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2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


Industrial Engineering Technology Department

Industrial and Engineering Technology



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Ellensburg
Hogue 107

(509) 963-1756
Fax: (509) 963-1795
http://www.cwu.edu/~iet
See Web site for how these programs could be used for educational and career purposes.

Faculty and Staff
Chair

William Bender

Professors
William Bender, Ph.D., construction management
David Carns, M.S., construction management
T.Q. Yang, Ph.D.,,electronics (Pierce)
Tim Yoxtheimer, MSEE, electronics

Associate Professors
Craig Johnson, Ph.D., mechanical engineering technology
Lad Holden, M.S., electronics
Assistant Professors
Brantley Bain, M.S., construction management
Scott Calahan, M.A., industrial education
Mitch Leary, M.S., safety and health management
David Leo Lickteig, Ph.D., construction management

New positions to be filled by fall quarter, 2006
CMGT Professor  (TBA)
CMGT Professor (TBA)
MET Professor (TBA)
SHM Professor (TBA)

Emeritus Professors
G.W. Beed
D. Ken Calhoun
Ronald Hales
Robert Wieking

Lecturers
Dave Borkowski, B.S., safety and health management
William Cattin, M.S., industrial technology
Juan Robertson, Ph.D., MSET (Des Moines)

Staff
Susan Van de Venter, secretary

Department Overview


The IET department offers bachelor of science degree programs in selected industrial technologies, engineering technologies, technical education, and safety and health management management; minors in industrial technology, electronics-computer hardware, safety and health management and a state endorsement in traffic safety education. The department provides an educational service to students wanting an education leading toward employment and to industry desiring technically trained employees.

Some programs have specific admission requirements and admission deadlines.  Specific information for each program can be found on the program Web site. 

Students should seek advising from their program advisor prior to registration each quarter.

Courses with an additional fee are identified in the special course fee section of the student handbook published by Registrar Services. 

Accrediting Information


The construction management  program is fully accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).

The electronics engineering technology program and mechanical engineering technology program are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET). 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012
Telephone (410) 347-7700

Bachelor of Science
Construction Management
Major


Advisors:  D. Carns (Coordinator), W. Bender, B. Bain, D.L. Lickteig

The construction management program is fully accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), and also is a member of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC).

This major prepares the graduate for management positions in the construction industry. Recent graduates are working in cost estimating, project scheduling, cost control and project management. Students selecting this major should have a basic background in mathematics, physics and chemistry. In the absence of an appropriate background the student may find it necessary to take MATH 154. Students must be accepted into the major prior to taking upper division CMGT courses. Major applications are accepted on October 15 each year. Students pursuing this degree should work closely with their program advisor to assure that prerequisites for entry into the major have been satisfied. Due to the number of hours in this program, some students may find that this program requires additional time to complete.

Construction management students have the choice to concentrate on one of two different construction types; commercial construction and heavy, civil and highway construction. Students have the flexibility to take their choice of several classes which will reinforce their area of interest and provide the students with  applicable skills and knowledge making them more attractive to employers.

Bachelor of Science Electronics Engineering Technology Major with Specialization

Advisor: L. Holden (Coordinator), T. Q. Yang, T. Yoxtheimer

The electronic engineering technology  degree is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (TAC/ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Telephone
(410) 347-7700.

The technologists graduating from this program are applications oriented, building upon a background of mathematics, science and technology. They interface with engineers at the product level and produce practical, workable results quickly; install and operate technical systems; devise hardware and software from proven concepts; develop and produce products; service machines, programs, and systems; manage production facilities and work groups; and provide support for technical systems hardware and software.

The core of the major’s coursework is electronics, digital principles, programming, math, and science. There are two specializations: computer engineering technology for students specializing in software, and electronic systems for those specializing in hardware.

Students interested in engineering courses after graduation should complete PHY 211,
212, 213 and MATH through differential equations.

Students pursuing this degree should work with the departmental advisors to assure that they have met the prerequisites for the upper-division electives. Due to the number of hours required, some students may find that this program requires additional time to complete.

Bachelor of Science
Industrial Technology Major

Advisors: T. Yoxtheimer (Coordinator),
S. Calahan, L. Holden, C. Johnson

This major prepares the graduate for leadership positions in industry and technical distribution. The program applies algebra, trigonometry and the physical sciences to industrial systems. Students select 40-41 credits by advisement in an area of technical interest. Areas of interest may include technology (general), industrial distribution, industrial electronics, industrial manufacturing, industrial supervision, power systems, cast metals, metal fabrication, non-destructive testing, wood production or other technical areas  by departmental advisement. With departmental approval, transfer students from technical programs may elect to use their technical degree as the elective area of interest.
Students pursuing this degree should work closely with their department advisor to assure that they have met the prerequisites for the upper division electives.

Bachelor of Applied Science
Industrial Technology Major

The Bachelor of Applied Science in industrial technology allows persons who have worked in industry for a period of time to enhance their career potential by utilizing their community college education and on the job experience to earn a baccalaureate degree after taking upper division course work. The goal of the program is to provide students with technical skills and knowledge to function as professionals within the industrial environment.

Admission Requirements: Prior to being admitted the student entering the Bachelor of Applied Science Industrial Technology program will have:

  • an appropriate and approved associate degree as issued by a Washington State Community College;
  • taken at least 20 credits of general education basic skills courses
  • completed prerequisites for the program;
  • taken course equivalencies to IET 160, BUS 221, and EET 221/EET 221LAB;
  • completed 2000 hours of recent, documented work experience in an industrial technology related job and approved by the department chair.

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering Technology Major with Specialization

Coordinator: C. Johnson

The mechanical engineering technology degree is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (TAC/ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Telephone
(410) 347-7700.

The industrial and engineering technology department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering technology (MET) with specializations in mechanical or manufacturing technology. The major provides a broad foundation in the practical application of mechanical engineering principles. Graduates concentrating in mechanical technology may pursue one of the following career paths:  machine and product design, product and system evaluation, plant operation and management, technical sales, field service, environmental quality control and energy production. Graduates specializing in manufacturing technology are prepared to enter career paths as tool designers, tool and production planners, numerical control programmers, machine planners, computer assisted machine planners, manufacturing process analysts, quality assurance and technical field representatives.

In the absence of an appropriate background, the student may find it necessary to take IET 165, Engineering Drawing I. Those students who are interested in engineering courses after graduation should complete the engineering physics sequence (PHYS 181, 182, 183) and mathematics through differential equations.

Due to the number of hours in this program, some students may find that this program requires additional time to complete. Students pursuing this degree should work with the departmental advisor to assure that the prerequisites for the upper division electives have been met.

Bachelor of Science Industrial Education Broad Area Major


Advisor: Scott Calahan

This major satisfies the endorsement for technology education.

The major qualifies for teaching secondary industrial arts and technology education. Students selecting this major must have a basic background in industrial arts - woods, metals, and drafting; mathematics through trigonometry. One year high school proficiency in these subjects will normally suffice. Admission to this program requires that students must have completed CHEM 111, MATH 153 and PHY 111. (Equivalent courses will be allowed.) In absence of this background, courses may be taken at this University. IET 430 is a prerequisite for student teaching. Students taking this major are required to complete the professional education program requirements offered through the education department.

Bachelor of Science Industrial Education Major


Advisor: Scott Calahan

This major satisfies the endorsement for technology education.

The major qualifies for teaching industrial technology education at the junior or senior high level. Students selecting this major must have a basic background equivalent to one year of high school wood, metals, and drafting and high school mathematics through trigonometry. Admission to this program requires that students must have completed CHEM 111, MATH 153, and PHY 111. (Equivalent courses will be allowed.) In absence of this background, courses may be taken at this University.

Bachelor of Science Safety and Health Management Program (SHM) with Specializations


Faculty
Dave Borkowski, safety and health management program
Scott Calahan, traffic safety education  (summer only)

Program Description:
Students desiring to major in the safety and health management program will be ultimately prepared to obtain employment in a diverse range of occupations such as occupational safety management, industrial hygiene, environmental management, emergency response and preparation, governmental agencies, private industry and other aligned specializations. The curriculum incorporates a wide range of subjects important to the successful performance of duties typically expected of professionals employed in this field and will provide the student with an array of skills and knowledge to offer future employers. The program has a history of high employment rates, competitive starting salaries and presents significant opportunity for career advancement.

The traffic safety education minor is attached to the safety and health management program and is geared at students seeking endorsement for teaching traffic safety education in public schools.

Bachelor of Applied Science Safety and Health Management Major


The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in safety and health management allows persons who have worked in industry for a period of time to enhance their career potential by utilizing their community college educational and on the job experience to earn a baccalaureate degree after taking upper division course work. The goal of the program is to prepare and enable students to fill professional level positions as leaders and managers within the broad area of industrial safety and health.

Admission Requirements: Prior to being admitted the student entering the B.A.S.  safety and health management program will have:
  • an appropriate and approved associate degree as issued by a Washington state Community College;
  • taken at least 20 credits of general education basic skills courses
  • completed prerequisites for the program;
  • taken course equivalencies to IT 101 and BUS 221;
  • completed 2000 hours of recent, documented work experience in an industrial technology related job and approved by the department chair.

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