Department of Technology at Illinois State University

 

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ost lab classes have fewer than 25 students, and they complete their lab work in groups of 3 or 4. 

To see a student project example, please check out the Art to Part process and our ET student projects page.

Sequence Curriculum (Major Courses)

The Engineering Technology sequence requires students to complete 75 hours. These hours are divided into five sections: General Education, Technology Core, Engineering Technology Core, Electives, and Department Electives.  To learn more about each course, the prerequisites and any additional degree requirements, we suggest going to the Illinois State University catalog.

The following information is for those students who are in the 2008-2010 catalog.  For further information on your specific catalog please contact the Advisor for the department.

General Education Courses - required

  • CHE 102 Chemistry and Society
  • MAT 120 Finite Mathematics
  • MQM 100 Statistical Reasoning
  • PHY 105 Fundamentals of Physics
  • PSY 110 Fundamentals of Psychology

Technology Core - required

  • TEC 100 Introduction to Industrial Technology
  • TEC 270 Managing Technological Systems
  • TEC 313 Quality Systems for Technology
  • TEC 330 Applied Economic Analysis for Technologists
  • HSC 271 SafetyTechnology

Engineering Technology Core - required

  • TEC 111 Fundamentals of Power Technology
  • TEC 116 Technical Drawing
  • TEC 130 Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
  • TEC 216 Computer-Aided Design & Drafting
  • TEC 233 CNC and Machining
  • TEC 240 Electrical Circuits & Machines
  • TEC 263 Automated Fluid Power Systems
  • TEC 285 Industrial Plastics
  • TEC 292 Materials Technology
  • TEC 392 Manufacturing Organization and Management

Electives - 12 hours required

  • TEC 212 Mechanism Design
  • TEC 234 Robotic Systems Integration
  • TEC 244 Digital Electronics
  • TEC 315 Computer-Aided Design for Manufacturability
  • TEC 317 Computer-Aided Rendering & Animation
  • TEC 318 Product Modeling & Analysis
  • TEC 345 Process Control Networks
  • TEC 384 Plastics Molding Processes

Department Electives - 3 hours required

  • TEC 320 Project Management
  • TEC 370 Supply Chain Logistics
  • TEC 398 Professional Practice