Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Courses in Industrial Technology

  ITEN Courses                 
 
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  ITEN 1201 Careers in Industrial Tech  
     An overview of career fields within the field of Industrial Technology. Course activities explore technological systems in manufacturing, construction, communication, energy, transportation, and computer application used within the field of Industrial Technology.  
  ITEN 1311 Technical CAD  
    An introduction to a variety of mechanical drafting applications and techniques, including orthographic projection, pictorials, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in pencil, and Computer Assisted Drafting and Design  
  ITEN 1315 Metalworking Processes  
    An introduction to the processes and standards utilized in the manufacture of products from metal  
  ITEN 2301 Industrial Electronics  
    Industrial applications of electricity and electronics, including passive components, power utilization, solid state devices and electronic production techniques  
  ITEN 2320 Industrial Materials  
    An introduction to the sources, properties and testing of a variety of industrial materials  
  ITEN 2330 OSHA for General Industry  
    An introduction to OSHA's general industry standards and an overview of the requirements of the more frequently referenced standards  
  ITEN 3300 Manufacturing Technology  
    An introduction to basic manufacturing concepts, processes, and tools with examples in machine tool operations and mass production  
  ITEN 3308 Industrial Plastics  
 

 

A survey of the characteristics and the processes utilized in producing products from industrial plastics  
  ITEN 3310 Fluid Power  
    Systems, instruments, and concepts utilized in the area of fluid power.  Course emphasizes fundamental theories of operation, system design, component selection, maintenance, and safety considerations.  Includes an overview of fluid logic and electrical controls  
  ITEN 3311 Manufacturing Facilities  
    Study of principles, methods, and techniques utilized in planning, operating, and maintaining manufacturing and industrial facilities  
  ITEN 3313 Energy and Power Technology  
    An introduction to the basic principles of energy and power transmission for industrial technologists and non-engineers  
  ITEN 3315 CAD/CAM Section 1 & Section 2  
    Application, economics, and programming of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools  
  ITEN 3321 Architectural CAD  
    Planning, design and drafting of residential and commercial buildings  
  ITEN 3323 Cost Estimating  
    A survey of practical methods used in the development of cost estimates and project plans in manufacturing and construction  
  ITEN 3324 Industrial Controls  
    Digital electronics and the application of microprocessors to industrial control  
  ITEN 3331 Construction Technology Section 1 & Section 2  
    Systems, materials and equipment utilized in residential and commercial construction.  Includes regulatory and economic analysis of construction projects  
  ITEN 3343 Advanced Manufacturing Processes Not Currently Offered  
    A survey of the latest manufacturing processes that are used in order to produce products that cannot be produced with conventional manufacturing processes.  Processes covered will include, non-traditional machining methods, abrasive machining, advanced casting methods, specialized welding methods, and other high-end manufacturing processes used in manufacturing industries.  
  ITEN 3349 Manufacturing Productivity  
    Planning workstations, developing work methods, and establishing time standards for manufacturing operation  
  ITEN 3352 Inspection and Gauging  Not Currently Offered  
    Systems, instruments, and concepts utilized in the area of inspection and gauging with emphasis on traditional instruments and overviews into in-process and post-process inspection, contact and non-contact gauging, digital gauging  
  ITEN 3399  Industrial Internship  
    Supervised on-the-job experience in an industrial/technical area.  This course can be repeated for up to 6 semester credit hours  
ITEN 4303 Selected Topics
    Investigations into one or more topics in current technologies.  May be repeated up to a total of six semester hours
 
    Advanced Graphics
 
Computer Applications
Database Applications
  ITEN 4332 Hazardous Waste and Fire Safety  
    Study of fire prevention and hazardous substances.  Hazard mitigation and containment policies will be reviewed
  ITEN 4335 Senior Projects Not Currently Offered  
    Individual solution of selected problems in industrial technology under the direct supervision of a faculty member  
  ITEN 4336 Industrial Employment Seminar  
    In-depth survey of current topics in industrial production through class discussion, field trips, and research.  Includes  job hunting skills, resume writing and interviewing  
  ITEN 4352 Quality Assurance  
    Methods used to insure quality production through the measurement and maintenance of desired product characteristics in manufacturing processes  
  ITEN 4353 Construction Management  
    Study of management techniques to solve the unique problems associated with a construction project.  Emphasis on the management of manpower, materials, money, and machinery  
  ITEN 4362 Data Analysis and Decision Making Not Currently Offered  
    Concepts of data analysis, distributions and probability, regression analysis, data and their uses, and other statistical analysis techniques with technological and industrial applications  

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