Technology (TEC)                      Course Schedules

The complete description of Technology is found in the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology in the College of Science & Technology.

TEC 297 Special Topics 1-6(Spec)
Variable credit, variable content courses with credit and specific topics identified in the Class Schedule book. Prerequisites: permission of instructor.

TEC 320 Vehicle Systems and Design Terminology 3(3-0)
A comprehensive review of automobile systems and components for the student who is interested in vehicle design. Focus is on terminology and system and component interdependence. Prerequisites: minimum of two years vehicle design work experience or minimum of 6 semester hours of drafting and descriptive geometry plus 6 semester hours of computer-aided design credit.

TEC 321 Technical Creativity 3(3-0)
A study of individual and group creative processes related to the design of new products and the application of new technologies. Prerequisites: TEC 320 or permission of instructor.

TEC 323 Materials and Applications in Vehicle Design 3(3-0)
The study of various vehicle design applications and mechanical properties of steel, aluminum, composites, and plastics used in vehicle manufacturing. Prerequisites: IET 154 or equivalent, IET 359 or equivalent; TEC 320.

TEC 325 Design for Manufacturing and Assembly 3(3-0)
A study of relationships between vehicle design, manufacturing, and assembly. Design constraints imposed by manufacturing processes and design's impact on product quality and cost. Prerequisite: TEC 323 or permission of instructor.

TEC 350 Vehicle Packaging 3(3-0)
Vehicle designs for occupant packaging, seating arrangements, vision requirements, luggage storage, ground to bumper requirements, component dimensions, and legal/government design criteria, standards, and regulations. Prerequisites: TEC 320 or permission of instructor.

TEC 376 Metal Forming 3(3-0)
Design techniques and applications related to cutting, forming, and maintaining design tolerances; related industrial history, and the functions of die engineering departments will be covered. Prerequisites: TEC 323 or permission of instructor.

TEC 397 Special Topics 1-6(Spec)
Variable credit, variable content courses with credit and specific topics identified in the Class Schedule book. Prerequisites: permission of instructor.

TEC 420 Value Methodology in Vehicle Design 3(3-0)
Methods for improving product value and enhancing customer satisfaction in industrial projects utilizing a team approach. Prerequisites: TEC 320, TEC 321, TEC 323; or instructor's approval.

TEC 441 Vehicle Interior Cockpit Design 3(3-0)
Vehicle cockpit design emphasizing occupant placement and location relationships with interior components together with the design integrations process. Prerequisites: TEC 320, TEC 321, TEC 323; or permission of instructor.

TEC 442 Vehicle Interior Trim Design 3(3-0)
A study of design processes and techniques associated with designing vehicle interior components including door trim, headliners, floor coverings, seats, and other interior systems. Prerequisites: TEC 320, TEC 321, TEC 323; or permission of instructor.

TEC 443 Ergonomics and Vehicle Design 3(3-0)
The study of ergonomic principles and their use in the design of vehicles with particular emphasis on operation, manufacturing, and maintenance characteristics. Prerequisites: TEC 320, TEC 321, TEC 323; or permission of instructor.

TEC 444 Vehicle Electrical Design 3(3-0)
Electrical wire harness design and electrical component packaging covering electrical system and subsystem requirements, functions, and component assembly. Prerequisites: TEC 320, TEC 321, TEC 323; or permission of instructor.

TEC 451 HVAC Design 3(3-0)
Design of components, ducts, materials, and controls for vehicle HVAC and engine/transmission cooling systems are studied. Ergonomics, air flow, and system packages are emphasized. Prerequisites: TEC 320, TEC 321, TEC 323; or permission of instructor.

TEC 452 Vehicle Body Structure Design 3(3-0)
Basic automobile body design from a structural perspective relative to strength, vehicle performance, passenger comfort, and safety. Prerequisites: TEC 320, TEC 321, TEC 323; or permission of instructor.

TEC 454 Vehicle Instrument Panel Design 3(3-0)
Instrument panel design emphasizing occupant placement and location relationships with instrument panel components, together with the design integration process. Prerequisites: TEC 320, TEC 321, TEC 323; or permission of instructor.

TEC 456 Vehicle Lighting Systems Design 3(3-0)
Design and engineering principles applied to exterior, interior, and signaling lighting systems. Prerequisites: TEC 320, TEC 321, TEC 323; or permission of instructor.

TEC 457 Vehicle Bumper System Design 3(3-0)
Design and packaging of automotive bumper systems, including energy management, federal and international regulations, molding of parts, and assembly of bumper systems. Prerequisites: TEC 320, TEC 321, TEC 323; or permission of instructor.

TEC 459 Vehicle Design Analysis and Integration 3(3-0)
Capstone course for the Vehicle Design major which requires a vehicle design project showing the interface with affected departments, time constraints, and manufacturing/assembly implications. Prerequisites: minimum of 21 hours of 300-400 level TEC courses.

TEC 497 Special Topics 1-6(Spec)
Variable credit, variable content courses with credit and specific topics identified in the Class Schedule book. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

For 600 and 700 level course descriptions, consult the current Graduate Bulletin.

TEC 600 Introduction to Technology 3(3-0) D

TEC 700 Readings in Technology 3(3-0) D

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