Industrial Technology & Technology Education Undergraduate

EDTE 291: 3 s.h.
Foundations of Technology Education
An introduction to the social, historical and philosophical foundations of technology education leading to contemporary programs. Field experiences within a variety of subject areas in elementary and secondary schools. Offered fall, spring. Prereq: Sophomore status; to be taken concurrently with EDFN 211 and EDFN 241.

EDTE 391: 3 s.h.
Curriculum and Instruction in Technology Education (W)
Professional teacher preparation in curriculum design and instructional planning and delivery. Major topics involve developing a philosophical basis for contemporary curriculum writing, content selection, instructional design, lesson planning, and the use of instructional technology and computers in conjunction with several technology education teaching strategies. Field experiences provided within technology education classes in local schools. Offered in fall, spring. Prereq: EDTE 291, EDFN 211 and EDFN 241. Admission to advanced professional studies required.

EDTE 461: 12 s.h.
Student Teaching
Student teachers are assigned full-time to selected cooperating teachers in the Lancaster area. They are supervised by University faculty and gain experience in the responsibilities of the teacher. Offered in fall, spring. Prereq: EDTE 391. (See Student Teaching in the Undegraduate Catalog)

EDTE 491: 3 s.h.
Seminar in Technology Education
Professional education issues and effective teaching and learning during student teaching. Emphasis on the legal basis of education and planning, teaching, managing and assessing technology education. Offered fall, spring. Prereq: EDTE 391 and EDTE 461 taken concurrently with student teaching.

ITEC 100: 3 s.h.
Introduction to Technology
Structural and creative nature of technological systems and the impact of technological choices on humans and the natural environment. Offered infrequently.

ITEC 110: 3 s.h.
Communication Systems
Communication technology to compose, store, send, receive and understand ideas and information using sketching and drafting; graphic design, graphic reproduction, desktop publishing and photography; videotaping and electronic recording; microwave, satellite, laser and fiber optic transmission. Covers relevant developments, materials, products, occupations and impacts. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered fall, spring.

ITEC 120: 3 s.h.
Energy, Power and Transportation Systems
Principles of radiant and potential energy; electrical, fluid and mechanical power; and land, air, space and sea transportation. Includes propulsion methods and environmental concerns. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered fall, spring.

ITEC 130: 3 s.h.
Production Materials and Processes
The integration and interrelationships of materials and processes for construction and manufacturing, including the application of math and scientific principles and the technological impacts on industry and society. Requires experiences in materials processing and production tooling. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered fall, spring.

ITEC 135: 3 s.h.
Production Systems
Student-centered analysis of goals, inputs, processes and outputs of manufacturing and construction systems. In-plant activities emphasized. Organizational structures and management strategies studied through the simulated organization and operation of a manufacturing and/or construction enterprise. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered fall, spring. Prereq: ITEC 110, ITEC 120 (may be taken with) and ITEC 130. 

ITEC 140: 3 s.h.
Bio-Related Technologies
An introduction to technologies in agriculture, medicine, and other areas where living organisms are used to solve problems and modify products and systems. Includes problem-solving, design, and research activities that engage learners in understanding the technologies, issues, and impacts. 2 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Offered fall, spring. Prerequisite: None

ITEC 241: 3 s.h.
Drafting Communications
Introductory engineering drawing. Includes lettering, English and metric measurement, engineering geometry, multi-view drawings, sectioning, pictorial representation, dimensioning, detail and assembly drawings, computer-aided drafting applications, reproduction of drawings, and selection of equipment and supplies. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered in fall, spring.

ITEC 243: 3 s.h.
Technical Sketching and Design
Freehand sketching, shading and basic elements of two-dimensional design. Includes elements and principles of design, methods of designing, and evaluation and design of products and introduction to technical illustration. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically.

ITEC 245: 3 s.h.
Descriptive Geometry
Advanced engineering graphics with an emphasis on basic descriptive geometry, surface development drawings, intersection of solids and pictorial projection systems. 2 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Preq: ITEC 241

ITEC 251: 3 s.h.
Graphic Communications
Graphic reproduction including graphic design, computerized image composition, continuous tone and process photography, prepress production, image transfer and finishing. Covers applications in offset lithography, flexography, gravure and screen printing. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered in fall, spring.

ITEC 261: 3 s.h.
Electrical/Electronic Systems I
Survey of electrical and selected electronics principles, typical applications, safe practices and technological impacts. Practical applications include breadboarding, problem solving, use of test equipment and printed circuit board fabrication. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered in fall, spring.

ITEC 262: 3 s.h.
Electronics Systems II
In-depth study of semiconductor theory, including diodes, transistors, field effect transistors, SCRs, triacs and unijunction transistors. Overview of integrated circuits provided. Contains hands-on activities with breadboarding and fabrication of electronic circuits. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered in fall, spring. Prereq: ITEC 261.

ITEC 271: 3 s.h.
Processing Nonmetallic Materials
Various nonmetallic materials, processes, products and impacts, including polymers, ceramics, wood, clay, composites and glass. Instruction and experiences provided on safety and the use of tools and machines associated with nonmetallics. Includes production activities in each of the specified nonmetallic material areas. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered in fall, spring. Prereq: ITEC 130.

ITEC 281: 3 s.h.
Processing Metallic Materials
Metallic materials, processes, products and impacts. Specific experiences include the safe utilization of the tools and machines associated with the processing of metallic materials. Mathematical and scientific concepts stressed for transforming metallic materials into products. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered in fall, spring. Prereq: ITEC 130.

ITEC 300: 3 s.h.
Cooperative Education
A partnership between the student, University, and department is created to form a unique opportunity for students to gain vaulable experience in real-life situations in industry. Employers get a highly motivated employee for a specific amount of time; students gain professional proficiency, self-confidence and a chance to "test drive" their career choice

ITEC 301: 3 s.h.
Technology and Its Impact on Humans (P)
Analysis of the development of technology and its impact on humans and a realization of the importance of human technological behavior on the environment, social/cultural systems and the future. Students use analytical skills on a written independent research project and oral skills to present and defend positions on technological problems facing our society. Offered in fall, spring. Prereq: ENGL 110 or equivalent and 24 credits of liberal arts core.

ITEC 302: 3 s.h.
Futurology: Technology, Society and Change (P)
A nontechnical interdisciplinary course to help students identify and analyze forces causing technological and social change. Using an understanding of the processes of technological and social change and research techniques for forecasting the future, students complete a written independent research project. Develops skills to project future technological and social developments and their impacts. Offered periodically. Prereq: ENGL 110 or equivalent and 24 credits of liberal arts core.

ITEC 325: 3 s.h.
Power Conversion and Control
Applications of energy and power conversion devices and control systems. Includes disassembly and diagnosis of fluid motors and electric motors. Power circuitry is designed to perform specific industrial applications. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered in fall, spring. Prerequisite: ITEC 120.

ITEC 326: 3 s.h.
Fluid Power
Control and transmission principles, including an investigation of cylinders, valves, pumps and accessories used in fluid circuits and their application in hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power systems. A research and development component required. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered annually. Prereq: ITEC 120 or permission of instructor.

ITEC 331 [335]: 3 s.h.
Construction Technology I
Utilization of materials for the construction of residential and light commercial structures. Includes the effects of these changes on people and their environment. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered spring. Prereq: ITEC 271 or permission of instructor.

ITEC 332: 3 s.h.
Construction Technology II
Methods, materials and processes employed in heavy and industrial construction technologies.Includes field-engineering techniques, equipment, civil engineering fundamentals, and use of modeling and simulation techniques. Emphasis given to construction projects such as bridges, roads, industrial and commercial buildings, utilities, tunnels and dams.2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 331

ITEC 336: 3 s.h.
Characteristics & Testing of Production Materials
Examination of industrial materials, including fibrous, polymer, ceramic/glass, metallic, hydrosetting, composite and textile. Tests conducted on the application of adhesives, mechanical fasteners and cohesives comparing various strengths and weaknesses of each under controlled conditions. A research and development activity required. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 130, 271 and 281.

ITEC 342 (242): 3 s.h.
Engineering Drafting
Advanced engineering drawing utilizing computer-aided drafting (CAD) for the study of threads, gears and standard fasteners; geometic dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T); schematic, production and assembly drawings; and introduction to solids modeling. Student should possess a basic knowledge of engineering graphics with an understanding of view orientation, projection systems, and CAD. 2 hrs. lec., 3 hrs., lab. Prereq: ITEC 241

ITEC 343: 3 s.h.
Technical Illustration and Rendering
Broad-based experiences in illustration and rendering techniques using a wide variety of mediums such as pencil, colored pencils, pastels, inks, watercolors, paints and dyes. Employs a variety of support materials: paper, illustration board, cloth and three-dimensional surfaces. Single and double action airbrushes are incorporated into various projects, along with layout, frisket and masking techniques. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 243 or permission of instructor.

ITEC 344: 3 s.h.
Product Design
Aesthetic and design dimensions of visual communication. Includes elements and principles of design, methods of designing, various concepts of the design process and evaluation of designs. A research and development activity required. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 241.

ITEC 345: 3 s.h.
Statics
Elementary, analytical, and practical approaches to the principles and physical concepts of statics. Study covers force systems; equivalent force/moment systems; distributed forces; internal forces; principles of equilibrium; application to trusses, frames and beams; and friction. 2 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Preq: ITEC 241 or MATH 151 or higher or permission of instructor.

ITEC 346: 3 s.h.
Architectural Drawing and Design
Principles of residential design. Emphasizes the development of a complete set of original working drawings; computer-aided design (CAD); presentation drawings and model building; architectural styles and regional differences in materials and construction practices. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered in fall. Prerequisite: ITEC 241.

ITEC 350: 3 s.h.
Still Photography
Black and white photography, including operation of a camera, lighting, developing film, making contact prints and enlargements and mounting prints for display. Emphasis on aesthetic and technical aspects. Student must supply 35 mm camera with light meter. Single-lens reflex style with fully manual focusing and exposure capability preferred. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered in fall, spring.

ITEC 355: 3 s.h.
Contemporary Printing Technology
Advanced study of today's major printing processes, especially offset and screen. Experiences include layout and design, computerized electronic composition, copy preparation, line and halftone photography, special effects photography, exposure unit calibration, image assembly, platemaking, printing and finishing complex graphic products. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 251.

ITEC 356: 3 s.h.
Desktop Publishing (W)
Utilization of desktop microcomputer systems to design, compose and publish graphic materials. A research and development activity required. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered in fall, spring. Prereq: ENGL 110.

ITEC 363: 3 s.h.
Analog Electronics
Theory and applications to develop concepts in the use of both discrete and integrated components. Includes transistors, diodes, thyristors, operational amplifiers, timers, phase-locked loops and voltage regulators. Amplifiers, oscillators and other applications featured. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 262 or permission of instructor.

ITEC 364: 3 s.h.
Digital Electronics
Practical applications of digital logic for processing electronically encoded information. Covers numbering systems, logic design, basic gates, sequential and combination logic, and digital troubleshooting. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 262 or permission of instructor.

ITEC 375: 3 s.h.
Polymer and Ceramic Technology
Design, development and production of polymer and ceramic products. Covers contemporary pattern and molding materials along with industrial forming processes. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 271.

ITEC 376: 3 s.h.
Wood Technology
Use of hand tools and machine woodworking techniques to fabricate wood products. Covers technological problems and contributions of using wood in daily living. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 271.

ITEC 385: 3 s.h.
Metal Technology
Metal forming, welding fabrication, casting, heat treatment and machine tool metalworking. Includes designing for casting, welding fabrication and machining. Considers the visual elements of design and the relationship of metal processes to scientific principles. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 281.

ITEC 392: 3 s.h.
Introduction to Industrial Training (W)
Techniques and procedures required to conceptualize, prepare, deliver and evaluate training programs. Includes experiences in preparing instructional media, producing a video, presenting a unit of instruction and developing appropriate evaluation instruments. Offered in fall, spring. Prereq: ENGL.110.

ITEC 400: 3 s.h.
Cooperative Education
A partnership between the student, University, and department is created to form a unique opportunity for students to gain vaulable experience in real-life situations in industry. Employers get a highly motivated employee for a specific amount of time; students gain professional proficiency, self-confidence and a chance to "test drive" their career choice

ITEC 425: 3 s.h.
Robotic Systems
Robotics and flexible automation, including robotic controllers and manipulators. Includes the evaluation, justification, programming and integration of multiple control technologies to improve an industrial process. A research and development activity required. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered in spring. Prereq: ITEC 120 and ITEC 261 or permission of instructor.

ITEC 427: 3 s.h.
Designing Industrial Control Systems
A synthesis of production systems, electricity and the basics of control systems. Students design, construct and troubleshoot a variety of industrial control systems utilizing programmable logic controllers, networks, control loops and off-line programs. A research and development component required. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 120, 261 and 325.

ITEC 433: 3 s.h.
Construction Project Management
Methods, processes and information necessary to manage a construction project. Includes cost and risk control; developing and applying policies and procedures; subcontractor management; specifying and purchasing materials; scheduling; and contract development. Experiences include use of project planning and cost estimation software for development of a complete project plan. 2hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 322 or permission of instructor.

ITEC 435: 3 s.h.
Manufacturing Enterprise
This course, for Technology Education majors, explores the technological and management processes required to take a product from concept to market. A student-centered learning environment is experienced, in which product engineering, production engineering, manufacturing management and operation of the enterprise bring product ideas to fruition. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Prereq: Completion of all courses in the Technology Literacy Core (ITEC 110, 120, 130, and EDTE 140) and ITEC 241 and 271.

ITEC 445: 3 s.h.
Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA)
Methodologies and tools to define product development phases. Provides experience of working in teams to design high-quality competitive products. Primary goals are to improve ability to reason about design, material and process alternatives and apply modeling techniques appropriate for different development phases. Topics covered are user requirements gathering, quality function deployment (QFD), design for assembly, design for manufacture and optimizing of cost and producibility. 2 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Prereq: ITEC 130 and ITEC 342(242) or permission of instructor.

ITEC 446: 3 s.h.
Computer-Aided Drafting/Design
Advanced aspects of computer-aided drafting/design (CADD) and information on features and application capabilities of numerous software packages. Includes a series of activities on solids modeling, menu customization, attribute files, advanced dimensioning and editing features. Requires completion of major projects and research activities. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 242 or permission of instructor.

ITEC 448: 3 s.h.
Machine Tool Design
Analysis, planning, design, construction and application of tools, methods and procedures necessary to increase manufacturing productivity. Integrated with machining/fabrication practices. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 242.

ITEC 455: 3 s.h.
Color Separation and Reproduction
Color theory, mechanical color separations, process color separations, color corrections, quality control methods and color reproduction. Experiences with computer separations, proofing, platemaking and printing. Includes a research and development component. 2 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 251.

ITEC 456: 3 s.h.
Digital Imaging
Digital images for printed and electonic publications and presentations. Emphasis on hardware and software technologies, their applications and interfaces. Hands-on activities require designing, composing and converting of printed and electronic images and establishing a digital workstation and electonic publishing site. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 356 or permission of instructor.

ITEC 465: 3 s.h.
Instrumentation and Control
Utilization of electronics instrumentation and mechanical systems to make quantitative determinations and control functions for detecting the physical presence or activity of light, heat, fluids and force. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 262 or permission of instructor.

ITEC 466: 3 s.h.
Electronic Communication Systems
Common communication and broadcast systems. Emphasis on AM/FM radio and monochrome television, including transmission, resonance, heterodyning action, detection and troubleshooting/problem solving procedures. A research and development activity required. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 262 or permission of instructor.

ITEC 467: 3 s.h.
Microprocessor Electronics
Introduction of the microprocessor, microprocessor systems, programming and interfacing for practical applications. Covers a variety of microprocessors, including their structure, communication language, and how the processor communicates with the system under its control. A research and development activity required. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 364 or permission of instructor.

ITEC 476: 3 s.h.
Wood Manufacturing Processes
Experiences to develop proficiency in wood furniture construction. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 271 or permission of instructor.

ITEC 485: 3 s.h.
Metal Manufacturing Systems
Metal manufacturing, including the design of products, control of quality, design and fabrication of production tooling, machine tool operations and setups, and manufacturing systems and automation. Laboratory activity involves advanced level production experiences. Includes a research and development component. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered periodically. Prereq: ITEC 281.

ITEC 486: 3 s.h.
CNC Machining
Theoretical concepts and industrial applications of CNC machining. Emphasis on manual and computer programming of machinable parts and the integration of computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM). Student design and programming solutions verified through actual part production using CNC turning and milling machines. A research and development activity required. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered annually. Prereq: ITEC 241 and 281 or permission of instructor.

ITEC 492: 3 s.h.
Industrial Organization
A student-centered exploration of industry and technology using the line-production and group-project methodologies. Students sample a variety of industrial personnel positions through role playing and simulation. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Offered in fall, spring. Prereq: ITEC 110, 120, 130.

ITEC 494: 3 s.h.
Total Quality Management
The history and development of quality assurance; factors influencing the total quality concept; the scope of modern quality systems; management organization and strategies for quality; engineering technology for quality; and statistical tools for easurement and monitoring of quality. Offered annually.

ITEC 496: 2 s.h.
Innovation and Design
This course facilitates an operational understanding of the use of teaching methodologies that are appropriate for instruction in advanced design and innovation activities. Students will work in teams to develop a solution to technological problems as a means to personally experience the uncertainty and complexity of the overall design and innovation process. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab. Prereq: Senior status; ITEC 110, ITEC 120, ITEC 130, ITEC 344; EDTE 140; MATH 130 or higher, ENGL 312 or 316. Offered fall and spring.

ITEC 498: 1-3 s.h.
Independent Study in Industry and Technology
See Independent Study section of the University printed catalog. Written permission of faculty sponsor and department chairperson is required.

ITEC 499: 1-3 s.h.
Independent Study in Industry and Technology
Completion and defense of thesis reseearch. See Departmental Honors section of the University printed catalog. Contact the Department of Industry and Technology office for guidelines.

Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology

NFMT 311: 3 s.h.
Materials, Safety, and Equipment Overview for Nanofabrication
Focuses on issues encountered in the practice of “top down” and “bottom up” nanofabrication and the safe operation and maintenance of nanofabrication processing equipment and materials handling procedures. Includes cleanroom protocol, safety and environmental and health issues in the Nanofabrication Facility at Penn State University. 2 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab. Coreq: NFMT 312. Completed at Penn State University in State College during “Capstone Semester.”

NFMT 312: 3 s.h.
Basic Nanofabrication Processes
Hands-on introduction to the processing sequences involved in “top down,” “bottom up” and hybrid nanofabrication. Details a step-by-step description of processes to fabricate devices and structures. Stresses the importance of environmental control (gas, liquid, vacuum) in processing. 2 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab. Prereq: Admission to the NFMT “Capstone Semester.” Coreq: NFMT 311. Completed at Penn State University in State College during “Capstone Semester.”

NFMT 313: 3 s.h.
Thin Films in Nanofabrication
In-depth, hands-on exposure to depositing and etching a wide variety of materials, including dielectrics, semiconductors organics, polymers, metallic materials and molecular films. Students work in small teams and develop oral and written reports. 2 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab. Prereq: NFMT 311 and 312. Completed at Penn State University in State College during
“Capstone Semester.”

NFMT 314: 3 s.h.
Advanced Lithography and Patterning Techniques
Hands-on treatment of all aspects of advanced pattern transfer and pattern transfer equipment. Includes pattern generation processes, photolithography, particle beam lithographic techniques, probe pattern generation and three types of lithography (embossing, stamp, self-assembled). 2 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab. Prereq: NFMT 311. Completed at Penn State University in State College during “Capstone Semester.”

NFMT 315: 3 s.h.
Materials Modification in Nanofabrication
Detailed coverage of material processing steps for molecular functionalization, cross-linking, metal silicidation, material oxidation, materials nitradion, barrier materials, alloying, annealing and doping. Includes avoiding unintentional materials modification via the use of diffusion barriers, encapsulation, electromigration, corrosion, stress effects and adhesion. 2 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab. Prereq: NFMT 311. Completed at Penn State University in State College during “Capstone Semester.”

NFMT 316: 3 s.h.
Characterization, Packaging, and Testing of Nanofabricated Structures
Examines a variety of techniques and measurements essential for testing and for controlling final device performance and final packaging. Problems and solutions concerning the interfacing of the macro-world with micro- and nano-scale devices will be analyzed and examined. 2 hrs. lec., 2 hrs lab. Prereq: NFMT 311. Completed at Penn State University in State College during “Capstone Semester.”

OSEH 120: 3 s.h.
Fundamentals of Safety, Health, and Environmental Issues (G3)
Introduction to safety, health and environmental issues that impact people and workplaces. Includes the historical development of safety, the impact of accidents on society, a legislative overview and basic principles of personal risk assessment and management.

OSEH 220: 3 s.h.
Legal Aspects of Safety and Hygiene
Legal issues relative to occupational safety and health. Includes federal and state legislation, legal obligations, product safety and professional liability. Offered annually.

OSEH 221: 3 s.h.
Industrial Fire Prevention, Protection, and Control
Basic principles, chemistry of fire, determining fire hazards, informing the workforce, alarm and sprinkler systems, protective equipment, evacuation procedures and fire fighting methods. Offered in fall, spring.

OSEH 320: 3 s.h.
Safety Engineering Principles
Methods for the identification and analysis of industrial hazards. Emphasis on application of basic safety engineering principles for the control of losses in an industrial environment. Offered in fall, spring. Prereq: OSEH 120, MATH 101 or higher, or permission of instructor.

OSEH 321: 4 s.h.
Environmental and Industrial Hygiene I
Fundamental theory and methods used in evaluating and controlling the health risks of chemical contaminants and biological agents. Includes coverage of toxicology, exposure standards, medical surveillance, toxic air emissions, air sampling techniques, air pollution control, and protective equipment. Offered in fall. Prereq: MATH 101 or equivalent, OSEH 120,
CHEM 104.

OSEH 323: 3 s.h.
Human Factors in Occupational Safety and Environmental Hygiene
Ergonomic study of interaction between people and their work. Emphasis on the application of biological sciences to engineering principles in an effort to optimize efficiency, productivity and safety. Topics include anthropometrics, biomechanics, design principles, physiological and cognitive capabilities and task evaluation techniques. Offered fall, spring. Prereq: OSEH 120 or permission of instructor.

OSEH 333: 3 s.h.
Introduction to System Safety
Qualitative and quantitative system safety methods used to analyze and control risk. Includes a variety of analytical engineering techniques that are applied to practical system analysis problems. Offered fall. Prereq: OSEH 320 and Math 130.

OSEH 410: 3 s.h.
Safety and Environmental Health Program Management
Principles and practices of occupational safety and environmental health management. Includes the development of corporate safety objectives, policy, evaluation and management of risk and program implementation and evaluation. Offered in fall, spring. Prereq: OSEH 220 and 320 or permission of instructor.

OSEH 422: 4 s.h.
Environmental and Industrial Hygiene II
Fundamental theory and methods used in the evaluation and control of the physical agents of noise, ionizing and nonionizing radiation and thermal stress. Covers regulatory standards, control technology, industrial and general ventilation and compliance methods related to indoor air quality, water quality, industrial waste and environmental management programs. Offered spring. Prereq: PHYS 132, OSEH 321 or permission of instructor.

OSEH 430: 3 s.h.
Topics in Occupational Safety and Hygiene Management
Review of scientific and technical foundations with an examination of problems, regulations and control strategies. Covers identification of pollution sources, evaluation strategies, engineering controls, government regulations, basic dispersion modeling and human and nonhuman effects. Emphasis is on practical information needed by environmental health professionals to resolve issues affecting industry. Offered annually. Prereq: OSEH 321 or permission of instructor.

OSEH 435: 3 s.h.
Environmental Technology
Investigation of one or more topics that vary according to needs and interests of students and staff. Offered periodically. Prereq: Senior OSEH majors and practitioners.

OSEH 440: 6 s.h.
Internship in Occupational Safety and Hygiene Management
Students work full-time for nine weeks or more, under the direct supervision of a safety professional or industrial hygienist in industry, insurance or government agencies. University supervision, seminars and evaluation are provided. Students experience problems, practices and principles in the management of occupational safety and/or industrial hygiene programs. Recommended to be taken twice with increased work and research responsibilities. Prereq: Senior OSEH majors and permission of OSEH coordinator.

GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES

NOTE: Undergraduate students may elect 500-level courses in lieu of 300- or 400-level elective courses with permission of academic adviser, department chairperson and the instructor involved. See Graduate Catalog for course descriptions.

EDTE 590: 3 s.h.
Information Literacy: Creating Independent Learners

EDTE 591: 3 s.h.
Experiences in the School-to-Work Transition

EDTE 592: 3 s.h.
Teaching Technology in the Elementary School

ITEC 515, 525, 535: 3 s.h.
Advanced Problems in Communication, Transportation/Energy/Power or Production Technology

ITEC 518, 528, 538: 3 s.h.
Seminar in Communication, Transportation/Energy/Power or Production Technology

ITEC 541: 3 s.h.
Aviation/Aerospace Education-Flight Experience

ITEC 586-9: 1-3 s.h.
Topics in Industry and Technology

BUAD 161: 3 s.h.
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Examination of the account cycle and systems and procedures for developing financial information; introduction to the conceptual and theoretical foundation of financial information systems; and interpretation of financial statements.

BUAD 251: 3 s.h.
Organization and Management (G3, W)
Examines elements of the management process: planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Introduces principles and concepts of management applicable to a wide variety of profit and nonprofit organizations. Includes management as a discipline, evolution of management theory, organizational environment, social responsibility and ethics, elements of management process, alternative organizational models, effective decision making and emphasis on emerging quality and international issues.

BUAD 352: 3 s.h.
Human Resource Management
Survey course familiarizes students with the human resource function. Topics include recruitment, orientation, training, compensation, safety, performance evaluation and labor relations.

BUAD 353: 3 s.h.
Labor-Management Relations
Course covers roles of management and labor unions using an analytical framework for labor relations problems, contract negotiations and administration.

BUAD 452: 3 s.h.
Production and Operations Management
Survey of basic principles, concepts, and techniques of operations management applicable to manufacturing as well as service organizations. Examines positioning, design, and operating decisions and their interrelationships in the context of the overall competitive strategy of the firm. Explores current trends and innovations in operations management theory and practice. Topics include operations strategy, quality control/TQM, product/service design, capacity planning, process design, facility layout, design of work systems, location planning, supply chain management, inventory control, MRP/ERP, just-in-time systems, scheduling and project management.