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History of Technology   (HIS-390)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
The development of electrical and electronic technology from the mid- nineteenth century to the present, including the impact of electrotechnology on society.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain the milestones in development of electrical and electronic technology from the mid- nineteenth century to the present
  • Provide a list of major inventions by inventors.
  • Describe the impact of electro technology on society.
  • Discuss the current research topics on electrical and electronic technology.

 
Management and Technology   (MAN-392)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
An introduction to the understanding of the critical interface between people and technical-structural elements of an organization, e.g. production processes, distribution systems, information technology. The emphasis is on discovering the optimal fit between people and technology to improve productivity.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Assess the organizational impact of the deployment of technology-based systems on the organization and its membership.
  • Define ergonomics. Explain the importance of ergonomics in technology and the modern workplace.
  • Discuss ethical issues surrounding the use and management of technology in the business sector.
  • Classify the challenges associated with the management of a global, technical enterprise.
  • Identify the influences of technology upon leadership and management methods. Determine if leadership is negatively or positivity impacted by technology, systems and products.
  • Describe cybersecurity. Model strategies and safeguards that can be implemented to reduce or eliminate cyber-threats.
  • Detail the potential impact to employees from the deployment of new technologies/systems. Outline approaches that can be implemented to minimize or eliminate the identified impacts.
  • Compare and contrast the benefits of technological project management practices to traditional methods and practices. Defend the use and application of technology-based project management.
  • Express and define the benefits in the application of technology in general operations management.
  • Categorize the processes associated with the design, development and deployment of web-based solutions.
  • Discuss management and technologies issues associated with the deployment of ecommerce operations.

 
Nuclear Technology Assessment/Career Planning   (NUC-490)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Nuclear Technology Assessment/Career Planning is an in-depth, student centered activity that requires the integration of research in current nuclear employment, a nuclear engineering technology self-assessment, the development of a comprehensive vita, practical career planning, interviewing strategies, and applied advanced math applications to nuclear engineering technology situations. Students will participate in career focused activities that include building a professional resume and knowing how to interview successfully. The knowledge and skills acquired in this course are directly applicable to students who are seeking a job, a promotion, or moving to a new skill area.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Evaluate the TAC ABET accreditation outcomes, match them to the needs of the nuclear energy employment and apply them to your comprehensive vitae.
  • Develop an effective professional vitae/resume based on past, current work learning/experience, academic, professional and personal learning experiences related to the NEET student outcomes.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in researching employment opportunities in the emerging nuclear energy industry.
  • Research, interpret and critically analyze literature and resources dealing with behavioral based interviewing.
  • Communicate effectively in making graphical presentations in English using language appropriate to peers and other audiences.
  • Function effectively as a leader and a team member with an understanding of cultural diversity.
  • Develop an inclusive skill inventory vitae that will serve as a bridge to your future work and life-long learning.
  • Develop increased proficiency in solving problems in nuclear engineering technology using differential and integral calculus.
  • Complete a 50 question comprehensive pretest and a 100 question comprehensive exam for confidential feedback of knowledge strengths and potential areas of knowledge improvement.

 
Fundamentals of Information Technology   (CMP-202)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Provides an overview of the fundamental ideas and principles behind information systems. The course approaches traditional computer concepts from a managerial perspective geared to the requirements of businesses and organizations. Within this context students use case studies to analyze and discuss design concepts and approaches to managing information and implementing technology solutions. The course introduces students to the role of information systems in business, society and private life, to the role of critical decision makers, and to important decision support tools. It further addresses core ethical issues, principles and procedures. Students are expected to develop critical thinking as well as analytical and problem-solving skills.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Describe the different types of information systems and structures.
  • Explain the requirements for systems development and methods.
  • Evaluate the basic functions and attributes of an information system.
  • Identify the functions of various types of information systems.
  • Articulate and discuss the role and responsibilities of all levels of staff and professionals within an information systems function.
  • Apply traditional and nontraditional management techniques and applications to both for-profit and not-for-profit businesses and organizations.
  • Analyze the management structures, principles, concepts, ethics, and techniques required to implement an effective information system.

 
Nuclear Physics for Technology   (NUC-303)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Nuclear Physics for Technology provides students with fundamental concepts of atomic and nuclear physics, nuclear reactor physics, and nuclear reactor operations. It includes a background in atomic and nuclear physics, nuclear reactions and elementary particle interactions, as well as the theory of nuclear reactor design for steady state and transient conditions, reactor control, and reactor operations.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain and apply the theories describing the atomic nature of matter, including components, structure, and nomenclature.
  • Apply the theory of neutron and ?-ray interactions, fission, and the parameters that affect the fission process.
  • Derive equations involving neutron multiplication, the continuity equation, the diffusion equation, and boundary conditions.
  • Summarize the purpose of the components that comprise a nuclear reactor.
  • Solve the diffusion equation for a critical system of simple geometry.
  • Solve for the critical mass or size of fuel.
  • Define thermal reactors, reflected reactors, and heterogeneous reactors.
  • Compare time problems and explain the point kinetics equation.
  • Solve problems involving reactor kinetics, control rods, chemical shim, temperature effects on reactivity, fission product poisoning, and fuel management.

 
Network Technology   (CMP-354)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Network Technologies provides students with the fundamental concepts of data communications. This course teaches practical approaches when designing and implementing a network environment of varying sizes. It includes an analysis of the physical and logical aspects of the network infrastructure and the various industry standards and models available. The material also consists of the common tools and techniques utilized to optimize the performance and secure the core network components and resources. Throughout this course the students will develop and build their analytical and problem solving skills. Specific topics covered include: network architectures, topologies, media and devices, protocols, and servers and security.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Describe the different types of networks and architectures.
  • Explain the need for standards organizations and network models.
  • Assess the characteristics of a physical and logical topology.
  • Identify the functionality of various types of network media and devices.
  • Discuss the role of low and high level data communication protocols.
  • Evaluate the functions of various types of network servers and services.
  • Apply the common types of management techniques and tools to monitor and troubleshoot the network.
  • Analyze the concepts needed for security and where it should be applied to minimize exposure on a network.

Available by TECEP exam.  
Electronic Assessment/Career Planning   (ELT-490)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Electronics Assessment/Career Planning is an in-depth, student-centered activity that requires electronics engineering technology self-diagnostic assessment, the integration of research in current electronics employment, the development of a comprehensive curriculum vitae, practical career planning, interviewing strategies, and the application of advanced math concepts to electronics engineering technology situations. Students will participate in career-focused activities that include building a curriculum vitae or professional r 
Management Information Systems I   (CIS-301)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Management Information Systems provides an overall picture of information systems in the conduct of business. The course covers the organization and management of a networked enterprise, the infrastructure of information technology, the necessary support systems for the digital company, and the building and managing of information systems in a global business environment.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain the nature and importance of information systems in business.
  • Analyze business processes and their relationship to information systems.
  • Assess the impact of information systems on the success of organizations.
  • Analyze the relationships among ethical, social, and political issues raised by information systems.
  • Identify and evaluate challenges posed by managing information technology infrastructure.
  • Evaluate the role of information policy and administration in the management of data resources.
  • Assess the significance of telecommunications networks and networking technologies for information systems.
  • Design solutions for the ethical, social, and security issues faced by the digital firm.
  • Explain the way that information technology works to coordinate functions, as in supply chain management.
  • Analyze the impact of e-commerce and Internet technology on information integration and dispersal.
  • Discuss knowledge management and evaluate systems used for management and decision support.
  • Evaluate the challenges of building information systems.
  • Analyze the elements of effective project management.
  • Evaluate the issues involved in developing global information systems.

Available by DSST exam. 
Radiation Biology   (BIO-402)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
General biological effects of the radiation spectrum. Selected topics: radio sensitivity, fallout, radioecology, applications of radiation to medicine, engineering, genetic, food, and technology. Provides an introduction radiation biology which is a field of clinical and basic medical sciences that involves the study of the action of ionizing radiation on living things. Ionizing radiation is generally harmful and potentially lethal to living things but can have health benefits in radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer and thyrotoxicosis.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Knowledge of the general biological effects of the radiation spectrum.
  • Selective topics: radioecology, applications of radiation to medicine, engineering, genetics, food, and technology.
  • Identify technology needed to provide adequate safety for handling radiative elements.
  • Discuss techniques to reduce worker risk from radiation exposure.
  • Describe the different types of ionizing radiation?
  • Explain what LD50 means?
  • Describe the basic principles are used in radiation therapy.
  • Summarize the 4 Rs of radiological biology.

 
Marketing with Digital & Social Media   (MAR-441)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Technology has transformed the ways that marketers must approach operations, channels and customers. Marketing professionals must look beyond current e-business fads to understand the fundamentals that will distinguish marketing leaders in the future. The focus will be on using the internet for marketing, including how to drive new sales, and how to dovetail customer support and service activities. This course will cover the history of the internet, the basic technology involved, the overall impact of technology on marketing, how to use the web as a marketing tool, how the Internet fits into an integrated marketing strategy, and how to apply these concepts to your present work or future occupational needs.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Define and measure marketing opportunities in a changing technological environment.
  • Research marketing opportunities and product a SWOT analysis.
  • Discuss e-marketing strategies and produce a strategic plan to market a specific product.
  • Formulate design considerations for a marketing website including the marketing tactics that will be used and produce an implementation plan.
  • Forecast revenues and expenses needed to reach goals based on design and implementation schedules.
  • Use performance metrics to measure forecasted revenues and expenses for an e-marketing initiative.

 
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