Industrial and Engineering Technology (IET) (TEC) (EGR)

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Daniel Chen, Chairperson - 774-3033 
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Why Study Industrial and Engineering Technology?
Industrial and Engineering Technology at CMU
Teaching Majors and Minors
Industrial Education - B.S. in Ed., Secondary
Teaching Minor - Industrial Education (20 hour)
Teaching Minor - Industrial Education (27 hour)
Industrial and Management Majors
Engineering Technology Major
Industrial Technology Management Major
Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology Major
Computer Technology Major
Industrial Safety Minor
Industrial Technology Minor
The Faculty
IET Course Descriptions
TEC Course Descriptions

Why Study Industrial and Engineering Technology?
Students enter the fields of industrial and engineering technology to intensify and broaden their knowledge within the applied industrial arts and technologies. They will gain preparation for industrial careers in a variety of technical, supervisory, or managerial capacities, or for a secondary teaching certificate leading to a teaching career. Courses in this field contribute to their technical and professional growth.

Industrial and Engineering Technology at CMU
Our department offers a variety of choices to students interested in teaching and nonteaching careers in industrial and engineering technology. Departmental majors and minors reflect the diversity of our programs. As you select from our majors and minors remember that you are pursuing a degree, and must meet all the degree requirements as well as the major and minor requirements given on the following pages. Students pursuing one of our majors or minors are required to meet with an IET advisor during the first semester of attendance at CMU.

Notes:
The industrial and engineering technology degree programs consist of extensive laboratory work which involves a close physical relationship with tools, moving machinery and electrical equipment necessitating specific safe practices. Examples include voltage checks, use of safety guards, and continuous observation of associated visual alarms, caution signs and auditory signals.

A maximum of six semester hours of Credit/No Credit may be used on departmental majors or minors. Credit/No Credit courses are identified in the course offering guides.

Graduate Study: A Master of Arts degree in industrial education with an option for teaching students with special needs may be earned by industrial education teachers, special education teachers, counselors, and other professionals in public schools.

The Master of Arts degree in industrial management and technology is available for individuals who wish to continue professional development in occupational areas of industrial supervision, industrial management, industrial production, industrial technology, or engineering technology.

Refer to the Bulletin, College of Graduate Studies, or advisor for additional information.
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Teaching Major and Minors:

Teacher Certification: Grades K-12 certification requires a teaching major and minor in industrial education. Grades 7-12 certification requires either a 42 hour industrial education major and a teaching minor from another department or a 27 hour industrial education minor and a teaching major in another department.

Vocational endorsement (Certification) is available for students who plan to become industrial education teachers. Students who plan to qualify for a vocational endorsement should consult with the department’s vocational coordinator and meet the following requirements: A) Complete two years (4000 clock hours) of relevant and recent work experience in the occupational area of vocational endorsement, and B) Complete an approved technical major or minor, and C) Possess a baccalaureate degree. Transfer students must consult with an advisor before registering to avoid taking duplicate courses.

A minimum 2.7 GPA (B-) must be earned in all teaching majors and teaching minors.

Industrial Education
B.S. in Ed. degree, Secondary and Secondary Special Education Emphases

Required Courses:
Year One
General Technology Core (18 hours) selected from:
IET 116 (3) General Drafting OR
IET 154 (3) Engineering Design Graphics
IET 143 (3) Introduction to Graphic Arts
IET 160 (3) Wood Technology
IET 170 (3) Metal Technology
IET 180 (3) Power and Energy Technology
IET 291 (3) Applied Electronics
IET 365 (3) Plastics Technology

Years Two-Three
Professional Core (6 hours):
IET 232 (2) Technology for Children
IET 238 (1) Practicum in Industrial Education: Early Experience
IET 438 (3) Practicum in Industrial Education: Pre-student Teaching

Note: IET 238 (1) and IET 438 (3) may substitute for EDU 107 (2) to meet the professional requirements for teacher certification.

Years Three-Four
Technology Specialty (9 hours):
Courses selected with the assistance of an advisor/mentor from areas suggested by the Technology Core above.

Professional Capstone (9 hours):
IET 433 (3) Problems and Methods of Teaching Industrial Education
IET 435 (3) Curriculum Development and Facility Planning
IET 532 (3) Careers and Technology for Children

Total: 42 semester hours
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Teaching Minor: Industrial Education
A 20 hour teaching minor in industrial education is required with the 41 hour teaching major if K-12 certification is desired. Consult with an advisor or mentor in the IET department for assistance in selecting courses for this minor.

Teaching Minor: Industrial Education
A 27 semester hour minor is available to students who wish to complete a teaching major in another discipline. Consult with an advisor or mentor in the IET department for assistance in scheduling courses for this minor. Students electing this minor substitute IET 238 and IET 438 for EDU 107 to meet the professional requirements for teaching certification.

Required Courses:
Technical Area (12 hours selected from the following):
IET 116 (3) or 154 (3), IET 143 (3), IET 160 (3), IET 170 (3), IET 180 (3), IET 291 (3), IET 365 (3)

Specialty Area (9 hours to be selected within one of the following areas): automotive/power, drafting, electronics, graphic arts, metal technology, wood technology

Professional Courses (6 hours):
IET 433 (3) Problems and Methods of Teaching Industrial Education
IET 435 (3) Curriculum Development and Facility Planning

Total: 27 semester hours
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Industrial and Management Majors

Engineering Technology
B.S.E.T. degree

The engineering technology majors are designed to prepare students who aspire to careers related to electronic, manufacturing or mechanical engineering. Students who wish to pursue one of these majors must fulfill the following: 1) Basic Science and Mathematics (24-31 hours), and 2) technical courses (51 hours). The courses designated by an asterisk* may also be used to fulfill University Program and competency requirements. Students pursuing any of these majors must consult with a departmental advisor during their first semester at CMU.

1. Basic Science and Mathematics (24-31 hours)
All students pursuing a major in electronic, manufacturing or mechanical engineering technology must complete the following basic science and mathematics requirements:
MTH 130 (4) Pre-calculus Mathematics
*MTH 132 (4) Calculus I OR
*MTH 136 (5) Calculus I for Engineers and Scientists
MTH 133 (4) Calculus II OR
MTH 137 (5) Calculus II for Engineers and Scientists
*PHY 130 (4) College Physics I OR
*PHY 145 (4) University Physics I
PHY 131 (4) College Physics II OR
PHY 146 (4) University Physics II
*PHY 170 (1) College Physics Laboratory I OR
*PHY 175 (1) University Physics Laboratory I
PHY 171 (1) College Physics Laboratory II OR
PHY 176 (1) University Physics Laboratory II
*CHM 120 (4) Survey of Chemistry OR
*CHM 131 (4) Introduction to Chemistry
CPS 150 (2) FORTRAN Programming OR
*CPS 180 (3) Principles of Computer Programming

* These courses also fulfill University Program requirements.

2. Engineering Technology Majors (51 hours)
All engineering technology students are required to complete the following core courses. Additionally, all students must complete 21 required credits from one of three Technology Specializations. Students also need to select nine credits of Technical Electives in consultation with an advisor. The specialization shall be the name of the major.

Technology Core (21 hours)
IET 120 (3) Introduction to Engineering Technology
IET 154 (3) Engineering Design Graphics
IET 170 (3) Metal Technology
IET 284 (3) Fluid Power Technology
IET 292 (3) DC Circuit Analysis
IET 365 (3) Plastics Technology
IET 375 (3) Robotics

Technology Specializations
Electronic Engineering Technology (21 hours):
IET 293 (3) AC Circuit Analysis
IET 390 (3) Discrete Device Theory
IET 392 (3) Linear Electronics
IET 394 (3) Digital Electronics
IET 492 (3) Interfacing with Programmable Devices
IET 494 (3) Data Acquisition and Control
IET 576 (3) Industrial Automation

Mechanical Engineering Technology (21 hours)
Select twenty-one semester hours of coursework from the following:
IET 350 (3) Mechanism Design
IET 351 (3) Dynamics
IET 352 (3) Fluid Mechanics
IET 356 (3) Thermodynamics
IET 379 (3) Mechanics of Materials
IET 452 (3) Mechanical Laboratory
IET 454 (3) Mechanical Design Problems
IET 458 (3) Advanced Computer-Aided Design

Manufacturing Engineering Technology (21 hours)
Select twenty-one semester hours of coursework from the following:
IET 225 (3) Manufacturing Process Planning
IET 326 (3) Manufacturing Methods Analysis
IET 377 (3) Numerical Control Programming
IET 426 (3) Plant Layout and Materials Handling
IET 428 (3) Manufacturing Quality
IET 477 (3) Computer-Assisted Numerical Control Programming
IET 500 (3) Production Concepts
IET 576 (3) Industrial Automation

Technical Electives (9 hours)
Select nine (9) semester hours of coursework from the following:
IET 180 (3) Power and Energy Technology
IET 327 (3) Industrial Safety
IET 354 (3) Descriptive Geometry
IET 359 (3) Computer-Aided Drafting
IET 385 (3) Automotive Engines
IET 388 (3) Automotive Power Transmission
IET 425 (2-6) Industrial Internship
IET 427 (3) Product Reliability and Safety
IET 450 (3) Machine Design Graphics
IET 451 (3) Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
IET 455 (3) Tool Design
IET 457 (3) Computer-Aided Design
IET 458 (3) Advanced Computer-Aided Design
IET 475 (3) Metallurgy and Materials Testing
IET 500 (3) Production Concepts
IET 502 (3) Computer Applications in Industry
IET 526 (3) Industrial Ergonomics
IET 576 (3) Industrial Automation
IET 594 (3) Research and Development Electronics

Total: 75-82 semester hours

Notes: MTH 130 may be waived based on the results of the Mathematics Placement Examination or permission of a mathematics advisor.
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Industrial Technology Management Major
B.A., B.A.A. or B.S. degree, Plan A or B

This major offers a program of coursework for students planning careers in industry with an emphasis on technology applications and their management. The major is available with five specified concentrations.

Required Core
(take 18 hours from the following):
IET 116 (3) General Drafting
IET 143 (3) Introduction to Graphic Arts
IET 170 (3) Metal Technology
IET 180 (3) Power and Energy Technology
IET 284 (3) Fluid Power Technology
IET 291 (3) Applied Electronics
IET 327 (3) Industrial Safety
IET 365 (3) Plastics Technology

Professional Sequence (9 hours):
IET 500 (3) Production Concepts
IET 501 (3) Application of Industrial Management Principles
IET 502 (3) Computer Applications in Industry

Additional Requirements (13 hours):
MTH 105 (3) Intermediate Algebra
STA 282 (3) Introduction to Statistics OR
PSY 211 (3) Introduction to Psychological Statistics
IPC 353 (3) Communication in Small Groups
CHM 120 (4) Survey of Chemistry OR
CHM 131 (4) Introduction to Chemistry I

Students must select one of the following Concentrated Areas of Study (30 hours). 

Notes: 1)* Courses are Required, 2) Selected from respective concentrations in consultation with the advisor.

Concentration 1: Mechanical Design and Engineering Graphics
*PHY 130 (4) College Physics I
*PHY 170 (1) College Physics Lab I
*MTH 106 (3) Plane Trigonometry
IET 154 (3) Engineering Design Graphics
IET 350 (3) Mechanism Design
IET 354 (3) Descriptive Geometry
IET 359 (3) Computer-Aided Drafting
IET 379 (3) Mechanics of Materials
IET 425 (2-6) Industrial Internship
IET 450 (3) Machine Design Graphics
IET 451 (3) Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
IET 455 (3) Tool Design
IET 457 (3) Computer-Aided Design
IET 458 (3) Advanced Computer-Aided Design
IET 475 (3) Metallurgy and Materials Testing
CPS 105 (1) Word Processing Concepts
CPS 106 (1) Spreadsheet Concepts
CPS 107 (1) Database Concepts

Concentration 2: Manufacturing/Production Technology
*PHY 130 (4) College Physics I
*PHY 170 (1) College Physics Lab I
*MTH 106 (3) Plane Trigonometry
IET 225 (3) Manufacturing Process Planning
IET 326 (3) Manufacturing Methods Analysis
IET 359 (3) Computer-Aided Drafting
IET 375 (3) Robotics
IET 377 (3) Numerical Control Programming
IET 425 (2-6) Industrial Internship
IET 426 (3) Plant Layout and Materials Handling
IET 428 (3) Manufacturing Quality
IET 475 (3) Metallurgy and Materials Testing
IET 477 (3) Computer-Aided Numerical Control Programming
CPS 105 (1) Word Processing Concepts
CPS 106 (1) Spreadsheet Concepts
CPS 107 (1) Database Concepts

Concentration 3: Construction Technology
*ECO 201 (3) Principles of Macroeconomics
*PSY 336 (3) Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Note: Prerequisite: PSY 100 (3) General Psychology
IET 160 (3) Wood Technology
IET 294 (2) Residential Electrical Wiring
IET 357 (3) Residential Architectural Graphics
IET 358 (3) Light Commercial Architectural Graphics
IET 359 (3) Computer-Aided Drafting
IET 361 (3) Construction Technology
IET 425 (2-6) Industrial Internship
IET 426 (3) Plant Layout and Materials Handling
IET 428 (3) Manufacturing Quality
IET 561 (3) Light Frame Construction Workshop
CPS 105 (1) Word Processing Concepts
CPS 106 (1) Spreadsheet Concepts
CPS 107 (1) Database Concepts

Concentration 4: Automotive Technology
*CPS 105 (1) Word Processing Concepts
*CPS 106 (1) Spreadsheet Concepts
*CPS 107 (1) Database Concepts
*MGT 310 (3) Small Business Management
ECO 201 (3) Principles of Macroeconomics
ACC 101 (3) Introduction to Accounting
IET 359 (3) Computer-Aided Drafting
IET 382 (3) Vehicle Control Systems
IET 385 (3) Automotive Engines
IET 388 (3) Automotive Power Transmission
IET 425 (2-6) Industrial Internship
IET 450 (3) Machine Design Graphics
IET 475 (3) Metallurgy and Materials Testing
IET 483 (3) Automotive Electrical Systems
IET 485 (3) Fuels and Lubricants
IET 486 (3) Automotive Testing

Concentration 5: Graphics Technology
*JRN 302 (3) Introduction to Graphics & Visual Communications
*CPS 108 (1) Computer Graphics Concepts
*BCA 210 (4) Survey of the Mass Media OR
ART 135 (3) Graphic Design I
IET 143 (3) Introduction to Graphic Arts
IET 154 (3) Engineering Design Graphics
IET 343 (3) Line Photography and Beginning Offset
IET 346 (3) Screen Printing
IET 349 Typography
IET 359 Computer-Aided Drafting
IET 425 (2-6) Industrial Internship
IET 443 (3) Process Color Procedures
IET 446 (3) Advanced Camera Techniques
IET 543 (3) Production Printing Methods

TOTAL: 70 semester hours

To satisfy the mathematics competency requirement, a student must earn a grade of “C” or better in MTH 105 or 106 or 107, or STA 282 or otherwise satisfy the requirements in the General Education Requirement section.
Minor: Minors are required on the B.A.A. and B.S. (Plan B) degrees but are optional on the B.A. and B.S. (Plan A) degrees. If a minor is selected, consult with major advisor.
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Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Major
B.A. or B.S. degree

This is an interdepartmental major. Please check the Interdepartmental and Interdisciplinary Majors and Minors section.

Computer Technology Major
B.A. or B.S. degree

This is an interdepartmental major. Please check the Interdepartmental and Interdisciplinary Majors and Minors section.
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Industrial Minors

Industrial Safety Minor
B.A., B.A.A., B.S., B.S. in B.A. degrees

This is an interdepartmental minor. Please check the Interdepartmental and Interdisciplinary Majors and Minors section.

Industrial Technology Minor
B.A., B.A.A., B.S., B.S. in B.A. degrees

Required Courses (21 hours):
Students may select courses appropriate to any IET major concentration with advisor approval:
Manufacturing Management
Construction Management
Graphics Management
Automotive Technology
Design and Engineering Graphics Technology
Mechanical Technology
Production Technology

Total: 21 semester hours
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The faculty: Daniel Chen, Shaopeng Cheng, William J. deKryger, Joseph Falsetta, Joanna Finegan, Bruce Frost, Terry Lerch, David Lopez, Robert Mason, John G. Nee, Molu Olumolade, Herman Otto, Alan Papendick, Chengxiang Peng, Benjamin Ritter, Andrew Schultz, David H. Spitler, Dru Wilson
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