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for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Industrial Technology
The College of
Agricultural Sciences and Technology
To be announced, Chair
CHRISTINA FITZ GIBBON, 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://indtech.jcast.csufresno.edu/
B.S. in Industrial
Technology
M.S. in Industrial Technology
Minor in Industrial Technology
Bachelor of Vocational Education
Industry and Technology Teaching Credential Waiver
Certificate in
Computer Process Control Network Administration
Faculty
To be announced, Chair
Darnell P. Austin, Technology Teacher Education Coordinator
Arun N. Nambiar, Graduate Program Coordinator
Tony M. Au
N.P. Mahalik
Balaji Sethuramasamyraja
Matthew M. Yen
Daming Zhang
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
The Industrial Technology program at California State University, Fresno is geared towards preparing students for managerial and leadership roles in the industry. The program equips students with the necessary skills to use and manage state-of-the-art technologies in the fields of agricultural information systems, manufacturing, processing and packaging, quality systems and transportation. A blend of lectures, online instruction and hands-on lab activities together with engaged faculty and staff provides students with an environment that nurtures critical thinking and encourages innovation. The undergraduate curriculum includes technical concentrations in the areas of automotive technologies, food processing, and packaging, manufacturing quality and spatial technology which build on the strong foundations of our technology and management core courses.
The major focus of IT is to prepare individuals for technical and industrial management positions. Examples of positions held by IT graduates include plant engineer, fleet service representative, manufacturing engineer, operations supervisor, production planning analyst, production scheduling coordinator, and quality systems supervisor.
Average salaries for Fresno State IT graduates are commensurate with those offered to business managers and engineers in the Central Valley as well as in the greater Bay Area and Los Angeles areas. IT graduates typically enjoy career growth in both management and technological pathways.
The program also provides students the opportunity to interact with industry professionals and practitioners through activities organized by various professional societies such as the American Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE); American Society of Quality (ASQ); Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE); American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE); and Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). Major student clubs are Advanced Technology Enterprises (ATE); Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT); and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHARE). 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.
The Master of Science in Industrial Technology program offers an individually tailored program with a blend of theory and practice that provides an enriching learning experience and prepares tomorrow's professionals for exciting and rewarding careers. The graduate program includes a set of core courses and electives besides a culminating experience in the form of a project or thesis.
Mission Statement
The mission of the department is to prepare individuals for technical and management careers in business, industry, agriculture, and government for the improvement of regional and global economy.
Instructional Facilities
The Industrial Technology Department continues to receive equipment and
financial support from a number of California-based industries. Facilities
supported include the computer-aided design (CAD) lab, digital and analog
electronics lab, hydraulics lab, process control/programmable logic controller
lab, materials and fuels testing lab, robotics/computer numerical control
(CNC)/computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) lab, motors and controls lab,
and computer network lab.
Industrial Technology Courses