Energy Management Technology Concentration, Industrial Technology, B.S.

Industrial Technology

Industrial Technology

The Industrial Technology Department is unique at Fitchburg State University in that it offers two major degree programs and seven concentrations, including:

• Bachelor of science in Education, with a major in Technology Education (120 semester hours)
• Bachelor of science in Industrial Technology (120 semester hours), with concentrations in Architectural Technology, Construction Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Energy Management Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and Technical Theatre.

Mission Statement and Program Objectives

Our mission is to develop individuals who are innovative in problem solving, understand the inherent value of design, have high ethical standards, are skilled in communication, are cognizant of their responsibility for a sustainable future, and are responsive to change.

Students will:

• Utilize critical and analytical thinking
• Solve problems innovatively
• Design effective processes and systems
• Communicate effectively
• Conform to high ethical standards
• Apply the principles and practices of global sustainability
• Embrace change through life-long learning

Requirements for the Major in Industrial Technology

The concentrations offered in the Industrial Technology program were developed with the intention of providing a pool of highly skilled technologists who can sustain the needs of industry within the Commonwealth to function in a project management capacity, including:

The concentrations include:

• Architectural Technology
• Construction Technology
• Electronics Engineering Technology
• Energy Management Technology
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• Technical Theatre

Computer Literacy requirement is met through ITEC 1720, Computers in Industrial Technology.

Speaking/Listening requirement along with Jr/Sr Writing requirement is met through ITEC 1700, Evolution of Industrial Technology.

Energy Management Technology Concentration 120 Cr.

The Energy Management Technology concentration provides students with a general base of HVAC, building utilities and energy. The concentration is aimed to find rewarding and challenging careers in this fast growing, heterogeneous and enormously required concentration. Students learn up-to-date methods and techniques that ensure high quality and are required in different industries as well as utilities. The concentration is the perfect complement of our Architecture and Construction program, thereby providing a more tightly focused program. The concentration integrates formal classroom instruction with applied laboratory work, field practice and experience for a career in their discipline. The following technical courses (57 S.H.) are required in the concentration:

• ITEC 1000 - Electric Systems and Circuits 3 cr.
• ITEC 1200 - Engineering Design: Fabrication Systems I 3 cr.
• ITEC 1210 - Design Skills in Industrial Technology 3 cr.
• ITEC 1300 - Engineering Design: Fabrication Systems II 3 cr.
• ITEC 1310 - Materials Testing 3 cr.
• ITEC 1600 - Energy Systems I 3 cr.
• ITEC 1720 - Computers in Industrial Technology 3 cr.
• ITEC 2600 - Energy Systems II 3 cr.
• ITEC 2630 - Power and Lighting Systems 3 cr.
• ITEC 2710 - Statics 3 cr.
• ITEC 2740 - OSHA 3 cr.
• ITEC 3310 - Mechanical and Plumbing Systems 3 cr.
• ITEC 3600 - Energy Conservation Principles 3 cr.
• ITEC 3650 - Co-Generation and Waste Recovery 3 cr.
• ITEC 3910 - Engineering Experimentation 3 cr.
• ITEC 3930 - Strength of Materials 3 cr.
• ITEC 4600 - Performance Contracting 3 cr.
• ITEC 4700 - Project Management 3 cr.

Additional Requirements

An additional 15 semester hours of Industrial Technology or declared minor electives are required to complete the program.