Technology Education - Course List
F - 1 cr. (Lecture/Lab)
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.
DDSN 114 - 2-D Computer-Aided Drafting
S - 3 cr. (Lecture 1, Lab 2)
Provides the learner with an understanding of two-dimensional computer-aided drafting. Students explore and create two dimensional drawings with the aid of AutoCAD software (made by Auto desk). Drawings focus on architecture, mechanical and civil engineering applications.
F, S alternate years, to be offered 2012 - 4 crs. (Lecture 2, Lab 2)
Exploration of technical competencies using tools and equipment common to wood, metal and composite materials related to industrial usage and engineering applications.
TE 250 - Technology and Society
F, S, Su- 3 crs. (Lecture 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.
F, S - 1 cr.
Designed to discuss Technology Education and related topics associated with the Technology Education Clubs of America(TECA).
TE 330- Power/Energy Technology
S alternate years, to be offered 2013- 3 crs. (Lecture 1, Lab 2) Prerequisite: TE 101 and TE 207
Courses is designed to provide an understanding of the many forms of power/energy uses in today’s society.
S 4 crs. (Lecture 2, Lab 2)
Students explore the technical and technological concepts of communication systems and sub-systems including audio/video production and web-based applications.
TE 353 - Teaching Practices
F - 1 crs. (Lab 1) Corequisite: EDU 497
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 crs. (Lecture 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 Agricultural 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.
F - 4 crs. (Lecture 2, Lab 2) Prerequisites: TE 230, TE 207
Understanding of computer aided machining and manufacturing. Includes instruction in the use and operation of a complete CAM system including applications on a CNC milling machine. Course content includes machine tool technology practice related to traditional machining techniques.
Fall - 3 crs. (Lecture 1, Lab 2) Prerequisite: TE 207 and TE 230 and junior standing
Senior capstone course. Study and application of manufacturing concepts common to industry, including the stages of initial planning, prototype construction through the use of modern manufacturing techniques, market research, and analysis.
TE 498 - Internship
F, S, Su - 2-12 crs. (max 12) Prerequisite: Junior standing, consent of instructor
An individualized assignment arranged with an agency, business or other organization to provide guided experience in a technology field.
TE 490 - Undergraduate Research/Creative Activity
Fall, Spring, Summer - 1-6 Credits, Independent Study, May be repeated (max 12)
Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate in a research paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis.
TE 500 - Seminar
Topic to be announced.
TE 501 - History and Philosophy of Technology Education
On Demand 3 crs.
A review of national trends and issues in Technology Education and their implications for program development at the local, state and national level.
TE 530 - 3D Modeling and Animation
On Demand 3 crs. (Lecture 1, Lab 2) Prerequisite: DDSN 114 or EGEN 115, 116, 117 or have consent of instructor
This course is designed to provide the learner with experiences that build on previous AutoCAD use and focuses primarily on the creation of 3D solid models