You are in the official 2004-2005 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Industrial Technology
The College of
Agricultural Sciences and Technology
TONY M. AU, Chair
DARLENE YOUNG, Administrative Support Coordinator
M. Grosse Industrial Technology Building, Room 212
M. Grosse Industrial Technology
Building, Room 212
(559) 278-2145
FAX: (559) 278-5081
http://www.csufresno.edu/indtech
B.S. in Industrial
Technology
Emphases:
CAD/CAM Systems Management
Industrial Control Systems Management
Quality Systems Management
Transportation Systems Management
M.S. in Industrial Technology
Minor in Industrial Technology
Bachelor of Vocational Education
Certificate in
Computer Process Control Network Administration
Faculty
Tony M. Au, Chair
Coordinators:
Darnell P. Austin, Teacher Technology Education
Merle S. Adrian, Clift C. Cullen, Edward A. Gaiser, Norman A. Gullickson, Gary B. Paglierani, Matthew M. Yen
The faculty are well qualified within their respective areas of instruction
and each student is assigned an academic adviser within his or her field
of study. The department is recognized for its diversification of faculty
representing the makeup of professionals that must interact in the field.
Several are recognized for outstanding contributions and leadership within
their professions.
Industrial Technology
Industrial technology is a field of study designed to prepare the technical and/or management oriented professional for employment in business, industry, education, and government. Industrial technology is primarily involved with the management, operation, and maintenance of complex technological systems. Engineering is primarily involved with the design and installation of these systems.
Typically, the graduate finds employment as a manufacturing engineer, process engineer, production supervisor, quality systems engineer, computer networking systems administrator, technical specialist, or plant manager. Positions in industrial and technical sales, design, and testing also offer the graduate abundant opportunities.
Enrichment opportunities abound for IT students. Professional societies active in the program include Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT) and the American Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Through participation in one or more of these groups, students learn more about their profession and interact with working professionals in their field. Internships are also available to provide on-the-job experience to interested students.
IT graduates get technically oriented jobs with an average starting salary of $40,000-$45,000 in the San Joaquin Valley, and $50,000-$55,000 in the Bay Area and Los Angeles Area. A recent survey of alumni indicates that after eight years on the job, the typical graduate is making $55,000-$70,000 and is in a technical management position.
The Master of Science in Industrial Technology program prepares graduates to assume positions of leadership and management. The program consists of a common core of 18 units of technical management courses and 12 units of elective courses, depending on the individual's educational and career objectives.
Mission Statement
The curriculum of the Industrial Technology Program is a discipline associated with implementing, operating, and continuously improving systems of machines, materials, and processes, as well as financial, human, and energy resources. The discipline emphasizes the integration of technological management knowledge with leadership skills. Graduates are trained to help manufacturing/processing industries achieve desired goals efficiently and with appropriate concern for the environment, ethics, quality, and human diversity.
The mission of the program is to develop the managerial and technical knowledge of individuals by transferring and sharing the most recent technology and practices through cooperative efforts with industry, government, and other educational institutions. The program encourages research and problem-solving and provides services to the public, business, and industrial sectors.
Instructional Facilities
Industrial Technology (IT) at California State University, Fresno is preparing today's and tomorrow's leaders of industry. IT equips the graduate to use and manage 21st century technology. All of the courses in Industrial Technology's B.S. program cover state-of-the-art principles and use lab experiences to illustrate their applications. Computer software is used both as a tool and to stimulate processes. Four technical concentrations build on a common core of technology and management. Our faculty members are dedicated educators who have the industrial experience necessary to do an outstanding job in the classroom.
Enrichment opportunities abound for IT students. Professional societies active in the program include Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT) and American Society of Automotive Engineers (ASAE). Through participation in one or more of these groups, students learn more about their profession and interact with working professionals in their field. Internships are also available to provide on-the-job experience to interested students.
IT graduates obtain technically oriented jobs with an average starting salary of $40,000-$45,000 in the San Joaquin Valley, and $50,000-$55,000 in the Bay Area and Los Angeles Area. A recent survey of alumni indicates that after eight years on the job, the typical graduate is making $55,000-$80,000 and is in a technical management position.
The Master of Science in Industrial Technology program prepares graduates to assume positions of leadership and management. The program consists of a common core of 18 units of technical management courses and 12 units of elective courses, depending on the individual's educational and career objectives.
Career Opportunities
The major focus of industrial technology is to prepare individuals for
technical and industrial management positions. Projections indicate that
industrial technology graduates will be in high demand for many years. The
reason for this demand is that manufacturing- and service-oriented industries
are reorganizing facilities and personnel to facilitate contemporary management
systems and technologies. Industry needs qualified technical managers who
can contribute to better product reliability, efficiency, and improved productivity.
Examples of positions held by industrial technology graduates are assistant
plant engineer, fleet service representative, manufacturing engineer, operations
supervisor, production planning analyst, production scheduling coordinator,
and quality control supervisor.
Industrial and Technology Education Teachers. Teachers are in short
supply. The need will become even greater as new curriculum programs emerge
in industrial and technological education. This demand is attributed to
emerging technologies and expanded applications for industrial and technological
education.
Solutions Center Program
The Solutions Center Program
is a hands-on program designed to answer research questions for business
or industry and to expose students to the reality of professional practice.
The program involves cooperative teams, comprised of three to five students,
a faculty adviser, support staff, and a company liaison working on projects
identified and funded by a business or industry. Some of the clinic projects
which have been completed include the Hughes Aircraft Project, Grundfos
Manufacturing Project, Duncan Enterprise Project, Raytheon Systems and Wawona
Foods, Haeger Company, and Canandaigua Winery. Industrial Technology students
typically participate in a Solutions Center program in their senior year.
Cisco Academy. The Cisco Networking Academy Program is a partnership
between Cisco Systems and California State University, Fresno. The networking
academy curriculum centers on teaching students to design, build, and maintain
computer networks; to design web pages; and to manage network servers. The
course paths will lead to professional certificates and can be integrated
into the degree programs.
Industrial Technology Courses