UNDERGRADUAGE CATALOG 2002–2003
 Brigham Young University
Back School of Technology

   

Thomas L. Erekson, Director
265 CTB, (801) 422-6300

College of Engineering and Technology Advisement Center
264 CB, (801) 422-4325

Admission to Degree Program

Each degree program in the School of Technology has specific enrollment requirements. Please see each program's admission requirements for specific details.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements; (2) university requirements; and (3) major requirements.

General Education Requirements

Students should contact their college advisement center for information about general education courses that will also fill major requirements.

Languages of Learning

Precollege Math (zero to one course)
(or Math ACT score of at least 22)
0–3.0 hours
First-Year Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Languages/Math/Music
(one to four courses)
3–20.0

Liberal Arts Core

Biological Science (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Physical Science (one to two courses) 3–7.0
American Heritage (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Wellness (one to three courses) 1.5–2.0
Civilization (two courses) 6.0

Arts and Sciences Electives

Arts and Letters (one course) 3.0
Natural Sciences (one course) 3–4.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) 3.0

Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.

Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.

Minimum University Requirements

Religion 14.0
Residency 30.0
Hours needed to graduate 120.0

Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.

Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete the major requirements listed under one of the following undergraduate degree programs.

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

BS Construction Management
BS Facilities Management
BFA Industrial Design
BS Information Technology
BS Manufacturing Engineering Technology
BS Technology Teacher Education
Minors Information Technology
Manufacturing

Students should see their college advisement center for help or information concerning the undergraduate programs.

Graduate Programs and Degrees

MS Engineering Technology
MS Technology Education

For more information see the BYU 2002–2003 Graduate Catalog.



Additional Degree Program Offered

A BFA in animation is currently being offered as an interdisciplinary degree by the College of Fine Arts and Communications through the cooperative involvement of its Department of Theatre and Media Arts, its Department of Visual Arts, and the College of Engineering and Technology's School of Technology. Please see the Visual Arts section of this catalog for degree requirements or go to the College of Fine Arts and Communications Advisement Center for more information about entrance requirements to this program.

General Information

Financial Support Opportunities

In addition to general university scholarships and student employment, the School of Technology offers scholarships, an academic internship program with industry, and a variety of departmental part-time jobs such as research assistant, new-product developer, lab assistant, paper grader, electronics technician, maintenance assistant, computer operator, etc.

Academic Internships

Industrial experience in the major before graduation is strongly encouraged. Qualified students may enroll in an academic internship, which must be approved before the actual experience. A formal report and employer evaluation are required.

Transfer Credit

When transferring into the school, students should meet with an assigned advisor before registering for classes to evaluate their technical courses and to get help in planning their schedule for completing their remaining course work.

Extracurricular Activities

Students are encouraged to join student chapters of national professional organizations affiliated with their major area of study. Student interaction, leadership, and career awareness are important to engineering and technology studies. All majors are encouraged to not only become members and actively participate in these chapters but also to support field trips, guest speakers, banquets, and program activities.

Professional Program Acceptance

Students must be accepted into the professional program before they may take upper-division courses in any of the department programs. Construction management and industrial design have additional restrictions that apply to major courses. (See the Construction Management and the Industrial Design sections of this catalog that follow.) To apply to the professional program, students must have completed the preprofessional requirements for their major program with a minimum grade of C– in each course. A professional program application (available from the College of Engineering and Technology Advisement Center, 264 CB) must be completed and submitted to the advisement center. Acceptance is based primarily upon the grade point average received in preprofessional and other major courses, including all grades in repeated courses.

Academic Standards and Continuance

On gaining acceptance into the professional program, students must maintain a minimum university cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Students who accumulate more than 6 credit hours of grades below C– in professional program courses may not continue in the program or graduate until courses are retaken to reduce the unacceptable credit to 6 or fewer hours. A professional program course may not be retaken more than once.

Student Advising

We strongly encourage students to visit with the School of Technology advisor (170 SNLB) at least every year, and preferably every semeter, to ensure that they are making appropriate progress in the program and taking courses in the appropriate sequence.

Construction Management

Jay P. Christofferson, Chair
230 SNLB, (801) 422-2021

Admission to Degree Program

Admission to the construction management (CM) preprofessional program is open to all BYU students. Students may then apply for the professional program. An application to the professional program must be submitted upon completion of required prerequisite courses (Phscs 105, Engl 115, Math 112, and CM 105). Along with the application, the candidate should send a resumι and a letter indicating why he or she would like to major in construction management, including in it a paragraph explaining the candidate's intentions for fulfilling the required 300 hours of construction-related work. Applicants will be evaluated based on GPA, experience in the construction field, and leadership.
Program application deadlines are August 1 for fall semester, December 1 for winter semester, and April 1 for spring term.

The Discipline

Construction management is the business of managing projects. It is a rapidly growing field that requires technical expertise and the ability to work with people, and there is increasing demand in the industry for capable graduates. Construction management offers an exciting career that requires abilities in business management, architecture, engineering, and construction technology.

Career Opportunities

The program has had nearly 100 percent placement within the construction industry, with salaries typically near the top range of BYU graduates. Graduates find employment in a variety of construction-industry-related positions. Typical position titles are superintendent, estimator, scheduler, field engineer, general contractor, safety engineer, project manager, project controller, site analyst, etc.

Alumni find they are qualified for employment in all types of construction. It is a broad-based program that provides the training and experience needed for several occupational opportunities.
This major is also excellent preparation for students desiring graduate study in architecture, business management, or construction law.

General Information

High School Preparation

Recommended high school courses include drafting, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, physics, and construction, along with the other courses necessary for admittance to BYU.

Prearchitecture Program

Brigham Young University does not have an architecture program, but construction management provides an excellent preparatory program for architecture. Consult with the School of Technology advisor concerning a prearchitecture program.

Special Notice

Students receiving C- or lower grades in required courses will be placed on department probationary status. Students who accumulate more than 6 credit hours of grades below C- in professional program courses may not continue in the program of graduate until courses are retaken to reduce the unacceptable credit to 6 or fewer hours.



BS Construction Management (98 hours*)

This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see the college advisement center or the School of Technology advisor for information regarding requirements for admission to this major. Premajor Program MAP

Major Requirements

  1. Complete the following preprofessional courses:
    CM 105.
    Engl 115.
    Math 112.
    Phscs 105.

  2. Be accepted into the professional program.

  3. Students must complete 300 hours of preapproved construction-related work after acceptance into the professional program and submit a report during the CM 491R class.

  4. Complete the following professional courses:
    CM 155, 210, 211, 217, 241, 311, 320, 335, 345, 385, 411, 412, 415, 426, 445.
    CEEn 103, 113, 302.

  5. Complete seven registrations of the following (one enrollment each semester except when enrolled in CM 491R):
    CM 291R.

  6. Complete one registration of the following during fall semester of senior year:
    CM 491R.

  7. Complete the following supporting courses:
    Acc 200.
    BusM 300.
    Econ 110.
    Geol 330.
    OrgB 320.
    Phscs 106.
    RelC 492 (2 hours required).
    Stat 221.
    TMA 150.

  8. Complete one course from the following:
    MCom 320.
    Engl 316.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Construction Management (CM)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

105. Construction Documents. (3:3:0) F, W

How and why specific types of contract documents and specifications are compiled for a project; reading and interpreting complex construction documents. Fee.

155. Architectural Drafting. (3:2:3) F, W

Developing architectural plans: floor, foundation, plot, elevations, sections, and details. Introduction to architectural CAD. Fee.

199R. Academic Internship. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W Prerequisite: department chair's and cooperative education coordinator's consent.

Work experience evaluated by supervisor and posted on student's transcript.

210. Light Structural Systems. (3:2:4) F, W

Light structural construction using wood and metal framing systems. Fee.

211. Finishing Methods in Construction. (2:2:0) F, W

Managing the interior and exterior finish work in construction. Quality-control procedures and inspection. Fee.

217. Concrete and Masonry Construction. (3:2:3) F, W

Quality concrete and masonry, including admixtures, concrete forming reinforcement, curing, and testing. Brick and block masonry construction. Quality-control. Fee.

241. Electrical Systems in Construction. (2:2:2) F, W

Electrical circuits in the construction industry. Fee.

291R. Undergraduate Seminar. (0.5:1:0 ea.) F, W

Required each semester for undergraduate majors who are not enrolled in CM 391R or 491R. School lecture series attendance required.

311. Quantity Takeoffs. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: CM 210, 211, 217.

Compiling, organizing, and analyzing all the items that influence and contribute to total cost of residential and commercial construction projects. Maximizing estimating effectiveness and efficiency through computer integration.

320. Mechanical Systems. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: CM 210.

Basic plumbing and HVAC principles, materials; installation and application methods. Systems sizing and design, heat loss/gain calculations, and payback analysis. Managing the plumbing and HVAC trades. Fee.

335. Construction Equipment and Soils Mechanics. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: Geol 330.

Basic soil mechanics and subsurface construction theory and practice for foundations of building and engineered facilities. Underpinning, piling, dry and wet excavating, dewatering, cofferdams, caissons, and spread and strip foundations. Lecture, field trips.

345. Construction Safety Management. (3:3:0) F, W

Safety requirements and responsibilities in construction; cost and impact of accidents; accident investigation; safety inspection; hazards analysis; substance abuse; record-keeping.

385. Construction Contracts and Law. (3:3:0) F, W

Contractual obligations defined, including agency, contract interpretation, performance and liability issues, breach and termination, judicial remedy, and arbitration as applied to the construction industry. Overview of municipal zoning ordinances and codes.

411. Advanced Estimating and Bidding. (3:2:3) F, W Prerequisite: CM 311 or instructor's consent.

Competitive bidding strategies, design-build methods, bid analysis, and project buyout in construction. Computerized estimating systems. Fee.

412. Construction Scheduling and Cost Control. (3:2:3) F, W Prerequisite: CM 311 or instructor's consent.

Planning, scheduling, and monitoring construction projects, including development of critical path networks (CPM and PERT), Gannt bar charts, construction cost control, and reporting practices. Fee.

415. Construction Project Management and Control. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: CM 412 or concurrent enrollment.

Managing and controlling construction projects. Planning, startup procedures, inspections, progress measurements, field reports, change order and submittal processing, equipment management, and project closeout.

426. Real Estate Principles and Development. (4:4:0) F, W Prerequisite: BusM 300 and instructor's consent.

Principles of real estate investments, emphasizing mortgage instruments and development of property from raw land to residential and commercial properties. Fee.

445. Construction Company Operations and Management. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: CM 415, BusM 300.

Organizing, controlling, and directing operations of construction companies; financial management, budgeting, cash flow analysis, purchasing and cost control, and business planning.

491R. Senior Seminar. (0.5:1:0 ea.) F

Developing best employment opportunities and strategy; interviewing, sales negotiations, resumι and letter writing, and salary negotiations. College Lecture attendance required. Report on 300 hours of construction-related work experience.

494R. Special Problems in Construction Management. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W Prerequisite: instructor's consent. Fee.



Facilities Management

Jeffery L. Campbell, Chair
230 SNLB, (801) 422-2021

The Discipline

This program prepares students to be part of the administrative/supervisory team in the increasingly complex world of facilities and property management. The facilities manager combines management practices with the most current technical knowledge in eight competency areas: real estate, operations and maintenance, human and environmental factors, project planning and management, finance, quality assessment and innovation, facility function, and communication.

Career Opportunities

The program has nearly 100 percent job placement within the field of facilities management. Employment can be found with colleges and universities, hospitals and health care centers, governmental agencies, recreational complexes, airports, large industrial plants, and other institutions or businesses that have large facilities.
Responsibilities encompass supervision of planning, renovation, and maintenance of buildings and grounds. Attention is given to employee health and safety, security, disaster planning, and environmental concerns. The program is broad based and prepares managers for all types of facilities, with salaries among the upper-level of university graduates.
Further educational opportunities include advanced degrees in facilities management, business administration, public administration, or other related fields.



BS Facilities Management (77 hours*)

Major Requirements

  1. Complete 2 hours of the following:
    FM 199R.

  2. Complete eight registrations of the following:
    FM 291R.

  3. Complete the following:
    Acc 200.
    AgHrt 103.
    BusM 300, 340.
    CM 105, 155, 210, 211, 241, 311, 320, 385, 412, 415, 426.
    Econ 110.
    FM 110, 210, 310, 410, 420, 430.
    OrgB 320, 327.
    RMYL 483.
    Stat 221.
    TMA 150.
    VADes 102.

  4. Complete one course from the following:
    BusM 371R, 380, 382, 384.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Facilities Management (FM)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

110. Foundations of Facilities Management. (3:3:0) F

Profession of facilities management, including operations and maintenance, real estate, human and environmental concerns, finance, facility function, and project management.

199R. Academic Internship. (1–3:0:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: facilities management major; cooperative education coordinator's consent.

On-the-job work experience.

210. Facilities Operations and Maintenance. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: facilities management major.

Acquisition, operation, maintenance, and disposal of building systems; structures; permanent interiors, furniture, and equipment; grounds and other exterior elements.

291R. Undergraduate Seminar. (0.5:1:0 ea.) F, W

Required each semester for facilities management majors not enrolled in FM 391R. Lecture attendance required.

310. Human and Environmental Management. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: facilities management major.

Implementing practices that promote health, safety, security, quality of work life, environment, and organizational effectiveness.

410. Facilities Management Capstone. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: facilities management major; senior status.

Integrating major competencies in facilities management, emphasizing current industry issues, managing facility function, and problem solving. Prepares students for CFM exam.

420. Commercial Real Estate Mangement. (1:1:0) W 1st blk. Prerequisite: FM 110, 426.

Fundamentals of commercial real estate master planning; lease vs. buy decisions; managing the commercial real estate portfolio.

430. Asset Management. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: FM 110.

Understanding life-cycle costs of all elements of a facility. How to implement preventive and predictive maintenance and eliminate deferred maintenance.

494R. Special Problems in Facilities Management. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: instructor's consent.



Industrial Design

 John F. Marshall, Chair
265 CTB, (801) 422-6300

Admission to Degree Program

Admission to the freshman level in the industrial design program is obtained through an application process. Special enrollment limitations for degree programs will be applied. Please see the School of Technology advisor (170 SNLB) for specific details.

The Discipline

The industrial design program serves three main purposes: (1) preparing competent professionals in various fields of design, (2) preparing qualified designers in problem solving of two- and three-dimensional applications, and (3) developing the aesthetic sense of individuals by helping them experience design.

Career Opportunities

Industrial designers specialize in areas as diverse as automobiles, toys, sports and medical equipment, consumer products for the home, business, exhibits, furniture, electronics, and computer design. Computer modeling and visualization are new areas for design exploration in the discipline.

General Information

Application Procedures for Freshmen

Students are accepted into the program only once a year. Enrollment is limited and based on several qualifications:

Appropriate forms are contained in an application packet available from the School of Technology office (170 SNLB).

Application packets must be obtained before July 1 and returned before August 1. Individuals will be notified whether or not they have been accepted by August 15.

Note: Individuals receiving notice of acceptance will be permitted to register for the foundation 100-level core courses fall and winter for the academic year immediately following their acceptance. Failure to do so will require reapplication to the industrial design program for the year the student actually plans to attend.

Sophomore-Through-Senior BFA Degree Program Enrollment

Permission to enroll for sophomore- through senior-level BFA degree program courses is granted to students upon satisfactory development of skills and creative abilities, demonstrated in a review of drawings-and-designs portfolio completed during the preceding year. Faculty will assess portfolios of work submitted by students wishing to advance in their study. Students invited to continue are permitted to enroll in specified courses at the next academic level.

Transfer Students

Transfer students must participate in a portfolio review to be held in August in conjunction with the freshman portfolio review. Application packets must be obtained before July 1 and returned before August 1. Enrollment is limited and based on several qualifications:

  1. Admission to the university.
  2. Completion of program application form.
  3. Submission of transcript showing credit for university-level art instruction.
  4. Submission of slide portfolio.
  5. Passing of porfolio review.

Contact the School of Technology advisor (170 SNLB) for admission packets and formal application procedures.

Degree Program Advisors

Advisors are appointed to counsel students in the major. Advisors will advise students about program objectives, course content and sequence, career goals, and other matters pertaining to their major field of study.

Special Notice

Students receiving C or lower grades in 300- and 400-level courses will be placed on department probationary status. No D grade in design courses and required support courses will be applied toward graduation for BFA majors.

Department Probationary Status

Students can be placed on probationary status for the following:

Industrial Design Core

Required of all industrial design majors, the core is a predisciplinary preparation that embraces knowledge and skills from each discipline and underlying principles common to all disciplines. The core is designed to serve students more efficiently by facilitating their progress through the program and allowing flexibility in choosing their individual program direction. It also enables students to acquire a basic and broad understanding before engaging in the specific discipline's content and modes of inquiry.



BFA Industrial Design (69.5–70.5 hours)

This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see the School of Technology advisor (170 SNLB) for information regarding requirements for admission to this major. Premajor Program MAP

Major Requirements

  1. Meet application criteria for admission into the program.

  2. Complete all 100-level foundation courses before admission into the sophomore-level courses.

  3. No D credit is allowed in major courses and required support courses.

  4. Submit a portfolio at the conclusion of each year for advancement to the next year's curriculum.

  5. Complete the following core requirements:
    InDes 130, 131, 132, 133.

  6. Complete the following:
    InDes 199R (1 hour minimum), 210, 214R, 230, 231, 232, 233, 310, 330, 340, 341, 410R, 430, 488.

  7. Complete one course from the following:
    InDes 332 or 335R.

  8. Complete one course from the following:
    InDes 432 or 435R.

  9. Complete 6 hours of the following:
    InDes 497R.

  10. Complete the following history requirement:
    InDes 339.

  11. Complete one course from the following history requirements:
    ArtHC 367.
    VADes 329.

  12. Complete 3 hours from one of the following:
    InDes 494R.
    Mfg 355.
    TMA 452R.
    VAStu 353R.

  13. Complete one course from the following:
    CS 142.
    MeEn 282.
    TMA 185.


Industrial Design (InDes)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

130. Visual Design Language/Computers for Industrial Design. (3:3:3)

Visual organization; principles and elements of design. Digital image manipulation/creation for industrial design. Raster- and vector-based programs.

131. Perceptual Drawing/Rapid Visualization. (3:3:3)

Sharpening observation skills and learning specific tools related to form construction/indication, shadow construction, and reflections. Drawing as communication; rapid visualization techniques.

132. Form and Surface Development. (3:3:3)

Exploring origin and nature of geometric and organic form. Learning to control specific surface characteristics such as highlight and finish.

133. Technical Drawing/Perspective Systems. (3:3:3)

Specific tools relating to technical drawing and formal perspective systems. Orthographic projection, dimensioning, and perspective construction theories.

199R. Academic Internship. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: admission by portfolio.

Work experience evaluated by supervisor and posted on student's transcript.

210. Intermediate Computer Applications. (2:0:2) Prerequisite: industrial design core.

Computer software programs relative to design disciplines.

214R. Model Making and Prototyping. (2–3:2:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: industrial design core or technology teacher education core.

Theories and fundamentals of model making and prototype construction. Creative use of multiple materials and processes. Plastic, composites, foam, wood, metal, and found objects.

230. Introduction to Industrial Design. (2:2:2) Prerequisite: industrial design core.

Industrial design research, analysis, and problem-solving methods.

231. Presentation Methods for Industrial Design 1. (2:2:2) Prerequisite: industrial design core.

Product presentation methods emphasizing perspective, value, scale, accuracy, and color.

232. Industrial Design Studio 1. (3:3:3) Prerequisite: InDes 230, 231.

Continuation of InDes 230, emphasizing human factors and ergonomics, restrictions and possibilities of materials and manufacturing, and coherent presentation of problems, processes, and ideas.

233. Presentation Methods for Industrial Design 2. (2:2:2) Prerequisite: InDes 231.

Continuation of InDes 231.

250. Introduction to Three-Dimensional Computer Graphics. (2:4:0) F Prerequisite: admittance to animation major.

Fundamentals of modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering used in exploring principles and elements of three-dimensional design.

251. Fundamentals of Two-Dimensional Computer Graphics. (2:4:0) F Prerequisite: admittance to animation major.

Learning design language by exploring elements of photography, drawing, and two-dimensional computer graphics, including color theory and conceptual elements of composition.

252. Introduction to Three-Dimensional Animation. (2:4:0) W Prerequisite: InDes 250, 251.

Foundational principles and techniques of three-dimensional animation, including timing and pacing, character setup, and dynamics.

310. Advanced Computer Applications. (3:3:3) Prerequisite: InDes 210.

Specific program applications of computers to design disciplines.

330. Industrial Design Studio 2. (3:3:3) Prerequisite: industrial design core.

Designer responsibilities, structured and unstructured procedures in problem solving, client relationships, functional relationships, and mechanisms and materials.

331. Presentation Methods for Industrial Design 3. (2:2:2) Prerequisite: InDes 231.

Sketching and rendering techniques focused on surface materials and finishes.

332. Industrial Design Studio 3. (3:3:3) Prerequisite: InDes 330.

Continuation of InDes 330 with renewed emphasis on human factors and ergonomics, plus market and user requirements and developing written briefs.

335R. Introduction to Furniture Design. (3:2:4 ea.) Prerequisite: foundation core.

Materials, structures, and production methods; prototype construction.

339. History of Products. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: industrial design core.

Overview of artifacts and products; how they have influenced society from prehistory to present day.

340. Corporate Identity Design. (3:3:3) Prerequisite: BFA acceptance.

Current philosophy in corporate identification and trademark design. Design trademarks, logotypes, and identity programs.

341. Packaging Design. (3:3:3) Prerequisite: BFA acceptance.

Packaging and its function in the marketplace; current packaging technology and aesthetics.

410R. Computer Applications Studio. (2:2:2 ea.) Prerequisite: InDes 310.

Individual major project using high-end hardware and software.

430. Industrial Design Studio 4. (3:3:1) Prerequisite: InDes 332, 333.

Systems design problems from initial research and analysis to final presentation of working drawings and models, with concern for ergonomics, anthropometries, marketing, user and buyer, production, function, and structure.

432. Industrial Design Studio 5. (3:3:3) Prerequisite: InDes 330, 332, 430.

Portfolio development based on advanced design projects.

435R. Advanced Furniture Design. (3:2:4 ea.) Prerequisite: InDes 335R.

Continuation of InDes 335R.

488. Professional Practices of the Designer. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

Business aspects of the design profession.

489. Portfolio Preparation. (2:1:1)

Final portfolio preparation.

494R. Special Problems in Design. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Individual study in area of special interest.

496R. Academic Internship: Professional Internship. (1–6:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: school's and faculty advisor's consent.

Work experience in professional design studio evaluated by supervisor.

497R. BFA Final Project. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: BFA advisor's consent.

Advanced individual project with minimum guidance, showing high degree of competence within chosen major.

499R. Directed Studies. (1–6:Arr.:Arr. ea.)



Information Technology

C. Richard Helps, Chair
265 CTB, (801) 422-6300

Admission to Degree Program

Admission to the information technology preprofessional program is open to all BYU students. Students may then apply for the professional program upon completion of required prerequisite courses. Application deadlines are June 1 for fall semester, October 1 for winter semester, and February 1 for spring term. See the School of Technology advisor (170 SNLB) for further information.

The Discipline

Information technology (IT), the technical discipline that solves problems using computing resources, will be taught through a combination of strong theoretical course work and practical application to ensure that all three aspects of the technological educational triumvirate (knowing, thinking, doing) are included. IT professionals from this discipline are competent to design computing systems with due consideration of the performance and compatibility aspects of hardware, software, and digital communication and networking. They can visualize, structure, and implement complex technical solutions.
Professionals in this discipline are also proficient in understanding user needs and communicating technical issues to the organizations and people affected by the computer system. They are "anxiously engaged" in lifelong learning to understand and wisely use new technologies as they become available. Broadly educated at the university level, these professionals have acquired balance in their lives and depth of understanding in technology and its relevance in the broader world context. Because of the influence and leadership roles we expect graduates to have, our students will be encouraged to develop high moral and ethical standards as well as being conversant with and compliant with professional performance standards.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities are plentiful and rewarding in both large and small companies in technical fields. Graduates will find careers in computer networking, testing, embedded intelligence, digital communications, computer system development, and integration.

General Information

Technical Electives

Six upper-division credit hours of technical courses are required. Typically selected from courses in the major or other approved technical courses, these electives must be approved by an advisor prior to taking them.
Students are also strongly advised to strengthen their degree by using additional credit hours to fulfill a minor or gain greater depth in a focused area of the discipline. Some suggested areas are electronic systems, computer science, industrial design, manufacturing, or business leadership.

High School Background

Recommended high school courses include computer programming, electronics, mathematics, and science courses.

Transfer Students

This degree is designed to have some similarity to computer science and electrical and computer engineering courses in the first few semesters. Students can transfer from these programs in two-year colleges or from other four-year programs.

Special Notice

Students receiving C- or lower grades in required courses will be placed on department probationary status. Students who accumulate more than 6 credit hours of grades below C- in professional program courses may not continue in the program or graduate until courses are retaken to reduce the unacceptable credit to 6 or fewer hours. No D- grade in the professional program will be applied toward graduation.



BS Information Technology (74.5 hours*)

This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see the college advisement center or the School of Technology advisor (170 SNLB) for information regarding requirements for admission to this major. Premajor Program MAP

Major Requirements

  1. Complete 30 hours of university-level credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

  2. Complete the following preprofessional courses with a grade of C– or better:
    CS 142.
    IT 104, 150.
    Math 112, 113.

  3. Complete the following supporting courses:
    CS 235.
    Econ 110.
    Engl 316.
    IT 241, 250, 291R (take three times).
    Phscs 121, 123.
    RelC 492 (2 hours required).
    Stat 361.

  4. Complete the following professional courses:
    IT 310, 327, 344, 347, 350, 446, 447, 391R (take four times).

  5. After consulting with an electronics and information technology advisor, complete 6 hours of technical electives.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Minor Information Technology (15 hours)

Minor Requirements

  1. Complete all minor courses with a grade of C– or better.

  2. Complete the following:
    IT 150, 241.

  3. Complete one of the following options:
    Either IT 310
    Or IT 327, 347.

  4. Complete one or two courses from the following to complete the 15 hours required for the minor:
    IT 250, 344, 350, 431, 441.
    Additionally IT 310, 327, 347 are available as electives if not taken under requirement #3 above.

Note: some of the above courses also have prerequisites, which the student must either taken or satisfy in another manner. The main prerequisites are IT 104 (or equivalent), and a programming language, preferably C, C++, or Java (CS 142).



Information Technology (IT)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

101. Cornerstone: Information Technology. (2:2:2) F, W

Planning and preparing for a successful career in electronics and information technology. Developing skills with computers, problem solving, studying, and time management.

104. Digital Electronics Foundations. (4:3:3) Prerequisite: Math 111 or equivalent.

AC and DC electronics, digital fundamentals, and circuits. Ohm's law and power; impedances and frequency effects; AC wave forms; numbering systems; boolean systems, combinational and sequential logic; spectral analysis. Fee.

150. Computer Systems. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: IT 104.

Principles of computer software and hardware, including peripherals and A/D. Implementing simple computer CPU in digital logic. Assembly language. Effects of computer systems on human lives. Fee.

198R. Directed Studies in Information Technology. (2:2:2 ea.) F, W

Introductory course. Special topics in problem-solving and technology careers.

199R. Academic Internship: Information Technology. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: consent of both department chair and cooperative education coordinator.

Work experience evaluated by supervisor and posted on student's transcript.

231. Active Devices and Circuits. (4:3:3) F, W Prerequisite: IT 104, Math 112; Chem 105 or concurrent enrollment.

Diode and transistor principles including semiconductor theory, bipolar and field effect device characteristics and parameters, amplifier principles including biasing and AC impedance and gain analysis, power amplifiers. Fee.

233. Advanced Electronic Devices and Linear Integrated Circuits. (4:3:3) W, Sp Prerequisite: IT 231.

Feedback principles, frequency response and Bode analysis, Miller effect, differential amplifiers, operational amplifiers, regulators, generators, instrumentation amplifiers, multipliers, active filters.

240. System Controllers. (3:2:3) F, W Prerequisite: IT 150.

State machine and system controller design, registers, memories, microprocessors, and microcomputers. Fee.

241. Computer System Organization. (3:2:3) F Prerequisite: IT 150; Stat 361 or concurrent enrollment.

Programming and analyzing computer systems hardware/OS. Performance evaluation. System architectures, CPUs, cache, memory, assembly language programming, BIOS and OS issues, peripherals.

250. Human-Computer Interfacing. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: CS 142.

Human-computer interaction as an essential component of computer systems. Interface quality, methods of evaluation; case studies, programming HCI prototypes, I/O devices. Human effects of graphics, color, and animation.

291R. Undergraduate Seminar. (0.5:1:0 ea.) F, W, Sp

Required of all freshman and sophomore electronics engineering technology students each semester. College Lecture and Technology Department Lecture attendance required.

310. Web System Development. (3:2:3) Prerequisite: CS 142, IT 250.

Web system design including hardware, networking resources, and software. Designs encompass resources, user accessibility, maintainability, access to databases, traffic monitoring, security, HCI factors, and Web-accessible peripherals.

314. Industrial Electronics. (3:2:3) F, Sp Prerequisite: Math 112, Phscs 121.

Introduction to industrial electrical and electronic devices and circuits, including solenoids, relays, motors, and test equipment. Introduction to computers, digital communications, and networking.

327. Digital Communications. (3:2:3) F Prerequisite: IT 104, Phscs 123.

Communication systems, wired and wireless. Bandwidth, modulation; Shannon's theorem, telecommunications. Network physical and data link layers (ISO/OSI model). Optics/Coax/RS 232/Ethernet, Signals/Protocols/Packet; information theory fundamentals.

328. Electronic Manufacturing Processes. (3:2:3) F Prerequisite: Phscs 123; IT 104.

Introduction to modern physical design of digital (computer) and analog circuits through understanding packaging and manufacturing processes. Producing a working prototype of a circuit of choice, including its enclosure and technical manual. Includes computer-aided design, troubleshooting, breadboard work, and printed circuit layout and fabrication. Fee.

344. Operating Systems. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: CS 235, IT 241.

Applying and using computer operating systems. Configuration, file systems, security, administration, network interfacing, multitasking, multiuser, device driver installation. Analyzing operating system performance. Fee.

346. Audio and Video Systems. (3:2:3) F alt. yr. Prerequisite: IT 104.

Audio and video components, circuits, and systems used in modern recording and broadcasting, including recent digital formats. FCC regulations.

347. Networks. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: IT 327, CS 142.

Networking computers, emphasizing upper five layers of OSI model. Network configuration; work groups/routers/hubs switch; system administration; wireless networking; security and privacy. Fee.

350. Database Principles and Applications. (3:2:3) Prerequisite: CS 235.

Database theory and architecture. Data modeling and designing application databases. Query languages, data security, client server and shared flat file, enterprise database applications.

391R. Junior/Senior Seminar. (0.5:1:0 ea.) F, W, Sp

Required four times during junior/senior years while in professional program. College Lecture and School of Technology Lecture attendance required.

399R. Academic Internship: Information Technology. (1–6:0:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: consent of both department chair and cooperative education coordinator.

Experience in industrial environment. Approved job function supervised by employer and electronics and information technology advisor. Formal technical report required.

421. Control Systems. (3:2:3) F Prerequisite: IT 327.

Analog and digital control of position, temperature, velocity, or other external variables, Laplace and Z transforms, first- and second-order systems, feedback, and transfer functions. Systems design.

431. Digital Signal Processing. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: Math 113, CS 142, IT 241.

Processing engineering data using digital computers. Encoding data for storage or transmission. Frequency-domain techniques for improving signal filtering. Cryptography and other important signals algorithms. Practical experience with DSP processors.

441. Embedded Computer Systems. (3:2:3) F Prerequisite: IT 344.

Real-time embedded systems development using microprocessors and microcontrollers. Multitasking, hardware/software interfacing, operating systems, and various CPU architectures.

443. Microwave and Light Wave Communications. (3:2:3) Su Prerequisite: Phscs 123, IT 344, 347.

Microwaves, waveguides, antennas, electro-optic devices, lasers, and fiber optics. Student projects. Fee.

444. Electronic Instrumentation. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: IT 241, 344.

Design and application of sensors, transducers, and instrumentation. Applications in industrial control and automation.

446. Senior Project/Capstone 1. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: completion of all required 300-level electronics and information technology courses.

IT senior project proposal and feasibility studies. Project management, teamwork principles, intellectual property, supplier interactions, identifying and using professional technical literature, oral and written presentations.

447. Senior Projects/Capstone 2. (3:1:5) W Prerequisite: IT 446.

Senior project design and integration. Second class of two-course sequence. Implementing design. Project management, teamwork, and presentations. Fee.

461R. Current Topics in Information Technology. (3:2:3 ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

In-depth analysis of current growth areas in information technology. Detailed discussion and lab experience of a few topics from faculty working in the field.

492R. Special Problems in Information Technology. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: information technology senior standing, Engl 316, and an approved project proposal.

Individual study in research and design related to computer-aided process control.



500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

529. Advanced Networking. (3:2:3) F Prerequisite: IT 344, 347; or instructor's consent.

Function and system analysis and application for sensing, sending, and processing information; metallic and light-wave technology networking; data, media, standards, topologies, protocols, instrumentation, and integration.

540. Computer-Aided Testing. (3:2:2) F alt yr. Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Applying distributed intelligence to testing. Instrumentation bus standards, IEEE 488, fieldbus, and others. Advanced instrumentation.

548. Mechatronics. (3:2:3) F Prerequisite: IT 444 or instructor's consent.

Synergistic application of mechanical devices, electronic controls, and system principles in design of products and manufacturing processes. Advanced applications of electronic instrumentation, control, and automation in manufacturing systems.



Manufacturing Engineering Technology

 Charles Harrell, Chair
265 CTB, (801) 422-6300

Admission to Degree Program

Admission to the manufacturing engineering technology preprofessional program is open to all BYU students. Students may then apply for the professional program upon completion of required prerequisite courses. Application deadlines are June 1 for fall semester, October 1 for winter semester, and February 1 for spring term. See the School of Technology advisor (170 SNLB) for further information.

The Discipline

Manufacturing is an exciting and rewarding discipline that has significant impact on a society's standard of living and economic independence. There is an increasing demand for manufacturing professionals who are knowledgeable and skilled in the management, methods, technologies, equipment, and tooling needed to produce quality and affordable products. Such individuals must also be able to effectively coordinate the procurement, installation, and start-up of production operations as well as improve the productivity of existing operations. Few professions encompass such a broad range of activities and utilize so many skills.
Students in manufacturing learn creative and analytical skills that will enable them to quickly diagnose and solve manufacturing problems with insight from both engineering and management perspectives. They also develop interpersonal and communication skills that will prepare them to work as part of an engineering team and effectively interact with vendors, management, and production personnel. In addition, they receive hands-on training in modern lab facilities and learn to use computers to design, analyze, implement, and control manufacturing operations.
The manufacturing engineering technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone (410) 347-7700. The program provides students with the option of pursuing either a management track (which confers a minor in business management) or a process track. Students may take their electives in either track to obtain the balance they desire for their career. Graduates may further their technical and managerial skills by pursuing either a master of science in technology or a master of business administration.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities in manufacturing are plentiful and rewarding. Typical entry-level job titles include manufacturing engineer, quality manager, process engineer, tool engineer, product engineer, quality engineer, and production supervisor. New graduates are typically hired into technical positions but have the opportunity to quickly move into management.
The job outlook for manufacturing graduates is bright and should continue to be strong into the future. When one considers that everything that does not exist as part of nature is the product of some form of manufacturing, it is easy to see that manufacturing is an integral part of our society and generates an ever-growing workforce. Progressive companies in industries worldwide are always on the lookout for qualified individuals who can provide leadership in improving the quality and productivity of their manufacturing operations.

General Information

The manufacturing program is designed to provide simple transfer from local feeder schools, including BYU—Idaho, Salt lake Community College (SLCC), and Utah Valley State College (UVSC). Students transferring from these or other schools should meet with college and program advisors as soon as possible to evaluate transfer credits and plan the student's BYU curriculum.

Special Notice

Students receiving C- or lower grades in required courses will be placed on department probationary status. Students who accumulate more than 6 credit hours of grades below C- in professional program courses may not continue in the program or graduate until courses are retaken to reduce the unacceptable credit to 6 or fewer hours. No D- grade in the professional program will be applied toward graduation.

BS Manufacturing Engineering Technology (79–81 hours*)

This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see the college advisement center or the School of Technology advisor for information regarding requirements for admission to this major. Premajor Program MAP

Major Requirements

  1. Students must have a minimum of 124 total hours to graduate with this major.

  2. Complete the following preprofessional requirements with a grade of C– or better in each course:
    CEEn 103.
    Math 112.
    Mfg 130.

  3. Complete one of the following options:
    Either Phscs 105, 107
    Or Phscs 121.

  4. Complete the following supporting courses:
    CEEn 203.
    Chem 105.
    Econ 110.
    Engl 316.
    MeEn 172, 250.
    RelC 492 (2 hours required).
    Stat 361.

  5. Complete the following manufacturing core courses:
    Mfg 340, 355, 391R, 431, 434, 475, 476, 480.

  6. Complete 3 hours of the following:
    Mfg 399R.

  7. Complete one of the following tracks:
    • Management track:
      1. Complete the following:
        Acc 200.
        BusM 300, 340.
        OrgB 320.
      2. Complete one course from the following:
        Mft 479, 538.
      3. Complete one course from the following:
        BusM 371R, 380, 382, 384.
      4. Complete one course from the process track below.

    • Process track: Complete the following:
      IT 314, 328.
      Mfg 220, 230, 324, 331.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Minor Manufacturing (15 hours)

Minor Requirements

  1. Complete all minor courses with a grade of C– or better.

  2. Complete the following:
    MeEn 250.
    Mfg 130, 340, 480.

  3. Complete one course from the following:
    Mfg 220, 230, 331, 355.



Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Mfg)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

101, 102. Manufacturing Cornerstone Seminar. (1:1:0 ea.) F, W

Seminar for all students entering the major. Speakers from industry and university backgrounds discuss current topics in manufacturing. College Lecture attendance required.

130. Modern Manufacturing. (3:2:3) F, W

Modern manufacturing methods and processes. Characteristics of successful manufacturing engineers and managers. Lab includes demonstrations of manufacturing processes and visits to manufacturing plants.

199R. Academic Internship. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: department chair's or cooperative education coordinator's consent.

Work experience evaluated by supervisor and posted on student's transcript.

201. History of Creativity in the Arts, Science, and Technology 1. (3:3:0) F

Western civilization from Greek antiquity to Renaissance from perspective of changes in civilization enabled by technology. Creativity throughout history. How to improve personal creativity.

202. History of Creativity in the Arts, Science, and Technology 2. (3:3:0) W

Western civilization from Renaissance to present from perspective of changes in civilization enabled by technology. Creativity throughout history. How to improve personal creativity.

220. Material Removal. (3:2:3) F, Sp

Methods and procedures to shape materials using basic machine tools; cutting theory, tool selection, metrology methods, and machine operation. Introduction to computer numerical control.

230. Computer-Aided Manufacturing. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: Mfg 220, Math 111.

Manual and computer-assisted programming of computer numerical controlled (CNC) equipment. Developing CNC programs to manufacture parts for high production.

324. Joining Processes. (3:2:4) W, Su Prerequisite: CEEn 203, MeEn 250.

Theory, application, and economics of various joining processes; welding, soldering, riveting, threaded fasteners, adhesives, mechanical assembly tools and techniques.

331. Metal-Shaping Processes. (3:2:3) F, Sp alt. yr. Prerequisite: MeEn 172, 250, Mfg 220, CEEn 203.

Capabilities and applications of common metal-shaping processes, including relationships between part design, material, and process parameters.

340. Quality Systems in Manufacturing. (3:2:3) F, Sp Prerequisite: Stat 361.

Tools and principles of quality in manufacturing systems. Basic tools, variation, loss function, cost of quality, SPC, DOE, FMEA, and QFD. Comprehensive project in system design to improve quality.

355. Plastics Materials and Processing. (3:2:3) F Prerequisite: MeEn 250 or instructor's consent.

Understanding plastic materials, properties, and uses. Survey of plastic-manufacturing processes. Designing plastic products and manufacturing systems.

391R. Professional Seminar. (1:1:0 ea.) W

Lectures on personal and professional development.

399R. Academic Internship: Manufacturing Practicum. (1–6:0:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: second-semester junior standing, Mfg 391R, and faculty authorization.

Working in teams to solve problems encountered in local industry. Project management and reporting under guidance of industry supervisor and department faculty.

431. Tool Design. (3:2:3) F, Sp alt yr. Prerequisite: MeEn 172, 250, Math 112; senior standing.

Designing special tooling for manufacturing processes using solids-modeling design systems.

434. Introduction to Manufacturing Automation. (3:2:2) W Prerequisite: Phscs 105, CEEn 103, Mfg 340.

Sensors, actuators, robotics, part feeding and assembly, PLCs, pneumatic and hydraulic control, justifying automation.

460. Production Management. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Mfg 340.

Functions of production management, including planning, scheduling, inventory management, constraint theory, design and flow of manufacturing information, and delivery of product to customer.

475, 476. (Mfg-MeEn) Integrated Product and Process Design 1, 2. (3:2:3 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: senior standing (fewer than 30 hours remaining in the program).

Comprehensive two-semester design experience from conception to manufacturing planning and prototype. Product development process. Economic and manufacturing considerations. Intellectual property assignment agreement required.

479. (Mfg-BusM) Creating and Managing New Ventures. (3:3:0) Prerequisite for management majors: BusM 301, 341, 361; major status. For engineering majors: management minor status; senior status.

Key issues and problems facing managers in start-up companies. Team-taught by professors and entrepreneurs; particularly helpful for students starting businesses.

480. Process Planning and Systems Design. (3:3:0) W, Su Prerequisite: Mfg 340.

Analyzing product specifications and production requirements for manufacturing. Equipment selection and justification; facility layout and material-handling system design; process-improvement techniques.

490R. Special Problems in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: instructor's consent.



500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

531. Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing Programming. (3:2:3) Sp Prerequisite: previous introductory computer-aided manufacturing programming; senior or graduate status or instructor's consent.

CAD/CAM programming techniques and requirements for manufacturing components on computer numerical-control machine tools, emphasizing CAM programming, postprocessors, and CAM software evaluation.

532. Manufacturing Systems. (3:2:2) F Prerequisite: Mfg 480 or instructor's consent.

Analyzing lean manufacturing systems. Numerous examples and case studies from industry demonstrating principles of lean production, inventory management, and lean distribution. Project with a local company to gain confidence with these principles in an industrial setting.

533. Manufacturing Information Systems. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: Mfg 480 or instructor's consent.

Applying and integrating software and information technologies in planning, executing, and monitoring production operations.

555. Composite Materials and Processes. (3:2:3) Su Prerequisite: graduate standing or instructor's consent.

Structure, processing, properties, and uses of composite materials, including various manufacturing methods and the relationship between properties and fabrication.

572. Design for Manufacturing. (3:2:2) W Prerequisite: graduate standing or instructor's consent.

Introduction to design evaluation techniques, including design for mechanical assembly, printed circuit board assembly, plastic injection molding, machining, and sheet metal fabrication.

574. Advanced Tool Design. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: MeEn 172, Mfg 355; or equivalents.

Advanced design of net-shape products utilizing CAD and CAE methods. Plastic injection mold design and construction. Rapid prototyping and injection molding project.

580. Manufacturing Simulation. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Mfg 480.

Design and optimization of manufacturing systems using simulation. Simulation languages and modeling methodology.

Graduate Courses

For 600-level courses, see the BYU 2002–2003 Graduate Catalog.



Technology Teacher Education

 Steven Shumway, Chair
230 SNLB, (801) 422-6496

Admission to Degree Program

All technology teacher education degree programs are open enrollment programs. Please see the college advisement center for specific details.



BS Technology Teacher Education (74.5–75.5 hours,* including licensure hours)

The Discipline

Upon completion of the technology education program, students will be prepared to teach technological literacy skills in the areas of digital media, engineering, design, and production at the secondary and postsecondary levels. The curriculum contains hands-on innovative technologies such as lasers, fiber optics, robotics, fluid power, Web authoring, electronic publishing, video production, multimedia design, and a variety of other applications.

The dramatic pace of technological innovation makes this a vital major—one that aims to improve the rising generation's technological literacy and increase their awareness of technology's impacts upon individuals, society, and the environment. An ever-evolving adaptation to advancements adequately prepares graduates for technology teaching careers.

Career Opportunities

The program prepares technology teachers for junior high/middle schools, high schools, and post-high-school programs. Additional education is required to prepare for teaching in a college or university. The request for teachers is far greater than the available graduates, so the technology teacher has excellent opportunities for job placement.

Special Notice

Sutdents receiving C- or lower grades in required courses will be placed on department probationary status. No D grade in TTE courses and required support courses will be applied toward graduation.

Major Requirements

  1. Complete the following:
    InDes 133, 214R.
    TTE 101, 125, 225, 229, 255, 330, 340.

  2. After consulting with a faculty advisor, complete 16 hours of approved technical electives in the general areas of visual communication, design and engineering, or production.

      Note: Those students preparing to teach in senior high school should complete 16 hours in one or a combination of two depth electives (i.e., information technology, electronics, etc.) in addition to the required core and cluster group.

      Trade and Technical (T&T) licensure is issued through the Utah State Office of education. See the USOE application for compliance with the T&T requirements.

  3. Complete four registrations of the following:
    TTE 291R.

  4. Complete one course from the following:
    Math 110, 111.

  5. Complete the following:
    TTE 377, 465.

  6. Complete professional education requirements (23–24 hours). See the Secondary Education section of this catalog for licensure requirements.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Technology Teacher Education (TTE)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

100. Teaching Technology. (3:2:4) F

Technology education philosophy. Investigative design and problem-solving approach, including activities for practical knowledge in graphics, power/energy, and fabricating small projects. Emphasizes teaching strategies.

125. Technological Systems 1. (3:2:4) F

Use of, interaction with, and teaching about communication, information, biological, and environmental systems.

140. Power/Energy/Trasportation Systems. (2:1:3)

Theory and applications of energy sources: solar, wind, water, photovoltaic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. Economic and environmental impacts. Applications to transportation systems. Fee.

199R. Academic Internship. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: department chair's and cooperative education coordinator's consent.

Work experience evaluated by supervisor and posted on student's transcript.

200. Fundamentals of Woodworking Design and Processes. (3:2:4) F, W

Using hand and machine woodworking tools; sawing, joining, fitting, and fastening. Designing, planning, building, and finishing small piece of custom furniture. Fee.

209. Fundamentals of Electronics Technology. (3:2:4) F Independent Study also.

Theory of electricity and electronics; magnetism, DC/AC circuits, semiconductors, and introduction to digital processes for automated systems. Technical reports of lab activities. Fee.

225. Technological Systems 2. (3:2:4) W

Use of, interation with, and teaching about manufacturing, construction, power, energy, and transportation systems.

229. Material Properties and Processes. (3:2:4) F

Solving real-world problems through layout, measurement, material properties, forming, molding, cutting, fastening, joining, finishing, and fabricating with wood, metal, plastic, and concrete. Fee.

250. Fundamentals of Graphic Arts Technology. (3:2:4) F, W

Processes and procedures of graphic arts. Overview of printing and publishing industries. Activities in desktop publishing, screen printing, and other printed media. Fee.

255. Visual Communication Design. (3:2:4) W

Teaching visual design principles through digital still, digital video, and interactive Web media.

270. Computer Software Applications and Operating Systems. (3:3:0) F, W

Computer software and operating systems for educators and professionals. Word processing, spreadsheets, database, and Web page design and publication. Theory and practical applications. Fee.

291R. Undergraduate Seminar. (0.5:1:0 ea.) F, W

Student leadership training, including organization and operation of student technology education clubs. Required each semester for undergraduate majors not enrolled in TTE 391R or 491R. College Lecture attendance required. Separate program sections.

300. Advanced Wood Processes. (3:2:4) W alt. yr. Prerequisite: TTE 200.

Applying woodworking processes. Processing green wood, wood turning, veneering, bending, carving, and laminating. Designing and constructing small wood projects. Fee.

301. Cabinetmaking. (3:1:5) W alt. yr. Prerequisite: TTE 200.

Designing and constructing kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Kitchen layout, modular and custom design, face frame and 32mm construction. Introduction to cabinetmaking industry. Fee.

330. Creativity, Engineering, and Problem Solving. (3:2:4) W Prerequisite: TTE 125, 225, 229.

Designing solutions to technological problems using innovation, creativity, experimentation, problem solving, and engineering design. Teaching methods and prototype development.

340. Principles of Technology. (3:2:4) F Prerequisite: TTE 209.

Activities in applying and using energy. Measuring and calculating mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal experiments. Practical applications of scientific and mathematic concepts.

350. Multimedia Authoring and Publishing. (3:2:4) W Prerequisite: TTE 255 or instructor's consent.

Developing advanced media authoring skills while solving real-world problems in an entrepreneurial environment.

377. Instructional Methods for Technology Education. (2:2:0) W Prerequisite: ScEd 276R.

Teaching methods and instructional strategies, with particular emphasis on activity-oriented approaches.

400. Advanced Furniture Construction. (3:2:4) F Prerequisite: TTE 200.

Advanced design and operation in woodwork and furniture construction. Drawings, specifications, and cost estimates required for all projects. Fee.

450. Desktop Publishing. (3:2:3) F, W, Sp

Electronic publishing for print communications: typography, resolution, design, printing, scanning, layout, photo editing, illustration, and prepress readiness. Fee.

465. Curriculum Development in Technology Education. (3:3:1) F Prerequisite: TTE 337.

Developing curriculum, including teaching aids, lab activities, student projects, and exercises related to teaching technology.

490R. Independent Research and Development. (1–3:1:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: program supervisor's consent.

Individually preparing technical content associated with selected technological emphases. Fee.

491R. Senior Seminar. (0.5:1:0 ea.) W Prerequisite: ScEd 476R.

Emphasizes leadership training skills and their application to educators. Alternative assessments of technology. Current issues.



500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

550. Distance Learning. (2:4:0) Su

Developing distance learning environments with multimedia, streaming media, course management systems, and other digital media founded on the principles of "how people learn."

593R. Workshop in Applied Technology Education. (1–2:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su

Reviewing and participating in current industrial and technological advances. Maximum of 2 credit hours can be applied to MS program. Fee.

Graduate Courses

For 600-level courses, see the BYU 2002–2003 Graduate Catalog.



School of Technology Faculty

Professors

Christensen, Kip W. (1988) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1980, 1982; PhD, Colorado State U., 1991.

Erekson, Thomas L. (1998) BS, Northern Illinois U., 1974; MEd, EdD, U. of Illinois, 1974, 1979.

Gonzales, Ronald F. (1977) BA, MA, California State U., Los Angeles, 1972, 1975; PhD, Purdue U., 1982.

Marshall, John F. (1971) BFA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1966, 1968.

Newitt, Jay S. (1976) BS, MIE, Brigham Young U., 1969, 1972; PhD, Colorado State U., 1980.

Rogers, Leon R. (1981) BS, Utah State U., 1978; BS, Weber State U., 1978; MS, Colorado State U., 1981; PhD, Texas A&M U., 1989.

Strong, A. Brent (1986) BA, PhD, U. of Utah, 1967, 1971.

Associate Professors

Adams, R. Brent (1990) BUS, MFA, U. of Utah, 1992, 1992.

Burr, Kevin (1999) BS, MEd, U. of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1988, 1990; EdD, Oklahoma State U., 1997.

Christofferson, Jay P. (1992) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1980, 1992; PhD, Colorado State U., 1996.

Ekstrom, Joseph J. (2001) BS, MS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1974, 1976, 1991.

Harrell, Charles R. (1982) BS, Brigham Young U., 1976; MS, U. of Utah, 1982; PhD, U. of Denmark, 1988.

Hawks, Val D. (1985) BS, Brigham Young U., 1980; MS, Lehigh U., 1986.

Helps, C. Richard (1986) BSc (Eng.), MSc (Eng.), Witwatersrand, South Africa, 1978, 1986.

Kohkonen, Kent E. (1970) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1968, 1976.

Lunt, Barry M. (1992) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1978, 1979; PhD, Utah State U., 1993.

Assistant Professors

Bailey, Michael G. (2001) BS, Brigham Young U., 1985; MS, U. of Southern California, 1987; PhD, Florida Inst. of Technology, 2000.

Campbell, Jeffery L. (1997) BS, Brigham Young U., 1984; MBA, U. of Phoenix, 1990; PhD, U. of Idaho, 1999.

Carter, Perry W. (1980) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1973, 1974; PhD, U. of Massachusetts, 1988.

Fry, Richard E. (2000) BFA, Brigham Young U., 1989; MFA, U. of Illinois, 1994.

Miles, Michael P. (2001) BS, U. of Idaho, 1989; MS, Ohio State U., 1991; PhD, Ecole des Mines de Paris, 1995.

Miller, Kevin R. (2001) BS, Brigham Young U., 1991; MA, U. of Phoenix, 1995; PhD, Arizona State U., 2001.

Shumway, Steven L. (1993) BS, Brigham Young U., 1987; MS, PhD, Utah State U., 1993, 1999.

Instructors

Barrett, Jared V. (2001) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1996, 1999.

Chelson, Douglas E. (2001) BS, Brigham Young U., 1999; MBA, U. of Oregon, 2001.

Hutchings, D. Mark (1992) BA, Brigham Young U., 1977; MS, U. of Denver, 1992.

Lane, J. Dusty (2001) BS, MSE, Arizona State U., 1991, 1993.

Renshaw, Stephen R. (2000) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1985, 1987.

Emeriti

Allen, Dell K. (1960) BS, Utah State U., 1954; MS, Brigham Young U., 1966; EdD, Utah State U., 1973.

Gheen, W. Lloyd (1978) BS, Brigham Young U., 1963; MEd, EdD, Texas A&M U., 1969, 1970.

Grover, Jerry D. (1968) BS, MEd, Utah State U., 1956, 1961; EdD, Brigham Young U., 1968.

Hill, Garth A. (1972) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1959, 1969; PhD, Colorado State U., 1979.

Hinckley, Edwin C. (1963) BS, MS, Oregon State U., 1950, 1956; EdD, Colorado State Coll., 1963.

Holt, Ivin L. (1963) BS, Brigham Young U., 1957; MEd, Pennsylvania State U., 1958; EdD, Arizona State U., 1972.

Jenkins, Ronda H. (1949) BS, MA, Brigham Young U., 1955, 1966.

Johnson, A. Kent (1991) BSEE, Brigham Young U., 1960; MSEE, New York U., 1962; DSc, Steven Inst. of Technology, 1965.

Martin, Loren (1982) BS, Brigham Young U., 1965; MS, Stout State U., 1966; EdD, Utah State U., 1973.

Mather, C. Glayd (1974) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1964, 1965.

McArthur, Ross J. (1956) AS, Dixie Coll., 1943; BS, MS, Utah State U., 1949, 1953; EdD, U. of Missouri, Columbia, 1955.

McKell, William E. (1970) BS, Utah State U., 1948; MEd, Texas A&M U., 1951; EdD, Utah State U., 1970.

Nish, Dale L. (1967) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1957, 1958; EdD, Washington State U., 1967.

Owen, Earl F. (1982) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1970, 1972.

Smart, Merrill J. (1967) BS, Brigham Young U., 1959; MS, U. of Utah, 1962.

Stout, W. Douglas (1969) BFA, U. of Utah, 1958; MS, Illinois Inst. of Technology, 1961; PhD, U. of Utah, 1977.

Tolman, Wilford J. (1960) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1960, 1964.




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