Science and Engineering Viewbook

OSU-OKC DIVISION OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGIES

900 N. Portland Ave. | Oklahoma City, OK 73107405.945.3220 | www.osuokc.edu/engineering

MATHWHY GET A DEGREE IN MATHEMATICS?• Providestheopportunitytoworkinavarietyoffields(i.e.,engineering,

statistics,finance,actuarialscience,physics,business,education,government,etc.).

• Providesnecessaryproblem-solving,analytical,andcriticalthinkingskillsneeded in modern society.

TWO DEGREE PLANS:Enterprise Development A.S. - General Studies• Forstudentswithatleast18hoursofcollegecreditandwanttofinishwith

an associate degree.• Startacareerinawidevarietyoffields.

Associates in Applied Technology - A.A.S.• Anaffordablewaytogetallyourgeneralstudiescompleted.• Makes it easier to transfer to other schools.

WHY TAKE MATHEMATICS CLASSES AT OSU-OKC?• OSU-OKCoffersmanyonline,hybrid,andon-campusclasses.• Manymathematicscoursesaretransferabletootherinstitutions.• Small student/teacher ratio.

SCIENCEWHY GET A DEGREE IN SCIENCE?• Work in innovative industries and help the economy.• Careerslookforscience-mindedpeople.

TWO DEGREE PLANS:Enterprise Development A.S. - General Studies• Forstudentswithatleast18hoursofcollegecreditandwanttofinishwith

an associate degree.• Startacareerinawidevarietyoffields.

Associates in Applied Technology - A.A.S.• Anaffordablewaytogetallyourgeneralstudiescompleted.• Makes it easier to transfer to other schools.

WHY TAKE SCIENCE CLASSES AT OSU-OKC?• Mostclassesareofferedallyearroundsoyoucanbuildaclassschedule

thatcanfityourschedule.• OSU-OKCoffersmanyonline,hybrid,andon-campusclasses.• Manyclassesaretransferrable.

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIESELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY:• Learn the fundamental principles and practices of electronics.• Laboratoriesprovidepracticaldesign,building,testing,andtroubleshooting.• AnnualmedianwageinOklahoma(2012):$64,012• JobsOutlook,2010-2020:+2%Electrical Engineering Technology Option• AllcreditstransfertowardsOSU-Stillwater’sB.S.inElectricalEngineering

Technology degree program

ELECTRICAL POWER TECHNOLOGY:Metering Option• Learn to install, maintain, program, and test a large variety of electronic and

mechanical metering devices.• AnnualmedianwageinOklahoma(2012):$66,580• JobsOutlook,2010-2020:+2%Relay Option • Learn to perform electrical tests and repairs supporting the maintenance and

performanceevaluationofvariouselectro-mechanicalsandsolidstaterelays.• AnnualmedianwageinOklahoma(2012):$66,500• JobsOutlook,2010-2020:+2%

GENERAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY:• Completeyearoneandtwogeneraleducationcoursesbeforetransferring

toabachelor’slevelengineeringprogram.• AnnualmedianwageinOklahoma(2011):$50,110• JobsOutlook,2010-2020:+4%

POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION TECHNOLOGY:• Prepares students to work in the electrical power transmission and distri-

butionindustryaslinemen.• Trainsstudentsinhighvoltageelectricalsafety,poleclimbing,driversafety,

installingandmaintaininghighvoltagetransmissionanddistributionequip-ment.

• Annualmedianwage(2012):$54,240• JobsOutlook2010-2020:+13%

WIND TURBINE TECHNOLOGY:• AssociateinAppliedScienceandcertificateprogramoptions.• Preparesstudentsinelectricaltransmission,industrialsafetyclimbing,

scheduled maintenance, and general service.• Laboratoriesareperformedonwindturbinesimulators.• AnnualmedianwageinOklahoma(2012):$52,250• JobsOutlook,2010-2020:+12%

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIESARCHITECTURE TECHNOLOGY:• Learndraftingtechniquesandproceduresnecessarytocreatebuilding

environments. • AverageSalaryinOklahoma(2012):$47,880• JobsOutlook2010-2020:+6%

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY:• Learnnewinnovativebuildingandconstructiontechniques,suchasGreen

BuildingSystems,SustainableConstructions,andLEEDBuilding.• Getsuccessfulcareersintheconstructionindustry.• AverageSalaryinOklahoma(2012):$52,360• JobsOutlook2010-2020:+18%

Construction Technology offers three program options:• BuildingInspection• Construction Management • ConstructionTechniques

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY:• Offers students the opportunity to enter into one of the most important

fieldsofstudyforthenextcentury.• Prepareforanumberofdifferentindustryfieldsrangingfromonsitesolar

and wind energy systems, geothermal heating and cooling systems, residen-tialenergyauditing,advancegreenbuildingsystems,andunderstandingtheLEEDbuildingsystem.

• Annualmedianwage:$65,000.

SURVEYING TECHNOLOGY:• Balancingtheoryandpracticalapplication.• Prepareforastrongfoundation,andtheknowledgeandskillstobeproduc-

tivesurveyorswhentheyenterthefield.• JoinOSU-OKC’sOklahomaSocietyofLandSurveyorschapterandapply

for one of the scholarships offered annually.• AverageSalaryinOklahoma(2012):$54,880• JobsOutlook2010-2020:+25%

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIESBUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES - OFFICE MANAGEMENT OPTION• Performofficeclericalandorganizationaltasks,organizebusinessdocu-

ments, handle correspondence, schedule appointments, and support staff. • Annualmedianwage:$32,000-$35,000• JobsOutlook2010-2020:+12%

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS:• Computer support specialists provide help and advice to people and orga-

nizationsusingcomputersoftwareorequipment.• Learntotroubleshootandevaluatecomputerproblems,findingsolutions

totheseproblems,andprovingassistancetocomputerusers.• Annualmedianwage:$46,260• JobsOutlook2010-2020:+18%

GRAPHIC DESIGN:• Graphicdesignerscreatevisualconcepts,byhandorusingcomputersoft-

ware, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers.• Learntomakeanorganizationrecognizablebyselectingcolor,images,

orlogodesignsthatrepresentaparticularideaoridentitytobeusedinadvertising and promotions.

• Annualmedianwage:$43,500• JobsOutlook2010-2020:+13%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - NETWORK OPTION:• Networkandcomputersystemsadministratorsareresponsibleforthe

day-to-dayoperationofanorganization’scomputernetworks.• Learntoorganize,install,andsupportanorganization’scomputersystems,

includinglocalareanetworks(LANs),wideareanetworks(WANs),net-work segments, intranets, and other data communication systems.

• Annualmedianwage:$46,260• JobsOutlook2010-2020:+18%

900 N. Portland Ave. | Oklahoma City, OK 73107405.945.3215 | www.osuokc.edu/engineering