Associate Professors: Kundu, Perusich, Ziolkowski
Assistant Professors: Davis, Farhi, Finnegan, Griffin, Leach, Holcombe
 
 

TThe mission of the Purdue University School of Technology is to provide excellent technical education for students with an interest in and aptitude for applied technologies. The school also participates in appropriate applied research and service activities. The school’s goal is to produce graduates with marketable skills and the capacity for growth on the job. Its departments serve identified needs for technically trained labor within the state of Indiana. The school also provides professionally prepared teachers and administrators for the fields of industrial and vocational education.

These goals are achieved by serving students in many ways—counseling, classroom and laboratory teaching, cooperative programs, and broadly-based general education. Graduates have acquired not only technical knowledge and skills but also the ability to communicate well. They are prepared for both immediate employment and continuing development as citizens and responsible human beings. Finally, the school makes every effort to help place its students in appropriate jobs after graduation.

The Purdue University School of Technology offers two-year programs in computer information systems technology (CPT), computer-integrated manufacturing technology (CMT), mechanical engineering technology (MET), computer graphics (CGT), two- and four-year programs in electrical engineering technology (EET), and organizational leadership and supervision (OLS). The EET program is located at IUSB, and the MET program is located in Elkhart. CPT, CMT, OLS, and CGT classes are offered at both sites. Graduates will have earned the degree Associate of Science and are eligible for consideration for admission to the appropriate Purdue-West Lafayette bachelor’s program.

Students seeking admission to Purdue’s technology programs must be admitted to Purdue University—School of Technology. Purdue application forms may be obtained from the local Purdue office. Completed forms must be sent to Purdue’s Office of Admissions in West Lafayette. Admissions standards are set by Purdue’s School of Technology and are summarized below.

Graduation

Graduation with a minimum of 15 units or credits from a high school accredited by a state department of public instruction.

Meeting or exceeding minimum subject-matter requirements

Most applicants far exceed the minimum requirements. For admission to the freshman class of the School of Technology, your record must include: eight semesters of English, two semesters of algebra, two semesters of geometry, and two semesters of laboratory science.

Meeting quality requirements

Quality is determined by considering a combination of rank in class, test scores, probability of success, grade average in college preparatory subjects, grades in courses related to the degree objective, trends in achievement, completion of high school subject-matter requirements, and the strength of the college preparatory program.
Indiana applicants should be able to demonstrate that they belong to one-half of the available pool of prospective students. This may be shown by several measurements—high school rank, test scores, and academic grade average—in combination with the other factors listed above.
Out-of-state applicants should belong to the upper one-third of the available pool according to the achievement indices described above.

Taking required tests

All applicants who have not completed a full year of college work are required to take the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), or the American College Test (ACT). Students who desire early admission are encouraged to take the college entrance tests in the spring of their junior year. This requirement is waived for students who have been out of high school three or more years.

Computer graphics technology (CGT) is an important form of communication for scientists, engineers, technologists, and technicians. Each technical profession uses graphics in specific ways to explore its technology, to design solutions to technological problems, to document its products and services, and to conduct marketing worldwide.

The fields of computer graphics employ a diverse group of individuals. It is a heterogeneous mix of artists, engineers, designers, and technologists who create the volumes of technical documentation required of industry.

Advancing technology had dictated a more flexible worker, capable of adapting to rapidly changing tools and willing to acquire a broader and deeper knowledge of how images are created, edited, stored, transmitted, and combined with text and data to form the basis of technical documentation.

Because computer graphics requires a highly developed sense of visual form, some individuals choose to specialize in interpreting engineering and technological information graphically. These graphics technicians and technologists facilitate communication within and between technical specialties and with the general population. They are highly visual people interested in how images are used in all areas of society. They aid in the preparation of engineering and architectural drawings, technical manuscripts, reports, textbooks, video, and film. They prepare exhibits, models, graphs, charts, brochures, and technical renderings or artists’ conceptions.

Freshman Year (31 cr.)
 First Semester
*CGT 111  Design for Visualization and Communication
*CGT 112  Sketching for Visualization and Communication
*CPT 135  Personal Computing Technology and Applications (2 cr)
+MATH M115  Precalculus and Trigonometry (5 cr)
+ENG W131 Elementary Composition

 Second Semester
*CGT 116  Geometric Modeling for Visualization and Communication
*CGT 117  Illustrating for Visualization and Communication
+SPCH S121  Public Speaking
+MATH M119  Brief Survey of Calculus I

One of the following:
+ECON E103  Intro to Microeconomics or
+ECON E104  Intro to Macroeconomics

Sophomore Year (32 cr.)
 Third Semester
*CGT 211  Raster Imaging for Applied Computer Graphics
*CGT Selection
+Elective
*CPT 175  Visual Programming
+PHYS P201  General Physics I (5 cr)

 Fourth Semester
*CGT 216  Vector Imaging for Applied Computer Graphics
*CGT Selection
+P202  General Physics II
+Liberal Arts Selection
+Elective
*CAND 991 (0 cr)

The Department of Computer Information Systems Technology (CPT) offers a program that prepares students for professional careers in business data processing and computer information systems. The program emphasizes the design, implementation, and management of large- and small-scale computer-based information processing systems.

A curriculum that fulfills these objectives must provide both technical and supportive education. Technical courses in computer technology train the student in the skills required to apply the potential of computers to business applications. Supportive courses educate the student in functional aspects of business to which the technical computing skills will be applied.

Graduates are prepared for employment in a wide variety of business, industrial, and consulting environments. Representative entry-level positions include applications programmer, programmer/analyst, and marketing representative. Experienced graduates can expect to fill positions in systems analysis, project management, data base administration, computer operations management, data processing management, and possibly noncomputing management or executive-line positions.

In the first two years, emphasis is placed on the development of job skills needed by applications programmers and programmer/analysts. This training is supplemented with a general background in computer technology, data processing, and commercial applications. At the end of the first two years, the student has the option of joining the work force or continuing at a Purdue University campus offering the B.S. degree.

Freshman Year (32 cr.)
 First Semester
*CPT 135 Windows Applications
*CPT 172 Database Application Development
+MATH M125 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
+ENG W131 Elementary Composition
*OLS 252 Human Behavior in Organizations

 Second Semester
*CPT 176 Information Technology Hardware/Software
*CPT 250 Programming with Objects

One of the following:
 +ECON E103 Introduction to Microeconomics
 +ECON E104 Introduction to Macroeconomics
+ENG W231 Professional Writing Skills
+MATH M126  Trigonometric Functions

Sophomore Year (30 cr.)
 Third Semester
*CPT 230 Data Communications
*CPT 255 Programming with Object Structures
+BUS A201 Introduction to Financial Accounting
*/+Free elective
*IET 104 Industrial Organization

 Fourth Semester
*CPT 272 Database Programming
*CPT 280 Introduction to Systems Development
+Interpersonal communication elective
+SPCH S121 Public Speaking
+MATH K310 Statistical Techniques

Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology (CMT) concerns the developing field of automated manufacturing and materials handling. Emphasis is on the use of computers in design, machining, and manufacturing of products as well as in quality and process control. The study of the properties of materials and their influence on manufacturing processes is also a vital part of this field of study.

An idea becomes a product through research and development and subsequent manufacturing. Technologists in this area help arrange for production. The activities of systematic planning, design, and arrangement of processing methods and equipment will be conducted so that a product may be manufactured economically. This will usually involve a knowledge of equipment, tool design, operation sequencing, worker/machine interaction, processing procedures, and facilities and plant layout. Manufacturing technologists inevitably will work with mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineers engaged in product or plant design and in production and quality control.

A computer-integrated manufacturing system encompasses all operations from order entry to product shipment. This can lead to significant cost reductions and better quality. A fully-integrated factory will consist of modular subsystems. The CMT curriculum concentrates on the study of the individual subsystems such as materials handling systems, robotic systems, CNC machining, and automated metrology.

Graduates of the program are prepared to enter manufacturing industries as technicians, engineering aides, production assistants, and quality control assistants. With accumulation of work experience, promotion to supervisory positions or to applications specialist jobs is possible.

Freshman Year (33 cr.)
 First Semester
*EET 214 Electricity Fundamentals
*MET 141 Materials I
*MET 160 Analytical and Computational Tools in MET
*CGT 110 Drafting Fundamentals
*CMT 100 Introduction to CIM Technology
+MATH M115 Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry (5 cr.)

 Second Semester
*EET 233 Electronics and Industrial Controls
*CPT 175 Introduction to Structured Programming
*MET 102 Production Design and Specifications
+SPCH S121 Public Speaking
+Social science elective

Sophomore Year (32 cr.)
 Third Semester
*CMT 243 Automated Manufacturing I
*MET 242 Manufacturing Processes II
*Technical elective
+ENG W131 Elementary Composition
+PHYS P201 General Physics I (5 cr.)

 Fourth Semester
*CMT 244 Automated Manufacturing II
*CMT 246 Manufacturing Operations and Planning Systems
*MET 212 Applications of Engineering Mechanics
+ CHEM C101 Elementary Chemistry I and
+ CHEM C121 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory I (2 cr.)
+MATH K310 Statistical Techniques
 
 

News reports in the press, radio, and television frequently group scientists, engineers, technologists, and technicians together without distinguishing their individual functions on the job. Although they are members of the same team, their responsibilities are different. The scientist is a theoretician, interested in ideas and concepts. The engineer is a designer and innovator concerned with new products, processes, procedures, or systems; she or he uses knowledge of mathematics and science to arrive at feasible, affordable solutions to problems.

The engineering technologist is typically a practical person interested in applying engineering principles; organizing people for industrial production, construction, or operation; and in the improvement of devices, processes, methods, or procedures. Ordinarily the technologist has earned the Bachelor of Science degree in a four-year engineering technology program. The engineering technician has usually graduated from a two-year engineering technology program with a Associate of Science degree.
 
 

The Electrical Engineering Technology program (EET) combines courses in electricity, electronics, mathematics, science, the humanities, and social sciences. The program prepares students for employment as technicians in research laboratories, electronics industries, and any industry that uses electrical power or electronic controls. The basic curriculum provides EET students with sufficient education to find employment in the fields of communications electronics, industrial electronics, microwaves, military electronics, computer electronics, automation, industrial controls, electronic servicing, television, electrical power, aviation electronics, and others. A considerable amount of laboratory work is required.

Freshman Year (33 cr.)
First Semester
*CPT 135 Introduction to Computer Technology and Applications (1 cr.)
+MATH M125 Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry
*EET 107 Introduction to Circuit Analysis (4 cr.)
*EET 109 Digital Fundamentals
*EET 196 Exploring EET (2 cr.)
+Humanities, Social Science Elective

Second Semester
+MATH M126 Trigonometry (2 cr.)
*EET 157 Electronics Circuit Analysis (4 cr.)
*EET 159 Digital Applications (4 cr.)
*CPT 167 Introduction to Structured Programming
+ENGW131 Elementary Composition
*TECH 175 Information Strategies (1 cr.)

Sophomore Year (35 cr.)
Third Semester
+MATH M119 Brief Survey of Calculus I
*EET 207 AC Electronics Circuit Analysis (4 cr.)
*EET 209 Introduction to Microprocessors (4 cr.)
*TG 120 Electric/Electronic Drafting (2 cr.)
+PHYS P201 General Physics I (5 cr.)

Fourth Semester
*EET 257 Power and RF Electronics (4 cr.)
*EET 231 Electric Power and Controls (4 cr.)
*EET 276 Electronic Troubleshooting (2 cr.)
*EET 296 Electronic System Fabrication (2 cr.)
+MATH M120 Brief Survey of Calculus II
+SPCH S121 Public Speaking

Junior Year (38 cr.)
Fifth Semester
*EET 307 Analog Network Signal (4 cr.)
*EET 304 Communications I (4 cr.)
*EET Elective (4 cr.)
+MATH K310 Statistical Techniques
+SPCH S223 Business and Professional Communications

Sixth Semester
*EET 357 Real-time DSP (4 cr.)
*EET 396 Project Development and Management (4 cr.)
*EET Elective (4 cr.)
+SPCH S229 Discussion and Group Methods
+ CHEM C101 Elementary Chemistry I and
+ CHEM C121 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory I  (2 cr.)

Senior Year (29-31 cr.)
Seventh Semester

*EET 496 Project Design and Development I (1 cr.)
*EET 480 Professional Issues in EET (1 cr.)
*EET Elective (4 cr.)
+ENG W231 Professional Writing Skills
*Elective (3 cr.)
+Humanities, Social Service Elective (3 cr.)

Eighth Semester
*EET 497 Project Design and Development II (2 cr.)
*Electives (6 cr.)
+Math/Science Elective (3/5 cr.)
+Humanities Social Science Elective (3 cr.)
 
 

Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) concerns the generation, transmission, and utilization of mechanical and fluid energy, knowledge of materials, and the design and production of tools and machines and their products.

The purpose of the Mechanical Engineering Technology  program is to produce graduates qualified to accept jobs such as laboratory technicians, engineering aides, plant maintenance people, layout persons, production assistants, and technical salespersons. With additional experience, promotion to positions such as industrial supervisors, machine and tool designers, technical buyers, production expediters, and cost estimators is possible. Courses in the MET program are also very valuable in the upgrade or retraining of adults now in the work force.

Freshman Year (35 cr.)
First Semester
*CPT 175 Introduction to Structured Programming
+MATH M115 Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry (5 cr.)
*MET 141 Materials I
*MET 160 Analytical and Computational Tools in MET
*CGT 110 Drafting Fundamentals

Second Semester
+SPCH S121 Public Speaking
+ENG W131 Elementary Composition
+MATH M119 Brief Survey of Calculus I
*MET 102 Production Design and Specifications
*MET 111 Applied Statistics
*MET 142 Manufacturing Processes I

Sophomore Year (35 cr.)
Third Semester
+PHYS P201 General Physics I (5 cr.)
*MET 211 Applied Strength of Materials (4 cr.)
*MET 213 Dynamics
*MET 230 Fluid Power
*MET 242 Manufacturing Processes II

Fourth Semester
*IET 104 Industrial Organizations
*MET 214 Machine Elements
*MET 220 Heat/Power
+PHYS P202 General Physics II (5 cr.)
+Humanities or Social Science elective
 
 

The primary objective of the OLS program is the education and development of graduates who are career-ready for leadership roles in business, industry, and service agencies. It is a highly individualized, practical, people-oriented approach to the practice of supervision. The curriculum is designed to provide the necessary supervisory skills with a broad range of technical knowledge. This enables students to acquire the expertise they need to function effectively in a high technology society.

Graduates are employed in various leadership positions in areas such as supervision, production control, quality control, process engineering, customer service, training and development, human resources management, technical sales, general management, and the military services.

This program is designed to meet the needs of people who wish to improve themselves educationally and professionally through the development of basic supervisory skills. People who are already in supervisory positions, as well as those who want to equip themselves for upward mobility into supervisory levels, are encouraged to choose this option.

Graduates of the A.S. program are eligible to continue toward a B.S. degree in OLS. Credits earned in the A.S. can apply to the B.S.

The bachelor’s program is designed to fill the needs for further education for the following: those who have completed the associate degree program; those who want to advance their knowledge and skills in the field of supervision; and those who desire academic work in supervision to make them more employable. This program is designed to prepare students for careers in supervisory management, personnel work, and employee training and development.

Freshman Year (30 cr.)
First Semester
*OLS 252 Human Behavior in Organizations
+MATH M125 Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry
+ENG W131 Elementary Composition
+SPCH S121 Public Speaking
+Humanities, Social Science Elective

Second Semester
*OLS 274 Applied Leadership
*OLS 378 Labor Relations
*IET 104 Industrial Organizations
+ENG W231 Professional Writing Skills
+Humanities or Social Science elective

Sophomore Year (33 cr.)
Third Semester
*OLS 375 Training Methods
*OLS 376 Human Resource Issues
*Supervision Selective
*Technical Elective
*CPT 135 Introduction to Computer Technology and Applications

Fourth Semester
*OLS 331 Occupational Safety and Health
*Supervision elective
*Technical elective (6 cr.)
+Humanities or social science elective

Junior Year (32 cr.)
Fifth Semester
*SPV 485 Leadership for Team Development
*Supervision elective

One of the following:
+ECON E103 Introduction to Microeconomics
+ECON E104 Introduction to Macroeconomics

+MATH M126 Trigonometry (2 cr.)
+ENG W350 Advanced Expository Writing

Sixth Semester
*SPV 484 Leadership Strategies for Quality & Productivity
*Supervision elective
*Technical elective
+SPCH S223 Business and Professional Communications
+MATH K310 Statistical Techniques
*CPT 145 Introduction to Information Systems

Senior Year (32 cr.)
Seventh Semester
*SPV 474 Conference Leadership
*TG 110 Drafting Fundamentals
+Laboratory science (5 cr.)
+BUS A201 Introduction to Accounting I
+Humanities or Social Science elective

Eighth Semester
*SPV 487 Leadership Philosophy
*Supervision elective
+BUS L201 Legal Environment of Business
+BUS A202 Introduction to Accounting II
+Humanities or Social Science elective
 
 

(All courses 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated)

Students in the general studies program at Indiana University South Bend may minor in a technology field through the Purdue University School of Technology on the IUSB campus. Students may minor in one or more of the following technology fields. Contact the general studies academic advisor for details.

Computer Graphics Technology
One of the following:
CGT 111 Design for Visualization and Communication
CGT 112 Sketching for Visualization and Communications
CGT 116 Geometric Modeling for Visualization and Communication
CGT 117 Illustrating for Visualization and Communication

Computer Information Systems Technology
CPT 135 Introduction to Computer Technology and Applications

Electrical Engineering Technology
EET 107 Introduction to Circuit Analysis

Mechanical Engineering Technology
MET 141 Materials I

Organizational Leadership and Supervision
One of the following:
 OLS 252 Human Behavior in Organizations
 OLS 274 Applied Leadership

In addition to the above courses, choose a specific technology minor from the following:

COMPUTER GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY (15 CR.)
CGT 111 Design for Visualization and Communication
CGT 112 Sketching for Visualization and Communications
CGT 116 Geometric Modeling for Visualization and Communication
CGT 117 Illustrating for Visualization and Communication

One of the following:
 CGT 241 Introduction to Animation and Spatial Graphics
 CGT 251 Principles of Interactive and Dynamic Design

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY (15 CR.)
CPT 135 Introduction to Computer Technology and Applications
CPT 172 Database Application Development
CPT 176 Information Technology and Architecture
CPT 230 Data Communications
CPT 250 Programming with Object Structures

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (15 CR.)
EET 107 Introduction to Circuit Analysis
EET 109 Digital Fundamentals
EET 157 Electronics Circuit Analysis
EET 159 Digital Applications

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (15 CR.)
MET 141 Materials I
MET 142 Manufacturing Processes I
MET 160 Analytical and Computational Tools in MET
CGT 110 Drafting Fundamentals
MET 102 Production Design and Specifications

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION (15 CR.)
OLS 252 Human Behavior in Organizations
OLS 274 Applied Leadership
OLS 376 Human Resource Issues

Two of the following:
 OLS 331 Occupational Safety and Health
 OLS 375 Training Methods
 OLS 378 Labor Management Relations