264 Technology, 372-2439
www.bgsu.edu/colleges/technology/Electronic
As industries become more automated and society becomes more dependent on electronic data communication, the demand increases for professionals who can make informed decisions based on technical knowledge and experience. That is why the electronics and computer technology program at Bowling Green State University has such a progressive curriculum. Electronics and computer technology is a comprehensive study of diverse areas such as computer hardware and interfacing; digital communication and networking; computer-based instrumentation, data acquisition and process control, and electric motors. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of physics, mathematics and computer science to the study of electronics and computer technology. This knowledge is blended with a core study of manufacturing, design, business and general education to develop the whole person as well as flexibility for career responsibilities and advancement. An important component of this technology curriculum is a cooperative education program which integrates students' industrial employment with classroom academics.
Students may participate in activities related to the Electric Vehicle Institute, which is involved with design and testing of electric motors, electronic controllers and instrumentation systems.
Students may also participate in the student section of the Instrument Society of America (ISA) by attending technical meetings and exhibitions. They may also elect to become involved with the Electrical Manufacturing and Coil Winding Association (EMCWA) by attending and making presentations at its annual conference. Scholarships are available from both ISA and EMCWA.
Graduates of the program receive a bachelor of science in technology degree and enter careers as a systems engineer, computer engineer, product development engineer, electronic process engineer and customer engineer.
First year (31 hours)
Second year (32 hours)
Third year (34 hours)
Fourth year (28 hours)
264 Technology, 372-2439
www.bgsu.edu/colleges/technology/Manufac
The specializations in the manufacturing technology program prepare students to be technical problem solvers in industry. Computer usage in designing, monitoring and controlling manufacturing processes, including robotics and automated work cells, is an important part of this program. An important component of this technology program and its specializations is the required cooperative education experience in industry which is University supervised. In addition to the technical emphasis, the program offers excellent opportunities for studies in management and science. There are several specializations offered under this program: applied materials science, applied quality science, industrial environmental technology, and physical plant and energy utilization.
This specialization prepares students for responsible and technical positions related to engineering materials within the manufacturing industry. It provides a strong science base and applies this to engineering materials. Graduates may be employed in positions dealing with material processing, material testing, material quality control, mechanical design and materials development.
First year (32 hours)
Second year (33 hours)
Third year (31-33 hours)
Fourth year (29-32 hours)
This specialization draws upon a wide variety of disciplines to help prepare students to solve industrial problems including those related to quality of materials, process and human issues, and others. The program offers excellent opportunities for applications of theory obtained from the study of management, statistics, operations research, physics and other areas.
First year (31 hours)
Second year (34 hours)
Third year (33 hours)
Fourth year (31 hours)
This specialization consists of studies in industrial technology, business and the sciences. The technical component concentrates on industrial pollution control applied to manufacturing and process control. Study in business emphasizes consideration of the organizational, legal and financial principles involved. The sciences, primarily chemistry and biology, provide students with knowledge on the chemical nature of pollutants and their effect on the ecological system.
First year (33 hours)
Second year (34 hours)
Third year (33 hours)
Fourth year (32 hours)
This specialization prepares technical problem solvers for manufacturing industries. The technical component provides the student with the understanding of manufacturing materials, processes and systems for improving productivity in the industrial environment. The student also studies business and management techniques, and achieves a solid foundation in communications, mathematics, science and the humanities. Graduates are commonly employed as manufacturing or process engineers, or technologists.
First year (31 hours)
Second year (31 hours)
Third year (31 hours)
Fourth year (31 hours)
The energy utilization technologist may be employed in commercial or industrial areas and responsible for efficient, proper and economical use of the mechanical, electrical, thermal, nuclear, chemical and radiant sources of energy, which are applied to the production, processing and transportation of goods and materials and the heating, cooling and ventilating of physical plants.
The physical plant technologist may be employed in the following areas: plant layout and design, construction and installation of equipment, maintenance, repairs and replacement, operation of utilities, and plant and industrial engineering roles.
First year (29 hours)
Second year (35 hours)
Third year (31 hours)
Fourth year (31 hours)
260 Technology, 372-2437
www.bgsu.edu/colleges/technology/Design/
This program prepares the student to design products, tools and machines for manufacturing processes, and to deal with the practical aspects of mechanical and manufacturing design in industry. Designers in industry serve society by creating new products and redesigning existing ones that need improvement. These designers may create simple tools, complex machines or consumer products. Several aspects need to be considered when designing such as economics, physics and aesthetics. Is the new product efficient? Can it be manufactured easily? Is the new product pleasing to the eye? These are all considerations that a mechanical designer must face.
The mechanical design program at Bowling Green consists of a concentration of technology, business and general education courses. BGSU uses the latest computer aided design (CAD) software, milling machines, lathes and other industrial equipment. Classes are designed to give a well-rounded perspective of the manufacturing industry while giving one the experience of designing a given part or machine. Technical classes will include engineering graphics, materials processing, strength of materials and CAD.
An important component of this program is a cooperative education experience in a design or design-related position in industry which is supervised by College of Technology faculty or staff.
Aside from the classes, students can get involved in the Society for Manufacturing Engineers (SME) or the Student Mechanical Design Association which consists of faculty and students of manufacturing and mechanical design. This is an exciting way to learn more about the field and the people who are involved.
First year (33 hours)
Second year (33 hours)
Third year (31 hours)
Fourth year (25 hours)
260 Technology, 372-2437
www.bgsu.edu/colleges/technology/VCT
The visual communication program prepares students in the processes used to transmit ideas and concepts through visual media. The program offers theory and practice in the computer applications of visual media including multi-media, print, video, exhibitry and photography. With the help of a faculty adviser, each student selects an area for specialization from numerous career opportunities. The program proceeds through a framework of analyzing and applying the many methods of creating, reproducing and distributing visual communication materials. Students ultimately combine concepts, theories and principles with critical and creative technical problem-solving abilities to generate solutions for visual communication problems.
By developing the ability to solve communication problems, students will be prepared for such technological production and management positions as graphic coordinator, digital media specialist, video producer or editor, multi-media producer, print/video/photo sales representative or printing/publishing plant manager. Supervised cooperative work experience provides students with "real world" experience in their area of interest.
First year (29-31 hours)
Second year (31 hours)
Third year (34 hours)
Fourth year (30 hours)
No minors are offered by the College of Technology. Although no minor is required students in the college may choose to earn a minor offered by another college.
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