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Undergraduate Technology Education Course Descriptions

TE 101 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
F 1 Cr. LEC 1
Introduction to the rationale, principles, concepts, and philosophy of technology education. Guidance in curriculum offerings and the development of personal and professional goals will also be explored.

TE 113 BASIC ELECTRONICS/NETWORKING
S 2 Cr. LEC 1 LAB 1
Provides a basic understanding of electronics and how it can be used to control devices. Basic theory and principles behind computer networking are also reviewed.

TE 207 MATERIALS & PROCESSES
F 4 Cr. LEC 2 LAB 2
Development of technical competencies using tools and equipment common to wood, metal, and composite materials.

TE 214 MATERIALS MACHINING & INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
On Demand 3 Cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: TE 207
Materials processing information and laboratory practice with emphasis on laboratory/machine facility safety. Machine tool 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. Study includes instruction to the use of a complete computer-aided drafting system . Course content is structured in a manner which does not require prior knowledge of computer systems.

TE 250G TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY
F, S 3 Cr. LEC 3
The major technological periods, inventions and innovations that have altered the course of humanity and their impact on civilization and leading to a perspective on technological literacy.

TE 330 TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY
F alternate years, to be offered 2006 3 Cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: TE 101, 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 AND VIDEO COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
S 4 Cr. LEC 2 LAB 2
Includes a study of electronic communication systems which have been developed to encode, transmit, receive, decode, store, and retrieve information. Telecommunication systems which include voice, data, and video. Students explore the technical and technological concepts of these systems and sub-systems.

TE 353 TEACHING PRACTICES
F 1 Cr. LAB 1
CO-REQUISITE: EDSD 452
Provides additional experience in planning, teaching, and evaluating lessons in technology education. This course is a co-requisite for EDSD 452.

TE 406 CURRICULUM & FACILITIES PLANNING
F 3 Cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance in Teacher Education program; junior standing.
CO-REQUISITE: EDSD 452
Determining appropriate technology education based curriculum and facilities based on an analysis of student and community needs. Organizing subject matter materials and laboratory resources to promote effective teaching and learning.

TE 410 COMPUTER-AIDED MACHINING AND MANUFACTURING
S 3 Cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: TE 230
Provides the learner with an understanding of computerized 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.
A senior capstone course. Mass production and assembly line concepts common to industry, including the stages of initial planning, prototype construction, market research and analysis. Presentation of group design efforts and written research reports that are common to research and development in industrial applications. Synthesis of all planning and marketing concepts are integrated into the class.

TE 476 INTERNSHIP
On Demand 2 – 12 Cr. IND
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor and department heads.
An individualized assignment arranged with an agency, business or other organization to provide guided experience in technology related field.

TE 480 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 – 4 Cr. Max. 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 489 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION
F, S, Su 1-2 Cr., RCT May be repeated, Max. 4 Cr.  
Classroom instruction associated with directed undergraduate research/creative activity projects.

TE 490 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY
F, S, Su 1-6 Cr. IND May be repeated. Max. 12 Cr.
Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate in a research paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis.

 

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