Applied Technology | Bachelor of Science in Technology Studies (Manufacturing Technology)
Program Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | 34 | |
| TECS Core Courses | 26 | |
| Concentration Core Courses | 27 | |
| Management Requirements | 6 | |
| Directed Electives | 9 | |
| ATMAE Required Courses | 15 | |
| Open Electives 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Open electives are the credit hours required to reach a minimum of 120 total hours and 45 upper division hours. The number listed assumes all courses are completed at FHSU as listed. This number may vary if students transfer courses, or have individual substitutions allowed. Students should speak with their advisor if either situation applies to determine if the number will vary, and to ensure they enroll in a minimum of 45 upper division hours.
Students entering within 1 year of high school graduation will take UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar and may apply that hour in the open elective category.
Program Requirements
General Education
All undergraduate degrees require completion of the Kansas Systemwide General Education.
Courses identified with GE on this page may satisfy a general education requirement in addition to the identified degree requirement. Students who apply a degree requirement to satisfy a general education requirement will typically add an equal number of hours to the university elective category. This flexibility may allow you to complete a minor or certificate within the 120 hour degree. Transfer students are especially encouraged to select these courses in completing General Education requirements to maximize the likelihood of completing the degree with 120 credit hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 34-35 | |
Effective in Fall 2025 the math pathway course identified below is required for this degree.
The General Education Math Pathways course identified for this major is MATH 110 College Algebra . All students pursuing this degree program will be required to complete this course or the corequisite support course. Students who place into a higher level math course may be able to satisfy this requirement; consult with your Academic Advisor for additional information.
Placement measures for MATH 110 College Algebra include:
- Math ACT: 22 or higher OR
- Math SAT: 540 or higher OR
- ALEKS PPL: 46 or higher OR
- Accuplacer QAS: 263 or higher OR
- HS GPA and Course Grade: 3.25 cumulative GPA (unweighted) and B- or higher in Second semester Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 OR
- Institutional Measure
Students who do not meet any of the placement measures listed above will need to register for the corequisite support course: MATH 105 College Algebra with Review.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| TECS Core Requirements | ||
| TECS 120 | Power, Energy, and Transportation 1 | 3 |
| TECS 130 | STEM in Technology Systems 1 | 3 |
| TECS 200 | Engineering Graphics 1 | 3 |
| TECS 312 | Graphic Communication Techniques 1 | 3 |
| TECS 318 | Introduction to ComputerAided Drafting 1 | 3 |
| TECS 480 | Industrial Management 2 | 3 |
| TECS 490 | Occupational Safety, Health, and Liability 3 | 2 |
| TECS 460 | Teaching Technology & Engineering Education 4 | 3 |
| or TECS 495 | Training and Instructional Systems | |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Problems in Technology Studies | ||
| Internship 1,5 | ||
| Technology Issues | ||
| Concentration Core Courses | ||
| TECS 119 | Introduction to Welding 2 | 3 |
| TECS 180 | Materials, Processes, and Production 4 | 3 |
| TECS 240 | Plastic Processes 2 | 3 |
| TECS 260 | Metal Processes 4 | 3 |
| TECS 280 | Wood Processes 2 | 3 |
| TECS 331 | Machine Tool Operations 2 | 3 |
| TECS 375 | Robotics: Engineering Problem Solving 2 | 3 |
| TECS 420 | Fluid Systems: Hydraulics and Pneumatics 2 | 2 |
| TECS 430 | Computer-Aided Manufacturing 2 | 3 |
| TECS 440 | Maintenance and Repair of Equipment 2 | 1 |
| Management Requirements | ||
| MGT 101 | Introduction to Business 1 | 3 |
| MGT 301 | Management Principles 1 | 3 |
| Directed Electives | 9 | |
| Select nine credit hours from TECS electives | ||
| ATMAE Required Courses | ||
| Contemporary Mathematics GE | ||
or MATH 110 | College Algebra | |
| MATH 250 | Elements of Statistics GE | 3-5 |
| or MATH 234 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | |
| GSCI 100 | Exploring Earth GE | 3 |
| or GSCI 240 | Geographic Information Systems (GIS) One | |
| GSCI 102 | Exploring Earth Laboratory | 1 |
| or PHYS 103 | Physical Science Laboratory | |
| PHYS 102 | Physical Science GE | 3 |
| TECS 391 | Technology in Society | 3 |
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Classes offered both Fall and Spring.
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Class offered in the Spring.
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Class offered Intersession (between Fall and Spring semesters) / Spring.
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Class offered in the Fall.
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TECS 499 Internship—Internship Students: plan ahead for internship. Start gathering details the semester before you want to do internship. 9 credit hours of internship can be broken up into segments (before your senior year). Get an internship manual from the Applied Tech office (AT 121 or dat@fhsu.edu). Make appointment with Mr. Stewart: Department Chair (AT 121) before you are ready to enroll. Note: all students (grade level and major) are encouraged to attend & participate in the Career Fair held each fall. This will give you personal contacts with many companies to set up internship, summer work, or full-time employment upon graduation. All Technology Studies students plan to attend the Career Fair!
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| All bachelor degrees require: | ||
| GPA of 2.0 on FHSU courses & 2.0 on all coursework (Higher program requirements prevail over the 2.0 when set) | ||
| A minimum of 30 hours earned from FHSU with a grade of D, C, B, or A | ||
| Successful completion of an upper division Writing and Information Literacy course (Most majors contain a course designated) | ||
| A minimum of 45 hours of recognized upper division credit | ||
| A minimum of 120 hours of recognized college credit | ||
Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course plans that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion. Degree Maps are examples and are not prescriptive. Individualized choices such as concentration options, transfer credits, optional minors, advisory programs (certificates), etc. can alter the recommended coursework. Course offerings are subject to change. Students should consult with their academic advisors for additional guidance on course planning.
To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. Open electives indicate the student is free to choose courses from any subject, but students should discuss with their advisor how many of these hours must be upper division. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.
The undergraduate course maps typically advise the most efficient route for students to complete the general education requirements. Courses that are required in the major may be listed as fulfilling relevant general education requirements. This will result in more open elective course hours in some maps than is listed on the degree overview page.