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TECH 200G SS TECH 281R Technology and Human Life Internship in Technology (TECH) 3 1 to 3 Acquaints students with the major * Prerequisite(s): Department Approval TECH 1000 affecting our culture and the global community, Obtains work experience for lower-division Experiential Credit Portfolio Development such as biotechnology, nanotechnology, students in their technical field. Provides and Assessment information technology, and military technology. supervised, practical, and professional 2 Places special emphasis on the moral, social, experience. Demonstrates accountability * Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): TECH economic, legal, and political consequences regularly with a School of Technology and 110R of these technologies. Covers summary Computing coordinator. May be repeated for a descriptions of various technologies, some of maximum of 3 credits toward graduation. May Introduces basic concepts, theories and the major issues associated with them, and be graded credit/no credit. principals of a professional portfolio to the underlying philosophical foundations of our demonstrate prior learning experience. Includes encounters with them. May be delivered online. TECH 290R the identification of prior professional Current Topics in Technology experience, certifications, licenses, etc. to TECH 2010 3 document professional competencies for Supervision in Technology Demonstrates current developments in assessment by a committee of appropriate 3 faculty and technology professionals to technology fields and how they apply to determine experiential credit granting Addresses employee motivation and the and industry processes. Prepares equivalences in courses TECH 110R. impact of the workplace environment (both students to use contemporary technologies Introduces the value of continuous learning and physical and intangible). Presents various in their professions. May be repeated for a the process of learning how to learn. techniques of and management maximum of nine credits toward graduation. (addressing different motivational theories and May be delivered hybrid. TECH 1010 PP contemporary research on worker motivation). Understanding Technology Teaches how to build and work in effective TECH 297R 3 teams to inspire good performance and use Independent Study conflict and negotiation effectively. Practices 1 to 3 Covers the principal technologies that are good communication skills both written and oral. * Prerequisite(s): Department approval important and prevalent today and their Teaches how to understand the organizational associated science principles. Explores how Requires individual initiative and responsibility. structure, how to manage and assess technology applies to, affects, and interacts with For qualified students who wish to undertake performance, and how to be aware of various fields, environments and workplaces. an independent project or directed study related opportunities and challenges when managing Develops an appreciation for how technology to an area of technology or manufacturing. The employees in a technological environment, evolves and what possible new and exciting topic must be approved by the instructor and including strategies for training and evaluation. technologies are on the horizon the Department Chair. May be repeated for a May include hybrid or online delivery. maximum of 4 credits toward graduation. TECH 1050 TECH 2020 Manufacturing Processes and Systems TECH 3000 Operational and Product Safety 3 Introduction to Technology Management Management 3 Covers a wide variety of manufacturing 3 * Prerequisite(s): University Advanced processes, including: casting, welding, Presents fundamentals of safety in the Standing sheet metal forming, machining, composites workplace including ergonomic, environmental, fabrication, injection molding, extrusion, Addresses the special characteristics and other risk factors associated with thermoforming, rotational molding, and of managing and leading technology new technology. Examines the role of electronics fabrication. Covers understanding of dependent . Covers the leading technical managers through case studies manufacturing systems and all the components influential technologies, technology's impact and observation of local work places required to work together, including: the on and the policy and . Studies the impact of production system, ERP software system, process, strategic technological planning, governmental agencies and regulations on quality system, business structure, supply futures studies, leadership, global aspects workplace and product safety. Compares chain, and delivery. of technology management, performance various communication and human factors assessment, technology life cycles and TECH 110R techniques to prevent and mitigate human error. financing, and some of the major ethical Technical Experiential Credit implications of managing technology dependent TECH 2050 1 to 8 organizations. Canvas Course Mats $78/ Introduction to * Prerequisite(s): TECH 1000 McGraw applies 3 Allows students to obtain technical experiential * Prerequisite(s): STAT 1040, STAT 1045, or credit through an approved portfolio. Portfolio is EGDT 1600 with a grade of C- or higher developed and approved in TECH 1000. May Introduces quality management. Includes be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits toward ISO 9000, application of Lean Six Sigma, graduation. continuous process/product improvement, basic statistical methods, performance measurements, cost of poor quality, employee empowerment, and global quality initiatives. Covers requirements for relevant professional certifications for career enhancement.

Utah Valley University Course Catalog 2021-2022 1 Course Descriptions

TECH 3010 TECH 3850 TECH 4200 Creativity and Change Quality Management in Technology Technology Marketing and Customer Management 3 Relationship Management 3 * Prerequisite(s): [(TECH 3000 and (STAT 3 * Prerequisite(s):ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1040 or STAT 1045) or advisor approval] and * Prerequisite(s): TECH 3000 and IM 2010 1005, Sophomore Standing, and University University Advanced Standing both with the grade of C- or higher; and Advanced Standing Involves a comprehensive approach to Quality University Advanced Standing Focuses on principles of creativity and Management related to technical professions. Examines marketing theory and customer innovation as they apply to technological Covers Lean and Six Sigma approaches, relationship management (CRM) theory, as enterprises. Covers theoretical and practical continuous improvement/Kaizen, Voice of the well as the application of CRM technology concepts of both creativity and innovation. Customer (VOC), Statistical Process in marketing, sales, and service operations. Studies both concept and practice of structured (SPC), cost of poor quality, leadership, Includes exploration of CRM software. Covers methods of creative problem solving. Examines employee empowerment, teamwork, change the basic marketing processes, such as "Appreciative Inquiry" as an alternative management, and quality standards. Assists in identification, acquisition, growth and retention management of change technique. Examines preparing students for the relevant professional of desired customers. Highlights the basics inventors and the invention process, including certifications for career enhancement. of how contemporary CRM software can help the patent process. Uses lecture, discussion, manage these processes. group projects, case studies, class activities, TECH 4000 presentations, videos and guest lecturers. Reliability Management TECH 4400 3 Advanced TECH 301R * Prerequisite(s): TECH 3000, TECH 3850, 3 Technology Lecture Series (STAT 1040 or STAT 1045), and IM 2010 * Prerequisite(s): TECH 3400 with a C- or 1 each with a grade of C- or higher and higher; University Advanced Standing * Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010 and University University Advanced Standing Presents advanced tools and techniques which Advanced Standing Introduces reliability as a component build on the concepts presented in introductory Presents lectures from external speakers in of successful business strategies. Covers project management class. Covers principles various technology related subjects. Requires a processes for design for reliability in the for managing multiple projects. Studies best written reaction paper for most of the lectures. context of quality management and product practices for project management. Introduces May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits development. Presents the most common tools the activities of , Project toward graduation. and techniques used to test and interpret Portfolio Management and Strategic Project reliability data. Examines the role of managers Leadership and Management. Analyzes basic TECH 3400 and reliability engineers to ensure product cost justification techniques for making Project Management WE reliability and safety. Uses a mix of case economic decisions in technical organizations. 3 studies, student research, and current events May be delivered online. * Prerequisite(s): University Advanced to examine the business impact of reliability Standing intechnical enterprises. Software fee of $15 TECH 4420 Information Technologies Covers the fundamental principles, processes, applies. and techniques of project management. 3 Includes a systems approach to planning, TECH 405G * Prerequisite(s): TECH 3000 and IM 2010 scheduling, and controlling projects. Focuses Global Ethical and Professional Issues in and (ACC 3000 or ACC 2020) all with a C- or Technology higher; and University Advanced Standing on effective processes for managing projects 3 across multiple disciplines/industries and Introduces how information, and the * Prerequisite(s): PHIL 2050 with a grade of C- varying management structures. Introduces management of that information, can project management tools that can be used or higher and University Advanced Standing affect the structure and operations to guide and manage individual and multiple Examines professional, ethical, and cultural of organizations. Covers technical and projects. This is a writing intensive course. issues related to the leadership of organizational foundations of information technological organizations. Studies the systems along with contemporary approaches TECH 3700 impact of emerging technologies, conflicting to building, managing, and protecting values, multiculturalism, and globalization on information systems including hands-on work 3 management practices in the workplace. with a modern Enterprise Resource Planning * Prerequisite(s): TECH 3000 and ENGL 2010 Reviews current ethical theory and professional (ERP) system. Emphasizes how information and University Advanced Standing codes of conduct with special emphasis technology affects decision-making. Uses Excel Involves a comprehensive approach to on global and intercultural issues. Includes as a decision support tool. Examines the ethical purchasing, raw and finished goods inventories, lectures, readings, case studies and other and legal issues raised by the capabilities and determining and managing capacity media. May be delivered online. of information technology. May be delivered and workers. Includes Just-in-time, Kanban, online. Lab access fee of $45 for computers scheduling and emerging technologies. Assists applies. in preparing students for national certifications. TECH 481R Internship 1 to 3 * Prerequisite(s): TECH 3400, Technology Management Department Chair Approval, and University Advanced Standing Provides opportunities to apply classroom theory while students work as employees in a job that relates to their careers. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits toward graduation. May be graded credit/no credit.

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TECH 489R TECH 6000 TECH 6430 Undergraduate Research in Technology of Technology and Processes Management Innovation in Engineering 3 1 to 3 3 * Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Master * Prerequisite(s): Department approval and * Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Master of Science in Engineering and Technology University Advanced Standing of Science in Engineering and Technology Management program or approval of graduate Provides the opportunity to conduct research Management program or approval of graduate program director under the mentorship of a faculty member. program director Presents contemporary product design and Practices the theoretical knowledge gained in Presents contemporary concepts and development concepts and frameworks. prior major courses. Requires the creation of a frameworks of strategic management Develops competence in analyzing different significant intellectual or creative product that is and technological innovation. Develops categories of technological products as well characteristic of the Technology Management competence in analyzing novel technologies as different product design and development discipline and worthy of communication to a and business strategies through the exposure processes. Explores future trends in managing broader audience. May be repeated for a to strategy frameworks and historical and technological product design and development. maximum of 3 credits toward graduation. contemporary cases. Explores the relationship between technological innovation and strategy TECH 6450 TECH 490R in the context of technology-based business Engineering and Project Current Topics in Technology Management firms. Evaluation 3 3 * Prerequisite(s): (Senior Status or Instructor TECH 6010 * Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Master Approval) and University Advanced Standing Engineering Law and Patents of Science in Engineering and Technology 3 Management program or approval of graduate Designed to show developments in business program director and industry professions in the short- and * Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Master mid-term future. Acquaints students with the of Science in Engineering and Technology Presents concepts, methods, and tools of Management program or approval of graduate newest technological developments in their economic analysis and managerial decision- program director fields. Prepares students for the changes that making from a cash flow perspective. various technologies will bring their professions. Explores legal topics relevant to engineering Emphasizes the time value of money, present May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits and technology managers. Focuses on worth analysis, annual equivalent worth, toward graduation. intellectual property. Covers contracts, torts, rate of return, depreciation, and inflation labor law, property, and environmental law. analyses. Covers the evaluation of projects, and TECH 4910 Emphasizes legal principles necessary to comparison and selection among alternatives Senior Capstone Project WE provide engineers with the ability to recognize addressed. Interprets general 3 issues that are likely to arise in the engineering principles and basic financial analysis. * Prerequisite(s): TECH 3010, TECH 3400, and technology management profession. and TECH 3850 each with a grade of C- or TECH 6500 higher; Senior Status and University Advanced TECH 6400 in Engineering and Standing. Six Sigma Project Management Technology Is for senior Technology Management majors. 3 3 Provides a leadership transition from academic * Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Master * Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Master of Science in Engineering and Technology of Science in Engineering and Technology to applied/real-life work experience. Includes Management program or approval of graduate Management program or approval of graduate student, company liaison, and coordinator program director evaluation, on-site work visits, written program director assignments and oral presentations. Offers Presents a range of advanced topics on how Enhances the ability to analyze and experience in establishing and accomplishing to define, plan, and execute a project whether successfully implement resource management team objectives that improve their ability to add your goal is simple or complex. Emphasizes the techniques in areas of asset, information, real value in their future employment. This is a necessary skills to lead process improvement, and data management. Develops ability to writing intensive course. and learn systematic methods used to implement optimal processes and procedures improve performance efficiencies and to reduce in resource estimation and planning, cost and TECH 497R variations in to achieve billing, scheduling, and execution. Analyzes Independent Study productivity and profitability gains. resource management responsibilities from 1 to 3 a broad level of resource capacity though * Prerequisite(s): Technology Management TECH 6420 resource allocation and specific work Department Chair Approval and University for Technical . Advanced Standing 3 TECH 6700 Offers independent study as directed in reading * Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Master or individual projects at the discretion and of Science in Engineering and Technology Data Driven Decision Making approval of the department chair. May be Management program or approval of graduate 3 program director * Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Master repeated for a maximum of 4 credits toward of Science in Engineering and Technology graduation. Presents and information systems concepts relevant to Management program or approval of graduate program director managing business firms. Develops ability to analyze and produce financial management Critiques management practices for decision information using information systems. making within business. Defines appropriate Explores future trends at the intersection of uses of quantitative and visual data to influence financial management and technology. the decision process. Presents engaging case studies drawn from publications, local business managers, and the experiences of faculty. Develops data analysis and presentation skills using appropriate software.

Utah Valley University Course Catalog 2021-2022 3 Course Descriptions

TECH 6710 TECH 6960 Materials Management Engineering and Technology Projects II 3 3 * Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Master * Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Master of Science in Engineering and Technology of Science in Engineering and Technology Management program or approval of graduate Management program or approval of graduate program director program director Presents a comprehensive list of topics Describes how to apply advanced processes in materials management. Places special to move a project from start to finish utilizing emphasis on materials flow improvement and the project proposal created in Project I. waste reduction. Covers production planning, Covers risk analysis, effective communication, , purchasing, demand and response to problems. Emphasizes , inventory management, and lean financial and project management concepts to production. compliment a technical background. Describes how to implement optimized project standards TECH 679R of innovation promotion and leadership in Special Topics in Engineering product and/or project launch. 3 * Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Master of Science in Engineering and Technology Management program or approval of graduate program director Presents a range of advanced topics of current interest in the fields of and technology management. Emphasizes new management practices that are emerging as a result of rapid technological advancements. Critiques theory and practice from the point of view of local guest speakers who present their unique management perspectives. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation

TECH 690R Independent Study 3 * Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Master of Science in Engineering and Technology Management program or approval of graduate program director Offers independent study as directed in reading or individual projects at the discretion and approval of the graduate program director. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation.

TECH 6950 Engineering and Technology Projects I 3 * Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Master of Science in Engineering and Technology Management program or approval of graduate program director Interprets the nature of strategic thinking and the challenges of strategic alignment. Includes the development of a strategic planning process and methods for assessing strategic success. Describes organizing a proposal to summarize scope of work, work plan, team charter, and identified project outcomes based on ideas supported by a literature review.

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