Industrial Technology
Chairperson
James Alicata
Professor
Sanjay Kaul
Associate Professors
James Andrews
Cap Corduan
Edward Martens
Assistant Professors
James Alicata
Keith Chenot
Wayne Whitfield
Objectives for the Program in Industrial Technology
The Industrial Technology Department is unique at Fitchburg State College in that it offers two major degree programs and seven concentrations, including:
- Bachelor of science in Education, with a major in Technology Education (121 semester hours)
- Bachelor of science in Industrial Technology (120-126 semester hours), with concentrations in Architectural Technology, Construction Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Technical Theater Arts.
Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements
For students in the bachelor of science in Technology Education and the bachelor of science in Industrial Technology, all concentrations:
ENGL 1100 Writing I
ENGL 1200 Writing II
CHEM 1000 Industrial Chemistry
ITEC 1700 Evolution of Industrial Technology
ITEC 2700 Man Technology Society
MATH 1300 Pre-Calculus
EXSS 1000 Health and Fitness
PHYS 2300 Physics I
PHYS 2400 Physics II
Requirements for the Major in Technology Education (Grades 5-12) (121 Semester hours)
The Technology Education Program prepares students for a teaching career. Successful completion of the 61 credit major enables the graduate to meet the initial licensure requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Upon certification, the graduate is eligible to teach in the public schools (grades 5-12) in the common core cluster areas of:
- Communication
- Construction
- Engineering Design
- Manufacturing
- Power Energy and Transportation
Students complete two courses in each of the four clusters for a total of 24 semester hours. These required courses are designed to provide the individual with minimum technical competencies necessary to teach technology education at the public school level. Basic fundamental processes and safety techniques are presented. Additional technical electives enhance expertise in the Technology/Engineering field. Lastly, the professional sequence (22 semester hours) provides the students with a combination of theoretical and practical experiences in educational pedagogy.
Requirements for Initial Teacher Licensure
For information about undergraduate requirements in teacher preparation, see the section titled: Teacher Preparation Programs (Undergraduate).
Students denied admission to the practicum can appeal to the appropriate department chair.
Additional Required LAS Courses for Initial Licensure in Technology Education
PSY 1100 General Psychology
PSY 2230 Adolescent Psychology
PHIL 2000 Philosophy of Education
SPCH 1000 Introduction to Speech
Initial Licensure Common Technical Core (36 semester hours)
ITEC 1710 Tech Analysis
Manufacturing Cluster
ITEC 1200 Engineering Design Fabrication Systems I
ITEC 1300 Engineering Design Fabrication Systems II
ITEC 2730 Advanced Manufacturing I
Communications Cluster
ITEC 1400 Technical Drawing
ITEC 2410 CAD
Construction Cluster
ITEC 1320 Construction Systems I
ITEC 2310 Construction Systems II
ITEC 2400 Architectural Drawing
Power Energy and Transportation
ITEC 1000 Electronics Systems and Concepts
ITEC 1100 Electronics I
ITEC 1600 Energy Systems I
Professional Sequence (22 semester hours)
EDUC 1021 Orientation to Education
ITEC 2800 Introduction to Technology Education
ITEC 3800 Methods in Teaching Technology Education.
ITEC 3810 Curriculum Development in Technology Education
ITEC 4862 Practicum I in Technology Education
ITEC 4864 Practicum II in Technology Education
Advanced Technical Elective
(Pick One) Level 2000 or Higher, such as:
ITEC 3110 Digital Electronics
ITEC 3340 Constructions Systems III
ITEC 3410 Drafting Commercial Structures
ITEC 3730 Automated Manufacturing II
Requirements for the Major in Industrial Technology
The concentrations offered in the Industrial Technology program were developed with the intention of providing a pool of highly skilled technologists who can sustain the needs of industry within the Commonwealth to function in a project management capacity, including:
The concentrations include:
- Architectural Technology
- Construction Technology
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Facilities Management
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Technical Theater Arts
Architectural Technology Concentration
(126 Semester hours)
The Architectural Technology concentration is designed to develop the technical, analytical, and artistic abilities required to perform the design and planning activities involved in architectural projects and architectural related areas. The planned course sequence introduces architecture from a sound base in academic studies which is followed by a comprehensive study of design and its applications. The program continues with a study of technical systems in architecture, and ends with the development of professional practices. The learning activities throughout the program simulate the tasks that architectural professionals encounter.
Additional Liberal Arts Requirements
ART 1650 3-D Design
ART 3300 History of Architecture
ART 3500 History of Modern Architecture
MATH 2100 Technical Calculus
Required courses (66 semester hours)
ITEC 1000 Electric Systems and Circuits
ITEC 1310 Materials Testing
ITEC 1320 Construction Systems I
ITEC 1450 Architectural Graphics
ITEC 1710 Technical Analysis
ITEC 1720 Computers in Industrial Technology
ITEC 2310 Construction Systems II
ITEC 2400 Architectural Drawing
ITEC 2410 CAD
ITEC 2450 Theory of Architecture
ITEC 2630 Power and Lighting
ITEC 3220 Product Modeling and Rendering
ITEC 3300 Estimating and Bidding
ITEC 3310 Mechanical and Plumbing Systems
ITEC 3340 Construction Systems III
ITEC 3410 Drafting Commercial Structures
ITEC 3430 Architectural Design I
ITEC 3460 Architectural Design II
ITEC 3600 Energy Conservation Principals
ITEC 3930 Strength of Materials
ITEC 4350 Site Planning
ITEC 4470 Architectural Professional Practice
Construction Technology Concentration (120 Semester hours)
The Construction Technology concentration provides students with information essential for managerial personnel in the construction industry. Students are exposed to a planned sequence of courses preparing them to function in a project management capacity, including the coordination of workers, materials, subcontractors, and local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
Required Courses (60 semester hours)
ITEC 1000 Electric Systems and Circuits
ITEC 1200 Metal Fabrication Systems
ITEC 1300 Wood Fabrication Systems
ITEC 1320 Construction Systems I
ITEC 1450 Architectural Graphics
ITEC 1710 Technical Analysis
ITEC 1720 Computers in Industrial Technology
ITEC 2310 Construction Systems II
ITEC 2400 Architectural Drawing
ITEC 2740 OSHA
ITEC 3300 Estimating and Bidding
ITEC 3310 Mechanical and Plumbing Systems
ITEC 3320 Construction Supervision
ITEC 3340 Construction Systems III
ITEC 3410 Drafting Commercial Structures
ITEC 3930 Strength of Materials
ITEC 4310 Seminar in Construction
An additional nine semester hours of Industrial Technology or declared minor electives are required to complete the program.
Electronics Engineering Technology Concentration
(120 Semester hours)
The Electronics Engineering concentration prepares students for positions in the challenging field of electronics by developing the theoretical and practical skills required for this discipline. The skills students need are acquired through a planned sequence of courses involving classroom work in conjunction with hands-on experience utilizing the most modern testing and measuring equipment.
Required Courses (63 semester hours)
ITEC 1000 Electric Systems and Circuits
ITEC 1200 Metal Fabrication Systems
ITEC 1100 Electronics I
ITEC 1400 Technical Drawing
ITEC 1600 Energy Systems I
ITEC 1710 Technical Analysis
ITEC 2100 Electronics II
ITEC 2710 Statics
ITEC 2730 Automated Manufacturing and Robotics
ITEC 3100 Electronics III
ITEC 3110 Digital Electronics
ITEC 3120 Control Theory
ITEC 3910 Engineering Experimentation
ITEC 3930 Strength of Materials
ITEC 4100 Industrial Electronics
ITEC 4110 Electronic Communication Systems
ITEC 4120 Microprocessor-Based Control
An additional 12 semester hours of Industrial Technology or declared minor electives are required to complete the concentration.
Facilities Management
The Facilities Management concentration provides students with a general base of HVAC, building utilities and energy. The concentration is aimed to find rewarding and challenging careers in this fast growing, heterogeneous and enormously required concentration. Students learn up-to-date methods and techniques that ensure high quality and are required in different industries as well as utilities. The concentration is the perfect complement of our Architecture and Construction program, thereby providing a more tightly focused program. The concentration integrates formal classroom instruction with applied laboratory work, field practice and experience for a career in their discipline. The following technical courses (51 semester hours) are required in the concentration:
ITEC 1000 Electric Systems and Circuits
ITEC 1200 Metal Fabrication Systems
ITEC 1300 Wood Fabrication Systems
ITEC 1310 Materials Testing
ITEC 1600 Energy Systems I
ITEC 1710 Technical Analysis
ITEC 1720 Computers in Industrial Technology
ITEC 2600 Energy Systems II
ITEC 2630 Power and Lighting Systems
ITEC 2740 O.S.H.A.
ITEC 3310 Mechanical Plumbing Systems
ITEC 3600 Energy Conservation Principles
ITEC 3650 Co-Generation and Waste Recovery System
ITEC 3930 Strength of Materials
ITEC 4250 Seminar in Facilities Management
ITEC 4600 Performance Contracting for Energy Systems
ITEC 4700 Project Management
An additional nine semester hours of Industrial Technology or declared minor electives are required to complete the program. CSC 1100 is also required.
Manufacturing Engineering Technology Concentration (120 Semester hours)
The concentration is designed to develop both technical and analytical competencies required of entry-level positions within manufacturing engineering support. Students are trained to become resourceful, technically competent people who can interface between engineering and other personnel within the manufacturing environment.
The competencies are acquired through a sequence of courses involving laboratory experiments and additional course work within the math/science curriculum. This combination provides the student with the practical knowledge of manufacturing processes, the ability to apply these processes, and the ability to plan, coordinate, and implement aspects of production projects.
Required Courses (66 semester hours)
ITEC 1000 Electric Systems and Circuits
ITEC 1200 Metal Fabrication
ITEC 1300 Wood Fabrication
ITEC 1310 Materials Testing
ITEC 1400 Technical Drawing
ITEC 1710 Technical Analysis
ITEC 1720 Computers in Industrial Technology
ITEC 2410 Computer Aided Drafting
ITEC 2710 Statics
ITEC 2730 Automated Manufacturing I
ITEC 2740 O.S.H.A.
ITEC 3700 Fluid Power Technology
ITEC 3710 Quality Control
ITEC 3730 Automated Manufacturing II
ITEC 3900 Production Planning and Control
ITEC 3910 Engineering Experimentation
ITEC 3930 Strength of Materials
An additional nine semester hours of Industrial Technology or declared minor electives are required to complete the program. Options in this area include courses in plastics technology, business management or a workstudy experience in industry.
Technical Theater Track/AmeriCulture Arts Program (120 Semester hours)
The Technical Theater track is designed to develop a general base of technical, analytical, managerial, and creative competencies aimed toward entry positions in fields of theatrical production. Students are trained to become resourceful, imaginative, and technically competent people who can integrate engineering and artistic techniques with theatrical situations. Students will acquire these competencies through lectures, laboratories, and actual stage productions. These learning activities, accompanied by those of other course selections, provide for a general knowledge of theater, and the ability to apply these skills to theatrical situations.
Electives and internships provide flexibility through which individuals can pursue areas of special interest. The following courses (36 S.H.) are required in the concentration:
Required Courses (60 semester hours)
ITEC 1000 Electric Systems and Circuits
ITEC 1200 Metal Fabrication
ITEC 1300 Wood Fabrication
ITEC 1400 Technical Drawing
ITEC 1720 Computers in Industrial Technology
ITEC 2410 Computer Aided Drafting
ITEC 4900 Independent Study
TETA 2100 Theatrical Design Skills
TETA 2300 Fundamentals of Stage Lighting Design
TETA 2400 Scene Design
TETA 2500 Costume Design
TETA 3300 Advanced Stage Lighting Design
TETA 3400 Advanced Scene Design
TETA 3600 Stage Make Up
TETA 4100 Stage Management
TETA 4200 Portfolio Presentation
TETA 4940 Theater Internship
THEA 2730 History of Theater I
An additional nine semester hours of approved electives.
The Minor in Industrial Technology
(18 Semester hours)
The minor in Industrial Technology offers a choice of five concentrations:
Manufacturing Technology
ITEC 1310 Materials Testing
ITEC 2410 CAD
ITEC 2730 Automated Manufacturing I
ITEC 3730 Automated Manufacturing II
Two approved electives
Construction Technology
ITEC 1320 Construction Systems I
ITEC 2400 Architectural Drawing
ITEC 3300 Estimating and Bidding
ITEC 3320 Construction Supervision
Two approved electives
Electronics Engineering Technology
ITEC 1100 Electronics I*
ITEC 2100 Electronics II*
ITEC 3100 Electronics III*
Three approved electives
* Students with equivalent course may substitute technical elective.
Industrial Training
ITEC 1720 Computers in Industrial Technology
ITEC 3800 Methods of Teaching Technology Education
ITEC 3810 Curriculum Development in Technology Education
Three approved electives
Prerequisites: Application and departmental approval; prerequisites may be waived based upon an individual's experience and background.
For the Interdisciplinary Graphics Minor, see Graphics.
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