TE
Technology Education
TE 101 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TE 113 BASIC ELECTRONICS/COMPUTER NETWORKS TE 207 MATERIALS AND PROCESSES TE 214 MATERIALS MACHINING AND SAFETY TE 230 2-D COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING TE 250CS TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY TE 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH TE 291 SPECIAL TOPICS TE 294 SEMINAR TE 330 TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY TE 331 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY TE 353 TEACHING PRACTICES TE 360 TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM TE 406 CURRICULUM AND FACILITIES PLANNING TE 410 COMPUTER AIDED MACHINING & MANUFACTURING TE 417C MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY TE 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH TE 491 SPECIAL TOPICS TE 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY TE 494 SEMINAR TE 498 INTERNSHIP TE 501 HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TE 530 3D MODELING & ANIMATION TE 594 SEMINAR
TE 101 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY
EDUCATION
F 1 cr. LEC 1
-- Introduction to the rationale, principles, concepts,
and philosophy of technology education. An overview
of the Technology Education paradigm is provided through
a variety of class activities.
TE 113 BASIC ELECTRONICS/COMPUTER
NETWORKS
S 2 cr. LEC 1 LAB 1
-- Provides basic understanding of electricity/electronics
as it can be used to design and control devices. Basic
principles and theory behind computer operation and
networking are also reviewed.
TE 207 MATERIALS AND PROCESSES
F, S alternate years, to be offered 2010 4 cr. LEC 2
LAB 2
-- Exploration of technical competencies using tools
and equipment common to wood, metal and composite materials
related to industrial usage.
TE 214 MATERIALS MACHINING AND
SAFETY
S alternate years, to be offered 2010 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB
2
PREREQUISITE: TE 207
-- Materials processing information and laboratory practice
with emphasis on laboratory/machine facility safety.
Machine tool technology practices emphasized.
TE 230 2-D COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING
F,Su 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
-- Provides the learner with an understanding of two-dimensional
computer-aided drafting. Includes instruction on the
use of a complete computer aided drafting system.
TE
250CS TECHNOLOGY & SOC
IETY
F,S 3 cr. LEC 3
-- The major technological periods, inventions, and
innovations that have altered the course of humanity
and their impact on the civilization process, leading
to a perspective on technological literacy.
TE 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S 1-6 cr. IND May be repeated
-- Directed undergraduate research
which may culminate in a written work or other creative
project. Course will address responsible conduct of
research.
TE 291 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: None required but some may be determined
necessary by each offering department.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which
there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial
basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting
a regular course number.
TE 294 SEMINAR
F,S Max 4 cr.
-- Topics offered at the lower division level which are not covered in regular courses.
TE 330 TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY
S alternate years, to be offered 2009 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB
2
PREREQUISITE: TE 101 and TE 207
-- Systems analysis of transportation technologies.
Study of transportation systems of land, sea, and air,
and the dependence on energy forms to operate transportation
systems. Development of technological literacy pertinent
to transportation and energy systems through problem
solving activities.
TE 331 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY
S 4 cr. LEC 2 LAB 2
-- Students explore the technical and technological
concepts of communication systems and sub-systems.
TE 353 TEACHING PRACTICES
F 1 cr. LAB 1
COREQUISITE: EDSD 452
-- Provides additional experiences in planning, teaching
and evaluating lessons in Technology Education.
TE 360 TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM
F,S 3 cr. LAB 3
PREREQUISITE: Consent of Instructor.
-- Self-selected, self-directed interdisciplinary field
experience arranged with and supervised by an academic
advisor. This practicum will pertain to the transfer
of technological literacy in a variety of settings.
TE 406 CURRICULUM AND FACILITIES
PLANNING
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance in Teacher Education program;
junior standing.
COREQUISITE: EDSD 352
-- Determining appropriate development of Technology
Education and Agricultural Education programs based
on an analysis of student and community needs. Organizing
subject matter materials and laboratory resources to
promote the development of standard based curricula.
TE 410 COMPUTER AIDED MACHINING
& MANUFACTURING
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: TE 230.
-- Understanding of computer aided machining and manufacturing.
Includes instruction in the use and operation of a complete
CAM system including applications on a CNC milling machine.
TE 417C MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
F 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: TE 207 and TE 230 and junior or senior
standing.
-- Capstone course. Study and application of manufacturing
concepts common to industry, including the stages of
initial planning, prototype construction through the
use of modern manufacturing techniques, market research,
and analysis.
TE 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S,Su 1 - 6 cr. IND May be repeated. Max 12 cr.
-- Directed undergraduate research
which may culminate in a research paper, journal article,
or undergraduate thesis. Course will address responsible
conduct of research.
TE
491 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Course prerequisites as determined for
each offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which
there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial
basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting
a regular course number.
TE 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor,
and approval of department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
TE 494 SEMINAR
On Demand 1 cr. SEM 1 Maximum 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing and as determined for
each offering.
-- Topics offered at the upper division level not covered
in regular courses. Students participate in preparing
and presenting discussion material.
TE 498 INTERNSHIP
F,S,Su 2 - 12 cr. IND (Maximum 12 cr.)
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor,
and approval of department head.
-- An individualized assignment arranged with an agency,
business or other organization to provide guided experience
in a technology field.
TE 501 HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY
OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
F,Su 3 cr. LEC 3
-- A review of national trends and issues in Technology
Education and their implications for program development
at the local, state and national level.
TE 530 3D MODELING & ANIMATION
S alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr. LEC
1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: TE 230 or EGEN 115, 116, 117 or have consent
of instructor
-- This courses is designed to provide the learner with
experiences that build on previous AutoCAD use and focuses
primarily on the creations of 3D solid models. Animations will be developed which use the 3D solid models created in class.
TE 594 SEMINAR
On Demand 1 cr. SEM 1 Maximum 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing or seniors by petition.
Course prerequisites as determined for each offering.
-- Topics offered at the graduate level which are not
covered in regular courses. Students participate in
preparing and presenting discussion material.
