Industrial Technology

Mission Statement
The mission of Industrial Technology is to produce a technical generalist who is competent in assessing problems and proposing solutions to improve productivity related to product specifications, materials and processes, industrial control and information systems, and manufacturing production.

• To provide current and relevant preparatory education for students seeking employment in technical/managerial positions in manufacturing.
• To provide quality education through personalized teaching, advising, and applied laboratory activities
• Be recognized as one of the premier Industrial Technology programs in the country through accreditation, scholarly activities, and service and leadership in professional organizations
• To be contributing to the advancement of manufacturing technology and the competitiveness of American companies through continuing education, research, and development activities

Learning Outcomes
The following learning outcomes for the Bachelor’s degree in industrial technology were identified by department faculty, combined with Society of Manufacturing Engineers’ desired outcomes, and verified with the department’s advisory board, program graduates, and industrial technology employers.

• Be a productive member of society by attaining gainful employment
• Quickly “add value” to the organization
• Work effectively in a team environment

• Apply engineering fundamentals (math, statistics, physics, chemistry)
• Be proficient in learning, using, and understanding technology

• Understand common material properties and characteristics
• Understand common manufacturing processes (molding, separating, forming, fabrication, finishing, processes)

• Understand the structure and operation of a manufacturing enterprise
• Demonstrate competence using manufacturing and computer hardware and software (capacity planning, automation, enterprise resource planning [ERP], etc.)

• Understand principles and processes of quality management (cost of quality, continuous improvement, six sigma, ISO 9000, etc.)
• Demonstrate competence using statistical process control, quality analysis tools, dimensional metrology instruments, etc.

• Understand the fundamental relationship between product design and the processes required to manufacture the product according to specifications
• Understand product and process documentation

• Understand cost estimation and justification (return on investment and payback, etc.)
• Be able to manage projects, time, financials, and people

• Demonstrate positive professional attitudes and behavior
• Continuously improve skills and abilities

• Professionally express technical topics orally, in writing, and using technical graphics, both individually and as a team

• Be able to solve technical problems using empirical and analytical methods

• Be aware of the international aspects of business
• Value diversity

• Be honest, trustworthy, and accepting of ethical standardst