Technology Core

 

TECH 644 - Engineering Economics and Technical Strategic Management
(3 credit hours)
Application of engineering economics principles related to evaluating alternative solutions and replacement and retention decisions. Includes decision and risk analysis, sensitivity analysis, expected value, benefit cost analysis, public sector economics, economic cycle, operation research, strategic management, and entrepreneurship in the technological environment. Approved for Distance Ed.

TECH 679 - Research and Development in Technology
(3 credit hours, Fall)
Research and development strategies in technology. Emphasis is placed on preparation of a research or development proposal.

You must choose one of the following courses to complete your technology core:

 TECH 633 - Visual Communication for Business and Industry
(3 credit hours, Fall, Spring, and Summer)
An accelerated inquiry into the theories and processes of systematic communication problem solving, slide presentation, desktop publishing, presentation graphics, and non-broadcast television production.

 ENG 640 - Technical Writing
(3 credit hours)
Practical application of technical writing in industry, business, and the sciences. Uses workshop approach.

 COMS 653 - Interpersonal Communication
(4 credit hours, Fall)
Emphasis on theory and research relating to dyadic communication.

 COMS 655 - Organizational Communication
(4 credit hours, Spring)
Structural functional approach to communication in organizations; problems of information load, content and procedural rules, and networks; techniques of auditing organizational communication behaviors.

  Technology Concentration

 TECH 554 - Energy Conversion and Power Transmission
(3 credit hours, Spring (even years))
Existing and developing systems of energy conversion and power problems of fuel efficiency, pollution, potential, maintenance, and application. Four hours of lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

 TECH 586/587 - Workshop in Technology
(1-4 credit hours)
Study of a particular topic in an intensive format. Topics vary. TECH 586 for a grade; TECH 587 graded S/U.

 TECH 602 - Instrumentation and Control
(3 credit hours, Fall (even years))
A study of instrumentation and control and final control elements with emphasis on direct digital control.
Prerequisite: ET 541 and ET 542.

 TECH 603 - Data Analysis and Decision Making in Technology
(3 credit hours, Spring and Summer (odd years))
Concepts of data analysis, distribution and probability, variance and interference, data and their uses, and other statistical analysis techniques with technological and industrial applications.

 TECH 604 - Technology of Concurrent Engineering
(3 credit hours, Spring and Summer (on demand))
Integrated computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), including programming, rapid prototyping, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and expedited tooling configuration.
Prerequisites: CS 500 and DESN 504 or equivalent.

 QS 626 - Quality and Reliability Testing
(3 credit hours, Spring (even years) and Summer (odd years))
Implementation of quality and reliability through materials analysis and testing, and process control applications. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: MFG 424, 426, and TECH 603; or equivalent.

 QS 627 - Industrial Productivity Analysis
(3 credit hours, Fall and Summer (even years))
Implementation and application of productivity analysis through contemporary productivity measurements, work methods design, performance sampling analysis, and standardization to improve industrial productivity. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: MFG 427 and TECH 603, or equivalent.

 TECH 628 - Computer Automated Manufacturing
(3 credit hours, Summer)
Advanced study of computer integrated manufacturing and of its subsystems in flexible manufacturing applications. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: MFG 428, TECH 604, or equivalent.

CONS 641 - Contracts and Disputes Resolution
(3 credit hours)
Early recognition of actual or potential legal problems with an overview of the legal aspects of contracting and construction. Explore contract administration, uncover details about risk management, and avoid litigation. Explore alternative dispute resolution techniques including mediation, arbitration, and litigation settlement techniques. Approved for Distance Ed.

  CONS 642 - Construction Project Managementon
(3 credit hours)
Principles and practical concepts essential to managing complex construction projects. Advanced construction project planning, scheduling, control, resource allocation, and earned value analysis using Primavera Project Management software. Quality management, procurement management, and cost-time trade off. Extra fee. Approved for Distance Ed.

CONS 643 - Advanced Estimating, Bidding Strategy, and Cost Control
(3 credit hours).
Subcontract scoping, quantity take-off, unit cost calculation, budgeting, and bidding strategy for buildings and heavy civil projects along with computerized estimating techniques such as Excel, HCSS, and Timberline. Approved for Distance Ed.

CONS 645 - Negotiation in the Engineering Environment
(3 credit hours)
Examination of negotiation theories, strategies, and tactics as applied to transactions in the construction and technological environments. Establishment of win-win environment in dealing with the project parties by adopting creative means to solve problems and resolve disputes. Practice through negotiation case studies, scenarios, and role playing. Approved for Distance Ed.

 TECH 662 - Analysis, Design, and Development in Training
(3 credit hours, Fall and Spring)
Emphasizes the theory and competencies in training needs assessment, subject matter analysis, development of training/HRD proposals, and the design of training projects and programs to meet client needs. Course work includes training projects in business, industry and other organizations.
Prerequisite: C&TE 659 or consent of instructor.

 TECH 663 - Implementing Training Systems
(3 credit hours, Fall and Spring)
Emphasizes the theory and processes involved in implementing, evaluating, and documenting effective training and development projects and programs. Course work includes training projects in business, industry and other organizations.
Prerequisite: C&TE 659 or consent of instructor.

 TECH 665 - Computer Courseware Design
(3 credit hours, Spring and Summer (on demand))
An inquiry into the systematic development of instructional computer software ("computer courseware"); use of "multimedia" courseware authoring systems (CAS) applied to training problems; plus an overview of courseware authoring languages (CAL) and hypertext-based development tools.
Prerequisite: C&TE 659 or consent of instructor.

 TECH 680 - Seminar in Technology
(3 credit hours)
Systematic exploration of a particular aspect of the discipline. May be repeated on approval of the graduate coordinator.

 TECH 682/683 - Topics in Technology
(1-3 credit hours, on demand)
Systematic study of selected topics and their application to construction management and technology or manufacturing technology. May be repeated. TECH 682 for a grade; TECH 683 graded S/U.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

 TECH 684/685 - Readings and Problems in Technology
(1-3 credit hours, on demand)
Supervised study, selected problems, and/or tailored readings related to construction management and technology or manufacturing technology. Proposed program of study must be approved by instructor prior to registration. May be repeated. TECH 684 for a grade; TECH 685 graded S/U.

 TECH 688/689 - Graduate Internship
(3 credit hours)
Work and study in business, industry, service, or government agency in a position related to student's intended area of specialization. Student assumes a professional role and pursues solutions to appropriate technical management problems. Placement must be approved by major advisor prior to registration. May be repeated to six hours. A minimum of 520 hours of employment during one semester is required. TECH 688 for a grade; TECH 689 graded S/U.

 TECH 694/695 - Readings and Problems in Technology
(1-4 credit hours)
Study of a particular topic in an intensive format. Topics vary. TECH 694 for a grade; TECH 695 graded S/U.

  Business Operations

 STAT 601 - Statistics for Managerial Decisions
(3 credit hours)
Fundamental statistical concepts and important statistical techniques will be introduced. Topics to be covered include explanatory data analysis, confidence interval estimation, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, forecasting, analysis of variance, and contingency tables.

You must choose two of the following courses to complete your business operations phase:

 ECON 600 - Economic Analysis of the Firm
(3 credit hours)
Application of microeconomic theory to the decision-making process of the firm. Topics include marginal analysis, market structure, competitive strategy, and public policy issues.

 MBA 600 - Financial Accounting and Analysis
(3 credit hours)
Addresses financial accounting concepts and development of financial statements. Emphasis is placed on the effect of business processes on the reported financial statements of an organization and on the usage of financial information in the management and analysis of business operations.
Prerequisite: MBA students only or consent of Graduate Studies in Business.

 MBA 601 - Quantitative Analysis for Managers
(3 credit hours)
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop analytical skills through the application of quantitative models to managerial problems. Students will learn to design analyses in the context of practical business situations and use the results obtained to support managerial decision making.

 MBA 602 - Information Technology for Managers
(3 credit hours)
A survey of topics in information systems. Provides an understanding of key information technologies and the role of IT in organizations. Focuses on empowering managers with the knowledge of IT necessary to effectively apply information technology in their domain.
Prerequisite: MBA 583 or consent of Graduate Studies in Business.

 MBA 603 - Managerial Accounting
(3 credit hours)
Applies accounting to the decision-making, planning, and control processes of management. Emphasizes the nature, use, and reliability of accounting data for decision making.
Prerequisite: MBA students only or consent of Graduate Studies in Business.

 MBA 604 - Operations Management
(3 credit hours)
Emphasizes the major managerial problems and decision processes of operations management including operations strategy, product and process design, quality management, planning and control systems, and integration of the operations function with other organizational processes.
Prerequisite: MBA students only or consent of Graduate Studies in Business.

 MBA 606 - Financial Management
(3 credit hours)
Addresses the acquisition and allocation of funds for non-financial firms. Topics include financial tools, valuation, risk and return, cost of capital and capital budgeting, long and short-term fund sources, capital structure and dividend policy, working capital management, and mergers and acquisitions. Executive view stressed. Includes use of cases.
Prerequisite: MBA 583 students only or consent of Graduate Studies in Business.

 MBA 607 - Ethics and Law in Business
(3 credit hours)
Examination of issues relating to law and ethics that impact the business enterprise including product liability, contract issues, intellectual property, privacy, agency, officer and director liability, employment discrimination, bribery, and the social responsibility of business. A case study approach is emphasized.

  Synthesis

 TECH 690/691 - Directed Research in Technology
(1-6 credit hours)
Supervised independent development project or research on a delimited topic in construction management and technology or manufacturing technology. Generation of new knowledge contrasted with a private reading course. Proposal for directed research must be approved by instructor/major advisor prior to registration. TECH 690 for a grade, TECH 691 graded S/U.
Prerequisite: TECH 692 or consent of instructor.

 TECH 692 - Research Proposal Development
(1 credit hour)
Development of a research proposal under the guidance of a research committee chair in preparation for TECH 699 or TECH 690/691. Generally to include comprehensive literature review, problem formulation, and research methodology. Graded S/U.
Prerequisite: TECH 679.

 TECH 699 - Thesis Research
(1-12 credit hours)
Credit for thesis study. A student may register for unlimited thesis credits with a maximum of six credits allowable toward degree requirements.
Prerequisite: TECH 692 or consent of instructor.

  ARCH 536 - Planning and Design of Industrial Facilities
(3 credit hours, on demand)
Planning, estimating, designing, and modeling of industrial facilities with consideration of management, personnel, production, aesthetics, and environment. Four hours lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: ARCH 301.

 ARCH 550 - Architectural Design III
(3 credit hours, Fall)
Third course in the architectural design sequence with focus on design of large complex buildings. Emphasis on design of multiple circulation patterns and multiple uses within single building or complex buildings. One hour lecture and four hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: DESN 301.

 DESN 504 - Computer Aided Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis
(3 credit hours, Spring)
Study and application of computer modeling systems. Use of interactive methodologies. Development of three-dimensional entities and complex surface generation. Emphasis on learning how to computer model, stimulate, and analyses as it relates to design.
Prerequisites: DESN 204, 231, 243, and 304.

 DESN 552 - Design in Industry
(3 credit hours, Fall (on demand))
Capstone course for mechanical design. Systems approach applied to solution of one or two product design problems; emphasis on feasibility of design solutions, manufacture, and consideration of assembly.
Prerequisites: DESN 304 and 404.

 ECT 541 - Instrumentation
(3 credit hours, Fall and Summer (on demand))
Industrial instrumentation, measuring mechanical, fluid and electric phenomenon, transducers, recorders, indicators, and controllers. Principles underlying their design and application. One and one-half hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisites: ECT 241 and CS 205 or consent of instructor.

 ECT 542 - Digital Computer Analysis
(3 credit hours, Spring (even years))
Organization and construction of mini-macro computers, machine language, programming, interfacing, including developing logic design, selection of integrated circuits, assembly, testing, and system diagnostic testing procedures. One and one-half hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: ECT 358 or consent of instructor.

 ECT 543 - Electronic Devices
(3 credit hours, Fall and Summer (on demand))
Semiconductor devices, FET transistors, operational amplifiers, and patrolled devices including theory of operation, specifications, performance testing, and applications. One and one-half hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: ECT 241 or consent of instructor.

 ECT 553 - Digital Computer for Process Control
(3 credit hours, Spring and Summer (on demand))
Basic concepts, terminology, evaluation, and types of control systems as they apply to industrial process control and positioning systems. These systems will be subdivided into measurement, controllers, and final control elements. One and one-half hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: ECT 358 or CS 217, CS 205, MATH 131, or equivalent.

 ECT 586 - Digital Communication and Networking
(3 credit hours, Spring (odd years) and Summer (on demand))
Intensive study of digital communication and networking; digital modulation schemes, transmission media characteristics, interface standards like RS 485, network standards and configurations, testing equipment. One and one-half hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisites: ECT 344, ECT 442, and CS 205.

 ENVR 521 - Industrial Pollution Control
(3 credit hours, Spring)
Air and water pollution control regulations as they apply to industry. Functioning and selection of parameters of industrial pollution control equipment and selected case studies.

 TE 562 - Career and Technology Education in Elementary Schools
(3 credit hours, Spring and on demand (odd years))
Development and evaluation of instructional activities to facilitate career development and understanding of technology among elementary children.

 VCT 556 - Digital Color Applications
(3 credit hours, Fall and on demand)
Basic color theory and color models as applied in color capture (scanning, photo, video) and output (monitors, videos, color printers, color separation). Color management as applied in color image processing is also studied. Four hours lecture/laboratory.
Prerequisite: VCT 308 or instructor approval.

 VCT 560 - Digital Photography
(3 credit hours, on demand)
Research and experimentation in computer-generated digital imaging techniques. Four hours lecture/laboratory.
Prerequisite: VCT 382.

 VCT 566 - Principles of Multimedia Production
(3 credit hours, Fall)
Exploration and experimentation in various visual presentation technologies including digital media. Emphasis on design and production of total presentations. Four hours lecture/laboratory.
Prerequisites: VCT 203 and 308, or instructor approval.

 VCT 583 - Color Photography
(3 credit hours, on demand)
Theories and principles in production of color negatives, prints, and transparencies for commercial and industrial photographic applications; emphasizes basic color sensitometry, quality control techniques and use of laboratory color films.Four hours lecture/laboratory.
Prerequisite: VCT 382 or instructor approval.