Technology Graduate Courses with
an Industrial Technology Emphasis
TECH 507 Measurement and Evaluation
in Industry and Technology
An introduction to measurement strategies in industrial, technical,
and human resource development environments. The evaluation of measurement
outcomes will be the primary focus of the course.
TECH 508 Quality and Productivity
in Industry and Technology
Examines the contemporary issues of continuous improvement in quality
and productivity in manufacturing and service industries. Includes
a close examination of the evolving philosophies bearing on the
scope, improvement, and costs of quality assurance programs in industry
and technology.
TECH 510 Developing Courses for
Industry and Technology
Principles and procedures in planning, organizing, and developing
instructional content for industrial, technical, and human resource
development courses.
TECH 519 Projects in Graphics
Directed work on individual problems and research in graphical methods
and representation.
TECH 525 Applications in Forensic Engineering
Technology
An interdisciplinary consideration of the applications of forensics
in the American jurisprudence system. Topics include: failure analysis
of electrical and mechanical systems, accident reconstruction, product
liability, codes and standards, ethics, and expert witness testimony.
TECH 527 Technology from a Global Perspective
Introduction to the challenges faced by the practicing technologist
when working and interacting with international technical personnel,
both here and abroad, including history, standards, education, and
practice of technology outside the United States.
TECH 546 Industrial Applications of Computer
Integrated Manufacturing
A study of the development of CIM (computer intergrated manufacturing)
from the application of basic automation to a fully integrated system
for the operation of the business enterprise. Emphasis is placed
on the technology, systems, and human resoures which are integrated
to accomplish the objectives of thecompany.
TECH 560 Microcomputer Applications in Industry
and Technology
A study of the utilization of microcomputers in a variety of manufacturing
and technical functions. Current DOS and Windows software will be
emphasized.
TECH 566 Developing Instructional Programs
for Industry and Technology
Emphasis on content priority and sequence, sources and assessment
of instructional materials, instructional methods, and pertinent
research.
TECH 568 Developing Instructional Materials
for Industry and Technology
Principles and procedures in locating, evaluating, producing, and
integrating instructional materials and aids into industrial, technical,
and human resource development programs.
TECH 570 Function and Structure of Industry
and Distribution
Examination of the interrelationship of manufacturing and distribution,
with an emphasis on the necessary channels that link the producer
to the distributor.
TECH 571 Project Management in Industry and
Technology
The factors influencing decision during the initiation, implementation,
and termination of industrial and manufacturing projects are examined.
Students work as project teams, using project management tools to
develop implementation strategies.
TECH 581 Workshop in Industrial Technology
Advanced study of technical and professional topics. Emphasis is
on new developments relating to technical, operational, and training
aspects of industry and technology education.
TECH 590 Special Problems in Industrial Technology
Independent study of a special problem under the guidance of a member
of the staff. Does not substitute for either M.S. thesis or M.S.
project credit.
TECH 598 Directed M.S. Project A formal
investigation of a particular problem under the guidance of the
advisory committee. Not applicable to a thesis option plan of study.
Enrollment during at least two consecutive terms for a total of
three credits is required.
TECH 621 Seminar in Industrial Technology
Current problems in industrial technology.
TECH 623 Contemporary Industrial Technology
Problems
Theory and practice in the development of comprehensive solutions
to problems in industrial, technical, and human resource development
environments. Solutions based on emerging procedures will be emphasized.
TECH 646 Analysis of Research in Industry and
Technology
Analysis of research and evaluation of research reports. Emphasis
on understanding the application of fundamental statistical methods
in design and interpretation of research findings in industrial,
technical, and human resource development environments.
TECH 668 Administering Technical Programs
An analysis of basic administrative functions in technical and human
resource development. Developing and managing budgets, staff, operations,
and clientele services in a variety of delivery systems.
TECH 696 Design of Research in Industry and
Technology
An examination of fundamental concepts and methods for the design
and analysis of research in industry, technology, and human resource
environments.
TECH 698 Research
M.S. Thesis. |
