Industrial Technology
Industrial Technology
College of Technology
119 Van Deusen Hall
E-mail: cotinfo@kent.edu
Tel: 330-672-2892
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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 |
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ENG | 11011 | College Writing I | 3 | |
21011 | College Writing II | 3 | ||
Mathematics and Critical Reasoning |
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MATH | 11010 | Algebra for Calculus | 3 | |
12002 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 5 | ||
Humanities and Fine Arts | 9 |
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Minimum one course from humanities category and minimum one course from fine arts category. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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) | |||
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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 |
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II. Liberal Education Requirements | 46 | |||
For a complete list of Liberal Education Requirement (LER) courses click LER. | ||||
Composition | ||||
ENG | 11011 | College Writing I |
3 |
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21011 | College Writing II |
3 |
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Mathematics and Critical Reasoning | ||||
MATH | 12002* | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I |
5 |
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Humanities and Fine Arts |
9 |
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Minimum one course from humanities category and minimum one course from fine arts category. |
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Social Sciences | ||||
Must be selected from two curricular areas | ||||
ECON | 22060 | Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
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LER social sciences course |
3 |
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Basic Sciences | ||||
Choose from the following: |
10 |
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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 |
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ECON | 22061 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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VIII. General Electives |
6 | |||
Technology electives, business courses and general electives together must include minimum two of the following: |
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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) | |||
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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.