TE 101 Introduction To Technology Education
F 1 Cr. Lec 1
This class provides an introduction to Technology Education. Throughout the semester a deeper understanding of the Technology Education curriculum will be established. The rationale, principles, and philosophy of Technology Education will also be covered. This class centers around problem solving and includes activities such as building a SAE (Society of Automotive Eng.) car, construction of a spaghetti tower, and writing a paper about technology. This course focuses on what technology education is about and distinguishes it from the industrial arts.
TE 113 Basic Electronics/Networking
S 2 Cr. Lec 1 Lab 1
This course supplies students with a basic understanding of electronics. It is an activities based class comprised of three sections, computers, computer networking, and electronics. This course explores the inner workings of a desktop computer. Basic theory and principles behind computer networking are also discussed throughout the semester. For the final project students will create a electromechanical device (robot) and have it compete in a soccer match.
TE 207 Materials & Processes
F 4 Cr. Lec 2 Lab 2
Throughout this course students will study the many safety aspects of both the wood and metal facilities and will learn about the of engineering of materials. In both facilities students will become competent in the use of most of the tools (power and hand) and gain a better understanding about how they work. Class discussion and lecture also cover composites such as plastics. Types of final projects include: creating puzzles out of wood or plastic, need two more examples of projects ____________________, and ____________________________. Ask Lidia. Throughout this course numerous field trips are taken to local businesses such as, the Montana Container Corporation and Quake Industries, to allow students to gain more first hand experience.
TE 214 Material Machining & Industrial Safety
On Demand 3 Cr. Lec 1 Lab 2
Prerequisite: TE 207
The basic safety issues concerning the metal lab are reviewed. The main focus of the lab is the use of lathes, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines, and milling machines. Once students gain an understanding of these processes, then they work on actual projects. A project such as using a metal lathe to create a plum-bob is performed. Field trips are often taken for this course as well. Recent classes have visited Black Gold Premium Bowsights, a company that machines parts for bows that are sold and distributed across the country. A final group project includes the whole class working in collaboration to make a single project on the machines.
TE 230 2-D Computer-Aided Drafting
F, Su 3 Cr. Lec 1 Leb 2
This is a hands-on class in which students explore and create two dimensional drawings with the aid of AutoCAD software (made by auto desk). Drawings focus on architecture and mechanical and civil engineering. Each type of drawing focuses on a different aspect or application of AutoCAD software. In the final project the students do a series of five drawings which incorporate everything they have learned in this course.
TE 250 Technology & Society
F,S 3 Cr. Lec 3
Throughout the semester the major technological periods and inventions throughout history are covered. Innovations that have altered the course of humanity will also be discussed. During the semester there are debates held on various topics, such as hydrogen cells and drilling the ANWR basin. Discussion and participation are a huge part of this class. At the end of this course students re-write history by taking a technology that was created and removing it from history.
TE 330 Transportation Technology
F Alternate Years 3 Cr. Lec 2 Lab1
Prerequisite: TE 101 TE 207
This course studies power and energy systems and provides a deep look at the use of alternative energies that are being used currently and possibilities of their uses in the future. Discussion and participation are large parts of this class. Projects in this course include: using alternative energy to power a quarter-scale vehicle, creating solar cells, and building an electric truck.
TE 331 Electronic And Video Communication
S 4 Cr. Lec 2 Lab 2
Students explore the use of technology by first understanding the history and technological changes over the last quarter century, then applying a variety of the latest technology used today. This includes video, audio, and web design creation. For the final project in this course students create a personal web-page and a digital portfolio for their work in their TE courses thus far.
TE 353 Teaching Practices
F 1 Cr. Lab 1 Cr.
CO-REQUISITE: EDSD 452
This is an activity based course where students participate in teaching activities, from the design to the delivery of the lesson. Students have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in their methods course in micro-teaching experiences. In Micro teaching students present lessons plans to their peers that are 15-20 minutes in length. They also discuss current trends in the teaching profession as they specifically relate to technology education.
TE 406 Curriculum & Facilities Planning
F 3 Cr. Lec 3
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance in Teacher Education program; junior standing.
Experiences in this course are designed around the planning of curriculum models and facilities for technology education and agriculture education. Curriculum models include: course descriptions, scope and sequence (how and when it is delivered), etc. Activities include developing surveys, assessing curricula, calculating budgets for equipment and materials, and creating floor plans for agriculture education and technology education facilities. Also look at current models that exist and discuss how those curricula and facilities can be adapted to meet changing curricula in agriculture education and technology education.
TE 410 COMPUTER-AIDED MACHINING AND MANUFACTURING
S 3 Cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: TE 230
Description to come from Lidia
TE 417C MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
F 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: TE 207 and TE 230 and junior or senior standing.
Description to come from Lidia.
TE 476 INTERNSHIP
F,S,Su 2 - 12 cr. IND (Maximum 12 cr.)
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor, and approval of department head.
Description to come from Lidia.
TE 489R 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 490R 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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