Materials and Processes Technology

The purpose of this program is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of the technology of materials and processes. This program focuses on transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the technological tools, machines, instruments, materials, processes and systems in business and industry.

The content includes, but is not limited to, a study of the pre-processing, processing, and post-processing of wood, metal, plastic, composites, and other materials. The content and activities will also include the study of entrepreneurship, safety, and leadership skills.

Listed below are the courses that make up this program.

8601110 - Materials and Processes Technology I
8601120 - Materials and Processes Technology II
8601130 - Materials and Processes Technology III

Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with the tools and materials appropriate to the course content.

Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology

The purpose of this program is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of drafting and design technology. This program focuses on transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the technological tools, machines, instruments, materials, processes and systems in business and industry.

The content includes, but is not limited to, a study of the purposes, instruments, processes, and technical skills of drafting technology. The content and activities will also include the study of entrepreneurship, safety, and leadership skills.

Listed below are the courses that make up this program.

8600810 - Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology I
8600820 - Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology II
8600830 - Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology III

Program Title: Technology Studies
Occupational Area: Technology and Engineering Education

This program provides a student with a foundation in the role of technology in everyday life along with a broad range of technology skills that make them aware of technology around them. Students will become technologically literate by learning the concepts and role that engineering, design, invention, and innovation have in creating technology systems that help make life easier and better. The key component of the program is that students become knowledgeable about technology, and use hands-on lessons to apply and transfer this knowledge to common problems.

Listed below are the courses that make up this program. Design code 243 is the appropriate laboratory facility for this program.

8600510 - Technology Studies I
8600610 - Technology Studies II
8601710 - Technology Studies III
8600120 - Foundations of Technology
8600130 - Impacts of Technology
8600140 – Introduction to Design
8600150 - Technological Issues
8600160 - Engineering Design

Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with technology equipment, tools and materials appropriate to the course content.

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