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Type Legend: DD Diversity–Domestic; DG Diversity–Global; ELR Experiential Learning; KAD Kent Core Additional; KBS Kent Core Basic Sciences; KCM Kent Core Composition; KFA Kent Core Fine Arts: KHU Kent Core Humanities; KMC Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning; KSS Kent Core Social Sciences; WIC Writing Intensive

Please read the sections in the University Catalog on Kent Core, diversity, writing-intensive and the experiential learning requirements.

I.   DESTINATION KENT STATE: FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE  (1 credit)
Type Course Title Credits
  US 10097 Destination Kent State: First Year Experience 1
II.   MAJOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (17 credits)  Courses count in major GPA 
Type Course Title Credits

EERT
TECH
21010
31010
Engineering and Professional Ethics (3) or
Engineering and Professional Ethics (3)
3

CS
DSCI
EERT
10061
15310
22003
Introduction to Computer Programming (3) or
Computational Thinking and Programming (3) or
Technical Computing (3)
3

ENG
ITAP
20002
26638
Introduction to Technical Writing (3) or
Business Communications (3)
3

TAS 37900 Applied Studies Cornerstone*, **
3

TAS 47900 Applied Studies Capstone Seminar**
3
WIC/DD
WIC
TECH
TECH
31000
33056
Cultural Dynamics of Technology (3)***
 or Cooperative Education—Professional Development (2)
2-3
III.  ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (64 credits)  
Type Course Title Credits
KSS
ECON 22060 Principles of Microeconomics 3
 KMC  MATH 11010 Algebra for Calculus 3
KAD MATH 11012 Intuitive Calculus 3
 KMC 
MATH 11022 Trigonometry 3
  Kent Core Composition 6-8
  Kent Core Humanities or Fine Arts (minimum one course from each; students in the Computer Design, Animation and Game Design concentration must take one ARTH course) 9

Kent Core Social Sciences (cannot be ECON) 3
  Applied courses from Associate Degree, Minor or Individualized Specialization**** 34
IV.  
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (39 credits) 
  Computer Design, Animation and Game Design (39)
  Electrical/Electronics (39)
  Green and Alternative Energy (39)
  Manufacturing/Mechanical/Systems (39)
  2+2 Integrated Engineering Technology (39)
MINIMUM TOTAL 
121

* Students in the Computer Design, Animation and Game Design concentration have an option to take TECH 36620 Coordinating Technical Projects to fulfill this requirement. Minimum C (2.000) grade required for either.

** Minimum C (2.000) grade required

*** To fulfill the writing-intensive requirement, either TECH 31000 or TECH 33056 must be earned with minimum C (2.000) grade.

****Applied courses should be chosen from an approved associate degree or a declared minor or individualized specialization selected in consultation with an advisor.


Computer Design, Animation and Game Design Concentration

For semester-by-semester course sequencing for this program, view the 2012-2013 Roadmap.

 I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (29-30 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Type Course Title Credits
  CDAG 34000 Computer Animation II
3
 
34001 Computer Animation III
3
    34003 Animation Theory
3
    34004 Technology of Light, Color, Design and Layout
2
    43000 Advanced Animation and Game Design
2
    43001 Technology of Media and Film Production
2
    43002 Graphic Design Technology
3
    43003 Virtual Reality and Game Design
2

ITAP 26636 Project Management for Administrative Professionals
1

CDAG

ITEC

TECH
43004

47413

33095
Unix Scripting with Applications (2)
or
Digital Video in Education (3)
or
Special Topics in Applied Science in Technology (3)
2-3

EERT

TECH
22018

33016
PC/Network Engineering and Troubleshooting (3)
or
PC/Network Engineering and Troubleshooting (3)
3

ITEC

TECH

TECH
47411

33095

34002
Designing Visuals for Instruction (3)
or
Special Topics in Technology (3)
or
Advanced CAD II (3)
3
II.  ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (10-11 credits)  
Type Course Title Credits
  Kent Core Basic Science (PHY 21040 and 21041 are recommended for this concentration)
6-7
  Kent Core Additional (must be from two categories) 3
  General Elective
Credits required depends on meeting minimum 121 credit hours and minimum 39 upper-division credit hours
1-2
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 
39 


Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology Concentration

For semester-by-semester course sequencing for this program, view the 2012-2013 Roadmap.

 I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (21 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Type Course Title Credits
  TECH 31020 Automated Manufacturing 3
 
33363 Metallurgy and Materials Science 3
    43080
Industrial and Environmental Safety 3
  Choose from the following: 12
  EERT 32005 Instrumentation (3)  
  GAE 42002 Energy Management Systems (3)
  TECH 31032
Power Technology (3)
    33016 PC/Network Engineering and Troubleshooting (3)

    33031
Programmable Logic Controllers (3)


33223 Electronic Communication (3)


43220 Electrical Machinery (3)
II.  ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (18 credits)  
Type Course Title Credits
KBS PHY 13001 General College Physics I 4
KAD
13012 College Physics II 2
KBS
13021
General College Physics Laboratory I 1
KBS
13022
General College Physics Laboratory II 1
  Kent Core Additional (must be from two categories) 1
  General Elective
Credits required depends on meeting minimum 121 credit hours and minimum 39 upper-division credit hours
9
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 
39 


Green and Alternative Energy  Concentration

For semester-by-semester course sequencing for this program, view the 2012-2013 Roadmap.

 I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (24 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Type Course Title Credits
  GAE 32000 Fuel Cell Technology
3
 
42004 Advanced Fuel Cell Technology
3
  TECH 33363
Metallurgy and Material Science
3
    43080
Industrial and Environmental Safety
3
  Choose from the following: 12
  EERT 32005
Instrumentation (3)
 
  GAE

TECH
42002

42100
Energy Management System (3)
or
Training Topics in Technology (1-4)

    42003
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Operations Technology (3)

  MERT
42000
Thermodynamics for Engineering Technology (3)

  TECH
31020
Automated Manufacturing (3)

 
31032
Power Technology (3)

II.  ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (15 credits)  
Type Course Title Credits
KBS PHY
13001
General College Physics I
4
KAD

13012
College Physics II
2
KBS

13021
General College Physics Laboratory I
1
KBS
13022
General College Physics Laboratory II
1
  Kent Core Additional (must be from two categories) 1
  General Elective
Credits required depends on meeting minimum 121 credit hours and minimum 39 upper-division credit hours
6
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 
39 


Manufacturing/Mechanical/Systems Concentration

For semester-by-semester course sequencing for this program, view the 2012-2013 Roadmap.

 I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (30 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Type Course Title Credits
  TECH 31020
Automated Manufacturing
3
 
32002
Materials and Processes II
3
 
33363
Metallurgy and Material Science
3
 
43080
Industrial and Environmental Safety
3
  Choose from the following 9
  EERT 32005 Instrumentation (3)

  GAE 42003
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Operations Technology (3)

  TECH 32101
Polymers I (3)

    36620
Coordinating Technical Projects (3)

  Choose from the following: 9
  GAE 32000
Fuel Cell Technology (3)

  MERT 42000
Thermodynamics for Engineering Technology (3)

    43001
Dynamics for Engineering Technology (3)

  TECH 31032
Power Technology I (3)

    31067
Machining Technology (3)

    33016
PC/Network Engineering and Troubleshooting (3)

    33033
Hydraulics/Pneumatics (3)

    33700
Quality Techniques (3)

    34002
Advanced CAD II (3)

 
43220
Electrical Machinery (3)

 
43550
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (3)

II.  ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (9 credits)  
Type Course Title Credits
KBS
PHY
13001
General College Physics I
4
KAD
13012
College Physics II
2
KBS

13021
General College Physics Laboratory I
1
KBS

13022
General College Physics Laboratory II
1
  Kent Core Additional (must be from two categories) 1
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 
39


2+2 Integrated Engineering Technology Concentration

For semester-by-semester course sequencing for this program, view the 2012-2013 Roadmap.

 I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (21 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Type Course Title Credits
  Choose from the following 6
  GAE 42003 Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Operations Technology (3)

  TECH
36620
Coordinating Technical Projects (3)

    43080
Industrial and Environmental Safety (3)

  CDAG, EERT, GAE, MERT, TECH coursework (upper-division)
15
II.  ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (18 credits)  
Type Course Title Credits
  Kent Core Basic Sciences
6-7
  Kent Core Additional (must be from two categories) 3
  General Electives
Credits required depends on meeting minimum 121 credit hours and minimum 39 upper-division credit hours
9
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 
39