Essentially all of the traditional liberal arts disciplines are offered by the school. Activities at the School of Technology take place on each of Purdue University's five campuses.
Many experts believe that there should be a ratio of three to five engineering technicians per engineer. Currently, only about 16,000 graduates of engineering technology programs enter the workforce each year in the United States.
TWO-YEAR PLANS OF STUDY LEADING TO ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
Many members of the teaching staff come from local industries, but course management, teaching materials and instructional standards are led by the relevant departments.
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY
Graduates from the Aerospace Electronics Technology curriculum may choose to continue their education in either Industrial Education or Industrial Supervision to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree. Upon completion of the associate degree program, students who wish and are qualified may apply for a co-op work study program with a major airline.
CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
Specialization in these areas is provided by technical elective courses in the second year of the program. This program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in the foundry industry - a rapidly modernizing industry that offers increasing opportunities for technicians.
POLLUTION CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE GRADUATES
This baccalaureate program is a two-year "add-on" curriculum open to graduates with an associate degree in computer technology, either commercial or technical. The program builds on the student's knowledge of computer programming acquired in the first two years and emphasizes the practical aspects of computer systems design and commercial systems analysis. Graduates are prepared to fill a variety of positions related to data processing, computer systems, and computer programming.
CPT 265 is also required, but should be considered as a sophomore elective. This baccalaureate program is open to students with an associate's degree in architectural technology, construction engineering technology, or equivalent. It is an extension of the part-time study program with an emphasis on the principles and practices of construction, further development of the technical subjects of the part-time study program, an introduction to the principles of business and management, and additional training in written and verbal communication.
Graduates of the program find work with contractors, architects, consulting engineers, building products companies or government organizations. Experienced graduates can be employed in a wide range of business areas such as: contracting, detailing, drafting, estimating, inspection, merchandising, supervision and testing.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE NURSING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE FOR PROFESSIONAL PILOTS
Public schools offer instruction in this field under the general classifications of industrial arts and vocational industrial education. Industry, business and government have become involved in and committed to programs of industrial education and training. The Department of Industrial Education offers a major, technology education, designed to prepare students to become instructors of technical subjects in post-high school, industrial-technical curricula.
The study plan, when completed, qualifies the student for a provisional trade and industrial educational license. Both the Mu Chapter of Iota Lambda Sigma and the Industrial Arts Education Club are affiliates of national organizations serving industrial education. The membership of the fraternity includes college and university students, in addition to persons engaged in teaching, research, supervision and administration in some phase of industrial education.
Persons admitted to advanced study in industrial education must present adequate undergraduate preparation and experience to make graduate study a profitable enterprise. Persons interested in specific information about advanced work in industrial education may contact the Department of Industrial Education directly.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION
Upon completion of a specified additional course, he may be certified as an associate vocational education coordinator. Postgraduate study plans can be drawn up which are relevant. in a wide range of career objectives and options, depending on the particular interests and background of the candidate. The Department of Industrial Education offers courses and directs research leading to the M.S. Special graduate study programs may be designed for persons who do not have an advanced degree goal but are concerned about improving their professional qualifications or meeting advanced certification requirements.
Admission to the Graduate School may be granted to graduates of Purdue University or any other accredited institution. Further information about graduate study, application gaps, and the school newsletter may be obtained by writing to: Dean of the Graduate School, Graduate House, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana 47907. One section includes "demonstrated commercial competence" based on past professional experience for which the student may be awarded up to 32 semester hours of credit toward his or her degree.
Students with junior status may be required by the department offering the course to take a specific 300-level course. May be in the supervision major or the personnel major and must complete all course requirements listed in the plan of study for that major.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Upon completion of the program, those students who pass are given employment with the Indiana State Highway Commission and are required to work there for at least one year. Nine of the 11 credit hours may be applied toward the associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology. Courses specific to two-year certificate curricula 8 hours maximum Courses from one or more technologies may be selected in this group provided they are directly related to the individual's duties, responsibilities, or line of promotion and prior approval of advisor and supervisor. of the department that administers the program is taken.
There are four periods of eight weeks each in which the student is rotated in the medical, surgical, obstetric and pediatric departments of the. Purdue University awards a certificate upon satisfactory completion of the course, and the person is eligible to apply to the state board examination for a license to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.). Inquiries should be directed to the Dean of Continuing Education or the Dean of the School of Technology on the Lafayette campus.
At other Purdue campuses, inquiries should be directed to the dean of the respective campus. The objectives of the supervision programs are to: (I) stimulate the process of personal and organizational development; (2) provide professional training to individuals and groups to help them meet specific training needs and goals; (3) service, research and teaching regarding the functions provided.
Description of Courses
Included in these specialized programs are industrial programs in collaboration with local industry designed primarily for the upskilling of technician employees. Survey of different types of construction, including wood, steel, and reinforced concrete and curtain walls, considering their characteristics, advantages, and limitations. Overview of styles and influences of cultures that have led to the development of architecture from the earliest times to the present day.
Attention is paid to the quality of the drawings as well as the technical details of the construction. Basic aspects of important modern building materials and how these materials can be used to best advantage. Credit will be created by assigning specific field problems, such as a local construction project, with the goal of giving the student first-hand experience in supervisory practice.
Drawing up various specifications for specific jobs, including development of the general terms and conditions, adjustment of selected provisions from standard specifications. A flying course consisting of three hours of dual flight instruction and seven hours of solo flight, not including cross-country flights.
A study of the manufacturer's manual is included to familiarize the student with proper maintenance pro······ Includes a study of the electromagnetic spectrum, speech modulation of canier waves, and frequency and phase modulation. Hands-on experience is provided in the use and preparation of Purdue Airlines flight forms.
Introduction to the specifications, construction features, controls, engines, systems, instrumentation, and emergency equipment of the DC-6B aircraft. A study into the applications of fundamental electrical and electronic circuits in various specialties. A study of the transmission and distribution of electrical energy from the generating station to the consumer.
A study of the power plant, electric power generation, transformers, distribution and transmission, and power system loading. Review o[ electrical and electronic theory and the study of rules and regulations of the J'ederal Communications Commission to prepare for the first and second class FCC license.
GENERAL STUDIES
Common household electrical problems, with emphasis on lighting, residential wiring, and the operation, structure, design, and care of electrical appliances.
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION
Practical application of the correct use of a slide, a desktop calculator, and an introduction to the U1e electronic computer and dimensional analysis. A study of the development, transmission and application of power through fluid power circuits and controls. The nature of the work to be done and the various areas of application will be analysed.
A study of the spark ignition, compression ignition and continuously burning internal combustion engines. History, definitions, cutTent concepts and ideas of the various workers in the field are introduced and discussed. Fundamentals of production metallurgy, with specific consideration of the methods used in the reduction and refining of selected non-ferrous metals.
Practical application of acquired nursing skills in patient care in hospital. Practical application of acquired nursing skills in the care of a surgical patient in a hospital.
PERSONAL SERVICE COURSES* . )students who successfully complete all-service courses numbered 1 through earned certificate units rather than university credit. Designed to give the practical nurse an understanding of ethical and 1 interpersonal relationships with the patient, family, physician, professional. rse, and other colleagues.. lopment of a meaning of . tiknt needs by making the student aware of his physiological h~, . ecological and community needs. It deals with the basic principles for a successful family life with special emphasis on the role of the practical nurse when caring for a patient in his home.
It includes the normal development of children and )l'Problems of the elderly with an emphasis on the health needs of these two age groups and the necessity of planned activities. Knowledge of normal pregnancy and common illnesses is included, along with nursing measures needed in these special conditions. Classroom instruction includes specialized surgical techniques not covered in the preclinical period.
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