Course Description
TECS 119: Intro to Welding
This course offers a basic study of welding materials and processes and laboratory experiences in basic Arc and Oxy-acetylene welding. It is designed for the student who has little or not welding experience. The class will be laboratory oriented. Much time will be spent developing skills in Safety, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Oxyacetylene Welding, Cutting, & Brazing. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, and other processes will be explored also.
TECS 120: Power, Energy, and Transportation
This course is designed to provide an introductory overview of energy, power transmission, & systems that are commonly utilized by an industrial global society.
TECS 130: STEM in Technology Systems
A study of how people use Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and the correlation between disciplines to manipulate materials, processes, & systems necessary for survival, work, & pleasure in a competitive, technological, & global society.
TECS 180: Materials, Processes, and Production
This course is designed to acquaint students with the materials, processes, and production of useable goods in a competitive, technological & global society both in the construction and manufacturing industries.
TECS 200: Engineering Graphics
Development of drawing skills by the use of advanced problems. Laboratory experiences include design, production drawings, surface intersections, developed views, gears, and cams, inking, and reproduction.
TECS 240: Plastics Processes
This course is designed to study the materials and processes used in the plastic industries. Material and processes will be studied both in the classroom and in the laboratory.
TECS 260: Metal Processes
This course is designed to study metal technology with practice in machine tool processes, basic metallurgy, measurement and layout, product design, metal casting, abrasives, fitting, and assembly.
TECS 277: Early Field Experience
This course has been designed to provide technology and engineering education majors with observation and participation experience in their area of specialization.
TECS 280: Wood Processes
This course provides for study of the machine processes and materials related to wood industries. The safe use and care of machine tools are stressed. Laboratory activities provide opportunity for students to apply content.
TECS 301: Intro. to Instructional Technology
This course teaches students about current educational technologies and effective strategies for integrating technology in the classroom. Topics covered include web applications, media technology, online resources, online learning, mobile learning, assistive technology, interactive technologies, Internet safety, copyright and fair use, and interactive gaming. Throughout the course, students will demonstrate technology proficiency through weekly assignments, projects, a teaching lesson, and a scholarly essay.
TECS 310: Manufacturing Graphics
An intermediate study of design concepts as it applies to product and processes of design, with emphasis on manufacturing design. This course builds on the knowledge of computer aided design and manufacturing, concurrent engineering, operations management, and the strategic integration of manufacturing design processes. Including the process of design, projection theory, pictorial graphics, descriptive geometry, developments, surface intersections, intermediate geometric dimensioning and tolerating, gears and cams, production drawings, group term project, and intermediate 2D, 3D CAD-CAM software applications.
TECS 312: Graphic Communication Techniques
A specialized examination of the graphic communication industry concepts, principles, and techniques including project-based applications in print production, digital layout, photography, videography, and web design using the Adobe design applications and other graphic communication technologies.
TECS 314: Furniture / Cabinet Construction & Finishing
This course shall be an in-depth study of sources, procedures, and selection of wood materials and equipment. It provides for the study of period and contemporary furniture as well as demonstrating advanced cabinet and furniture construction. The study and applications of material finishing is incorporated into the course as well.
TECS 318: Intro. to Computer-Aided Drafting
An introduction to the fundamentals of a CAD operating system. Including the introduction to CAD features, title blocks and templates, CAD standards relating to drawing format and printing (mechanical, engineering, architectural, civil, etc.), drawing and editing basic shapes, computer aided drafting systems, operating techniques, text, dimensioning, model space and paper space, 2D and 3D environments, and the production of professional drawings using the CAD operating system.
TECS 331: Machine Tool Operations
Development of advanced machining skills through the use of standard machine tools, layout procedures, measuring instruments, inspection techniques, and process planning.
TECS 355: Computer-Aided Drafting
Students will develop knowledge and skills in computer-aided drafting through study of concepts, principles, terminology, as well as hands-on experience with state-of-the-art CAD hardware. *Eligibility Rule: Has completed TECS 318
TECS 375: Robotics: Engineering Problem Solving
This is a problem-based course designed for students interested in the high technology aspect of robotic and automated systems. Industry-based robot systems are used extensively. Problem solving techniques are used to program and control autonomous Industrial robotic systems. Eligibility Rule: Has completed TECS 120 and TECS 130
TECS 380: Construction Material & Testing
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to study production materials, their uses, properties, and application. Material testing, both destructive and non-destructive, are also incorporated within this course.
TECS 382: Construction Estimating & Scheduling
Construction cost reporting, estimating and control. Construction planning, both long-term and short-interval, construction scheduling, monitoring, and control along with computer applications. Successful construction companies have an understanding of the inner relations of labor production, cost control and schedule management. The class will use a series of problems and activities that have both individual and team components to define and develop these skills. In each activity, a real problem will be presented. Class discussions and lectures will prepare student to complete the assignment with some additional outside research.
TECS 385 Construction Planning & Design
This course is designed to give the student look at the multitude of areas considered when planning and designing a construction project, both residential and commercial. Some of the areas that are covered are land use, historical considerations, environmental impact, community impact, right-of-way, state /governmental issues, traffic, lighting, green construction, utilities, design specifications, ADA. Eligibility Rule: Has completed TECS 200
TECS 415: Construction Graphics
This course is designed to acquaint the student to the processes now being utilized in the construction industry. Ultimately, the student will, through practical exercises, develop a detailed set of house plans which will illustrate the design and construction techniques of that structure. Typical problems covered are building codes, architectural standards, materials, styles, and finance. Eligibility Rule: Has completed TECS 318
TECS 420: Fluid Systems: Hydraulics and Pneumatics
The study of the methods and principles utilized in transmitting power through the use of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Circuit design, ANSI symbols, and circuit schematics will be emphasized. Computer aided engineering techniques are used to provide a capstone project.
TECS 430: Computer-Aided Manufacturing
This course is designed to study the operation and programming of machines which are controlled by a computer. This course develops entry level skills and provides theory of computer numerical control (CNC). Eligibility Rule: Has completed TECS 318 and TECS 260
TECS 440: Maintenance & Repair of Equipment
This course is designed to meet the needs of industrial personnel in industry and education. Pre-planned experiences are designed to provide the student with information for maintenance of hand tools and industrial machines, with some emphasis on preventative maintenance.
TECS 445: Civil Drafting
The course is designed for students to develop an understanding of civil concepts and learn operations of 3D civil software and its applications. The purpose of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to explore advanced features associated with the operations of AutoCAD 3D civil software and apply it to assignments in the civil drafting industry.
TECS 475: Mechanical & Electrical Systems
A study of the design characteristics required for successfully knowing and understanding mechanical and electrical systems within a construction environment.
TECS 480: Industrial Management
This course is designed to acquaint students with the engineering, methods, and operational management aspects of business and industry in order that they may be able to establish industrial goals efficiently and effectively.
TECS 484: Site Prep & Foundation
This course is designed to acquaint students with site and foundation practices. Students will be exposed to construction equipment and will become familiar with job-site safety and working conditions. Students will gain proficiencies in building design, print reading, and surveying instruments and operation. The students will be introduced to work-related experiences on foundation- and/or outdoor-slab construction. Ultimately, students will be exposed to and practice construction management skills utilizing onsite supervisors.
TECS 485: Building Construction
This course is designed to provide opportunities for the student to develop skills and techniques necessary in selection, placement, and fabrication of materials used in light construction. Principles of good construction as well as regulatory agencies will be discussed. Students will be introduced to the many facets of the trade as related to building construction. Construction knowledge needed by the contractor/homeowner and the skills of the carpentry trade will be entwined in the teaching of carpentry as a technology studies subject. Eligibility Rule: Has completed TECS 130
TECS 490: Occupational Safety, Health, & Liability
This course has been designed to acquaint students with the legal issues pertaining to industrial safety, elements of liability and negligence, and the regulations established by OSHA.
TECS 491: Technology in Society
available in Fall 2022 - right now it is IDS 390 Technology in Society
TECS 495: Training & Instructional Systems
This course is an application course designed to develop an understanding of the skills essential for successful development of technical instructional training programs in business and industrial environments.
TECS 499: Internship
Students will be able to obtain an internship in communication technology, engineering design technology, manufacturing technology, construction technology or construction management. This internship will help students gain confidence by giving them the opportunity to apply their academic skills in a business or industry environment. Permission required.