology management or human resource development. Emphasis is on practical application. May be repeated if subject matter is different with a maximum of six hours to be applied towards an Ed.S. degree program. May be taken as graded or pass-fail. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor.
HRD 993. Current Problems and Trends in Human Resource Development. 3 hours. Investigation and discussion of current problems and trends in business and industry and organizations that impact human resource development practitioners.
Technology Management Undergraduate
TM 250. Introduction to Technology Management. 3 hours. An overview of the field of technology management. Emphasizes the roles and responsibilities of supervisors and mid-level managers in technological, manufacturing, and other work place settings.
TM 350. Societal Influence of Technology. 3 hours. Impact of technology on society, both personally and professionally. A discussion of managing it in our daily lives.
TM 390. Trade and Job Analysis. 3 hours. How to analyze trades, occupational pursuits, and jobs for divisions, operations and information. Consideration of the organization for instructional purposes.
TM 500. Industrial Organization and Technology Management. 3 hours. An overview of industrial organization and the interrelationship of functions and fundamental principles which lead to effective coordination and control. Prerequisite: Junior standing. May be taken for honors.
TM 501. Work Measurement and Efficiency Methods. 3 hours. Productivity studies including motion and time study, performance ratings, and contemporary worker organization patterns and methods improvement. Relationships of workers, cost reduction, and productivity. Prerequisite: MATH 143 Elementary Statistics. May be taken for honors.
TM 503. Facility Maintenance and Management. 3 hours. A study of industrial facility systems. Management of maintenance programs and personnel. Design, inspection, and maintenance of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and environmental systems. Prerequisite: Junior standing. May be taken for honors.
TM 509. Technological Project Management. 3 hours. Techniques for effective coordination and management of technological projects. Case studies are analyzed for application of project management techniques, computer management tools are explored. Prerequisite: Junior standing. May be taken for honors.
TM 520. Leadership in the Workplace. 3 hours. Leadership styles, traits and characteristics and their effectiveness in various situations. Leadership related to employee performance.
TM 555. Diversity in Technology Management. 2 hours. An analysis of how social, cultural, political, and psychological events have and will continue to impact the manufacturing and technology-based workforce. Employee development, recruitment, and utilization are emphasized.
TM 605. Special Problems (____). 1-3 hours. Individual study in the students’ major or minor area. May be repeated if subject matter is different for a maximum of six hours to be applied towards a degree program. May be taken as graded or pass-fail.
TM 610. Seminar (___). 1-6 hours. Study of a particular topic, problem or issue in applied technology management. May be repeated if subject matter is different with a maximum of six hours to be applied towards a degree program.
TM 653. Workforce Preparation. 3 hours. Familiarizes students with modern innovative methods for developing and preparing employees. The course provides examples of employee empowerment and problem-solving techniques used in preparing the workforce.
TM 679. Presentation Skills. 3 hours. Theory and practice of presentation skills for formal and informal presentations for various audiences in industrial setting using current software and multi-media equipment. Includes determining the audience, connecting with the audience, developing the presentation, developing practical applications, as well as evaluating performance.
TM 683. Internship in Technology Management. 3-6 hours. Intern experience in actual workplace settings that allows the students to apply what they have learned in the classroom setting. Directed by university faculty and coordinated with workplace supervisors, the course will include detailed work experiences related to technology management in the work environment. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Offered as Pass/Fail only.
TM 699. Senior Assessment in Technology Management. 1 hour. A capstone course for technology management bringing together the student's personal, professional and technical competence which will include authentic assessment and outcome of student development of a career portfolio. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
General Technology and Technology Education Technical Courses
GT 130. Applications in STEM. 3 hours. Course designed to integrate practical mathematics in science, technology and engineering applications showing the relationship of math to specific science, technology and engineering applications to include mechanical, fluid, electrical, light/optical and thermal systems; to include resistance, energy, work, power, and momentum. Additional relationships will include wave/vibration and radiation. Includes performance based experiences designed to reinforce cognitive information through a series of integrated hands-on laboratory activities and projects. Prerequisite: MATH 113 College Algebra or MATH 110 College Algebra with Review.
GT 190. Introduction to Technological Systems. 2 hours. Introductory examination of technological systems, including production, communication, transportation, and bio-related technologies, and their social-cultural impacts. Demonstrations, cooperative learning activities and discussions of assigned resource materials are primary means of learning.
GT 191. Experiences in Technology. 2 hours. Intensive hands-on laboratory course provides students with fundamental skills in materials fabrication, design and graphics, desk top publishing, scanning, digital imaging, video editing, using electrical and electronic devices, etc. Course is prerequisite for GT 320 Communication Systems in Technology, GT 340 Power/Energy/Transportation Systems, GT 330 Materials and Processes and GT 380 Manufacturing Enterprise.
GT 300. Design and Problem Solving in Technology. 3 hours. Course designed to develop cognitive information emphasizing the generation and communication of technological information. Topics include strategies to encourage invention and innovation; methods for documentation (e.g. portfolios, logs); sketching tools and techniques; modeling/prototyping and graphic presentation. Includes a series of integrated hands-on laboratory activities and projects. Prerequisite: GT 191 Experiences in Technology and/or permission of instructor.
GT 310. Contextual Topics in Technology. 3 hours. An overview of relevant or current technological topics delivered through a series of classroom and on-line experiences. Students are exposed to the cognitive knowledge of systems such as bio-related, medical, agricultural, alternative energy, military and governmental technologies. Includes laboratory based experiences designed to reinforce cognitive information through a series of integrated hands-on laboratory activities and projects. Prerequisite: GT 191 Experiences in Technology and/or permission of instructor.
GT 320. Communication Systems in Technology. 3 hours. An overview of communication technologies delivered through a series of on-line experiences, students are exposed to the cognitive knowledge of computers, graphic production, telecommunications, technical design, fiber optics, and audio/video systems. Includes laboratory based experiences designed to reinforce cognitive information through a series of integrated hands-on laboratory activities and projects. Prerequisite: GT 191 Experiences in Technology and/or permission of instructor.
GT 330. Materials and Processes. 3 hours. An overview of industrial materials and material processing technologies in mediated format. Through a series of on-line experiences, students are exposed to the cognitive knowledge of materials and processes related to the categories of wood, metal, plastic, earth and composite materials. Includes laboratory based experiences designed to reinforce cognitive information through a series of integrated hands-on laboratory activities and projects. Prerequisite: GT 191 Experiences in Technology and/or permission of instructor.
GT 340. Power/Energy/Transportation Systems. 3 hours. An overview of industrial power, energy and transportation technologies delivered through a series of classroom and on-line experiences. Students are exposed to the cognitive knowledge of power, energy and transportation systems and the development, use and impacts of energy resources. Includes laboratory based experiences designed to reinforce cognitive information through a series of integrated hands-on laboratory activities and projects. Prerequisite: GT 191 Experiences in Technology and/or permission of instructor.
GT 350. Technology and Civilization. 3 hours. The development of technology and the pervasive nature of technological innovations. An awareness of the promises and uncertainties associated with technology and institutions of society.
May be taken for honors.
GT 360. Computer Aided Drafting. 3 hours. An overview of computer aided drafting delivered through a series of classroom and on-line experiences. Students are exposed to the cognitive knowledge of CAD technologies and its relationship to electrical, mechanical, construction and other technological areas. Includes laboratory based experiences designed to reinforce cognitive information through a series of integrated hands-on laboratory activities and projects. Prerequisite: GT 191 Experiences in Technology and/or permission of instructor.
GT 361. Technical Graphics with AutoCADÒ. 2 hours. Covers the fundamental principles of technical drawing. Topics introduced include, lettering for notations, visualization, sketching orthographic projection, dimensioning, sections, and pictorial drawing. AutoCADÒ is used to teach 2-D technical graphics fundamentals. Co-requisite: GT 362 AutoCADÒ Applications (___) or permission of instructor.
GT 362. AutoCADÒ Applications (___). 1 hour. Specific technical applications associated with student’s technical areas are taught. Topics include: mechanical, architectural, electrical, detail drawing for assembly and installation, etc. May be repeated for a maximum of three credit hours if subject matter is different. Corequisite or Prerequisite: GT 361 Technical Graphics with AutoCADÒ or permission of instructor.
GT 365. Technical Graphics with SolidWorksÒ. 2 hours. Covers the fundamental principles of technical drawing. Topics introduced include, lettering for notations, visualization, sketching, orthographic projection, dimensioning, sections, and pictorial drawing. SolidWorksÒ is used to teach 2-D and 3-D technical graphics fundamentals. Co-requisite or Prerequisite: GT 361 Technical Graphics with AutoCADÒ or permission of instructor.
GT 366. SolidWorksÒ Applications (___). 1 hour. Specific technical applications associated with student’s technical areas are taught. Topics include: mechanical, architectural, electrical, detail drawing for assembly and installation, etc. May be repeated for a maximum of three credit hours if subject matter is different. Corequisite or Prerequisite: GT 365 Technical Graphics with SolidWorksÒ or permission of instructor.
GT 370. Construction Systems Technology. 3 hours. An overview of the construction industry delivered through a series of classroom and on-line experiences. Students are exposed to the cognitive knowledge of construction technologies to include residential, commercial, and civil. Also discussed will be the impacts of the construction industry. Includes laboratory based experiences designed to reinforce cognitive information through a series of integrated hands-on laboratory activities and projects. Prerequisite: GT 191 Experiences in Technology and/or permission of instructor.
GT 380. Manufacturing Enterprise. 3 hours. An overview of the manufacturing industry delivered through a series of classroom and on-line experiences. Students take active roles in a simulated production process, including formation of a company, product design, production planning, finance, and marketing and sales. Includes laboratory based experiences designed to reinforce cognitive information through a series of integrated hands-on laboratory activities and projects. Prerequisite: GT 191 Experiences in Technology or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.
GT 390. Automated Systems. 3 hours. An overview of the automated systems delivered through a series of classroom and on-line experiences. Students are exposed to the cognitive knowledge of automated systems to include rapid prototyping, robotics, CNC and programmable logic control. Includes laboratory based experiences designed to reinforce cognitive information through a series of integrated hands-on laboratory activities and projects. Prerequisites: GT 191 Experiences in Technology, GT 330 Materials and Processes and GT 360 Computer Aided Drafting and/or permission of instructor.
Technology Education Professional Courses
TE 320. Multimedia and Videography in Technology Education. 3 hours. Preparation to teach an introductory course in multimedia technologies and videography using systems currently common to technology education laboratories. The use and development of instructional materials for teaching and managing multimedia and videography systems are stressed in addition to technical knowledge and skills associated with these mediums. Prerequisite: GT 320 Communication Systems in Technology or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.
TE 331. Overview of Technology. 3 hours. Activity-based course provides an overview of technological systems—communication, power/energy/transportation, manufacturing, and construction. Manipulative activities provide experiences promoting and reinforcing technological literacy content—nature of technology, impacts of technology, engineering design, and abilities for a design world, based on standards for technological literacy. Required for Technology Education majors and recommended for educators in general. Prerequisite: CURIN 261 Explorations in Education or permission of instructor.
TE 403. Current Topics in Technology Education (____). 1-3 hours. Current technical and/or pedagogical topics related to technology education are presented. Guest lecturers and presenters from industry may be utilized. May be repeated if subject matter is different for a maximum of nine credit hours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
TE 420. Professional Development 1. 2 hours. An overview of professional organizations associated with Technology Education. Activities include presenting at a regional technology conference, participating in a regional Technology Student Association conference as a judge, participating in a regional Technology Education Collegiate Association or equivalent event. Prerequisites: GT 300 Design and Problem Solving in Technology, GT 310 Contextual Topics in Technology, GT 320 Communication Systems in Technology, GT 330 Materials and Processes, GT 340 Power/Energy/Transportation Systems and GT 360 Computer Aided Drafting and/or permission of instructor.
TE 421. Professional Development 2. 2 hours. A professional development course designed to encourage students to develop professional attributes by participating in a national Technology Education Collegiate Association conference as well as present or co-present at the International Technology Education Association Conference as a professional member. The students will participate in professional development by preparing and presenting recruitment presentations at area high schools. Prerequisites: GT 300 Design and Problem Solving in Technology, GT 310 Contextual Topics in Technology, GT 320 Communication Systems Technology, GT 330 Materials and Processes, GT 340 Power/Energy/Transportation Systems and GT 360 Computer Aided Drafting and/or permission of instructor.
TE 478. Instructional Material Development. 3 hours. Planning and development of student-directed modules, instructional videos, and computer generated instructional materials for use in technology education programs. Emphasis on presentation software, desktop publishing, and test-generating software to support instruction. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in TE 479 Teaching Techniques for Technology Education, or permission of instructor.
TE 479. Teaching Techniques for Technology Education. 3 hours. Techniques, methods and course content used in teaching technology education in middle, secondary and post-secondary schools. Development of curriculum materials via computer and traditional methods, including a course of study and lesson plans. To be taken last spring semester prior to professional semester. May be taken for honors. Prerequisite: GT 191 Experiences in Technology and/or permission of instructor.
TE 496. Organization and Management for Technology Education. 3 hours. Instruction and laboratory experiences in organization and management of technology education laboratories, including: selection and sources of equipment and supplies, laboratory planning, safety organization and management concerns, scheduling, student evaluation, discipline, professionalism, student organizations, activity and lesson planning. Computer applications incorporated throughout. For technology education certification. To be taken before the professional semester.
May be taken for honors.
TE 551. Integrated Technology for Educators. 3 hours. Reflects Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology, essential core of technological knowledge and skills that K-12 students should acquire. Content addresses today's technological systems in communication, transportation, production and bio-related technologies. Provides instructional strategies for enhancing technological literacy-critical thinking, design and problem solving. Laboratory activities, integration of academics, and development of thematic units and teaching tools are primary means for learning. Prerequisite: TE 331 Overview of Technology or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.
TE 579. Supervised Student Teaching and Follow-Up of Teachers. 2 hours. Departmental representatives will visit each student teacher during the professional semester. Additionally, departmental representatives will follow up with each area student during the first year of teaching with assistance and support. Concurrent enrollment in the professional semester is required. Offered on a Pass-Fail basis only.
TE 678. Competency Profile in Technology Education. 1-2 hours. Student's competencies are assessed in communication, production, transportation, and bio-related technological system areas. Individualized plans are developed for each student to meet possible deficiencies as well as enhance existing expertise. Competency profiles are completed and competencies met prior to graduation. Prerequisites/corequisites: Senior standing and completed GT 320 Communication Systems in Technology, GT 340 Power/Energy/Transportation Systems, GT 330 Materials and Processes, and GT 380 Manufacturing Enterprise or permission of instructor.
TE 679. Senior Assessment in Technology Education. 1 hour. Students complete a portfolio, resume, and participate in interview simulations and complete comprehensive examinations of technical and professional knowledge in technology education. Prerequisites: Technology education major in last semester of course work prior to professional semester; permission of instructor.
Technology Education Senior-Graduate
TE 750. Technology and Society. 3 hours. The influence of technology on society is examined. Social-cultural impacts in regard to communication, medicine, transportation, construction, manufacture of goods and services are presented. Discussion centers on ethical, environmental, and societal issues resulting from technological development and decisions regarding it.
TE 753. Special Topics in Technology Education (____). 1-3 hours. Selected topics in technology education. Classroom and laboratory study. May be repeated if subject matter is different. Each class limited to a single topic and for a specific number of credit hours. Prerequisite: 9 hours of technology education and/or permission of instructor.
TE 754. Power/Energy/Transportation Systems Technology. 3 hours. Development, control, transmission, conversion, and inter-relationship of power sources. Content, curriculum and techniques of laboratory operation. Prerequisite: Adequate undergraduate preparation as determined by the instructor.
TE 755. Materials and Processes (____). 3 hours. Study of organic and inorganic materials and the processes used to change these to meet the material needs of mankind. Content, curriculum and techniques of laboratory operation. Prerequisite: Adequate undergraduate preparation as determined by the instructor.
TE 756. Communication Systems Technology (____). 3 hours. Methods of developing and transmitting ideas and information. Content, curriculum and techniques of laboratory operation. Prerequisite: Adequate undergraduate preparation as determined by the instructor.
TE 796. Organization and Management for Technology Education Programs. 3 hours. Organization and management practices for multipurpose laboratories and classrooms are presented. Content includes: facility planning, procurement of equipment and supplies; safety practices and planning; scheduling; discipline strategies; professionalism and incorporation of student organizations. Computer applications applicable to the organization and management topics are incorporated.
Technology Education Graduate
TE 805. Special Problems in Technology Education. 3 hours. Directed reading and special investigations in the professional area as determined in consultation with the major advisor.
TE 806. Studies in Technology Education (____). 1-3 hours. An in-depth investigation into an area of technology education. The investigation may be technical or pedagogical and will result in a research report. Approval of problem topic by instructor is required. May be repeated if subject matter is different for a maximum of 9 hours.
TE 807. Problem Solving and Creative Thinking. 3 hours. Participants learn technological problem solving strategies and creative thinking techniques for use in technology courses. Concepts are applicable to other academic disciplines, and include: orientation to problem solving and technological problem solving; creative thinking strategies; resources to promote creative thinking; development, integration, and evaluation of problem solving activities in programs; and hands-on experiences in problem solving and creative thinking.
TE 840. Production Technology: Construction (____). 3 hours. Construction systems development in designing, planning, and constructing structures on-site. May be repeated when content is different.
TE 841. Production Technology: Manufacturing (____). 3 hours. Manufacturing systems, including the organization and operation of a manufacturing enterprise. May be repeated when content is different.
TE 850. Contemporary Developments in Technology Education. 3 hours. Philosophical bases, content, and organization patterns of technology education.
TE 851. Integrated Technology for Educators. 3 hours. Reflects Standards for Technological Literacy; Content for the Study of Technology, essential core of technological knowledge and skills that K-12 students should acquire. Provides instructional strategies for enhancing technological literacy-critical thinking, design and problem solving. Laboratory activities focus on integration of academics and technology, and development of thematic units. Specialized equipment, such as video editing stations, CNC vinyl sign makers, and laser cutting systems are used to develop activities, video instruction, and presentations for area classrooms.
TE 862. Topics in Power/Energy/Transportation Systems Technology (____). 3 hours. Recent developments in power and energy and transportation. May be repeated, when content is different, for a maximum of 6 hours.
TE 863. Topics in Materials and Processes (____). 3 hours. Recent developments in materials and processes. May be repeated, when content is different, for a maximum of 6 hours.
TE 864. Topics in Communication Technology (____). 3 hours. Recent developments in communication technology. May be repeated, when content is different, for a maximum of 6 hours.
TE 881. Orientation to College Teaching. 3 hours. Laboratory work in the classroom situation, work with instructional aids, involvement in curriculum development, test construction, and classroom instruction.
TE 882. Instructional Strategies for Technology Education. 3 hours. Instructional approaches, including conceptual learning, interdisciplinary, social-cultural, problem-solving, systems integration, and interpretation of technology are presented. Delivery systems for teaching, including formal presentations, group interaction techniques, discovery, inquiry and experimentation, and games/simulations.
TE 893. Seminar in Technology Education (____). 1-3 hours. Selected readings and discussions in technology education and related educational problems. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours when content is different.
Technical Teacher Education Undergraduate
TTED 193. Workshop for Beginning Vocational Teachers. 3 hours. Intensive study of methods of teaching, principles of learning, and evaluating procedures. Summer only. Offered as Pass-Fail only.
TTED 201. Vocational Work Experience. 3-12 hours. Work experience in a specific vocation accepted toward vocational teacher certification. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours. Offered as Pass-Fail only.
TTED 308. Laboratory and Shop Safety. 3 hours. A study of safety performance and shop safety, including inspection, planning and maintenance of a shop laboratory and a school shop safety prevention program.
TM 390. Trade and Job Analysis. 3 hours. How to analyze trades, occupational pursuits, and jobs for divisions, operations and information. Consideration of the organization for instructional purposes.
TTED 391. Student Assessment Development in Vocational/Technical Education. 3 hours. Techniques and instruments to be utilized in evaluating the affective, cognitive, and psychomotor domains for applied technology courses.
TTED 395. Task Analysis for Technical Teachers. 1 hour. Techniques to analyze occupational position into duties, task and steps. The focus of the material is for the development and modification of vocational/technical program curriculum.
TTED 396. Curriculum Usage in Technical Education. 2 hours. Methods of using developed curriculum. Emphasis is placed upon components of the curriculum process and how curriculum is used to make instruction more effective and efficient.
TTED 401. Vocational Work Experience. 3-12 hours. Work experience in a specific vocation accepted toward vocational teacher certification. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours. Offered as Pass-Fail only. Prerequisite: Vocational Work Experience .
TTED 445. Development of a Unit Study Guide. 3 hours. Organization and design of a training program to meet a specified need in business and industry. Progresses from needs analysis through instructional materials and methods selection to evaluation procedures.
TTED 479. Techniques for Teaching Vocational-Technical Education. 3 hours. Techniques and methods used in teaching vocational-technical education in vocational classes at the secondary and post-secondary level. To be taken before the professional semester. Offered by the Technical Education Department for undergraduates only. Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education and PSYCH 357 Educational Psychology.
TTED 483. Teaching Internship. 5 hours. Directed teaching internship for persons employed as vocational instructors. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Offered as Pass/Fail only.
TTED 555. Diversity in Vocational Education Programs. 2 hours. An analysis of how social, cultural, political and psychological events have and will continue to impact the vocational/technical education learning environment. Instructional practices, curriculum and evaluation practices are emphasized.
TTED 605. Special Problems (____). 1-6 hours. Individual study in the students' major or minor area. May be repeated if subject matter is different for a maximum of 6 hours to be applied towards a degree program. May be taken as graded or pass-fail.
TTED 606. Industrial Supervision. 3 hours. Principles and techniques of handling and understanding interpersonal relationship between the supervisor and employee. Covering such topics as effective communications, leadership traits, improving work methods, industrial safety, and instructional skills for supervisors and foremen.
TTED 607. Student Leadership Development in Vocational Education. 3 hours. The organization and administration of vocational student organizations, especially at the local level. Incorporation of the student organization into the vocational program curriculum and the uses in public relations.
TTED 608. Coordinating Techniques in Cooperative Education. 3 hours. Techniques and procedures needed for organization and operation of federal-state approved cooperative training programs.
TTED 610. Seminar (____). 1-6 hours. Study of a particular topic, problem, or issue in applied technology education. May be repeated if subject matter is different with a maximum of 6 hours to be applied towards a degree program.
TTED 619. Planning Shop Layout for Vocational Education. 3 hours. Planning and layout of school shop facilities and the organization and management of these facilities.
TM 679. Presentation Skills. 3 hours. Emphasis is placed on the theory and practice of presentation skills for formal and informal presentations for various audiences in industrial settings using current software and multi-media equipment. Includes determining the audience, connecting with the audience, developing the presentation, developing practical applications, as well as evaluating performance.
TTED 694. Principles of Vocational Education. 3 hours. Principles of vocational education and their impact on the legislation which has supported vocational education.
TTED 695. Using Technology as an Instructional Tool. 2 hours. An applied course as to how technical teachers can use technology to enhance instruction in the classroom and laboratory. Includes how to use computers, presentations softwares, scanners, HTML, projectors and other emerging technology as an instructional tool.
TTED 697. Identification and Instruction of Students with Special Needs. 3 hours. A study of and teaching strategies for special needs students as identified in P.L. 94-142. Awareness, strategies for teaching, curriculum and facility modification as needed for special needs students will be addressed.
TTED 698. School Improvement Processes in Career and Technical Education. 2 hours. An introductory course examining different methods and theories as to the improvement of schools and the roles teachers play in this process.
Technical Teacher Education Senior-Graduate
TTED 708. Laboratory and Tool Safety in Occupational Education. 3 hours. Intensive study in safety performance, safety inspection, legal issues, and maintaining a safe laboratory environment in occupational education programs.
TTED 731. Adult Learners. 3 hours. Facilitating adult learning. Areas of concentration are motivation, adult learners' characteristics, cultural issues, styles and patterns. Special attention will be focused on the adult learners in occupational, correctional, basic adult education, community colleges, extensions and proprietary student learner's programs. Focused toward identification of learning styles, needs and how to match delivery techniques to learners needs.
TTED 779. Instructional Methods in Technical Education. 3 hours. Development of instruction as basic means of communication; effective demonstration, lecture, conference, and discussion procedures; the question-and-answer, visual aids, aid teaching devices; relation of methodology to course organization.
TTED 780. Classroom Management in Career and Technical Education. 3 hours. Different classroom and laboratory methods are covered for which a teacher may use to manage the classroom and/or laboratory environment and create an environment that is conducive to learning. Topics covered include the use of control theory, creating a positive learning environment, motivating students to learn, changing the behavior of students through the use of different teaching methods, teachers serving as counselors, developing effective consequential actions and discipline, and nonviolent-crisis intervention.
Technical Teacher Education Graduate
TTED 801. Organization and Administration of Vocational Education. 3 hours. Organization of vocational-technical education on the national, state and local levels; a study of laws, guidelines, and requirements for administration of vocational-technical programs. Recommended for school administrators and supervisors.
TTED 805. Special Problems (____). 1-6 hours. Directed readings and special investigations or problems as determined in consultation with the major advisor. May be repeated if subject matter is different with a maximum of 6 hours to be applied towards a degree program. Prerequisite: TTED 891 Methods of Research or permission of instructor. May be taken as graded or pass-fail basis.
TTED 807. Career and Technical Education Student Organizations. 3 hours. The study of the organization and administration of career and technical student organizations at the local, state and national level. Includes how student organizations are incorporated into career and the technical education program curriculum.
TTED 808. Cooperative Education. 3 hours. For potential coordinators of part-time cooperative classes. Minimum essentials for conducting a cooperative work experience education program in the secondary schools.
TTED 810. Seminar (____). 1-6 hours. Intensive study of a particular topic, problem or issue in education. May include comprehensive reading and research with emphasis on current issues. May be repeated if subject matter is different with a maximum of 6 hours to be applied towards a degree program.
TTED 819. Planning Facilities for Vocational Education. 3 hours. Planning, building, and management problems in the construction and development of school shops. Special problems and assignments for those seeking graduate credit. Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
TTED 832. Needs Assessment. 3 hours. Purposes and uses of needs assessments. A concentrated study and practical application of the methods and procedures involved with determining the specific areas to be surveyed including planning, development of survey instrument, implementation, data collection, analyzing and reporting findings.
TTED 845. Instructional System Design and Curriculum Development. 3 hours. Principles and components of a systems approach to the design of human resource development and vocational/technical programs. Needs and task analysis, instructional objectives, design and development of course components, and program evaluation. Prerequisite: TTED 779 Instructional Methods in Technical Education recommended.
TTED 873. Internship for Technical Teachers. 5 hours. Students will have a supervised experience which will better prepare them to teach in their vocational/technical field. May be taken as graded or pass-fail.
TTED 887. Data Analysis and Interpretation in Technology. 3 hours. This is an applied statistics course that utilizes a common statistical software titled SPSS. This course is designed for individuals within the area of technology. The course content consists of determining levels of measurement, measures of central tendency and variability, creating and using an SPSS data base, graphic and verbal representation of data, relationships between variables, running and analyzing differences between parametric and nonparametric populations, and simple linear regression.
TTED 890. Research and Thesis. 3-6 hours. Prerequisite: TTED 891 Methods of Research. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. May be taken as graded or pass-fail.
TTED 891. Methods of Research. 3 hours. Required of all candidates for a Master of Science degree with a major in technical teacher education. Involves the fundamental principles and techniques of research. Option I students submit a paper representing careful investigation and reporting on an approved problem.
TTED 893. Student Assessment Development in Career and Technical Education. 3 hours. Development of procedures and devices used to efficiently evaluate the affective, cognitive, and psychomotor domain in the different occupational fields that make up career and technical education.
TTED 894. History and Philosophy of Vocational Education. 3 hours. The history, development, and philosophy of vocational education, social and economic reasons for present movement, and federal legislation affecting vocational education and its effects on the public education program of the states; the state plan for trade and industrial education.
TTED 897. Teaching Special Vocational Students. 3 hours. Principles and techniques for vocational instructors in the organization of classes with students under P.L. 94-142. Awareness, legalities, ancillary services and curriculum modification needed for the special vocational needs students will be presented.
Technical Teacher Education Post-Masters
TTED 900. Seminar in Research. 3 hours. Assist candidates for the Ed.S. degree in planning research project. Prerequisites: Admission to Ed. S. program and credit in TTED 891 Methods of Research. May be taken as graded or pass-fail.
TTED 990. Special Research Project. 1-6 hours. For the Specialist in Education degree. A research, experimental or field study organized and presented as a written research project. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. May be taken as graded or pass-fail.
TTED 991. Special Investigations (____). 3-6 hours. Special problems related to industrial education under the direct supervision of an appropriate staff member. Prerequisite: Twelve semester hours in the subject matter area or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours. May be taken as graded or pass-fail.
TTED 992. Special Investigations (____). 3-6 hours. Independent study in a technical subject matter teaching area, including power and transportation, electricity-electronics, design, graphic arts, wood utilization, plastics technology, and metal technology. Prerequisites: Twelve semester hours in the subject matter area or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours. May be taken as graded or pass-fail.
TTED 993. Current Problems and Trends in Vocational-Technical Education. 3hours. Selected problems and trends in vocational and technical education.
Technology (Industrial Technology) Professional Courses
TWL 294. Technology Laboratory Internship (____). 1-3 hours. Variable credit for one to three hours. Can be repeated. Technology and Workforce Learning students can enroll for the course in their technical area as laboratory assistant during the semester a specific laboratory is offered. Prerequisite: Written permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.
TWL 300. Internship (____). 3 or 6 hours. A planned work experience in an industry or business directly related to the student's major. The student will be employed by an industry or business, and both parties will submit reports and evaluations of experiences to the department coordinator. If taken for three credit hours, may be repeated for a maximum of six hours. Offered on a Pass/Fail basis only. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
TWL 400. Internship (____). 3 or 6 hours. A planned work experience in an industry or business directly related to the student's major. The student will be employed by an industry or business and both parties will submit reports and evaluations of experiences to the department coordinator. If taken for three credit hours, may be repeated for a maximum of six hours. Offered on a Pass/Fail basis only. Prerequisite: TWL 300 Internship (____), and permission of instructor.
TWL 401. Individual Studies in Technology (____). 1-3 hours. Special studies in technology to provide for the individual requirements of the student desiring supplemental work in the student's field of special interest. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours if subject matter is different.
TWL 403. Current Topics in Technology (____). 1-3 hours. Emerging technologies in the automotive, wood, graphic communication, power and energy, and related areas. Guest lecturers and presenters from industry may be utilized. May be repeated if subject matter is different for a maximum of 6 hours credit. May be taken on a pass-fail basis.
TWL 694. Technology Laboratory Internship (____). 1-3 hours. Variable credit for one to three hours. Can be repeated. Technology and Workforce Learning students can enroll for the course in their technical area as laboratory assistant during the semester a specific laboratory is offered. Prerequisite: Written permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.
TWL 795. Special Topics in Technology (____). 1-3 hours. Selected topics in technology. Regularly scheduled classroom and laboratory study pertaining to a distinct body of technical knowledge. May be repeated if subject matter is different. May be taken on a pass-fail basis.
TWL 897. Seminar in Technology (____). 1-3 hours. Seminar in which current trends, structures, philosophies and processes in technology are examined. Special interest areas will be studied intensively. May be repeated if subject matter is different for a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Wood Technology
WT 103. Experiences in Wood Technology (___). 1-3 hours. Competency-based learning experiences in wood technology. May be repeated if subject matter is different for a maximum of six hours. Permission of instructor.
WT 181. Introduction to Woodwork. 3 hours. Basic hand and machine tool operations associated with fine woodworking. Emphasis on individual craftsmanship. Class appropriate for any individual interested in learning basic woodworking.
WT 182. Wood Science. 3 hours. Basic structure of wood, its anatomy, and the identification of the various commercial woods used in the United States. Wood moisture relationships.
WT 185. Fundamentals of Wood Technology. 3 hours. Wood technology fundamentals including wood as a manufacturing material, basic machine processes, assembly and finishing practices, and computer applications in secondary wood manufacturing. Also provides wood technology majors an orientation to overall wood program, laboratories, safety, and operating procedures.
WT 226. CAD for Wood Product Development. 3 hours. Introduction to drafting/design and use of CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) in wood product design and development.
WT 282. Machine Woodworking. 3 hours. Use and care of major stationary and portable woodworking equipment. Introduction to mass production concepts of product design and fixtures. Prerequisite or corequisite: WT 185 Fundamentals of Wood Technology or permission of instructor.
WT 286. Primary Wood Processing. 3 hours. The study of primary wood processing techniques including: harvesting, log grading and scaling, lumber yield, and wood seasoning practices. Applications, properties, grades and purchasing of composite materials.
WT 300. Wood Internship (____). 3-6 hours. A planned work experience in a wood industry or business. The student will be employed by a wood industry or business, and both parties will submit reports and evaluations of experiences to the department coordinator. May be repeated for up to six credit hours. Offered on a Pass/Fail basis only. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
WT 301. Finishing. 3 hours. Use, application, and rubbing of all kinds of transparent and opaque finishes that are applied by brush, spray, and the wipe-on methods for wood. Special attention is given modern techniques and finishing procedures.
WT 326. CAD for Wood Product Development II. 3 hours. A continuation of WT 226 CAD for Wood Product Development, advancing the user level of AutoCAD. Exposure to 3-D modeling and other engineering software. Prerequisite: WT 226 CAD for Wood Product Development or GT 360 Computer Aided Drafting.
WT 333. Tool Technology. 3 hours. Basic machine maintenance, setup and adjustment, including electrical, lubrication, cleaning and precision measurement. Tooling materials and tooling for specific machines. Tool design and tooling variances related to wood species, chip load, quality of cut and manufacturing method.
WT 382. Construction Methods and Materials. 3 hours. Materials, methods, and equipment used in house construction, including location and excavation, foundation, framing, roofs, interior, and exterior finishes, insulation, and acceptable practices of assembly.
WT 383. Computer-Aided Manufacturing in Wood Technology. 3 hours. Focus on CAM software to develop CNC programs for the wood industry. Emphasis on manual programming, tooling considerations, speed and feed rates, post-processors and transferring data from CAD, CAM and CNC.
WT 399. Wood Technology Professional Development. 2 hours. Preparation of students for employment in wood technology internships and full-time positions. Emphasis is placed on academic planning, certification opportunities and procedures, resume content, job search skills, job interview, business etiquette, time management and goal setting. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
WT 400. Wood Internship (____). 3-6 hours. A planned work experience in a wood industry or business. The student will be employed by a wood industry or business, and both parties will submit reports and evaluations of experiences to the department coordinator. May be repeated for up to six credit hours. Offered on a Pass/Fail basis only. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
WT 403. Current Topics in Wood Technology (____). 1-3 hours. Current technical and managerial topics related to wood business and industry are presented. Guest lecturers and presenters from industry may be utilized. May be repeated if subject matter is different for a maximum of nine credit hours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
WT 412. Overlay and Laminate Materials. 3 hours. Characteristics, processes, applications of decorative laminates and other overlay materials utilized in wood industries. Emphasis on overlays, adhesives, substrates, and fabrication techniques. Industrial applications and trade standards for materials and products manufactured. Prerequisite: WT 282 Machine Woodworking or permission of instructor.
WT 426. Millwork and Casework. 3 hours. Architectural woodwork quality standards, blueprint reading, woodworking plant layout, selection and justification of equipment and flow of materials. Prerequisites: WT 282 Machine Woodworking and WT 301 Finishing. May be taken for honors.
WT 454. CNC Application for Wood Industry. 3 hours. Learn the use of CNC routers emphasizing manufacturing methods found in the wood industry. Use of 3 axis and 5 axis routers to construct projects. Prerequisites: WT 383 Computer-Aided Manufacturing in Wood Technology.
WT 511. Production Techniques in Woods. 3 hours. Explorations of various techniques used in mass production. Analyze plant layouts, selection and justification of equipment and evaluate production processes, through group production project. Prerequisites: WT 454 CNC Application for Wood Industry and WT 426 Millwork and Casework. May be taken for honors.
WT 523. Computer Applications in Cabinetmaking. 3 hours. Applications of computer software in the cabinetmaking industry. Setup and use of popular computer software used in the manufacture of kitchen cabinets. Applications of such software as applied to custom furniture design and CNC applications. Corequisite: WT 525 Cabinets and Fixtures.
WT 525. Cabinets and Fixtures. 3-5 hours. Practical production problems involving contemporary materials and production techniques used in cabinet fixtures. Planning, layout and design, terminology, estimating, production sequence, types of construction, surface decorations, plastic laminates and installations. Prerequisites: WT 282 Machine Woodworking and WT 301 Finishing. May be taken for honors.
WT 585. Wood Production Estimating. 3 hours. Survey of the estimating techniques commonly used by secondary wood product manufacturers with emphasis on computer applications. Prerequisites: WT 511 Production Techniques in Woods.
WT 602. Manufacturing Facility Maintenance and Management. 3 hours. A study of manufacturing facility systems. Management of maintenance programs and personnel. Design, inspection, and maintenance of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and environmental systems. The wood manufacturing industry is the primary focus of this course. Prerequisite: WT 333 Tool Technology. May be taken for honors.
WT 682. Residential Construction Software: Planning and Management. 3 hours. Residential construction computer software applications for creating architectural drawings, and doing project planning, scheduling, and estimating. Prerequisites or corequisites: WT 382 Construction Methods and Materials or permission of instructor.
WT 691. Furniture Design and Development. 3 hours. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory). Study of the design phase (both historical and futuristic) of furniture design. Design prototypes, create conceptual drawings of furniture, develop and interpret sets of production drawings. May be taken for honors.
WT 692. Furniture Manufacturing. 3 to 5 hours. Development, fabrication and finish a prototype piece of furniture. Prerequisites: WT 691 Furniture Design and Development and WT 511 Production Techniques in Woods. May be taken for honors.
WT 699. Wood Technology Senior Seminar. 1 hour. A capstone wood course simulating situations students encounter in employment and assessment of personal, professional, and technological competencies. Authentic assessments such as portfolios will be used. Prerequisite: Senior or second semester junior standing.
WT 780. Wood Industries Seminar. 3 to 6 hours. The American Woodworking Industries: products, processes, and organization. Individual reports and group discussion of the problems current to this topic. Prerequisite: 9 hours in woodworking or permission of the instructor.
WT 795. Special Topics in Wood Technology (___). 1-3 hours. Selected topics in wood technology. Regularly scheduled classroom and laboratory study pertaining to a distinct body of technical knowledge. May be repeated if subject matter is different. May be taken on a pass-fail basis.
Core Courses for Master of Science in Technology
GRT 801. Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Technology. 3 hours. An overview of technology from an interdisciplinary perspective; to increase the awareness of other programs, the culture of American Business and other academic disciplines.
GRT 805. Current Issues in Technology. 3 hours. Study of activities, topics, and trends impacting on technology. Case studies and current innovations and future emphasized.
GRT 888. Product Design and Management. 3 hours. Product design from concept to completed product. Initial design and key characteristics, material selection, manufacturing and quality considerations, cost restraints, testing and evaluation of a product, packaging and maintainability of this product. Topics such as concurrent engineering versus serial engineering will also be covered.
GRT 890. Research and Thesis. 3-6 hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: GRT 891 Methods of Research.
GRT 891. Methods of Research. 3 hours. Fundamental principles and techniques of research, which include the development of a research proposal. Prerequisites: MGMKT 320 Business Statistics or equivalent.
GRT 894. Research Application in Technology. 3 hours. Theoretical and applied research in existing or emerging technologies. Development of a problem, fabrication of apparatus for the research, conducting the research and writing the research report. Prerequisite: GRT 891 Methods of Research.
GRT 896. Graduate Project. 3 hours. Planning and executing project to enhance student's overall understanding of industry and business. Project may be production or research related. Team approach. Prerequisite: Last semester of graduate work.
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