Welcome
to the Department of Engineering & Technology at Texas State University-San Marcos.
As a Industrial Technology major, you are entering an exciting
and rewarding program of study offered by the department.
By
carefully following the coursework outlined on site and in your Texas
State Undergraduate Catalog, you will be prepared to seek gainful
employment upon graduation.
What
Is Industrial Technology?
The
Industrial Technology curriculum consists of a balanced program
of studies drawn from a variety of disciplines relating to industry.
Students gain a sound knowledge and understanding of materials and
manufacturing processes, principles of distribution, and concepts
of industrial management and human relations. Additional experiences
allow for the development of communication and technical skills
that permit students to capably cope with technical, managerial,
and production problems.
What
Does An Industrial Technologist DO?
Industrial
Technologists work in industry in middle management positions. For
example, an Industrial Technologist may assist and direct a product
development program, develop methods to control the flow of production
and distribution of a product, supervise operations in the development
of a consumer product, analyze market surveys, troubleshoot problems,
organize and manage a larger project, work as a technical applications
engineer or be employed in any other facet of general industrial
management.
In
What Courses Do I Enroll?
The
courses you will enroll in have been carefully designed to prepare
you to work in industry. By the time you graduate, you will have
taken approximately 130-139 semester hours of lecture and laboratory
courses. The list of Industrial Technology course requirements is provided below.
General
Education Requirements (48 hrs)
| ENG 1310 |
College Writing I |
| ENG 1320 |
College Writing II |
| COMM 1310 |
Fundamentals of Human Communications |
MATH 1315
OR
MATH 2417 |
College Algebra (Manufacturing or General majors)
Pre-Calculus Mathematics (Construction majors) |
| CHEM 1341 |
General Chemistry I |
| CHEM 1141 |
General Chemistry Laboratory I |
| PHYS 1410 |
General Physics I |
| ART, DAN, MU, or TH 2313 |
Introduction to Fine Arts |
| PHIL 1305 |
Philosophy and Critical Thinking |
| English Literature |
3 hours from ENG 2310, 2320, 2330, 2340, 2359, or 2360 |
| HIST 1310 |
History of the U.S. to 1877 |
| HIST 1320 |
History of the U.S., 1877 to date |
| ECO 2301 |
Principles of Economics |
| POSI 2310 |
Principles of American Government |
| POSI 2320 |
Functions of American Government |
| US 1100 |
University Seminar |
| PFW |
(two courses) Physical Fitness/Wellness |
Industrial Technology Core (24 hrs)
| TECH 2344 |
Power Technology |
| TECH 2370 |
Electricity/Electronics Fundamentals |
| TECH 3364 |
Quality Assurance |
| TECH 4380 |
Industrial Safety |
| TECH 4390 |
Internship (2 sections-Summer only) |
| MGT 3303 |
Management of Organization |
| ENG 3303 |
Technical Writing |
Are There Concentrations?
Yes! The Industrial Technology curriculum permits you to specialize (59-61
semester hours) in one of the three technology programs: General, Construction and Manufacturing Technology. The
courses in each program area are as follow:
General technology (59-60)
| TECH 3310 |
Industrial Design |
| TECH 3322 |
Development of Technology |
| TECH 4345 |
Methods Engineering & Ergonomics |
| TECH 4357 |
Facilities Design |
| MGT 4330 |
Production and Operations Management |
| GEO 3303 |
Economic Geography |
| PHYS 1420 |
General Physics II |
| CHEM 1342 |
General Chemistry II |
| CHEM 1142 |
General Chemistry Laboratory II |
MATH 1317
OR
MATH 2417 |
Plane Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus Mathematics |
| 4 lower-level TECH electives (12 hours min.)* |
| 6 upper-level TECH electives (18 hours min.)* |
*Must see Technology advisor to select qualified courses.
Manufacturing (59-60 hrs)
| TECH 1330 |
Assembly Processes |
| TECH 2310 |
Machine Drafting |
| TECH 2330 |
Fundamentals of Material Removal |
| TECH 3310 |
Industrial Design |
| TECH 4330 |
Foundry and Heat Treatment |
| TECH 4345 |
Methods Engineering & Ergonomics |
| TECH 4357 |
Facilities Design |
| TECH 4362 |
Manufacturing Processes I |
| TECH 4373 |
Industrial Electronics |
| TECH 4374 |
Digital Electronics |
| TECH 4391 |
Manufacturing Processes II |
| 6 hours of advanced TECH electives* |
| ENGR 2300 |
Materials Engineering |
| MGT 4330 |
Production and Operations Management |
| GEO 3303 |
Economic Geography |
| PHYS 1420 |
General Physics II |
| CHEM 1342 |
General Chemistry II |
| CHEM 1142 |
General Chemistry Laboratory II |
MATH 1317
OR
MATH 2417 |
Plane Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus Mathematics |
*Must see Technology Advisor to select qualified courses.
Construction (61 hrs)
| TECH 1260 |
Introduction to the Construction Industry |
| TECH 1330 |
Assembly Processes |
| TECH 2313 |
Fundamentals of Architectural Problem-Solving and Design |
| TECH 2342 |
Construction Materials and Processes |
| TECH 2360 |
Residential Construction Systems |
| TECH 3313 |
Architectural Design II |
| TECH 3361 |
Commercial Building Construction Systems |
TECH 3362
OR
TECH 3363 |
Industrial and Offshore Construction Systems
Heavy, Civil, and Highway Construction Systems |
| TECH 4313 |
Architectural Design III |
| TECH 4360 |
Construction Contract Administration and Site Organization |
| TECH 4361 |
Construction Estimating |
| TECH 4364 |
Construction Project Management and Scheduling |
| TECH 4368 |
Environmentally Sustainable Design and Construction |
| TECH 4369 |
Construction Contracts, Liability, and Ethics |
| MATH 2328 |
Elementary Statistics |
| ENGR 3315 |
Engineering Economic Analysis |
| AG 3455 |
Land Surveying |
| BLAW 2361 |
Legal Environment of Business |
MGT 3340
|
Small Business Management |
| PHYS 1420 |
General Physics II |
Will All My Courses Be Taken at Texas State?
No! There is an internship course that allows you to gain firsthand
experience by working for one or two semesters in industry.
Which Technology Program Should I Choose?
This
may seem difficult at first, but it's actually quite easy. The courses
in the Industrial Technology Core will introduce you to the four
Industrial Technology programs. Your firsthand experiences in the
Core should guide you in selecting one of the three programs.
What
Are The Employment Opportunities?
Excellent!
It takes a minimum of eight technologists for every engineer working
in industry. Industrial Technologists are in great demand today,
and the employment outlook is great.
Where
Can I Get More Information About the Technology Program?
Feel free to contact us:
Department of Technology
Texas State University-San Marcos
601 University Drive
San Marcos
TX. 78666-4616
Phone (512)-245-2137
Or just stop by our office:
Roy F. Mitte (RFM) 2240
How
Do I Apply For Admission to Texas State?
Visit
Office of Admissions
for more information.
Or contact their office at:
Admissions Office
Texas State University-San Marcos
429 N. Guadalupe
San Marcos, TX 78666-5709
Phone (512)-245-2364
Is
Financial Assistance Available?
Texas
State University-San Marcos participates in a variety of federal,
state, and local financial aid programs that assist students who
do not otherwise have sufficient funds available to defray educational
costs. To be eligible for financial assistance, a student must be
enrolled at half-time in a degree granting course of study, be in
good standing and making satisfactory academic progress, and not
be in default or delinquent on any loan plan with the University,
State or Federal Government. Please visit Financial
Aid for more information.