Applied Technology Kuali PDF Assoc Prog

Catalog 2023 - 2024 Discontinued (2023-01-01) Academic Level: Undergraduate

Personnel

Chair: Stephanie Sheehan

Faculty: Andy Baker, Dale Walters

Adjunct Faculty: Steven Oskins, Isidro Monteso

Program Coordinators:

Automotive Service Management, Dale Walters
Automotive Service Technician Certificate, Dale Walters
Construction Management, Andy Baker

Mission Statement

The mission of the Applied Technology department at Southern is to promote the development of practical skills in a Christian environment while learning responsibility to God and community through service.

Goals / Objectives / Outcomes

Objectives:

Provide students with hands-on experiences to develop technical skills.
Introduce students to career opportunities in technical and service occupations.
Provide opportunities to learn technical skills and knowledge for careers and lifelong enjoyment through hobbies.
Provide the necessary prerequisite knowledge and skills for specialized technical and professional occupations.
Provide the opportunity for critical thinking, problem solving, and creative skill development in God's service.

Degrees Offered

Automotive Service Management (B.T., A.T., and Certificate)
Construction Management (B.T., A.T.)

Additional Information

Degree Requirements

Courses with a grade lower than "C" (2.00) in the major studies and cognates must be repeated.

Tools

Students in both programs are encouraged to purchase a basic set of tools as employers require employees to provide their own air, hand, and power tools.

Automotive Service Management (B.T., A.T., and Certificate)

The automotive service management and technician programs are designed to train the student to repair late model automobiles. Students are trained to provide repair services in transmission, transaxles, drivetrain/axles, heat/air-conditioning, ignitions, fuel systems, and computerized automobiles. Students will be working on projects in a live operating repair shop environment. Students earning the B.T. or A.T. will have completed over 1,124 hours of instruction and lab experience. They will have developed skills in the following areas:

Major engine repair
Drivability diagnosis and computer systems repair
Alignments and chassis repair
Manual and automatic transmissions
Brakes and drivetrain
Heating and air-conditioning
Electrical repair

Automotive Management Assessment

All automotive technology students will be given the NIASE (National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence) certification exams as specified by the department. Students who pass the exams become eligible for ASE certification after two years of experience following their training. Students completing the B.T. or A.T. degree will have one year of the two years of experience required for certification earned.

Residency Requirements for B.T. Automotive Service Management, A.T. Automotive Service, Automotive Service Technician, and Automotive Service Minor

TECH 230 Automatic Transmission for the B.T. and A.T. degrees.
TECH 299 Advanced Engine Performance for the B.T. degree.
TECH 175 Engine Rebuilding and Machining/TECH 375 Engine Rebuilding and Machining for the B.T. and A.T. degrees, Minor, and Certificate.

Construction Management

This program prepares the students to become professional constructors/managers in the construction industry. This program focuses on the use of state of the art technologies in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), reading plans, using spreadsheets and databases, and construction equipment and processes used on the job. Students are taught to manage the functions and processes of every aspect of the construction industry. The curriculum is a well-rounded study and offers hands-on experience along with guidance of industry professionals.

Residency Requirements for B.T. Construction Management, A.T. Construction Management and Construction Minor

TECH 352 Construction Estimating-Commercial
TECH 255/355 Construction Estimating-Residential

Associated Programs

Requirements

REQUIRED COURSES (79 Total Credits)

Course(s):
Select 1 course(s):
- BUAD126 - Introduction to Business (IN-9) (3)
- BUAD128 - Personal Finance (IN-9) (3)
Select 3 credit(s):
Select 2 credit(s): TECH291 - Practicum (1 - 3)

GENERAL EDUCATION (42 Total Credits)

Minimum 42 credits
General Education requirements

ELECTIVES TO = 124 (3 Total Credits)

Minimum 3 credits

Grand Total Credits: 124

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete all required technology and business courses with a grade of C or higher.

Sample Degree Plan

YEAR 1

FALL

Course(s):
Select 3 credit(s):
- BUAD126 - Introduction to Business (IN-9) (3)
- BUAD128 - Personal Finance (IN-9) (3)

WINTER

Course(s):
Select 3 credits from IN-8) Human Development
Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
Select 3 credit(s):

YEAR 2

FALL

Course(s):
Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
Select 3 credit(s):
- RELB125 - Life and Teachings of Jesus (R-1) (3)
- RELT177 - Christian Spirituality (R-1) (3)

WINTER

Course(s):

YEAR 3

FALL

Course(s):
Select 2 credit(s): TECH291 - Practicum (1 - 3)
Select 3 credits from R-3) Biblical Studies
(U.D. Religious Studies (R-3) (W))

WINTER

Course(s):
Select 3 credits from IN-7) Natural Science

YEAR 4

FALL

Course(s):
Select 3 credits from IN-10) Aesthetic Analysis
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: BUAD 485, MGNT 371, MGNT 488, or MGNT 452

WINTER

Course(s):
Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives
Select 3 credits from R-4) Required Elective
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: BUAD 485, MGNT 371, MGNT 488, or MGNT 452

Grand Total Credits: 124