Industrial Technology

Industrial Technology

College of Technology
119 Van Deusen Hall
E-mail: cotinfo@kent.edu
Tel: 330-672-2892
Fax: 330-672-2894
Web: http://www.kent.edu/tech

Industrial Technology major (Bachelor of Science)

Industrial technology programs are closely related to the fields of electronic, industrial and manufacturing engineering and prepare students for employment in technical, scientific and managerial positions. Each of the industrial technology concentrations consists of a liberal arts base combined with appropriate studies in the natural sciences, technology and management.

The industrial technology graduate may be employed in various positions, including the following: manufacturing or electronics technologist, technical sales representative, engineering assistant, technical supervisor/manager, computer-aided design (CAD) specialist and entry-level engineer. Graduates may be involved in research and development (R&D) activities while working closely with engineering personnel.

Within the industrial technology major, students may choose either the computer and electronics concentration or the manufacturing systems concentration. Additionally, a “2+2” concentration is available for graduates of associate degree programs. These concentrations are accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

Computer and Electronics Concentration—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]

The Computer and Electronics concentration is a management-oriented technical curriculum built upon a balanced program of studies drawn from a variety of disciplines related to computers and electronics technology. Included are an in-depth knowledge and understanding of electronic devices, circuit fabrication, computer hardware and networking, microprocessor systems as well as a sound knowledge of computer programming. These skills are combined with principles of quality and management, a strong proficiency in physical sciences and mathematics, and a broad-based liberal education.

Manufacturing Systems Concentration

The manufacturing systems concentration is a management-oriented technical curriculum built upon a balanced program of studies drawn from a variety of disciplines related to manufacturing systems technology. It involves the study of the core areas of manufacturing required to understand, design, manage and maintain complex, state-of-industry manufacturing systems. Included are a strong knowledge and understanding of materials and production processes and proficiency in design and computer-aided manufacturing. These skills are combined with principles of management, a strong proficiency in physical sciences and mathematics, and a broad-based liberal education.

I. General University Requirement				1
US	10097	Destination Kent State: First Year Experience	1
II. Liberal Education Requirements				48
For a complete list of Liberal Education Requirement (LER) courses click LER.
*Composition*
ENG	11011	College Writing I	3
	21011	College Writing II	3
*Mathematics and Critical Reasoning*
MATH	11010	Algebra for Calculus	3
	12002	Analytic Geometry and Calculus I	5
*Humanities and Fine Arts*			9
Minimum one course from humanities category and minimum one course from fine arts category.
*Social Sciences*
Must be from two curricular areas.
ECON	22060	Principles of Microeconomics	3
LER Social Science course			3
*Basic Sciences*
CHEM	10050	Fundamentals of Chemistry	3
PHY	23101	General University Physics I	5
	23102	General University Physics II	5
*Additional LER Courses*
COMM	15000	Introduction to Human Communication	3
ECON	22061	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
*Diversity Requirement*
Students must complete a two-course diversity requirement, consisting of one with a domestic (U.S.) focus and one with a global focus. One course must come from the LER list; the second course may be take as a second LER, in the major area or in a minor as a general elective. For a complete list of diversity courses click here.
III. Writing-Intensive Requirement
Students must complete a one-course writing-intensive requirement and earn a minimum C (2.00) grade. This requirement in this major may be fulfilled with option MIS 44150 or TECH 31000. For a complete list of writing-intensive courses click here.
IV. Technology Core				13
TECH	10001	Information Technology	3
	13580	Engineering Graphics I	3
	20002	Materials and Processes	3
	21021	Survey of Electricity and Electronics	4
V. Technology				38
TECH	23581	Computer-Aided Engineering Graphics	3
	31065	Cast Metals	3
	33031	Programmable Logic Controllers	3
	33033	Hydraulics/Pneumatics	3
	33111	Strength of Materials	3
	33363	Metallurgy and Material Science	3
	34002	Advanced CAD II	3
	43080	Industrial and Environmental Safety	3
	43550	Computer Aided Manufacturing	3
	43580	Computer Aided Machine Design	3
	43700	Computer Integrated Manufacturing	3
	43800	Applied Engineering Technology Seminar	2
	46330	Visual Basic Programming in Engineering Technology	3
VI. Additional Major Requirements				8
CS	10061	Introduction to Computer Programming	3
ENG	20002	Introduction to Technical Writing	3
MATH	11022	Trigonometry	2
VII. Business				9
ACCT	23020	Introduction to Financial Accounting	3
MIS	24056	Principles of Business Statistics	3
	24163	Principles of Management	3
VIII. Electives				11
Choose from the following:			6
MIS	34060	Operations Management (3)
	34180	Human Resource Management (3)
	44150*	Total Quality Management (3)
Choose from the following:			5
TECH	31000**	Cultural Dynamics of Technology (3)
	31016	Manufacturing Technology (3)
	33056	Cooperative Education (1-6)
	33220	Electronic Devices (4)
	33222	Digital Designs and Applications (3)
	33223	Electronic Communication (3)
		Total		128

* Fulfills writing-intensive course requirement.
** Fulfills writing-intensive and domestic diversity course requirement.

Students must complete technology core sequence and all required lower-division
math and science courses before registering for upper-division technology courses.

Minimum of 39 upper-division hours required.

The courses chosen to fulfill the curriculum must satisfy the university diversity and
writing-intensive course requirements.

Industrial Technology 2+2 option

The industrial technology option is a broad-based technical curriculum built upon a balanced program of studies drawn from a variety of disciplines related to industrial technology. These skills are combined with principles of management, a basic proficiency in physical sciences and mathematics, and a broad-based liberal education.

I. General University Requirements				1
US	10097	Destination Kent State: First Year Experience	1
II. Liberal Education Requirements				46
For a complete list of Liberal Education Requirement (LER) courses click LER.
*Composition*
ENG	11011	College Writing I	3
	21011	College Writing II	3
*Mathematics and Critical Reasoning*
MATH	12002*	Analytic Geometry and Calculus I	5
*Humanities and Fine Arts*			9
Minimum one course from humanities category and minimum one course from fine arts category.
*Social Sciences*
Must be selected from two curricular areas
ECON	22060	Principles of Microeconomics	3
LER social sciences course			3
*Basic Sciences*
Choose from the following:			10
PHY	13001	General College Physics I (4)
	13002	General College Physics II (4)
	13021	General College Physics Laboratory I (1)
	13022	General College Physics Laboratory II (1)
		or
PHY	12201**	Technical Physics I (3)
	12202**	Technical Physics II (4)
LER basic sciences course (3)
*Additional LER Courses*
COMM	15000	Introduction to Human Communication	3
ECON	22061	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
*Diversity Requirement*
Students must complete a two-course diversity requirement, consisting of one with a domestic (U.S.) focus and one with a global focus. One course must come from the LER list; the second course may be take as a second LER, in the major area or in a minor as a general elective. For a complete list of diversity courses click here.
III. Writing-Intensive Requirement
Students must complete a one-course writing-intensive requirement and earn a minimum C (2.00) grade. This requirement in this major may be fulfilled with option MIS 44150. For a complete list of writing-intensive courses click here.
IV. Major Requirements				34
Courses accepted by College of Technology as transfer credit.
V. Additional Major Requirements				3
ENG	20002	Introduction to Technical Writing	3
VI. Technical Electives (Upper-Division)***				15
VII. Business Courses				21
Accounting, economics, finance, management and information systems. Minimum 12 credit hours must be upper-division.
VIII. General Electives				6
Technology electives, business courses and general electives together must include minimum two of the following:
ACCT	33063	Cost Control and Analysis for Management (3)
BMRT	11009	Introduction to Management Technology (3)
	21005	Purchasing and Supply Management (3)
	21006	Human Resources Management (3)
	21008	Case Studies in Management Technology (3)
	21009	Seminar in Management Technology (3)
	21011	Fundamentals of Financial Management (3)
MIS	24163	Principles of Management (3)
	34060	Operations Management (3)
	34165	Dynamics of Leadership (3)
	34180	Human Resource Management (3)
	44150****	Total Quality Management (3)
MFGT	12010	Safety in the Workplace (2)
SOC	42564	Bureaucratic Organizations (3)
TECH	43080	Industrial and Environmental Safety (3)
		Total		122

*An equivalent course may be substituted.
**PHY 12201 and 12202 are approved as an exception to the Liberal Education Requirements (LER).
***Technical electives must be chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor.
****Course fulfills writing-intensive course requirement.

Minimum of 27 upper-division hours required (with associate's degree).

The courses chosen to fulfill the curriculum must satisfy university diversity and writing-intensive course requirements.

American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business accreditation standards prohibit nonbusiness majors from taking more than
25 percent of their degree requirements in business courses. Therefore, no more than 30 semester credit hours may be counted toward
stated degree requirements.