Department of Technology Systems College of Technology and Computer Science Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Online Degree Completion Program.

Department of Technology Systems College of Technology and Computer ScienceDepartment of Technology Systems College of Technology and Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in

Industrial Technology

Online Degree Completion Program

Department of Technology Systems College of Technology and Computer Science

Outline

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) at East Carolina University

• Development of the BSIT degree• Concentration areas (five online)• Application Process• Marketing


The evolution of the BSIT…

• ECU has brought back life to the AAS degree. It is no longer terminal.

• ECU provides a continuous road way for AAS graduates to BS completion needed for professional development

• ECU Department of Technology Systems is committed to the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) partnership and economic development


Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology

• Specifically designed for AAS transfer– Coordination with over 100 AAS programs in NCCCS– Flexible: Block technical transfer credit for approved AAS

degrees– Adaptable: Integration with emerging fields (e.g. bioprocess

manufacturing)

• College goal in bioprocess education: work force and skill development at multiple levels and career pathways – Comprehensive workforce development strategy: Span from

operations and support groups to engineering – Supporting needs of non traditional (adult learners currently in

the work force) and traditional students.


BSIT Concentrations

• Selected to cover the technological work place and integrate with NCCCS programs– Information and Computer Technology– Industrial Distribution and Logistics– Manufacturing– Industrial Supervision– Bioprocess Manufacturing– Mechanical Technology*– Architectural Technology*

* On campus only


Online BSIT Concentrationsand example AAS degrees that feed the program

1. Information & Computer Technology:– Information Systems – Information Systems Security – Networking Technology

2. Industrial Distribution & Logistics:– Business Administration/International Business – Business Administration/Logistics

Management – Global Logistics Technology



3. Manufacturing Systems:– Industrial Engineering Technology – Manufacturing Engineering Technology – Mechanical Engineering Technology

4. Industrial Supervision:– Welding Technology – Industrial Systems Technology – Industrial Management Technology



5. Bioprocess Manufacturing:– Biotechnology– Bioprocess Technology– Industrial Pharmaceutical Technology



6. Mechanical Technology*:– Civil Engineering Technology– Computer-Aided Drafting Technology – Manufacturing Technology

7. Architectural Technology*:– Interior Design– Landscape Architecture Technology – Construction Management Technology


BSIT Degree Structure

• 126 credit hours needed for degree• 63 credit hours at CC:

– 37 hours technical content for AAS completion– 26 general education hours

• 63 credit hours at ECU– 42 credit hours upper division technical

content– 15 general education credit hours – 6 cognate credit hours


Benefits of this structure

• Encourage degree completion by block transfer

• Promote award of AAS • Keep community college programs strong• Encourage college transfer general

education courses and long term completion option


BSIT Curriculum• 42 Hours of Technical Content (upper division)

– 15 hours are common among all concentrations– 15 hours specific to concentrations– Remaining are technical electives or specialized courses

• 15 Hours of BSIT Common Core courses includes:– ITEC 3200. Introduction to Statistical Process Control (3) – ITEC 3290. Technical Writing (3) – ITEC 3300. Technology Project Management (3) – ITEC 3800. Cost and Capital Project Analysis (3)– ITEC 4293. Industrial Supervision (3)

• Additional technical electives include:– ITEC 3292. Industrial Safety (3) – ITEC 4300. Quality Assurance Concepts (3)



• Information and Computer Technology sample upper level technical content:– ICTN 3530 Network Environment II – ICTN 3540 Network Environment III – ICTN 4040 Communication Security– ICTN 3900, 3901 Web Services Management



• Manufacturing Systems sample upper level technical content :– ITEC 4300 Quality Assurance – MANF 3300 Plant Layout & Materials

Handling– MANF 4020 Manufacturing System Planning– MANF 4200 Work Methods & Ergonomic

Analysis



• Industrial Supervision sample upper level technical content :– ICTN 2000 Introduction to

Telecommunications– IDIS 2771 Introduction to Logistics– IDIS 3790 Technical Presentations– ITEC 3292 Industrial Safety



• Mechanical Technology sample upper level technical content :– DESN 3032 Engineering Graphics II– DESN 3230 Rapid Prototyping – DESN 3036 Architectural Design & Drafting– DESN 3038 Sustainable Design



• Architectural Technology sample upper level technical content :– DESN 3036 Architectural Design & Drafting– DESN 3038 Sustainable Design



• Industrial Distribution and Logistics sample upper level technical content :– IDIS 3815 Supply Chain Logistics– IDIS 3805 Purchasing Logistics– IDIS 3785 Global Logistics



• Bioprocess Manufacturing sample upper level technical content :– ITEC 4150 Microbiology for Industrial Processing– ITEC 4250 Engineering for Food Safety and Sanitation – ITEC 4350 Separation Techniques for Industrial

Processing– ITEC 4450 Waste Treatment Techniques for Industrial

Processing


Bioprocess Manufacturing Concentration

• Bioprocess Manufacturing – Approached in Spring 2005 by BioNetwork

Bioprocessing Center – Advisory Board approved new concentration

Spring 2005– College and University Curriculum

Committees Fall 2005– Approved by the Provost and Chancellor

January 2006


BSIT Program information & application

• Contact Program Coordinator: Dave Batts• Examine technical content to assure preparation

for the upper division technical courses• Examine general education courses to assure

college transfer• Students apply when they complete their AAS

degree and completed 24 hours of general education transfer courses (NCCCS and UNCS agreement)

• Must have a 2.5 GPA in these courses• In general, can apply up to 26 hours general

education from another institution


• Students with an AAS can enter as a junior with:– 37 technical block credit for your lower technical content

(given to the student after they are admitted)– 26 hours of general education hours– 63 transferable hours towards the 126 for the entire

degree

• Of the remaining 63 hours– 42 upper technical hours (must be taken at ECU, offered

online)– 21 of remaining general education courses or cognates

can be taken at ECU or any other four year institution

BSIT Program information & application


ECU Admissions

• Students apply when they complete their AAS degree and completed 24 hours of general education transfer courses (NCCCS and UNCS agreement)

• Must have a 2.5 GPA in these courses• In general, can apply up to 26 hours

general education


General Education Requirements

• English = 6 hours• Math = 3 hours• Science = 8 hours (must have one lab credit)• Social Science = 12 hours

– Four classes must come from three disciplines• Humanities and Fine Arts = 10 hours• Health and PE = 3 hours• Cognates = 5 hours (trig and business law)


Summary: Your AAS Grads can enter as JUNIORS

• 37 technical block credit for your lower technical content (given to the student after they are admitted)

• 26 hours of general education hours• 63 transferable hours = 126 for the entire

degree


The Remaining Hours

• Of the remaining 63 hours– 42 upper technical hours (must be taken at

ECU, offered online)– 21 of remaining general education courses or

cognates can be taken at ECU or any other four year institution


BSIT Numbers

• 170 BSIT Students in 2005• 451 BSIT Students in Fall 2008

– BSIT ict = 239– BSIT mfg = 79– BSIT super = 50– BSIT idis = 45– BSIT biop = 16– BSIT mech = 12– BSIT arch = 9

• 15 Community Colleges with Matriculation Agreements• 60 AAS degrees matriculated


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