College of Technology
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Technology Major (B.S.)—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]

The technology major, designed to provide students with a breadth of knowledge and experience, gives students the option of using electives to develop depth in a chosen area. This program, best suited for students with general career goals or who want depth of knowledge in a specific technical area such as casting or quality, is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

Construction Management Concentration—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]

The construction management concentration is a professional-service approach that applies effective management techniques to the planning design. The concentration includes construction of a project from inception to completion, including emphasis on construction materials and methods to enable graduates to estimate costs, schedule work, oversee construction work site activities and manage projects. The presence of major construction firms and large architect/engineering firms in the region provides ample internship opportunities. The migration to green technology emphasis and increasingly sophisticated construction projects require stronger project management emphasis, making this program viable well into the future.

Technology Education Licensure Concentration—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]

The technology education licensure concentration provides students the opportunity to learn the application of technical skills in concert with educational expertise through targeted courses in the College and Graduate School of Education, Health, and Human Services. Students completing the technology education concentration are prepared to take the state licensing exam for teachers (K-12). Kent State is one of 22 institutions nationwide that offers the fully accredited National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) curriculum.

2+2 Concentration

General Option

  *PHY 12201 and 12202 are approved as an exception to the Liberal Education Requirements (LER).
**Course fulfills writing-intensive requirement.

Graduation from the program requires an approved associate degree. Minimum 2.00 overall GPA required
with minimum 2.00 GPA in upper-division TECH courses. Upper-division technology electives must be
chosen with a faculty advisor.  The courses chosen to fulfill the curriculum must satisfy university diversity
and writing-intensive course requirements. Minimum 27 credit hours of upper-division coursework required
for technology associate degree graduates.

Computer Design, Animation and Game Design

The computer design, animation and game design concentration within the Bachelor of Science degree gives students the skills and academic knowledge necessary to enter the field of computer animation. Designing in virtual environments, computer-aided design, modeling and game design, and through courses in 2D, 3D and experimental animations, students learn theory and practice modern techniques and artistic applications. Drawings and illustrations are brought to life on digital video or film through the effective use of the latest software for capturing and animating hand-drawn or digitally created imagery. in addition, students experience creative possibilities as they explore artistic options and processes through experimental animation and modeling. Combining these modern theories of visual creation with digital imaging, motion capture, multimedia, computer animation and film production, graduates of this program will be prepared for jobs in modeling and technical illustration, as well as in artistic production, exhibition, broadcast and in the fast-growing field of game design.

*Course fulfills diversity requirement.
**PHY 12201 is approved as an exception to the Liberal Education Requirements (LER).
***Course fulfills writing-intensive requirement.

Graduation from the program requires an approved associate degree. Minimum of 2.00 overall GPA
required for graduation with a minimum of 2.00 GPA in upper-division TECH courses. Upper-division
technology electives must be chosen with faculty advisor.

Computer Technology Option

*PHY 12201 and 12202 are approved as exceptions to the Liberal Education Requirements (LER).
**Course fulfills writing-intensive requirement.

Graduation from the program requires an approved associate degree. Minimum of 2.00 overall GPA
required for graduation with a minimum of 2.00 GPA in upper-division TECH courses. Upper-division
technology electives must be chosen with faculty advisor.

Electrical/Electronics Option

*Course fulfills diversity requirement.
**PHY 12201 and 12202 are approved as an exception to the Liberal Education Requirement (LER).
***Course fulfills writing-intensive requirement.

Graduation from the program requires an approved associate degree. Minimum 2.00 overall GPA required
for graduation with minimum 2.00 GPA in upper-division TECH courses. Upper-division technology electives
must be chosen with faculty advisor. The courses chosen to fulfill the curriculum must satisfy university
diversity requirements.

Manufacturing/Mechanical Systems Option

   *Course fulfills diversity requirement.
  **PHY 12201 and 12202 are approved as an exception to the Liberal Education Requirement (LER).
***Course fulfills writing-intensive requirement.

Graduation from the program requires an approved associate degree. Minimum 2.00 overall GPA required
for graduation with minimum 2.00 GPA in upper-division TECH courses. Upper-division technology electives
must be chosen with faculty advisor. The courses chosen to fulfill the curriculum must satisfy university
diversity requirements.

Technology minor

Course requirements for technology minor (24 credits):