Industrial Technology Bachelor of Science
Total Semester Credit Hours=120
Industrial Technology is a field of study designed to prepare technical and/or technical management-oriented professionals for gainful employment in business, industry, education, or government. Graduates in Industrial Technology will be involved with the application of theories and concepts found in science, mathematics, and the humanities. A strong emphasis is placed on communication and the application of computer and technical skills.
Program Outcomes
Industrial Technology students at the time of graduation are expected to be able to:
- identify the proper materials and manufacturing processes used to fabricate a specific part;
- understand and use technical software, data sources, and automation such as CAD, CAM, CNC, PLC's, and robotics;
- demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current management and supervisory practices;
- prepare well-organized and mechanically correct documents in order to plan production;
- apply and follow recommended safety stantards, and;
- understand facility layout and the management of supply chains.
Degree Requirements
Requirements for the Industrial Technology degree include the following:
University Core Curriculum (42 hrs.)
Professional Core Curriculum (12 hrs.)
Technology Core Curriculum (39 hrs.)
Required Business Administration Minor (15-18 hrs.)
| MANA 3305 | Operations Management | |
| MARK 3311 | Principles of Marketing | |
| ACCT 3300 | Accounting and Finance for Small Business and Entrepreneurs | |
| or | |
| FINA 3300 | Accounting and Finance for Small Business and Entrepreneurs | |
| or | |
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting [TCCN: ACCT 2301] | |
| and | |
| ACCT 2302 | Principles of Managerial Accounting [TCCN: ACCT 2302] | |
| FINA 3315 | Personal Finance | |
| | Elective - any upper level Business course | |
Lower or Upper Level Electives (9-15 hrs.)
Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for Industrial Technology
Freshman Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| ENGL 1301 | College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301] | |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301] | |
| TECH 1320 | Industrial Materials | |
| | Life and Physical Sciences (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | Creative Arts (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| ENGL 2311 | Technical and Business Writing [TCCN: ENGL 2311] | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302] | |
| TECH 2323 | Introduction to Computer Applications | |
| or | |
| COSC 1307 | Introduction to Information Systems Software [TCCN: BCIS 1305] | |
| | Human Expression (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | Life and Physical Sciences (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
Sophomore Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| POLS 2305 | Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305] | |
| MATH 1342 | Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] | |
| TECH 2311 | Electrical and Fluid Systems | |
| | Language, Philosophy and Culture (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | Social and Behavioral Science (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
Economics recommended
| ECON 1301 | Introduction to Economics [TCCN: ECON 1301] | |
| or | |
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2301] | |
| or | |
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2302] | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| TECH 1303 | Engineering Graphics | |
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
| TECH 2319 | Programmable Logic Controllers | |
| STEM 3 hours - see University Core for approved courses | |
| | Elective (3 hrs.) - Upper or lower level | |
Junior Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| FINA 3315 | Personal Finance | |
| ACCT 3300 | Accounting and Finance for Small Business and Entrepreneurs | |
| or | |
| FINA 3300 | Accounting and Finance for Small Business and Entrepreneurs | |
| or | |
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting [TCCN: ACCT 2301] | |
| and | |
| ACCT 2302 | Principles of Managerial Accounting [TCCN: ACCT 2302] | |
| TECH 3333 | Polymer Processing | |
| TECH 3355 | Supply Chain Management | |
| TECH 3311 | Manufacturing Processes | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| TECH 3324 | Plant Layout and Facilities Planning | |
| TECH 3344 | Industrial Safety | |
| MARK 3311 | Principles of Marketing | |
| TECH 3310 | Total Quality Management | |
| | Elective (3 hrs.) - Upper-level business elective for Minor in BA | |
Senior Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| TECH 4323 | Lean Production | |
| TECH 4343 | Advanced Manufacturing Processes | |
| TECH 4372 | Capstone Experience | |
| or | |
| TECH 4370 | Internship in Technology | |
| | Elective - any upper level Technology course | |
| | Elective (3 hrs.) - Upper or lower level | |